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Holidays/seasonal Common Core WHST.11-12.1a resources
Gun violence argumentative passages critical thinking end of year social studies
GUN VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, ARGUMENTATIVE PASSAGES, CRITICAL THINKING, DEBATEDo you want to address gun violence in the classroom but are not sure how to do it? This product explores how mental health issues are associated with gun violence. COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE (#3) (GUN VIOLENCE & MENTAL HEALTH)My COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are excellent supplements to any class focusing on ethics, law, justice, argumentative writing, and debate, and they also work well as last-minute sub-plans or st
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Who was the Best President? Roles of the Executive Branch Project
This is an activity that I use with my 12th grade Government students when we study the roles of the executive branch, but it could be easily used for a civics or US history class. Students will pick one US president to research and create a presentation explaining why their president was the best.Students will specifically analyze the president's claims when running for office and compare the claims to their success in the role of president. This can be used for homework, a group project, or in
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8th - 12th
Essay Writing Workbook: History/Social Studies *Editable*
Do your students need support with essay writing? I made this essay writing guide to support history and other social studies students through the writing process to create a research-based expository or argumentative essay. This essay writing booklet can be used regardless of whether you are teaching face-to-face, virtually, or in a blended/hybrid model as it is available as a Google Doc. This product includes:Sample color-coded thesesThesis writing structureGraphic organizersCategorized trans
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9th - 12th
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
The Lottery Shirley Jackson end of year ela project social studies end of year
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson serves as a thought-provoking illustration of the potential dangers of Utilitarian thinking. It raises important questions about the morality of actions based on the greatest good for the greatest number. By examining this iconic story in conjunction with the concept of Utilitarianism, students can explore the complexities and nuances of ethical decision-making. Perfect for an end of year project!This bundle is over 20% off!⭐⭐⭐"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, Th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Women’s Suffrage Stations Activity with Primary Sources & Political Cartoons
Women's Suffrage 1920's Political Cartoon & Primary Source Inquiry ActivityStations Activity with Teacher Answer Guide!Essential Question: Were the social reforms of the 1920’s positive or negative for the United States?Women had to fight for equal rights. Many students don't realize much of American society was opposed to the 19th Amendment in the 1920's. This lesson has students will work in groups and answer guided reading questions and they unpack each authors argument. Students will unp
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8th - 12th
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Gender Studies Pacing Guide - Unit 1
Unit 1 of 5 Women and Gender Studies Pacing Guide + ResourcesGrades 9-12Unit 1: The Social Construction of GenderEQ: How do we understand ourselves in relation to our gender?Includes:*Full Unit Plan - 25-35 days depending on bell schedule*Activities and Assignments scaffolded from beginning to end of unit*Critical thinking skills gained from focusing on gender, performance, and identity*Templates for: Non-Fiction reading, One Pagers, Exit Tickets--PREVIEW shows the plan without links to assignme
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10th - 12th
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Season of Lent: 17 Reading Passages w/ Questions and Answer Key (3rd-12th grade)
Lent is an important time that's celebrated by Christians. But what does it really mean? Where does it come from? What is the significance of 40 days? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the meaning of Lent and the history behind it.This is an assortment of 17 Reading Comprehension worksheets for 3rd-12th Grade! It contains passages of assorted topics of varied lengths and difficulties with multiple choice questions, open-ended questions, and crit
AP US History Semester 1 Complete Curriculum (Low Prep/Student Driven)
Does AP US History instruction get you down? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we say teaching APUSH is "A'ole Pilikia" (No Problem in Hawaiian). Revolutionize your instruction of history with an entire year's worth of culturally responsive instruction which gives students an active role in studying history. This award winning (2021 Gilder Lehrman Oregon History Teacher of the Year) product half-year's curriculum contains the following elements: 35 original lessons with detailed lesson plans covering
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black History Month Educational Bundle: Explore, Research, and Create (NO PREP)
Unlock a comprehensive and engaging Black History Month educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This bundle is a holistic journey through history, integrating primary sources, in-depth research assignments, and transformative projects. From analyzing the Brown vs. Board of Education opinion to embodying unsung heroes in a Living Museum, this bundle provides a dynamic and multifaceted approach to Black history education.Primary Source Analysis: This primary source analysi
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6th - 12th
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Easter: Traditions & History - 17 Reading Passages w/ Questions and Answer Keys
Easter is celebrated in many places throughout the world. But why is it important? Who started the traditions we know today? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the meaning of Easter and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find articles about the holiday, religion, spring, heritage, traditions, food, culture, and history.This is an assortment of 17 Reading Comprehension worksheets for 4th-10th Grade! It contains passages of assorted topics
ADHD Cleaning Schedule Bundle | Cleaning List | ADHD Cleaning Checklist | Fully
ADHD Cleaning Schedule Bundle | Cleaning List | ADHD Cleaning Checklist | Fully Hyperlinked | Digital or Printable ADHD | Us Letter Size An ADHD Cleaning Schedule is a structured plan designed for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to help them manage and organize household cleaning tasks more effectively. Tailored to accommodate the challenges associated with ADHD, such a schedule typically breaks down cleaning activities into smaller, manageable tasks with specifi
