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8th grade social studies resources for parents in English (UK)
All about me Social Media Character profiles
Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
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3rd - 12th
Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring Page
Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring PageThis black and white map of the United States of America features each of the 50 states accurately labeled. This map is great to print out, laminate, and hang up in a minimalist or neutral classroom. This product also can serve as a coloring page for students that are learning about the United States of America. Please feel free to make copies of this resource for your students, or for your own kiddos. *The first page is the act
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PreK - 9th
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Secondary Teacher Templates : High school meet the teacher, High School Syllabus
First impressions matter. Quickly enhance yours with these secondary meet the teacher templates and secondary syllabus templates. Designed in a simple yet sophisticated style, these meet the teacher templates are perfect for high school and middle school teachers. You can infuse your personality with stock images and make sure your older students know who you are, what you value, and how to reach you.You will get:⭐5 syllabus template choices⭐3 meet the teacher template choices to show off your p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cognitive distortions worksheets, coping skills, anxiety, worries, thoughts
A worry is a feeling of unease, fear or nervousness when you start to think about unpleasant things. It is a type of thinking, often about something that might happen in the future and it leaves you feeling frightened, nervous or anxious. Some people call worries, anxiety or stress. Everybody experiences worries, however if you are starting to feel worried more often or if you can't seem to stop thinking about your worry and it is leaving you feeling upset, you may be experiencing anxiety.The di
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Back to School Welcome Letter Template | Editable |
This welcome letter is a great handout for back to school! Pass this letter out to families at back-to-school night or send it home on the first day of school. Link to Google Slides is included or customize on PowerPoint. Comes with 38 different washi tape options for a fun accent!What is included:One blank colored templateOne blank black and white templateOne page with 24 colored washi tape options so you can customize your templateOne page with 14 black and white washi tape options so you can
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Back to School Teacher Forms Bundle
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Viewing Guide
A key part of holding students' attention and keeping them interested in class is relevance. The 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a Social Studies teacher's dream! It's new, exciting, AND uber-educational! YAY!
Here's my tried and true viewing guide pack for the film. It includes student questions to answer during the film (in order), teacher notes (answers and lets you know when to hit FastForward due to some intimate moments), a permission slip to send home to parents, and a refle
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Constitution and Bill of Rights BINGO
Looking for an engaging way to review the basics of The Constitution and Bill of Rights? What about a super easy low-prep sub activity? This Constitution and Bill of Rights BINGO game is exactly what you need! Depending on the topic and the needs of your class, consider using it as a small group activity or station. If using whole group maybe play just for fun or for something like Class Dojo points, not candy or prizes. Mix and match the calling cards and game version, too! Start out using the
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies BINGO Game BUNDLE
Argument Writing Sentence Starters
Students are often times left without knowing how to begin their argument writing. To help guide your students in citing their evidence and elaborating further, provide them with these "They Say, I Say" templates from Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst, 2012. Equipped with these sentence frames, students will build their argument more eloquently and fully. Great addition to any debate class or criminal justice class that encourages evaluation of argument with proof and evidence.
Foldable brochure
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Argumentative Text, high school reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative Text, high school reading comprehension passages and questions This educational tool delves into fascinating and vital court cases!THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A BUNDLE: CCSD BUNDLE"My co-teacher and I teach a full inclusive class of seniors, and we wanted some active lessons that could also be done via Google Classroom (if we had a quarantined kid, etc.) that made them think and were engaging. We knew they'd get a kick out of this lesson, but we were not prepared for them to become obs
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Therapist essential bundle, counselling worksheets, therapy tools
This ultimate therapy bundle includes 6 workbooks.- Parent separation- Think it or say it social skills- Self esteem , self identity- Worry monsters- Whats in my control- CBT, the magic triangle
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K - 9th
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Social Studies Choice Board: Project-Based Independent Learning
Keep their brains active and get them engaged in their learning with this project-based Social Studies choice board! These projects will activate prior knowledge and motivate students to seek out new skills they have not yet mastered.This choice board includes sixteen project choices that involve multiple real-life social studies applications, including:physical geographyculturehistory current eventsgovernment and politicslandmarkssymbologyeconomicsIt's up to you to decide how to use this choice
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6th - 10th
Weather Report Unit
Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Weather Report Unit - British Weather Resources Bundle
Divorce worksheets for kids, divorce worksheets, parent separation, separation
Divorce is a stressful and scary time for young children. They are often left with lots of questions and unable to process their feelings.This workbook is perfect for children age 5 - 12, it will help them navigate their feelings, questions and understand the process of parents splitting up.The workbook includes 15 fun and engaging worksheets. It can be used in therapy sessions or at home. Comes in A4 size.For more products please visit my store© ALL DESIGNS are copyrighted and property of Couns
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PreK - 8th
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Student Council Application - Two versions
Two Student Council Applications to choose from.
