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Social studies independent work audio
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[Song] have been to
[What can be taught with this material]-Pronouns-Questions-has/have-counting-colors have you ever been tohave you been tohas he (ever) been tohas she (ever) been tohave they (ever) been towho has been toyes, I have no, I haven'tyes, he has no, he hasn't(we / they)◇ Teachers sing along with students. During intervals the teacher should try to ask at least 2 students a unique question using "have been to". This can be countries, or any place. Rooms in a house / stores / etc. Try to avoid any
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PreK - 6th
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PROJECT SAQQARA - ELA - How to Teach Essay-Writing
Audio recording of talk "How to Teach Essay Writing to Stop Chat GPT from Destroying the World" at the Calgary teacher conference. Advance to 49:12 for essay-writing instructions.
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Also included in: MASTER ESSAY-WRITING - THE TEACHER'S TOTAL BUNDLE
Russian Revolution Mini Bundle
This is a super useful bundle for teachers and students studying the causes, course and consequences of the February Revolution 1917. The resources in this bundle focus on:
* The long term causes of the revolution (Russia's territory, autocracy, peasants, aristocrats)
* The short term causes (social change, industrialisation, the new middle class and working class)
* The impact of the war
* The course of the revolution itself + source and essay questions.
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A bonus audio podcast on the imp
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10th - 12th
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The Nile River | Audiobook
The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa, but it’s the longest river in the world. It was an extremely important part of Ancient Egyptian life and provided them with a rich source of food, transportation, and resources used for building. Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops. The Nile supported and allowed life to thrive in the grueling climate.Designed for classroom | hom
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: The Nile River | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets
Roman Architecture For Kids Audiobook
Roman Architecture and Engineering. The Romans developed fascinating architecture and were outstanding engineers. While being strongly influenced by Greek and Etruscan designs, they were the finest builders of roads, bridges, and aqueducts in the ancient world. More than fifty thousand miles of road connected Rome with the frontiers of the Roman Empire.The Rise of the Roman Empire Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their kn
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Also included in: Roman Engineering | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
Egyptian Customs and Beliefs | Audiobook
Egyptian Customs and Beliefs. Ancient Egyptians believed that each person’s soul was immortal. In order for the soul to reach the afterlife a complex, traditional set of customs was required, sometimes ending with mummification. If these rites were not completed the dead would come back to haunt the living in the form of a ghost. In this episode, you will learn about burial customs and what they represented. The nine aspects of the soul. The use of shabti dolls to work for the god Osiris. And th
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Great Pyramid and Aliens | Audiobook
The Great Pyramid and Aliens. Archaeologists have spent many years trying to crack the mysteries of the ancient pharaoh's burial tombs, but are yet to even scratch the surface of the pyramid's true history and nature. The pyramid's baffling past has given rise, over the course of the 20th and 21st century to countless theories about their construction, mostly involving aliens!Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Continents Song"
The Continent Song is a fun hip hop song that teaches the continents. Make learning fun and add this to your geography lesson. The repetition and rhythm causes memory after listening to it just one time. Liven up your geography lesson while making it easier for your students to always remember the continents. They will love to move and to sing this song! Have fun!
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4th - 12th
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The Olympic Games | Audiobook
The Olympic Games. The Ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor Zeus. The games were officially held every four years from 776 BC, but they possibly originated much earlier. A Greek myth credited the hero Herakles, better known as Hercules, with creating the running competitions at Olympia to celebrate the end of one of his missions called the twelve labors. Designed for classroom | h
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tutankhamun's Curse | Audiobook
Tutankhamun's Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Tutankhamun's Curse | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets
Voice Explanation of How to Write the LEQ Essay
This is a 20 minute, voice explanation of how to write the LEQ essay. I go over all steps of the LEQ, including what the contextualization is, writing the thesis, using a historical thinking skill, and using analysis to earn the complexity point.
