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Florida Civics State EOC Exam Review
Hi guys, I've spoken to a few of you through emails. This resource needs to be updated for the new exam! However, the test specs, benchmarks, and sample questions are almost identical to the old exam. I've decided to leave it up because it still covers most (if not all) of the tested benchmarks. A new version is coming soon, which you'll be able to re-download. Thanks for your patience! Jeff RaymondMy Civics EOC State Exam Review is an in-depth lesson to prepare students for the Florida Civics E
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5th - 11th
Also included in:Â Civics / Government Bundle III
History Bundle 4: Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, September 11 Attacks
This history bundle is the perfect addition to any social studies classroom! It includes three different units: Cold War Conflicts, The Civil Rights Movement, and the September 11th Attacks. The PowerPoint lessons include pictures, videos and website links to engage even the most reluctant learners. This is the last of FOUR social studies bundles and includes:Cold War ConflictsUnit Plan SuggestionsCold War PowerPoint Lesson (111 slides)Study Guide (printable and digital)Interactive NotebookDigit
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4th - 8th
Social Studies Praxis 5081, 5086, or 5089 Study Guide
Thorough study guide for Praxis 5081, 5086, and 5089 covering:World HistoryU.S. HistoryWorld ReligionsGeographyU.S. GovernmentEconomicsand PsychologyI spent almost a year developing this Praxis study guide because I couldn't find one resource that covered all of the material. I passed the Praxis 5081 on my first attempt with a score of 182.Editable, Microsoft Word format, almost 400 pages. If you find this study guide helpful please leave a review! We all rely on reviews to make sure a product i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Charts & Graphs PowerPoint Slides | Review and Practice
This Charts & Graphs Lesson includes a full PowerPoint presentation that can be used for many different purposes such as teaching students how to read different types of charts & graphs, reviewing charts & graph skills, bell ringers/daily starters, etc. Pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, population pyramids, climographs, cartograms, and tables are covered in the lesson. Tips for reading the charts and graphs are included, as well as several questions about each type. This PowerPoin
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Geography Skills PowerPoint Lessons Bundle
America The Story of Us: Boom (Episode 8) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 8: Boom of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in same order.Episode 8: BoomIn 1910 in California, a column of oil nearly 200 feet high explodes out of a derrick and sets off a chain of events that will turn America into a superpower. Oil production doubles overnight and prices plummet from $2 to 3 cents a barrel. Quick to capitalize on this abundant cheap fuel is Henry Ford, a maverick entrepreneur who vows
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7th - 12th
The Crucible - Movie Guide
This product is a 27 question movie guide which will help your students better comprehend the film "The Crucible," starring Daniel Day Lewis and Winona Ryder. It is a perfect fit for a unit covering the Colonial Period of American History. It is also a great lesson on the value of religious tolerance.
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7th - 12th
3 Branches of Government and Amendments - History.
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One of my best worksheets. I have a lot of good info in a small amount of space. This is a study guide AND also a quiz. This covers the 3 Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, and Citizen Responsibilities. (Page 1 Thumbnail did not come out just right... the word document is fine though.)
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3rd Grade, 4th grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Review, intermediate, Middle Grades, commo
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3rd - 12th
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War Horse - Movie Guide
This study guide is made up of 50 questions, which are intended to help your students stay focused as they view the film. This study guide is also an excellent supplemental activity (formative assessment) to check for student understanding. It is a perfect fit for anyone looking to help their students understand the nature of World War I and its devastation.
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7th - 12th
42 - The Jackie Robinson Story - Movie Guide
This eight page movie guide contains 55 questions which will help your students to better comprehend the film, "42: The Jackie Robinson Story." This is an excellent tool for teaching about Civil Rights and the sacrifices made by people like Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier in April of 1947. I've just added an answer key (2/13/2014), due to a request, and corrected a mistake I had made earlier on question #48.
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7th - 12th
The Great Depression Powerpoint and Study Guide
I am giving this powerpoint away for a great price in order for you to view and use and give me some feedback. This is a steal!
This is an 84 slide powerpoint covering The Great Depression. 20 of the 84 slides are "quick check" and "turn n' talk" questions that will keep your students engaged and allow you, as a teacher, to informally assess your students along the way.
There are 8 embedded videos that are linked to Youtube on topics such as The Stock Market Crash, FDR's Programs, Fireside Cha
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5th - 9th
Social Studies STAAR Review Foldable Grade 8 - Part 1
This is a Grade 8 STAAR Review Foldable that covers ALL Readiness Standards and some Supporting Standards in the first 3 units (Exploration/Colonization, American Revolution, and Constitution). It uses primary sources, graphics, maps, and graphic organizers to help students review, memorize, and think critically about the information they learned first semester.
Purpose: To prepare students for the social studies STAAR using the readiness TEKS to guide instruction.
Why Readiness TEKS?