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PreK - 5th
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Complete U.S. History Lesson: A New Woman? Continuity and Change in the 1920s
This product is a complete lesson assessing how much women's' lives changed in the 1920s. examining the economic, social, and political changes that offered a new world to some women. Students analyze music, primary source images, sourced text, and more. Activities spiral up Bloom's Taxonomy, providing students with opportunities to practice historical thinking skills. This Google Drive folder includes: Student Activity Sheet (PDF)-Organized to help frame student thinking throughout the lesson.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: US History: 1920s and 1930s Bundle of 8 complete lessons
Bible Parables: 30 Story Summaries w/ Questions and Answer Key (Kids and Adults)
This is a set of educational resources focused on the Parables of Jesus from the Bible. Each worksheet serves as a detailed study guide for a specific parable, offering a summary of the story, highlighting its key themes and spiritual lessons. It also challenges the reader to explore the topic further by asking critical thinking questions and inspiring thought and discussion.These biblical stories, laden with metaphorical richness, transcend the boundaries of time and culture, inviting contem
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Continuity and Change Over Time in the 1920s: Race, Gender, and Sexuality
This 3-in-1 DBQ requires students to analyze various primary and secondary sources associated with the race during the 1920s to evaluate whether the decade reflected continuity or change over time for women, Black Americans, and LGBTQIA+ Americans. Have students examine one group or expand into a comparison activity across 2 or all 3 groups!Documents on race cover consumerism and the Black experience, lynching, race riots, the Great Migration, and the art and literature of the Harlem Renaissance
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10th - 12th
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St. Patrick's Day: 13 Reading Comprehension w/ Questions & Answer Key (6th-10th)
St Patrick's Day is celebrated in many places throughout the world. But what is it important? Who is St. Patrick? What are its ties to Ireland? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the meaning of St. Patrick's Day and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find articles about Ireland and heritage, traditions, food, culture, and history.This is an assortment of 13 Reading Comprehension worksheets for 6th-10th Grade! It contains passages of assorted
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6th - 10th
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Movie Questions Glory Road- March Madness
Who needs a movie day? Looking for a connection to March Madness? Emergency sub plans, mental health day, chance to catch up on grading or looking for a new way to examine stories and parts of history.Putting a movie in sounds like such a cop out but not when it's done with intention and purposeful learning. Visually seeing a story unfold engages students and allows all abilities to identify the elements of a story. Some of my most effective teachings involve movies or movie clips! Have fun with
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5th - 12th
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End of year activities middle school, Critical Thinking Activities, Crash Course
End of year activities middle school, Critical Thinking Activities, Crash Course©This product develops the ideas discussed in the following video: Utilitarianism: Crash Course© Philosophy #36The ideas analyzed in the video and this product are in the public domain; for instance, Utilitarianism is a famous philosophy, and the works of Jeremy Bentham may be found online for free. This product can stand alone without the video. However, my students find the video helpful in reviewing the principles
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Exploring Identity, Privilege & Oppression
Why are some identities granted social privileges more than others? How does oppression manifest on ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized levels? In this unit, students will explore their various identities and the ways in which oppression and privilege manifest in American society. Students will use the 4 I's of Oppression as a framework to analyze one oppressed social group (-ism) in a focus group.
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8th - 12th
Literature of Civil Rights (ELA, Black History Month Unit)
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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7th - 12th
Reconstruction Group Jigsaw Project, Inclusive History- Black Women Latinx LGBTQ
Working in cooperative jigsaw groups students will be able to explain the effects and controversies arising from the Reconstruction, including the histories of Black Americans, Latinx Americans, the LGBTQ, and women. Students will answer the Inquiry Question: How did people of color, women, and the LGBTQ combat oppression during and after Reconstruction? by creating google slides presentations to share in groups and then working individually on a writing assessment. GROUPS:Group 1: Black Codes,
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9th - 12th
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Women's Suffrage 1920's Political Cartoon Activity Stations Activity w. Answers
Women's Suffrage 1920's Political Cartoon & Primary Source Inquiry ActivityStations Activity with Teacher Answer Guide!Women had to fight for equal rights. Many students don't realize much of American society was opposed to the 19th Amendment in the 1920's. This lesson has students will work in groups and answer guided reading questions and they unpack each authors argument. Students will unpack the argument for and against women's suffrage and then will then look at political cartoons from
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8th - 12th
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Unit 1: Civil War and Reconstruction lecture notes
Notes for Unit 1: civil war and reconstruction for Florida EOC. This includes the following standards and days to plan:Day 1: Background to North and South (geography, economy, culture)ss.912.A.2.1: Review Causes of the Civil warDay 2: Slavery and its views (Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Underground Railroad, fugitive slave act)ss.912.A.2.1: Review Causes of the Civil warDay 3: Causes and start of war (Lincoln Douglas Debates, Harpers Ferry, Lincoln’s election)ss.912.A.2.1: Review Causes of the Civ
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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