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7th grade social studies graphic organizers on sale
Why Do We Study History and Thinking Like A Historian PowerPoints and Activities
Enhance your social studies or history class with our comprehensive bundle of engaging lessons, designed to foster a deep understanding of the historical perspective and develop essential social studies skills. This ready-to-go bundle includes two dynamic PowerPoints, featuring a total of 125 slides, accompanied by guided notes, interactive group/partner activities, stimulating writing prompts, and more. With over 20 pages of meticulously crafted resources and activities, your students will gras
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6th - 12th
Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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If I Go Missing MMIWG2S Inquiry Project - Lessons for Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and High School StudentsThrough the examination of videos, articles, and the picture book, If I Go Missing, written by Brianna Jonnie, students will investigate, construct and express their findings on inquiries stemming from the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, MMIWG2S. Experience with Inquiry projects is not necessary for this unit! Included in this inquiry unit are step-by-step lesson instruction
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5th - 10th
Major Events and Battles of the Civil War Powerpoint
Major Events and Battles of the Civil War This 11-slide PowerPoint presentation contains simple and student friendly fast facts about each battle and/or quotes (from Lincoln's major speeches) for each of the following major events and battles of the Civil War: ★Fort Sumter-1 Slide★First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run)-1 Slide★The Battle of Hampton Roads-1 Slide★The Battle of Antietam-1 Slide★The Emancipation Proclamation-2 Slides★The Battle of Gettysburg-1 Slide★The Gettysburg Address-1 Slide★The
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4th - 7th
Country Research Project Central America and The Caribbean
Our engaging Country Research Project Central America and the Caribbean is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of these vibrant regions.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
1 WHOLE YEAR of American History: Colonies to Reconstruction
Important: Please see the preview for an inventory of all products within the bundle, as well as which unit they belong to. With 100+ products within this bundle, this is the best way to keep organized!This bundle features a whole year's worth of PPT slideshows, notes packets, graphic organizers, maps, assignments, primary sources, activities, tests, etc. combined into an entire year-long package (in preparation for end-of-year testing). These include:Beginning of the Year U.S. Geography Project
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7th - 10th
The Road To Independence (Stamp Act, Sugar Act, & Townshend Act)
This handout provides students with an opportunity to review (or be assessed) on the essential events that lead to colonies independence from British rule. It specifically addresses the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Townshend Act.
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4th - 7th
On the Trapline Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsTEN different comprehension activities support the story, On the Trapline, written by David A. Robertson and illustrated by Julie Flett.Reading Response activities include:Summary, Meaning, Connection, Question, Visualization, Sequential and Sensory Writing, and Swampy Cree Word Focus and Extension CrosswordThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)***
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1st - 7th
Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
I AM NOT A NUMBER & As Long as the Rivers Flow - Residential School BUNDLE
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsThis response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNING forI AM NOT A NUMBER with Google Classroom and Microsoft TEAMS.It works well with EPIC! an amazing online book website carrying this title, I AM NOT A NUMBER, as well as many other contemporary Indigenous titles.This bundle is a combination of two individual novel units, As The Rivers Flow, written by Larry Loyie, with Constanc
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4th - 10th
Country Research Project North America
Our engaging Country Research Project North America is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
Colonial America: The 13 Colonies Interactive Notebook Mapping Activity Bundle
This bundle contains mapping activities for the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Southern Colonies that students can:Glue into their interactive notebooks (the map themselves are a 1/2 page--printed two to a page to conserve paper), use as an independent activity, or as homework. It contains a separate page that has map instructions for the Mid-Atlantic Colonies that asks students to: Label the colonies of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Use the map legend to draw the economic
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4th - 7th
Natural Texas And Its People Unit Bundle: Texas Regions and Native Americans
This Natural Texas and Its People Texas History Unit Bundle is the perfect all-in-one resource for teaching Texas geography and Native American cultures. With TEKS-based content, this bundle covers everything from the mountains and basins region to the Western Gulf culture, including in-depth explorations of the Puebloan, Plains, Southeastern, and Western Gulf cultures. You'll also find engaging activities, worksheets, and a hexagonal thinking activity to keep your students interested and motiva
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6th - 8th
Westward Expansion & the Transcontinental Railway: Exploring Perspectives
This lesson will vicariously draw your students into the lives and circumstances of four groups of people; all of whom were impacted by the development of the Transcontinental Railroad. Using primary sources, students will explore the POV of: Homesteaders/settlers, Chinese railroad workers, Native Americans, and the Railway owners. This unique resource is designed to prompt critical thinking and discussion, as students will draw inferences and formulate predictions from questions such as: How di
