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High school social studies handouts for Easel Activities
Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
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6th - 11th
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My Ecological Footprint: Fun Online Activity and Worksheet about Climate Change
Take your class to the computer lab for a fun and engaging activity! Students will use an interactive website to find out how their lifestyle determines their ecological footprint and impacts our planet. This activity is the first step in a fun lesson that spans two classes and gets your students learning about the environmental impact of the choices we make every day. This lesson fits perfectly into a unit or course about climate change, environmentalism, geography or world issues. There is lit
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Bundle for High School
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
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7th - 11th
Dunkirk (2017) - Complete Movie Guide and Background Worksheet
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." This product comes with a worksheet detailing the background of Dunkirk. The student worksheet comes wit
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8th - 12th
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Gettysburg Address: Prove It! Primary Source Analysis
One of my most popular products, this handout helps students analyze one of the most influential speeches in American history: The Gettysburg AddressThis is a different approach to asking students to summarize a primary source, which can be a challenge for some. Instead of students doing the summarizing, they are given a statement that they must prove by finding the exact words within the Gettysburg Address. The handout instructs them to write the line number and copying the words from the sou
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers
This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Includes:2-page worksheetSkills Addressed:Prima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Absolute Monarchs Age of Absolutism Centers & Response Activity | Rulers
This Absolute Monarchs and the Age of Absolutism Centers & Response Activity can be the tool that will save you time and energy in teaching about the era in your history classes. This is a 39 card set for a Centers, Walking Tour, Gallery Walk, Stations or Response Group activity on the Age of Absolutism and the absolute rulers. Set up as a walking tour or arrange in centers or table sets for students to visit. Each card set includes images and the content that helps students gain a vast un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln Comic
Your students will read and learn about Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with the Comic.Included in this file is the "Gettysburg Address Comic," "Comprehension Questions and Answer Key", and Gettysburg Address Translation Handout, as well as a blank "Modern Gettysburg Address" page to put up in your classroom once you have finished the lesson.I use this as a group assignment and break the students up into 10 different groups and assign each a part of the Gettysburg Address to translate into
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Abraham Lincoln Bundle-Comic, Puzzles, Fakebook & More
Scientific Revolution Discovery Centers Activity
Teaching the Scientific Revolution? This activity will save you time and stress as you cover the content and address the standards in your classes!Students can investigate the beginning and major contributions of the Scientific Revolution with this Discovery Centers activity on the significant scientists of the period. This interactive resource allows students to either work in table groups or to visit placard centers set up around the room on 7 different advancements during the Scientific Rev
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Economic Systems Scenario Worksheet w/ Teacher Guide
Great way to check for comprehension when teaching economic systems. This worksheet can be given as a homework assignment, comprehension check, differentiated assignment, or taught as a whole class.Students first have to define the four economic systems (traditional, market, command, and mixed economy). I like to have students do this on their own and then as a class check to make sure that everyone has the correct definition on their paper before they work on the scenarios. Teachers can also ch
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Middle School Economics
9-11 September 11th Centers Response Group Activity Sept. 11 9/11 911
9-11 Centers or Response Group Activity sets up your classroom into 6 Centers or 6 Response Groups to allow students to collaboratively investigate the events of 9/11. This 44 page activity set provides resource cards on the major categories of the event for students to read, view, and discuss as they complete the student guide. Content Topics CoveredBasic FactsVictims of TerrorismPerpetrators - the TerroristsEffects of 9/11 Terrorism in AmericaTimeline of the Day's EventsHistory Leading up to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity
Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups.Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read concise
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Hot Wars in the Cold War Primary Source Analysis Activity Korean War and Vietnam
Need a summary activity on the Hot Wars during the Cold War? Looking for a lesson to practice primary source analysis while you review the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Hot Wars of the Cold War. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Skills Practiced:Primary Sou
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6th - 12th
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Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Activity Bundle
Want to introduce or review the changes in the Progressive Era with Primary Sources? This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the changes that took place during the Progressive Era. Includes a wrap-up question on each in which students make comparisons to our modern economy.Also available as individual products:Problems of the Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Acti
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6th - 12th
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Introduction to Stereotypes, Prejudice & Discrimination Lesson for High School
Teaching our students about stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination can seem challenging. This lesson is an easy way for teachers to introduce their students to difficult concepts. In this lesson students will examine common stereotypes from the media and society. They'll learn how to use the Cycle of Prejudice exercise to see how stereotypes can result in discrimination.This lesson will take approximately 1h 15m or more to complete plus extension writing promptIn this lesson students will ...
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9th - 12th
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Systems of Government | Types of Government | Forms of Government Activities
This activity examines different types and systems of governments from around the world. The goal of the lesson is to identify various forms of government and to comprehend that types of government can overlap. Types of government included are democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, totalitarian, theocracy, and anarchy. This lesson can be used for higher achieving students in grades 5-8 and students who need more support academically in grades 9-12. Students can use the graphic organizer provided to
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6th - 9th
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Middle Ages Mapping Activity Europe Geography Analysis
This Middle Ages Mapping Activity will save you time and energy as you teach about the changes and developments during the World History period.Use this mapping activity to introduce the Middle Ages of Europe.Reviews basic geography skills while introducing significant places and geographic themes for covering the Middle Ages time period.Resource IncludesMaps for AnalysisGuiding QuestionsMapping PromptsSocial Studies Skilled AddressedMappingMap AnalysisCritical ThinkingHistorical InquiryAbout th
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6th - 11th
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Industrial Revolution Primary Source Analysis Activity
Looking for an engaging activity to introduce the Industrial Revolution? Want to practice the skills of primary source analysis as you study the Inductrial Revolution?Allow students to examine the Industrial Revolution through the analysis of primary sources. Take students back into the mines and the mills and let them hear the stories from those who lived at that time. Teaching suggestions are included, but my favorite implementation strategy is to create small groups where students can examine
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6th - 12th
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Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis Handout Activity
Are you teaching the Causes of the Civil War and hoping to find a no-prep resource? Are you looking for that perfect lesson to practice primary source analysis while addressing the core content on the Civil War and its causes?Use this Primary Source Analysis Activity to address the standards while helping your students gain a better understanding of the causes of the Civil War. Students can inspect vivid images, decipher varying quotes, and investigate original documents with guiding questions
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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80s Culture in America Primary Source Analysis Activity 1980s
Investigate the Culture of the 1980s in America with this easy, no-prep resource.This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Culture of the 80s in America. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Covered Topics:80s TrendsMadonna, Michael Jackson & Other Musical GreatsAIDs EpidemicStop Smoking CampaignWe Ar
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6th - 12th
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George Washington Farewell Address Comic Lesson Plan
Your students will enjoy learning about the Warnings Posed by Washington as he stepped down from office with this comic! Students can work individually or in groups to read and complete the comic and answer questions that will provide great classroom discussions.Included in this file: Washington's Farewell Address ComicWashington's Farewell Address Mini bookWashington's Farewell Address QuestionsTeachers, there are many options on how to deliver this lesson and you and your students will enjoy l
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â George Washington Bundle
Nationalism & Unification Activity Packet World History
Nationalism & Unification can be introduced or reviewed with this complete Activity Packet with an optimal understanding learning process. This is a complete introduction to the mid-late 1800s Nationalism and Unification. Students are provided links (or may use any available textbooks) to complete 4-Thought Organizers and to interpret primary sources on each event. Includes the following for analysis and content processing: Political cartoonsQuotesImagesMapsText Follows a Learning Proces
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7th - 12th
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