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High school social studies classroom forms for Microsoft Word
8th Grade US History Pretest/Posttest
This is a pretest for US History until the 20th century. It is a 50 question, multiple choice test and includes an answer key. If you would like to give this test through Google Forms, let me know and I will share it with you!
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7th - 12th
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APA Formatted Essay Template
This is an APA formatted essay template. I have created a template that students merely have to highlight and change the text so that it reflects their content being studied. It is a great resource to have on hand so that teachers can post it to a website and students can download it when needed. I have also included directions for setting up the Reference page as well as a resource to help guide students through the large variety of citations that may be required.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
High School Curriculum Map Template
This is a user-friendly curriculum map template for any high school classroom! This template includes spaces for Essential Questions, Common Core Standards, Disciplinary literacy, and much more. This is a Word document that expands to each unit's unique length.
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6th - 12th, Staff
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First Day of School Scavenger Hunt Activity
This first day of school activity is a GREAT way to get students moving around the classroom gaining insight on their new learning environment. For many years, I have taught middle school and high school students that rarely look around the room to find something they need. Months into the school year I am still getting questions like "where is the pencil sharpener?" and "where are the tissues?". This is a wonderful activity to get students doing something productive and meaningful on the first
Grades:
6th - 12th
Current Event Form with rubric
Assign students current events using this form. Students use it to fill in important information and get them involved in what is going on around the world. The document is two pages and includes a grading rubric at the bottom of the second page.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Student End of Year Survey: Its your turn!
Get to know what you did well and what to work on from your students. Make your class even better next year with student input.
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Introduction to Current Events Lesson Plan + Current Event Reporting Form
Doing current events in your class is a great way to teach students how to be responsible consumers of news media and keep them informed about the world around them.
In this "Introduction to Current Events" lesson plan, students will learn how to use the Internet to conduct current event research; and summarize and analyze a current event news article.
This lesson includes a copy of my "Current Event Reporting Form"! My form asks students to summarize a news article, reflect on it, and even t
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
High School:United States History Resources: Unit Outlines/Unit Quizzes/Final
Unit 1: Foundations of AmericaUnit 2: The Revolutionary EraUnit 3: A New NationUnit 4: The Age of JacksonUnit 5: Manifest Destiny and the Westward ExpansionUnit 6: Civil War and ReconstructionUnit 7: Industrialization and UrbanizationUnit 8: Progressive Era and Reform MovementsUnit 9: America in the World WarsUnit 10: Cold War and Civil Rights MovementUnit 11: Modern AmericaHigh School: United States History ResourcesUnit OutlinesVocabulary11 Unit Quizzes with KEYSCourse Final with KEY
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Creation of Dictatorship and Resistance in Weimar Germany
The resource will explain the following:1. The Establishment of Dictatorship in Germany 2.Police State3. Controlling and Influencing Attitudes4. Opposition and Resistance.It is a note and contains activity materials as a test. Prepared for History year 10, 11 and 12.
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10th - 12th
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO ANSWERING PAPER 2 SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS IN HISTORY
This resource explains: TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO ANSWEANSWER RING PAPER 2 SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS IN HISTORY. It shows how to evaluate, compare and analzse a source. The resource provides tips and techniques on how to answer different ranges of questions in source-based questions. It can be used by A/level History students in answering document papers.
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Grades:
10th - 12th
World History Syllabus Middle and High School Template
This syllabus is an editable Microsoft Word document and can be altered to fit other courses. I use it every time I teach world history because it is incredibly straight forward and goes over all the basics!Includes: course description, grading policy, materials, discipline, procedures, student expectations, late work policy, homework details, a project preview, and a parent information section
Grades:
6th - 12th
Group Work Guidelines and Set of Evaluations
This packet of materials includes an introduction to groupwork, the benefits, the behaviors, and the roles. This can be for teacher use or shared with students. The second half of the product contains 4 evaluations of group work that both the teacher and student can utilize. The first is an individual evaluation of one's group participation. The second is an individual evaluation of the group as a whole. Next is an evaluation of how the group members worked in their assigned role. Finally
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Erin Brockovich - Movie Permission Slip
This is a permission slip to send home to parents to view the film Erin Brockovich in class, since it is Rated R. The permission slip is editable in Word so you can add the teacher's name, class name, and due date for the permission slip. This form is very thorough, explaining exactly why you are showing this movie: to teach students about corporate social responsibility, business law, and business ethics. It also explains why it is Rated R, according to the IMDb website. Please provide feedba
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Grades:
9th - 12th
EDITABLE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE
SYLLABUS EDITABLE TEMPLATES: Throw out your boring syllabus and replace it with this eye-catching editable Microsoft Word template design. You can go into more detail on your classroom policies and procedures. Use this during back to school season or for a new semester to get your students' attention.