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5th - 12th
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Residential Schools Lessons - Reconciliation Inquiry Project
Supporting Indigenous Reconciliation Resources Through InquiryThis 14 day Inquiry Unit follows the BCTLA’s Points of Inquiry which is based on Barbara Stripling's Inquiry Process. There are five aspects to this inquiry: Connect-and-Wonder, Investigate, Construct, Express, and Reflect (at all stages).With the examination of eight children's reconciliation picture books and novel excerpts, and lessons to support the understanding of the Rights of the Child, students will be able to investigate, co
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4th - 8th
Country Research Project Europe
Our engaging Country Research Project Europe is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or assign
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
American History Supplemental Aid Graphic Organizer For STAAR Testing
An essential element of preparing for the early American History STAAR test is to teach your students how to use their supplemental aids and their blank sheet of paper to help them as they work through the test. This set includes a supplemental aid that includes a westward expansion map, timeline of important years in the TEKS, and a graphic organizer that uses a mnemonic device to help students braindump in chronological order. This set also includes a poster that you can hang in your room to r
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5th - 11th
Country Research Project Asia
Our engaging Country Research Project Asia is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or assign a
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
Global History 1 & 2 - Turning Points Graphic Organizers and Research Activities
The Global History I & II - Turning Point Graphic Organizers and Research Activities can be used for each Turning Point or collectively as a review. Students will: 1) define the characteristics of each Turning Point by exploring the 5W's and How, and/or the categorizing of each Turning Point by using either the PERSIA or PEGS strategies.2) explain the Cause/Effect relationship between the previously explored Turning Point(s)Turning Points include are:Global 1The Neolithic Revolution (Cha
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Colonial America: New England Colonies Interactive Notebook Mapping Activity
This is a mapping activity for the New England Colonies that students can:Glue into their interactive notebooks (the map itself is a 1/2 page--printed two to a page to conserve paper), use as an independent activity, or as homework. *An update was made to this resource and it now also includes a full page map version.*It contains a separate page that has map instructions that asks students to: Label the colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.Use the map legend t
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4th - 7th
US History James Madison and James Monroe PowerPoint, Notes, and Activities
This engaging PowerPoint and resource set lesson on the New Republic or Early Republic era in American History covers the presidencies of James Madison (and the War of 1812), and James Monroe. This bundle has a PowerPoint, Cornell-style notes, writing prompts, timelines, maps, activities, discussion prompts, quizzes, links to videos, engaging pictures, and more! PLEASE SEE THE PREVIEW VIDEO FOR SAMPLESFor More U.S. History Resources, Click HERETopics Included:Brief review of John Adams and Thoma
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5th - 12th
Mansa Musa African Trading Kingdoms - Bundle w/Bumper Sticker Project
Here a bundle with a lot of information and things you can do with your students with the African Trading Kingdoms.
GREAT FOR COOPERATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES!!!!
You can use everything here and make this into a mini unit that can stretch anywhere from 1-2 days or up to a week.
Great Bumper Sticker activity where students have to make "Slogans" for their assigned African Trading Kingdom. I provided an example for Mali and Mansa Musa that is a TRICK that kids will never forget Mansa Musa and hi
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7th - 10th
Why study history first week of school social studies collaborative poster
Kickstart your first week of school in social studies with this themed "Why Study History?" collaborative coloring poster. This resource includes features such as warm-ups, discussions, making connections, a fun video, and extension activities. It is a great way to start and engage your students in learning why history is important the very first week of school. THIS FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE POSTER IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF:- are stressed out, overworked, and don't know where to start - st
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6th - 9th
13 Original English Colonies American History PowerPoint and Notes Packet
Discover the captivating world of European exploration and the fascinating tale of the 13 colonies with our comprehensive American History PowerPoint (editable), and notes packet. The following topics are included in this unit: motivations for exploration and colonization by the French, Spanish, and English, the geography, society, economy, and government of the southern, middle, and New England colonies, and the growth of representative government in the original 13 English colonies. Designed w
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5th - 10th
Major Events of the US Civil War PowerPoint and Fill in the Blank Notes
This no prep, ready to go PowerPoint, and fill in the blanks note organizers will help your American history students understand the significant events of the U.S. Civil War. The notes follow the PowerPoint, and they cover the following topics: advantages and disadvantages of the Union and Confederacy, the Anaconda Plan, The election of 1860, secession, Lincoln's inaugural address, Jefferson's Inaugural address, Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, 54th Boston Regiment, Wi
Grades:
5th - 11th
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