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8th grade social studies independent work packets for Easel Activities
Creating Canada 1850-1890 Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Creating Canada, 1850-1890 unit in the Ontario History curriculum. In this workbook, students will explore a comprehensive overview of Canada's history prior to 1850, delving into the geographical landscape, early populations, political developments, and the formation of the nation. The workbook covers topics such as political deadlock, representation, the road to Confederation, the evolution of Canada's government structure, and significant events in Canadian hi
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Global Inequalities: Economic & Quality of Life Workbook (Grade 8 Geography)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of economics and global development. It covers topics such as understanding resources, economic systems (traditional, market, command, mixed), industries, Canada's trading partners, the impact of CUSMA, factors contributing to economic development, quality of life, distribution of wealth, global develop
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Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Global Settlement Patterns and Sustainability Workbook (Grade 8 Geography)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Global Settlement: Patterns and Sustainability unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about the fundamental concepts of geography, including "What is Geography?" and "Why Study Geography?" These foundational questions lead to an exploration of different types of settlements, such as urban, rural, and suburban areas, and the factors influencing their location. The workbook delves into land use, examining various types and is
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Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Canada 1890-1914: A Changing Society Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Canada, 1890-1914: A Changing Society unit in the Ontario History curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canadian history from 1890 to 1914. The resource covers topics such as the development of Canada during this period, including the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Klondike Gold Rush. It also delves into issues like immigration and industrialization, providing insights into the push and pull factors behind immigration to Canada. The
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
Grades:
6th - 10th
United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day
This is the ULTIMATE U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Complete Bundle Set that will save you time and energy as you prepare your students to practice the valuable Social Studies skill. From the Civil War to Modern America, the bundle includes 84 pages of images, quotes, charts, graphs and so much more with guiding questions for better student understanding or review of the social, economic, and political changes for each major national era and the decades from 1860 to 2014. Topics begin wi
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Custom Bundle
Bill of Rights 10 Amendments Matching Activity for Government and US History
Are your students confused by the meanings of the Bill of Rights? These 10 Amendments matching activities are the perfect solution and are differentiated for different student levels. Looking for a Constitution Day activity? This is great for helping all students access grade level content!These are no-prep matching activities - one option has the literal 10 Amendments and the other has the simplified meaning of the 10 Amendments. Students can cut and paste amendments with their meanings, write
Grades:
8th - 11th
Novel Study Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II w/ Part A, Part B Qs + DIGITAL
This is a 120+ page Common Core aligned complete novel study for Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II by Alan Gratz. Set in Nazi Germany during WWII, Projekt 1065 tells the story of a boy that infiltrates the Hilter Youth as an Allied spy. This novel study unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 29-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUD
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7th - 8th
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Also included in:Â WWII Spy Novel Study Bundle: For Freedom & Projekt 1065 (Print + DIGITAL)
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
White Bird R.J. Palacio A Wonder Story A Graphic Novel Guide the Holocaust
White Bird by R.J. Palacio A Graphic Novel Guide | World History | Holocaust Story This is a captivating story of courage, perseverance, and kindness during the Nazi occupation during the WWII. This pack includes;Lesson objectives KWL ChartPre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswer key includedNew vocabularyMap visualThemes activityCharacter analysisSequencingSymbolism activity& Word search This resource is great for:Teaching about World HistoryT
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5th - 8th
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan: A PDF & Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made, PDF and Digital novel study designed to guide students in grades 4-7 as they read Esperanza Rising. It is a PDF product and it also includes an EASEL Activity. This should ease some of the uncertainty of distance learning. Included in this Esperanza Rising packet is a bookmark for students to keep track of vocabulary words while reading the book and using the student booklet (or worksheets if you prefer). In addition, there are 22-pages for the student
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4th - 8th
Ban or No Ban TikTok Debate Middle & High School No Prep ESL Sub Activity Packet
Are your students obsessed with TikTok? This TikTok themed resource will capture your students' attention and have them taking sides on an app that is offen at the center of current events. Students will read about the positive and negative aspects of this popular social media app., take a position, and support it with evidence they have have gathered from the provided text. Like most of my resources, this multi-skill activity is ready to go--no prep. How to Use: This is a flexible resouce that
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Olympics Reading Comprehension Activity Pack
