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Preview of Stations of the Cross Interactive PowerPoint

Stations of the Cross Interactive PowerPoint

Journey Through Faith: An Immersive Exploration of the Stations of the CrossEngage your students in a meaningful and unforgettable learning experience with this highly visual and engaging PowerPoint on the history and celebration of the Stations of the Cross.Dive deeper than ever before:Unravel the rich history: Explore the origins of the Stations, from first pilgrimages to the Holy Land to the involvement of the Romans and Franciscans.Connect with scripture: Delve into the 14 traditional Statio
Preview of Interactive Imperialism in Asia Mapping Activity

Interactive Imperialism in Asia Mapping Activity

Created by
Global 4Life
This would work awesome on an interactive whiteboard, or has been made to adapting to this hybrid virtual teaching world. Students can label a map showing the different colonies in Asia during the Age of Imperialism 10.4.
Preview of The Roaring 1920s: The Red Scare and Palmer Raids - Interactive No Prep Lesson

The Roaring 1920s: The Red Scare and Palmer Raids - Interactive No Prep Lesson

The 1920s was a radical time period that really was sparked by a "red scare" and fear of radicalism in the United States after the fallout of WWI and the Russian Revolution. This lesson is an editable Google Slides based interactive slideshow where students input responses directly into the slides. This lesson can be student-led (independent) or teacher-led to facilitate. Just post on Google Classroom with the "make a copy" feature and you're good to go! The lesson includes the following:Motivat
Preview of Boston Massacre - Power Point - History Facts Information Pictures

Boston Massacre - Power Point - History Facts Information Pictures

Created by
KLS Reading
Boston Massacre - Power Point - History Facts Information Pictures Power Point - reviews history, background, facts, people involved, all the information on the Boston Massacre in clear concise slides with pictures
Preview of Native Americans and the 5 Regions Powerpoint and More

Native Americans and the 5 Regions Powerpoint and More

Created by
VICTORIA C
Native American PowerPoint and printables / Interactive Notebook Pages Table of Contents: (animated and illustrations included throughout) Slides: 1. Cover and Preview Sample 2. Introduction/ Overview/ How it all began. 3. Five Native American Regions List: Pacific Northwest, The California Intermountain Region, Southwest, Plains, and The Eastern Woodlands. 4. The Pacific Northwest 5. The Californian Intermountain Region 6. The Southwest 7. The Plains 8. The Eastern Woodlands 9. Interactive
Preview of Causes of the Great Depression: NO PREP Interactive Slides Lesson

Causes of the Great Depression: NO PREP Interactive Slides Lesson

Causes of the Great Depression: No Prep Interactive Slides LessonThis lesson is an editable Google Slides based interactive slideshow where students input responses directly into the slides. This lesson can be student-led (independent) or teacher-led to facilitate. Just post on Google Classroom with the "make a copy" feature and you're good to go! The lesson includes the following:Do Now reviewing the prosperity and spending practices of the 1920sAnalysis of multiple causes of the Great Depressi
Preview of Great Depression: Hoover, Social, and Economic Problems- NO PREP Lesson

Great Depression: Hoover, Social, and Economic Problems- NO PREP Lesson

This lesson is an editable Google Slides based interactive slideshow where students input responses directly into the slides. This lesson can be student-led (independent) or teacher-led to facilitate. Just post on Google Classroom with the "make a copy" feature and you're good to go! The lesson includes the following:Do Now reviewing the causes of the Great DepressionAnalysis of primary sources, including music from the Great Depression era Overview of Hoovervilles, Hoover's treatment of the Bon
Preview of Representations of the Divine in Film (ERC Smartboard pres and activities)

Representations of the Divine in Film (ERC Smartboard pres and activities)

I used this Smartboard presentation when teaching Representations of the Divine in secondary 2 Ethics and Religious Culture. This presentation explores how the Divine is represented in film and includes some cooperative learning activities you can do as a class. This presentation explores elements of film as well as the divine experience. Major themes in religion are also discussed, such as temptation and Good vs. Evil. Links to movie clips are provided. Movies explored: - Narnia - Harry Po
Preview of Comparing the 13 British Colonies Triangular Trade Route American History

Comparing the 13 British Colonies Triangular Trade Route American History

Created by
Guthriegabs
10 pages 3 pages in both color and BW print. One page for each of the three colonial regions with room for information about the types of colonies, economy, people moving there, religions, and relationships with the Indigenous nations.1 Triangular Trade page in BW or color with areas to describe the Triangular Trade, exports, and imports in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. 1 BW colony map to label with names and abbreviations.1 BW colony map with room to label characteristics of each of the thr
Preview of Interactive Imperialism in Africa Mapping

Interactive Imperialism in Africa Mapping

Created by
Global 4Life
This would work awesome on an interactive whiteboard, or has been made to adapting to this hybrid virtual teaching world. Students can label a map showing the different colonies in Africa during the Age of Imperialism 10.4 and the Berlin Conference.
Preview of Daylight Savings Time - Power Point - History All the facts information pictures

Daylight Savings Time - Power Point - History All the facts information pictures

Created by
KLS Reading
Daylight Savings Time - Power Point - History All the facts information with pictures Great interactive power point to supplement any lesson on daylight savings time. Covers full history and all the important facts Thanks
Preview of Virtual Field Trip History Bundle: Presidents, First Ladies & Washington DC

