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High school social studies resources for Prezi under $5
MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive
With the release of the MLA 9th Edition Handbook, the Modern Language Association updated and refined the rules for proper citations. Are you teaching the correct, most up-to-date version of in-text citations and works cited page formatting? With this 47-slide MLA overview lecture and package of helpful student handouts, your students will know exactly how to approach their citations for your class, standardized testing, and future college courses.Begin with the Prezi-based lecture (also downloa
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Write Like a Pro, Mentor Sentences to Improve Teen Writing, PDF & Google Drive
In this "Write Like a Pro" lesson, you'll use the styles of current and classic authors to teach your students six simple and effective techniques that will IMMEDIATELY improve their sentence flow and writing voice.This 28-slide presentation and 2-page student handout will introduce your students to easy-to-use and highly effective techniques to improve their effectiveness on the page. The lecture slide deck includes both online/offline Prezi files and a Google Slides version. The handout, which
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8th - 11th
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Hook the Reader with Strong Introductory Paragraph Launch, Hooks, Writing Help
There are good ways to start an essay and lousy ways. With this mini-lecture and reference tool handout, students will learn four specific techniques to use to bust writer's block and bring their reader into their essay. Great ways to launch an essay are featured here with real-world, actual examples of how it's done. Match these lead-in styles with your students' individual essay topics and you'll never have to sign heavily when you start reading another essay. Students also appreciate having s
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7th - 10th
Romanticism American Literature Overview Lecture, Transcendentalism, Slide Deck
Grab your students’ attention as you launch your study of Romanticism with this 29-slide presentation. Covering the period of American literature from 1800 to 1860, this 30-minute slide deck will prep your students to dig deeper into any literary works from this era that you want. Great for giving students a general idea of the important issues and philosophies that guided the literary canon from this time period in U.S. history.This products downloads in online/offline Prezi, PDF, and Google Sl
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9th - 12th
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Colonialism, American Literature Movement Overview, Puritans to Founding Fathers
Grab your students’ attention as you launch your study of early American literature with this 32-slide presentation. Covering the period of 1620 (the Puritans’ arrival at Plymouth Rock) through 1800 (Deism and the election of Thomas Jefferson), this slide deck will prep your students to dig deeper into any literary works anchored to this era, including The Crucible. Great for giving students a general idea of the important issues and philosophies that guided the literary canon from this time per
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9th - 12th
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Modernism, American Literature Movement, Roaring 20s Jazz Age & Great Depression
Grab your students’ attention as you launch your study of Modernism literature with this dynamic 40-slide presentation. Covering the period of 1900 to 1950, this slide deck will prep your students to dig deeper into any literary works from this era, including The Great Gatsby. Great for giving students a general idea of the important issues and philosophies that guided the literary canon from this time period in U.S. history.This download includes Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions of the sl
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9th - 12th
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Realism American Literature Movement, from Civil War to Regionalism/Naturalism
Grab your students’ attention as you launch your study of Realism with this 21-slide presentation. Covering the period of American literature from 1850-1900, this 30-minute slide deck will prep your students to dig deeper into any literary works from this era that you want, including Huckleberry Finn. Great for giving students a general idea of the important issues and philosophies that guided the literary canon from this time period in U.S. history. This product downloads as online/offline Prez
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9th - 12th
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Análisis Cuento Historia de Arroz con Habichuelas - Puerto Rico Story Analysis
¿Necesitas una guía clara para hacer un análisis profundo del cuento Historia de Arroz con Habichuelas? Estudia los regionalismos, anglicismos, citas de lenguaje coloquial, y motiva a tus estudiantes de nivel secundario a hacer inferencias usando el divertido texto literario de la escritora puertorriqueña Ana Lydia Vega. ✰ El recurso incluye: ✔️ Un documento PDF con:Guía de actividades sugeridas para el maestro (5 días de clase)Enlace a presentación Prezi - Análisis de los elementos del cuento y
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7th - 10th
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Post-Modernism, Contemporary American Literature Movement, from WW2 to Today
Grab your students’ attention as you launch your study of post-modern American literature with this 39-slide presentation. Covering the period of 1950 (the aftermath of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima at the end of WWII) through today’s best-selling contemporary voices, this 30-minute lecture will prep your students to dig deeper into any literary works from this era that you want to use in class. Great for giving students a general idea of the important issues and philosophies that guided the lit
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9th - 12th
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Sociological Theories Lesson
