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8th grade social studies interactive notebook interactive whiteboards
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
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Interactive Imperialism in Asia Mapping Activity
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.
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7th - 11th
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
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
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7th - 12th
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
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
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7th - 9th
Comparing the 13 British Colonies Triangular Trade Route American History
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
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4th - 9th
Interactive Imperialism in Africa Mapping
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.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Virtual Field Trip History Bundle: Presidents, First Ladies & Washington DC
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
SS8H10: Modern Georgia
This zip file contains a Smart Notebook, Cloze Notes, and a Sort and Label Assessment over Georgia Performance Standard SS8H10:The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970.a.Analyze the impact of the transformation of agriculture on Georgia’s growth.b.Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia.c.Discuss the impact of Elli
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8th
Great Depression and the New Deal SmartBoard Notebook
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
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
A Nation Divided and Rebuilt
This is the entire set of Parts 1 - 7 of A New Nation Divided and Rebuilt, here are the Topics of each part:Special Deal all 7 Parts for $2.00Part 1 – Beginnings of the Civil WarPart 2 – Civil WarPart 3 – ReconstructionPart 4 – The Industrial AgePart 5 – Big BusinessPart 6 – ImperialismPart 7 – Progressive MovementThis is my Third Unit of the Year. Notes are thorough, easy to use, and colorized.U.S. History Class.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Westward Expansion and Native Americans Smartboard Notebook Lesson
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
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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.
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7th - 8th
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.
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Grades:
K - 8th
American Revolution SmartBoard Notebook Lesson
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.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Latin America
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!
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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
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7th - 12th
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.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Political Borders and Regions
Teaching geography/political borders? This SMART Notebook presentation is a great addition to any geography lesson!
Grades:
4th - 8th
George Washington Carver- The Granny K Project, DIGITAL & Print
**This resource is included in my COMPLETE LESSON BUNDLE! Click HERE to access my this resource.**You will love the creative approach to teaching U.S. History! This is a great integration of reading, writing, and social studies!This resource includes Print & DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY INTERACTIVE LESSONS including Vocabulary Words, a letter that is written in 3 reading levels-low, middle, and high- to best match your classroom differentiation needs. You can assign this to students in the
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4th - 8th
Progressive Era Smartboard Notebook Lesson
This lesson covers the Progressive Era and the major muckrakers involved. Pictures, information, videos, and links to the internet.
Grades:
7th - 11th
The Supply and Demand for Oranges - Smart Notebook Activity
This is an interactive SMART Notebook Activity that is a fun exercise which relates changes in supply and demand to the market for oranges. There are twelve pictures which need to be sorted into each of the four possible market changes (increase or decrease in demand, increase or decrease in supply). There are three pictures for each category although some have more than one interpretation, meaning discussion is often required. It works best with one student at the front controlling the board, w
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8th - 11th
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Beginning of Civilizations Part II Jeopardy
This is another version of the Beginnings of Civilization Jeopardy. In class, I often use both; one version to use in class for review and the other to use during extra help with students. This is a great tool to use to review before a test. Contains information on Otzi, prehistory, domestication, etc..
Grades:
4th - 9th
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