Virtual Field Trip History Bundle: Presidents, First Ladies & Washington DC

Created by
Teacher Orbit
Google Slides * Chromebooks * Online Learning * Distance or Classroom LearningLet your students venture out on a digital learning trip to learn about the United States Presidents, First Ladies, and Washington D.C.! Using digital choice boards, your students will connect with online sites, virtual tours & activities to learn about U.S. Government and History, famous landmarks, and the accomplishments of Presidents and First Ladies. After students are finished exploring, students can take the
Preview of PRESENTATION: American Revolution

PRESENTATION: American Revolution

Created by
Miss Shawberry
Use this smart-board presentation for your whole American Revolution unit! There are multiple hand-outs and activities that go with this presentation! They are stared in the table of contents. The order of this presentation is below: - The 13 Colonies- Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists- Causes of the American Revolution- *Poster Activity*- The Boston Tea Party - *Music Video Project*- The British React- The First Continental Congress - Shot Heard Around The World- Second Continental Congress
Preview of Great Depression and the New Deal SmartBoard Notebook

Great Depression and the New Deal SmartBoard Notebook

Created by
Brian Mancini
This Smartboard Notebook contains everything you would need to teach the Great Depression and New Deal. This interactive notebook is great for giving notes, showing video clips, and pictures, and even having your students participate with the activities. It follows the America pathways to the Present textbook sections and information, but with a whole lot more. It has questions and answers for two sections for the book built in. I do a mini assignment on Dorothea Lange and there are pictures bui
Preview of Midwest Geography Review Game

Midwest Geography Review Game

This is a great tool to review the states of the midwest in a fun interactive way.
Preview of Westward Expansion and Native Americans Smartboard Notebook Lesson

Westward Expansion and Native Americans Smartboard Notebook Lesson

Created by
Brian Mancini
This Smartboard Notebook Lesson contains everything needed to teach manifest destiny including; transcontinental railroad, gold rush, Oregon trail, Mexican American War, transforming the west, which includes relocating Native Americans and Trail of Tears. This lesson has plenty of pictures, information, activities, and notes for students to take. Videos and links to the internet and mini assignments for students to complete as they work through the lesson. Begins in late colonial times and ends
Preview of Feudalism and the Black Death Middle Ages Smartboard Presentation

Feudalism and the Black Death Middle Ages Smartboard Presentation

A Smartboard (Notebook) presentation that Explores Feudalism (what it means, the class system, etc) The Black Death (it's origins, how it spread, what it looked liked) Includes pictures and descriptions. I used it with grade 7 and grade 8 students.
Preview of Indigenous Australian Music Overview Lesson

Indigenous Australian Music Overview Lesson

This is a SMART notebook lesson about Indigenous Australian Music It serves as a basic introduction or overview. This lesson was originally made for a special education high school class, and is suitable for most ages. This would also be a great lesson for a relief teacher to use, as it requires minimal preparation.
Preview of American Revolution SmartBoard Notebook Lesson

American Revolution SmartBoard Notebook Lesson

Created by
Brian Mancini
This SmartBoard Notebook lesson covers the causes of the revolution through to the end of 1776. Everything in the middle is covered. I understand this doesn't make it to the end of the revolution, but I cover the rest with other resources with my students. There is plenty of information, pictures, links to internet info and videos, and activities built in that students can participate in as a class. If you don't have SmartBoard notebook, I'm sure this can be copy and pasted into slides.
Preview of Primary and Secondary Sources Notes

Primary and Secondary Sources Notes

This product includes two slides for primary and secondary sources notes. They are fill in the blank. You can print them off and have student fill in the blank.USI.1 The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship bya) analyzing and interpreting artifacts and primary and secondary sources to understand events in United States history;
Preview of Latin America

Latin America

Created by
Anthony Fauci
Latin America - Social Studies SmartNotebook file to be used to study the three regions of Latin America. Used to explore Central America and Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean! Slides to label maps, economy, history as well as the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas!
Preview of Belief Systems Unit Flipcharts

Belief Systems Unit Flipcharts

These Flipcharts cover an entire Global History Unit on the topic of Belief Systems. It includes an introduction of the concept, followed by an analysis of each of the major 5 religions and many of the minor ones. It is ideal for students taking Global History at the high school level for the first time. It contains many visual aids and interactive activities, which is ideal for students with disabilities and emerging English Language Learners. There are areas where instructors may customize the
Preview of Exploring History through Art: Art of the Renaissance and Middle Ages

Exploring History through Art: Art of the Renaissance and Middle Ages

A short Smartboard (Notebook) presentation with compares and contrasts art from the Middle Ages vs. art from the Renaissance. This presentation also gives a background on the Mona Lisa and lets students come up with their own theories. There is a Short Answer Handout full of short answer questions that accompany the lecture. Its being sold on my profile.
Preview of Activist of the Month : Michelle Obama

Activist of the Month : Michelle Obama

Civics & Activism! Each month, I will post a lesson about a different "Activist of the Month"Included in this lesson:Interactive presentation for studentsPrint outs"What is Activism" definedSpecifics on who Michelle Obama is / how she advocated for her beliefsHighlighting / note taking strategies for students4 specific initiatives that Michelle Obama organized (note sheets and essays)Let Girls LearnReach HigherLet's Move!Joining Forces Various project ideas in which students can present A fa
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