This sociology lesson is a concrete way to demonstrate Symbolic Interactionism, Functional Analysis, and Conflict Theory. It introduces and explains the three main sociological perspectives to students. Plus, the documents are now editable, so you can customize them for your students! Here’s what you get:Lesson PlanSocial Theories Cloze NotesHow Sociological Theories Work Reading and HandoutThe Wheel of Society Foldable Graphic OrganizerTicket Out the DoorEditable PowerPointEditable HandoutsAnsw
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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This I Believe Essays--A Prezi, Guided Notes, Example Essay & Rubric
Are your students writing essays inspired by Edward R. Murrow's famous radio program, This I Believe? The Prezi and other documents included in this lesson will make the project easier and more meaningful than ever. The file you will download includes the following: 1. An Eighteen-slide Prezi (Both the Link and the File Itself Are Included) --It begins with a brief explanation of who Edward R. Murrow was and why he started producing his nightly five-minute radio program. Then the Prezi moves
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: A Writing Project Bundle--Prezis, Rubrics, Handouts, and Teaching Tips
Diversity, Prejudice & Respect Middle School Mini-Unit | Prezi & Printables
Help students learn to respect differences in both face-to-face and online situations by embracing individuality of self and others, exploring universal human rights, recognizing and speaking out against prejudices, and understanding the benefits of diversity. If you've witnessed students demonstrating intolerant behavior or grappling with their identity or individuality, this mini-unit (called a Qit) can help foster a sense of acceptance and connectedness in your classroom.Sensitive Content Not
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7th - 9th
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Prezi Presentation: The Electoral Process
This Prezi presentation covers the Electoral Process! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to how elections work in the United States: NominationsAdministration of ElectionsVotingMoney and ElectionsElecting the President and the Electoral CollegeThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Overview of Nonverbal Communication: Lesson Plan & Prezi
This is a one-hour lesson plan overview of nonverbal communication that could be used in a public speaking course or other course in the social sciences.The five-page lesson plan covers eight channels of nonverbal communication and includes photos, graphics and links or suggestions for videoclips. YouTube videos are embedded in the Prezi; instructions are provided to find free videoclips from "The Simpsons."The lesson plan includes a 20-minute (approximate time) activity based on an improv comed
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Prezi Presentation: Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
This Prezi presentation covers the topic of Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to how our government, laws, and Constitution protect individual rights (and how sometimes they don’t): Due Process of LawFreedom and Security of PersonRights of the AccusedPunishmentThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Mass Media and Public Opinion
This Prezi presentation covers Mass Media and Public Opinion! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to how mass media and public opinion impacts our political system: The Formation of Public OpinionMeasuring Public OpinionThe Mass MediaThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Federalism
This Prezi presentation covers the topic of Federalism! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to federalism and how it impacts our government: The Division of PowersThe National Government and the 50 StatesInterstate RelationsThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Congress in Action
This Prezi presentation covers the Congress in Action! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the powers of the legislative branch: How Congress Organizes ItselfHow a Bill Becomes a Law in the SenateHow a Bill Becomes a Law in the HouseThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Government at Work: The Bureaucracy
This Prezi presentation covers the Bureaucracy of the U.S.! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to how the bureaucratic system within the U.S. helps our government function: Executive Office of the PresidentThe Executive DepartmentsIndependent AgenciesThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Voters and Voter Behavior
This Prezi presentation covers Voters and Voter Behavior! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to voting and the U.S. government: The Right to VoteVoter QualificationsSuffrage and Civil RightsVoter BehaviorThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: The Presidency
This Prezi presentation covers the Presidency! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the President of the United States: The President’s Job DescriptionPresidential Succession and the Vice PresidencyPresidential Selection: The Framer’s PlanPresidential NominationsThe Election of the PresidentThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Powers of Congress
This Prezi presentation covers the Powers of Congress! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the powers of the legislative branch: The Scope of Congressional PowersThe Expressed Powers of Money and CommerceOther Expressed PowersThe Implied PowersThe Non-Legislative PowersThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Origins of American Government
This Prezi presentation covers the Origins of the American Government! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the founding of the United States and our government: Our Political Beginnings (English Law and Documents)War for Independence and RevolutionArticles of ConfederationCreation of the U.S. ConstitutionThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: The British Isles and Nordic Nations
This Prezi presentation covers The British Isles and Nordic Nations! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the geography of The British Isles and Nordic Nations: Physical Characteristics of the UKDifference between the UK, Great Britain, England, etc.Economics of the RegionHuman and Physical Geography of Wales, Ireland, Nordic Countries and ScotlandThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to y
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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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