Students are asked to write a paragraph explaining why they would like to be chosen as a Student Council member.
Students are also asked to write a paragraph explaining a few of their ideas to improve the school.
Students are required to have a parent or guardian's signature and contact information. In addition, students must have the signature of three teachers stating they believe this student would be a good addition to Student Council.
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5th - 12th
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States & Capitals Crossword Part 1 of 2 FREE
This is part 1 of my States & Capitals Crossword worksheet set. Part 2 is also available on TPT. I use these as review and homework assignments. Answer key included. Two versions, one version has a word bank the other version does not.See also:States & Capitals Crossword Part 2 of 2
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4th - 8th
DBT worksheets, emotional regulation , anxiety, depression, mindfulness, DBT
Transform your therapy experience with our DBT Mega Bundle of digital resources designed for practicing DBT skills at home. This comprehensive bundle covers the four main skills of DBT - Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance.Enhance your mindfulness practice with guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mindfulness worksheets. Improve interpersonal relationships with communication strategies, conflict-resolution tips, and boundary-setting tools.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Communication skills, anger management worksheets, growth mindset, DBT
Using assertive communication means you are able to express how you feel in a clear, direct and respectful way. When you are assertive you express your thoughts and feelings and stand up for yourself without being aggressive or putting anyone else down. Communicating in an assertive manner can help you minimise conflict and resolve issues more effectively, whilst empowering yourself. 3 styles of communication have been identified and all of them can resemble different animals because of their pa
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3rd - 10th
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Dia de los Muertos Shoebox Altar Project Parent Letter
Dia de los Muertos Shoebox Altar Project Parent Letter. The letter is in English and Spanish. The letter includes 1) a description and background information about Dia de los Muertos 2) and describes the shoebox altar project that students will create. The due date is left blank so the teacher can write in the due date. A writing prompt in English and Spanish is included for students to describe their altar.
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PreK - 8th
Business Ethics - CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Studies
A great lesson on teaching business ethics. The lesson starts with students asked to decide whether it is right that Nike uses sweatshops to increase profits - students write down their response on a post-it note and add it to the whiteboard. Students are then shown a great 20 minute documentary on Nike and Sweatshops (link to video included) and then they get an opportunity to change their view. This lesson then looks at the pros and cons of businesses operating ethically and how it may impact
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8th - 11th
Coloring Sympathy Cards
Have your child cut, color and write inside these sympathy cards for a classmate/ classmate's family who has experienced loss.
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3rd - 8th
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Coping skill cards, calming corner, emotional regulation, zones of regulation
32 Anxiety coping skills flash cardsWhen printed as A4 each cards is 9cm wide and 12 cm long.These are the ultimate kids calming cards, with all of my favourites all in one :)Sometimes our anxiety can get the better of us, these pocket cards are ideal to help ground yourself through those intense feelings.Your purchase/download includes:-Various coping strategies (5 senses activity, grounding exercises, a breathing exercise, gratitude prompts, statements for positive self-talk, a progressive mus
Grades:
PreK - 9th
The Product Life Cycle - Marketing Mix - PPT & Worksheet - Business Studies
A nice lesson on the product life cycle. Numerous tasks throughout and key theory on the main stages of the product life cycle and up to date examples of products for each stage. The lesson also looks at various extension strategies and how they can impact the product life cycle. I have focused on products and services students can easily relate to. I have also included a nice worksheet on the product life cycle. Perfect for Business Studies.
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8th - 11th
Roman Senate / Roman Empire Pop-up Activity
The Roman Senate part of the Roman Empire – a model democracy – the basis from which most modern democracies were born. But was the Roman Senate as fair and as equal as we would like to believe. Discover the class system in the Roman Empire and see the factions from the Ancient Rome pop-up into life!
This fun and engaging pop-up Roman Senate will introduce your students to the Patricians, the Plebeians, the role of the Senate, Consuls and Dictators. Everything you need to know about the life o
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8th - 10th
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Intro to Economics *Bundle Pack* Full Course PPTs & Teacher's Guide
Designed for teachers, this digital download product includes the full 13-week Teacher's Guide/ Syllabus as well as the PPTs designed to enrich your learner’s understanding of the text: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy by Richard Maybury.The downloads provide the detail into each of the weekly topics, reading assignments, lecture videos with multi-media presentation, discussion/ essay questions, supplemental video/ articles through the course syllabus and teacher's outline as well as weekly sma
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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