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High school social studies resources for Easel Assessments $10 and up
African American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies
Perfect for Black History Month! Compelling and relevant – this unit provides an overview of African American history with a focus on the Civil Rights Movement and current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning.
Grades:
9th - 12th
See It Know It Crash Course Psychology Quizzes
See It - Know It Quizzes for Psychology include 40 quizzes aligned to be used with the Crash Course Psychology video series. The quizzes can also be used with any general textbook or in-class lecture for an end-of-chapter review.Hand In Hand’s See It - Know It Quizzes are designed to assess how well a student retains and comprehends information they have heard in short instructional psychology videos. Each quiz contains 8 - 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The quizzes focus on import
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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LGBTQ+ Unit - History & Identity - Lesson Plans, Slides, Activities & Handouts
Comprehensive and timely – this unit provides an overview of LGBTQ history and current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Pair with English and History topics, enhance Sociology. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The lessons help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teacher directions include
Grades:
9th - 12th
Native American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies +
This thorough unit provides an overview of Indigenous Peoples' socio-political history with an emphasis on current issues. (It does not focus on individual tribal nations.) Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The les
Grades:
9th - 12th
Weather and Climate - Text and Exercise Sheets
Weather is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time. Weather always changes and is different all around the world. It depends on many elements . It may be warm and sunny in one place, but cold, windy and rainy somewhere else.Climate refers to the weather conditions in a certain area over a longer period of time.Contents : 16 pagesIntroductionElements of the weatherTemperatureAir pressureHumidityPrecipitationGlobal wind systemsAir massesClimate ZonesWeather forecastingExt
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Asian Pacific American Unit - AAPI: Lesson Plans and Activities - Ethnic Studies
Comprehensive and up-to-date unit that provides an overview of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in addition to an exploration of current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The lessons help you
Grades:
9th - 12th
Latinx American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies +
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx, Latine, Chicano/a? The unit begins with a clarification and discussion of terms. This comprehensive resource provides an overview of Latinx American history in addition to an exploration of current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High S
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9th - 12th
Gender & Sexual Orientation Unit - Roles, Stereotypes, LGBTQ+ - Sociology & more
Tap into student interest! A comprehensive thematic unit on Gender and Sexual Orientation with discussions and activities that students get into. This unit helps you address topics that can be sensitive with a respectful approach. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and an editable assessment. Infuse these compelling lessons into multiple courses such as Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Health, or English. High School resource that could be used in 8t
Grades:
9th - 12th
Privilege & Oppression Unit - Slides, Activities, Handouts - High School Lessons
This comprehensive unit on Privilege and Oppression explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students understand complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These versatile lessons can be used in multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Government, and Economics.Concepts address
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9th - 12th
Cultural Identity: Race, Class, Gender - Lessons w/ Slides, Activities, Handouts
“Who am I?” Students love to explore this question! These lessons examine facets of cultural identity that include culture, subculture, nationality, race, ethnicity, social class, biological sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Students learn through engaging activities, including discussions. The resource is LOW PREP (print and go). It includes a guide, slides, PDF worksheets and assessments. The lessons are appropriate for high school, could be used with middle school students, and work for d
Grades:
9th - 12th
Race, Racism & Anti-Racism Unit - Lesson Plans, Slides & Handouts - High School
Address complex critical issues! This race and anti-racism unit will help you tackle important topics with thoughtfulness and respect. Infuse these relevant lessons into courses such as History or English, and electives such as Sociology. High School resource that could be used with advanced 8th graders and work for digital learning. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. The lesson plans include suggestion
Grades:
9th - 12th
Plato's Apology: Complete Unit on Socrates' Trial - Classroom Philosophy Gr. 10+