If you
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8th
Last of the Mohicans Study & Movie Guide with Comprehension Questions
This is a study guide to be used alongside 1992, The Last of the Mohicans. The study guide contains fifteen comprehension questions for students to complete during or after the film.Check out all my Native American related products below!Native American Bundle of Lessons: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesLast of the Mohicans Study & Movie Guide with Comprehension QuestionsThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Novel Study: Reading GuideRethinking the Legend of Pocahontas:
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7th - 12th
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Distance Learning: U.S. Government - Civics - U.S. Citizenship Test
This offers a shortened version of the U.S. citizenship test and answer key. This works great for a pre-assessment or to allows students to become familiar with principles of American democracy, government, rights and responsibilities, U.S. history, independence, and integrated civics.
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7th - 12th
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8th Grade Georgia Studies ALL GSE Standards Warm Up BUNDLE
Looking for an EOG Georgia Milestones social studies review tool? This bundle includes all of my warm-up products for the entire 8th Grade Georgia Studies state standards; Georgia geography, Georgia economics, Georgia history, and Georgia state government are all included. The preview has a lot of helpful information. There are 171 warm-up questions. Question types are incredibly varied. Map skills, charts, bar graphs, pie charts, cause & effect, compare/contrast, true/false, historical imag
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8th
UPDATED A Young People's History of the United States Study Guide v2.0
This is the full study guide I created to go along with Howard Zinn's book "A Young People's History of the United States".
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Table of Contents
Extra Activities
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8th - 10th
Comprehensive Constitution Test Study Guide, Review Packet
This is a comprehensive study guide for the Constitution test. It is organized the way the Constitution is. It starts with the Preamble and then goes through each article, explaining the powers of each branch etc. Different districts use different tests and this guide can be adapted to whatever you need. It could be used as a note-taking guide as they learn or used as a review guide at the end. I used this for high school students and if you are teaching middle school US history, perhaps so
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7th - 12th
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SCIENCE (or any topic) ONE-PAGER with Directions, Requirements, Scoring Rubric
If you've never done one-pagers before -- if you want better products from your students -- this is the resource you need! All requirements for a quality one-pager are listed -- an editable scoring sheet is included so you can quickly assess and students can focus their efforts. If you don't like the scoring sheet, it can be easily adapted into a leveled rubric.The file is editable so teachers can create custom directions for each topic -- or use as-is and have students add their topic, sub-to
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5th - 12th
Spanish-American War / American Imperialism PowerPoint and Guided Notes Outline
Save time and energy while increasing student learning with this PowerPoint and guided notes outline combination product.
This Spanish-American War guided notes outline is a wonderful way to reach all learners of learners while providing an excellent study resource. The outline and PowerPoint correspond. Students receive the outline, which contains several blanks throughout. As you present the Powerpoint, student fill-in the blanks as you progress. The PowerPoint contains the terms that complet
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Spanish-American War - America Becomes a World Power Unit BUNDLE
Personal Finance Jeopardy Review Game
This review game covers budget, supply and demand, and basic vocabulary words like income, investment, debt, credit, savings. It is easy to use and the kids love it! This review game also aligns with the Georgia Performance Standards for 6th grade Social Studies.
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6th - 8th
Engineering an Empire Aztecs Video Guide
This video guide helps students capture the most important information and concepts from the excellent video resource "Engineering and Empire" series: Aztecs; Discover the greatest civilization of Mesoamerica! The independent creation of aqueducts, chinampas, and the wonder that was Tenochtitlan. Answer Key included!This product is also sold as part of the Americas & Exploration Activity Bundle, the Americas & Exploration Unit Bundle AND the Latin America Unit Bundle. Each bundle from
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Latin America Unit Bundle (Geography)
#11 AMERICA: THE STORY OF US - Superpower - Video Viewing Guide with Key
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled Superpower. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the events following WWII and the early part of the Cold War. Some topics covered include the interstate highway system, the growth of suburbia, the Baby Boom, the Civil Rights Movement, the Arms Race, the Space Race and the growth of technology and our nation.
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5th - 12th
Study and Discussion Guide for I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai
Guide an entire class, small group, or individuals through an enlightening study of the autobiography I Am Malala: The Girl who Stood up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb. Readers will naturally have their own questions as they read and discuss, but these guiding questions will keep readers on track to get the most meaning from this true story of courage and activism. Perfect for an interdisciplinary English/social studies unit, I Am Malala touches
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8th - 12th
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The Butler - Movie Guide
The Butler is a film based on the life of Eugene Allen, who worked as a waiter and butler in the White House for 34 years. He started working in the White House in 1952 and retired in 1986 (as the head butler). This discussion guide is made up of 50 questions and is intended to help make viewing the film more meaningful for your students.
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7th - 12th
CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION JEOPARDY
Civil War Jeopardy. Reconstruction questions too. Includes 50 questions and a final jeopardy question. Jeopardy for Microsoft PowerPoint.
When using as a Powerpoint, you can click on the dollar amount on the main and it will jump to the question. Once a question is answered, the dollar amount will fade in color. The PowerPoint is completely editable. Use again and again for multiple lessons.
Great for playing in class.
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6th - 12th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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