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High school social studies guided reading books under $5
Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War Overview Activity | Ancient Greece Lesson
If you are looking for an effortless, step-by-step approach to teach your students about the Persian Wars or Peloponnesian War, you are in the right place! This lesson and overview activity will guide students through the many twists and turns of the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War in an organized and thorough way. With both a printable and digital version, this resource divides the events of these wars into eight different sections. The eight sections cover the following topics:What was the
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6th - 9th
Selena Quintanilla Biografía: Spanish Biography of Famous Tejano Singer
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language biography of the famous Tex-Mex singer Selena Quintanilla. It includes a paragraph each on: her early life, her albums and awards, her marriage, her death and legacy. ~A worksheet with 9 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key.Level: Spanish 2 (Uses present and past tenses)
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Spanish Biography Bundle: Top 8 Biografías @40% off! (Latinos Famosos)
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
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6th - 10th
A Night Divided - Background Information to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall
This is a great pre-reading presentation for the book, "A Night Divided," written by Jennifer A. Nielsen. This 17-page slide, in PDF format, gives a brief history of the aftermath of WWI, the powers in WWII, and the resulting Cold War. Finally, the Berlin wall is described as the greatest symbol of the Cold War. After showing this information and the powerful images included within it, your students will be excited to read the historical fiction novel about a girl fighting to get her family r
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5th - 9th
Unbroken (adapted for young adults) Reading Guide
This is a reading guide to aid in the reading of the young adult version of the best selling book "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. This reading guide includes a table of contents in the Google Doc version for easy navigation, suggested vocabulary for each chapter, and reflection questions at the end of each chapter.
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7th - 9th
US History: End of the Cold War
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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11th - 12th
Also included in: US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
October Sky video viewing and after activities
The film October Sky (1999) is adapted from "Big Creek Missile Agency" and Rocket Boys: A Memoir, by Homer Hickam Jr. They tell the heart-touching story of growing up in a rural West Virginia mining town in the late 1950’s, and boyhood friends’ pursuit of amateur rocketry. History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. That launch ushered in the start of the space age while the coal industrial declined and the teen
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
This is a three-lesson unit by Reading Through History. The first lesson tells the story of the murder of Emmett Till and the subsequent trial that ensued. The second lesson is a biography of Rosa Parks, and the third describes the story and triumph of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The download includes enough material for three to four days of a history or reading class. The unit contains 13 pages of student activities that involve: guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, t
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8th - 11th
Global 1: Humanism During the Renaissance
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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9th - 11th
Also included in: Global 1: Complete Curriculum
Henry Clay's American System Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning
***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of Henry Clay's American System to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this
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6th - 11th
US History: Dawes and Homestead Acts
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
Grades:
11th - 12th
Also included in: US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Global 1: Intro to the Renaissance
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in: Global 1: Complete Curriculum
La Pachamama Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading (Inca)
This Spanish cultural reading is on Pachamama, a south American indigenous deity mainly of the Inca. It discusses her cultural and ritual importance in the lives of the indigenous people. It also discusses the celebration in her honor on August 1 of every year and how it is celebrated. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 reading comprehension questions.YOUTUBE Link to the festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYlgLkskWvI&list=PLYOtnph8fGVRoy_JDtobdrD0mR2X_qG5R&ind
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9th - 12th
Era of Good Feelings Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning
***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Era of Good Feelings to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passa
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6th - 11th
US History: The Fugitive Slave Act and the Underground Railroad
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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11th - 12th
Also included in: US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Chasing Lincoln's Killer - Discussion Questions
This download includes chapter by chapter discussion questions for James Swanson's book "Chasing Lincoln's Killer." This is a great tool for teaching about Lincoln's assassination and the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth which followed.
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7th - 10th
Hernán Cortés y Montezuma Lectura - Conquest of the Aztecs Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading on the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico by Hernan Cortes and its after effects. Also includes information on the city of Tenochtitlan and on the lives of Cortes and the Aztec leader Montezuma. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2+ (mostly in past tense)
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8th - 12th
The Hindenburg - Comic Book
An eleven page comic book to introduce the history of the Hindenburg. It outlines the development and first year of this gigantic airship before describing what happened on the fateful day. Contains a quiz and other useful resources, and can be printed out in black and white, used as a slide show on a computer, or as a PDF e.book on a tablet.
The Common Core states, 'There is a need in literature and social studies classes to evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats including vis
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5th - 10th
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Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Monarch Butterflies Migration and Day of the Dead Cultural Reading (English)
This cultural reading discusses the annual Monarch butterfly migration from the US/Canada to Mexico which coincides with the Day of the Dead celebration. It talks about the cultural significance of Monarchs in the pre-Columbian Aztec belief system, how the migration is undertaken and how it ties in with the celebrations.The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included.Ideal for Hispanic heritage, sub plan or a cultural component to your beginner Spani
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7th - 10th
The Great Supreme Court Cases: Freedom of the Press and Obscenity
This is a four part unit that deals with some of the most important decisions ever made by the Supreme Court in the areas of freedom of the press and obscenity. Included in the download are write ups for Near v. Minnesota, Sheppard v. Maxwell, New York Times v. United States, and Miller v. California. The write ups give important background information on the cases as well as explanations for the Court's decisions. The unit covers freedom of the press, censorship, the Pentagon Papers, Due Proce
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9th - 12th
AP Psychology Unit 8 Clinical Psychology Student Notes
In this file you'll find 9 total sets of notes to accompany powerpoint presentations and flipped videos on Youtube. In the file I include the PDF version that is ready to print and go, as well as the pptx file and a Google version - so the notes are completely editable.Be sure to follow my store so you are updated when I add more resources which I am working really hard to do. I would also LOVE it if you would rate any of my products - not to mention you get TpT credit when you do that :)Thanks
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10th - 12th
Also included in: Clinical Psychology Take-Home Unit Bundle
Global 1: The Printing Press
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in: Global 1: Complete Curriculum
Political Parties 2020 Election for Google Slides and PDF Printable
Get ready for the 2020 Presidential Election on Google Classroom! This visual and interactive information text is the perfect resources to teach United States Political Parties. This text has 16 interactive pages with real photos and 16 pages of reading and writing activities. 32 INTERACTIVE PAGES!! Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!Th
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
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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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