In Plato's Apology, Socrates is put on trial and found guilty of impiety and corruption of the youth. Read Socrates's philosophical defense. Learn why Socrates extols that the unexamined life is not worth living and how Plato made his teacher's words a cause célèbre of his time. Nothing about this book is apologetic. Get in-depth with a close reading of the text, replete with engaging building background knowledge activities and more.This Resource Includes the Following Features for the entiret
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Identifying Implicit Bias & Danger of a Single Story Unit - High School Lessons
This relevant unit on Implicit Bias and the Danger of a Single Story explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These flexible lessons can enhance multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies.The resource explores thes
Grades:
9th - 12th
Social Class & Social Stratification Unit - High School Sociology, Economics +
Address the elusive “class” in race, class, and gender! This comprehensive thematic unit on Social Class and Social Stratification provides lessons that are organized in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes plans, slides with activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. High School resource that could be used in 8th grade and work for digital learning. Infuse these lessons into multiple courses such as Economics, Sociology, Eth
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9th - 12th
Introduction to Geography unit/module
This module covers the key topics of maps, continents, countries, compass skills, latitude and longitude, and different types of geography. I'll also include engaging hands-on activities like map making, recalls, coordinates, map labelling, reflections and word fills to make the lessons interactive and memorable for students.Firstly , we'll explore different types of geography, such as human geography, physical geography, and cultural geography. Students will engage in hands-on activities like m
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7th - 10th, Staff
Art History: Quiz # 4-Painting Techniques-Test # 1: Famous Artists
Art History - Quiz # 4:Are you looking for ways to teach Art, Art Appreciation, and Art History?This Poster and Quiz Set is a great way to introduce Painting Techniques. There are 20 Questions. The poster can be used to study for the quiz. The poster can also be used for bulletin boards, classroom decorations, class discussions, writing prompts, and research papers.Topics include: Fresco, Watercolor, Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Tempera Paint, Gold Leaf, Papyrus, Parchment, Caves, Pastel, Wax, Egg,
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: VISUAL ARTS K-12: ONE YEAR MEGA BUNDLE
Resistance to Hate, from Stereotypes to Genocide, through Awareness and Allyship
Powerful and timely — this versatile unit provides a foundation for understanding social justice by analyzing the escalation of intolerance. These super-engaging lessons take your students on an eye-opening journey that begins with stereotypes, continues through prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, then addresses scapegoating, hate crimes and genocide. The lessons are organized in a step-by-step manner that enables students to comprehend interconnected and increasingly complex concepts. The un
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Assignment Novel Study
“This fast-paced novel will keep readers thoroughly engaged. An important plot-driven story about two teens who stand up for what’s right in the face of adversity.” —Kirkus Reviews This is a kind of book that forces students to think what they would do in this situation. Would you speak up? 2022-2023 - Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryThat's what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solutio
Grades:
8th - 12th
Thinking Like a Historian Unit
Thinking like a historian unit is a Texas TEKS-aligned unit that has all you could need to begin the unit. Including links to boom cards, printed and digital notes, PowerPoint lessons, and easel assessments. History for the 8th grade must begin with this essential unit that will help introduce students to key concepts and understand primary and secondary sources as well as bias. US History in the 8th grade can be a challenge, especially for learners with different needs. This unit is created wit
Grades:
8th - 11th
Art History: Quiz # 6 - The Human Body
Art History - Quiz # 6:Are you looking for ways to teach Art, Art Appreciation, and Art History?This Poster and Quiz Set is a great way to introduce The Human Body in Art History. There are 20 Questions. The poster can be used to study for the quiz. The poster can also be used for bulletin boards, classroom decorations, class discussions, writing prompts, and research papers.Topic Include: Human Body, Culture, Religion, Aesthetics, Customs, Nudity, Models, Jainism, Renaissance, Edgar Degas, The
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: VISUAL ARTS K-12: ONE YEAR MEGA BUNDLE
*BUNDLE* | PHQ-2 | Printable Assessment | 6 Unique Designs | with EASEL version
The PHQ-2 (Patient Health Questionnaire - 2) is an initial screening tool utilized in many mental health and primary care settings, to inquire about and assess the frequency of depressed mood, with a score ranging from 0 to 6. Individuals self-report on two questions, and this screen is deemed a "first-step" approach; individuals who screen positive require further evaluation to determine whether criteria for depressive disorder have been met.With this bundle you receive:6 uniquely designed PHQ2
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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