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5th - 12th
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Digital Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up Form - Plant Lover Vibes
Make parent-teacher conference sign-ups easy with this digital sign-up form!After you are given a copy, click "share" and "send link" so all of your parents have access to write on the form.Or, you can post it as a material on your Google Classroom!Before sending it out to parents, make sure you edit your times and days. :)
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PreK - 12th
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First Days Student Information
My information sheet is pretty generic, but it does have some fun information on it, so I can see the true personalities of the students in my room. I love to see the responses to “pick a music lyric that describes you” and “what’s your favorite animal and why”; these questions really let me see a different side of my students.
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9th - 12th
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World History or World Studies Syllabus (General Level Classes)
This syllabus is very complete, including a description of the content to be covered in a World History or World Studies class, from pre-history to the Renaissance. It includes strategies that may be used for teaching the content, responsibilities of the student, discipline policies, grading policies, and a parent/student contract to be signed and returned. This template can be modified to include your personal information, including space allotted for name, room number, phone number, and email.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Medieval Chinese Tangram Puzzle (Distance Learning Compatible)
The Chinese Tangram, or "seven boards of skill," is a unique Chinese puzzle with a rich history. It is said to have originated in the Song Dynasty. The object of the puzzle is to make recognizable shapes using all seven pieces. Variations on the puzzle include a challenge to see how many, say, "birds" can be made. The Tangram is a fun, kinesthetic, extension-activity for individuals, pairs, or groups. An "origin story" is included, although the real origin is unknown. Still, the "origin stor
Grades:
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Rated-R Movie Permission Form
Showing Hollywood films in history classes can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be!
I use a standard form (for all my classes) at the beginning of the year to get parent permission. Parents can see all of the potential films that could be shown in class and I included a disclaimer about the potential of new movies being added with a separate permission slip if needed.
I often got comments from parents about the various movies they'd seen (or haven't) and which ones they enjoyed the most or w
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9th - 12th
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AP Human Geography Agriculture Quiz - Vocab List and Microsoft Forms Quiz Link
Vocabulary quiz and geographic concept list that is aligned with the College Board CED for AP Human Geography. This resource includes a vocabulary list that covers all required concepts from Unit 5: Agriculture and Rural Land Use Patterns and Processes. The 50 question quiz is on Microsoft Forms. The questions are definitional, and also application-based, with some stimuli such as maps, charts or pictures for students to analyze. A link to the Microsoft Forms quiz to duplicate is provided on the
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
BEHAVIOR FREQUENCY DATA SHEET WITH REPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR EDITABLE
TRACK UNDESIRED BEHAVIOR AND TARGET REPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR ON ONE DATA SHEET! IN ADDITION, TRACK DATE, TIME, ACTIVITY AND SETTING WHERE BEHAVIOR OCCURED. GOTTA LOVE DATA :)
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Parent Permission to View Rated Material 6-12
The purpose of this form is to notify parent(s)/guardian(s) that PG-13 or R rated materials will be shown to their child’s class. Even though a Rated R in the year 2000 is like PG-13 in today's standards, the video is still rated R regardless of culture norms. This form is to protect you as an educator and to keep all communications with the parent(s)/guardian(s) open in regards to shown video/video clip.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Student Test Retake Form and Reflection Form (Editable format)
This form can be used for students to reflect and self-evaluate their learning and work on their study habits for the next assessment. At the end of the form, there is a spot for parents/guardians to write a note to the teacher if they have any concerns that the teacher should be made aware of. The teacher, student, and guardian will all sign the form making this a "contract". This is to show everyone is in agreement for the retest and keeps the student accountable for their own learning. It is
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Exit Ticket Template
Exit Ticket Template - completely editable! Already formatted with the
text boxes, just fill in your desired text. The template has four tickets on one page.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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