The Olympics are almost here! Use this exciting reading comprehension activity pack to learn all about the Winter and Summer Olympics, the Ancient Greeks, and the history of the Olympic games. PE classes, sub plans, history, social studies, and ELA lessons are a perfect subject for this activity pack. This product includes:-Introduction page-FREE product code for teachers to use from my store (a 5 dollar value)-Teacher instruction and lesson plan page-Teacher differentation instruction ideas-S
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3rd - 8th
Women's Suffrage Biography Project for US History and Women's History Month
Students will research specific facts about one of the leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement and create a poster about them for American History class. This also makes for a great Women's History Month project! Students will create a scaffolded research project about famous women in history Susan B. Anthony, Mary Church Terrell, Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, & Elizabeth Cady Stanton. These women in history biography templates are great for helping all students access grade le
Grades:
8th - 11th
Bomb The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Novel Guide
Bomb: The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Sheinkin Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about Oppenheimer, WWII, development of nuclear weapons, American history, Manhattan project, European history, the Red Scare, and so much more. This novel unit includes: Benchmarks Background informationPre-reading activities, Chapter comprehension and discussion questions, Essay questions, Vocabulary list, Extension activities, - KLW chart.-Kahoot Quiz This resource is great for:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Novel Study: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk--DIGITAL + final exam w/ Part A/B Qs
This is a 140+ page Common Core aligned no prep novel study for Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk, a Newbery Honor Book about a girl's fight against an evil bully who suffers the consequences of her actions. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 40+ page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work and offers lots of choice. Teachers and students can pick
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5th - 8th
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I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide the Fall of Communism
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide | World History Novel | European History | Perfect for teaching about the fall of CommunismThis novel guide includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading QuestionsBackground InformationMapsChapter-by-chapter questions Answer KeyCause & Effect Activity ChartsKLW ChartsCharacter AnalysisThemes Activity New Vocabulary ActivitiesExtension ResourcesPost- Reading Questions This resource is great for: Teaching European historyTeaching language artsTeaching world
Grades:
6th - 9th
Création du Canada 1850-1890 (Grade 8 Ontario FRENCH History)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 8 Création du Canada (1850-1890) unit in the Ontario History curriculum.Ce cahier d'exercices couvre l'unité Création du Canada (1850-1890) du programme d'histoire de l'Ontario de la 8e année.In this workbook, students will explore a comprehensive overview of Canada's history prior to 1850, delving into the geographical landscape, early populations, political developments, and the formation of the nation. The workbook covers topics such as political deadlock
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8th
Also included in:Â Grade 8 Ontario FRENCH History & Geography Workbooks
Create a Population Pyramid Project for Geography Population Growth and Decline
Are you looking for practice creating population pyramids? Then this is for you! These scaffolded population pyramids are great for helping all students access grade level content! Students are given two countries' population data to make a population pyramid. They will also create their own population for a country and can create a population pyramid using their data or switch with a peer and complete each others.This is a no-prep project! Just print and go! Students will make 3 population pyra
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8th - 11th
Founding Fathers Biography Poster Project for US History and Government
Looking for Founding Fathers activities? Students will research specific facts about one of the Founding Fathers that established United States democracy and create a poster about them for American History or Government class. Students will complete a scaffolded research project about George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. This is also a great project for Constitution Day! Students will research how these Founding Fathers influe
Grades:
7th - 10th
City Research Project for Social Studies with Differentiated Options
Encourage students to learn about a different city in the world with this research project. *No Prep Necessary* This project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Students will research specific facts about a city (either in the USA or around the world) and complete the packet. This is great for helping all students access grade level content!This City Research Project has been adapted to better support English language learners and students receiving special education ser
Grades:
7th - 10th
Novel Study Witness by Karen Hesse - includes DIGITAL file options
This is a 102-page Common Core aligned, no prep novel study for Witness by Karen Hesse, created by My Reading Resources. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 30+ page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet and final quiz are available as Goog
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6th - 8th
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide is ideal for teaching world history, current events, scarcity of natural resources, world conflict and MORE! A story about the Lost Boys of Sudan, water crisis, and world history. This pack includes:Chapter by chapter comprehension questionsBackground information and mapsKLW ChartCharacter AnalysisVocabularyCause & Effect ChartEssay and discussion questionsPost Reading Questions Writing WorkshopExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for:Teachi
Grades:
5th - 8th
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