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Greek Philosophy | Audiobook
Ancient Greek Philosophy. The philosophers of Ancient Greece were among the greatest thinkers to ever grace humanity. Ancient Greek philosophy and medical writing were extremely important on later thought, both in the West and in the East.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for childre
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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States and Capitals Test Song MP3 - Southern Border - Audio Memory Kathy Troxel
The States and Capitals Test Song MP3 - Southern Border - Audio Memory/Kathy Troxel is an assessment test of knowledge of the names and locations of the states and capitals of the southern border of the USA. It follows the learning version of the song "Southern Border Capitals" from the States and Capitals CD or MP3. The song is repeated twice. A 25" x 36" USA project map is available for $3.00. Samples of the States and Capitals Songs DVD are on YouTube. A free preview of this test song is avai
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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The Great Pyramid of Giza Audiobook
The Great Pyramid of Giza. Situated on the Giza plateau near the modern-day city of Cairo in Egypt, the great pyramid was the tallest structure ever built until the 19th century. Part of a royal burial complex it rises to a height of 146m and is made up of over two million blocks of hand-worked stone. But important questions still linger over the pyramids. How was it built? And who built them?The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Ai
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Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture | Audiobook
Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Temple of Artemis For Kids Audiobook
Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, in present-day Turkey, was built to honor the Greek goddess Artemis, the protector of woman. It has been described as the most beautiful and dazzling of all of the Seven Wonders.The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for chil
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Also included in: Temple of Artemis | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
Egyptian Inventions | Audiobook
Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Egyptian Inventions | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets
Greek Architecture and Art | Audiobook
Greek Architecture and Art. Ancient Greek architects and artists have provided some of the finest and most unique buildings ever seen in the ancient world. Through the design and use of their temples, sculptures, and pottery, the Greeks would live by a central code, which was clear to see in their art and architecture. They would, in turn, be responsible for the start of classical design, which now dominates the western world.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at childre
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Legacy of Ancient Greece Audiobook
The Legacy of Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks had a tremendous effect on not only the ancient world but throughout history, leading to the present day. Language, the arts, political systems, and science are but a few examples of what the Greeks advanced. In this final episode, you will learn about the remarkable innovations they made. How myth and philosophy developed, cosmic observations, and not only their influence on the mighty Roman Empire but on later movements such as the Islamic Golde
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Also included in: The Legacy of Ancient Greece | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets
Roman Empire Economy For Kids Audiobook
Romans and the Economy. During the Roman Republic, the economy was largely based on farming and trade, centered on goods such as grain and wine. Military expansion powered the economy, bringing in slaves and riches back to Rome, which transformed the city of Rome and the Romans themselves.The Rise of the Roman Empire Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history. Episodes are all under 10 minutes,
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Ancient Roman Art For Kids Audiobook
Roman Art. The Romans greatly appreciated the ancient Greeks, especially their art. Instead of inventing new forms of art the Romans simply copied Greek styles and called it Roman. But where they truly flourished was in its revolutionary architecture, portraits and carved relief sculptures.The Rise of the Roman Empire:Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman EmpireEpisode 2 – The Roman Conquest and ExpansionEpisode 3 – Romans and the EconomyEpisode 4 – Inventions of TransportationEpisode 5 – Archit
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Also included in: Ancient Roman Art | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
The Legacy of the Romans Audiobook
The Legacy of the Romans. The ancient Romans have made a dramatic impact on the modern world. Having already acquired blueprints from the ancient Greeks by force, they added strength and conquest to a Greek worldview. The result was advancements in art, architecture, technology, literature, language, religion, and of course warfare. In this episode, you will learn about their influence on our world today, notably the United States Constitution. The fall of the Empire ushering in the Dark Ages. T
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Hieroglyphics | Audiobook
Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Hieroglyphics | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets
Lighthouse of Alexandria For Kids Audiobook
Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Lighthouse at Alexandria was the first known lighthouse and stood for 1600 years on the coast of Egypt. It was built on the island of Pharos, to help guide trade ships into its busy harbor at Alexandria. The lighthouse was damaged by several earthquakes and eventually became an abandoned ruin.The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things
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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
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