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8th grade social studies study guides under $5
Reading Primary & Secondary Sources Doodle Notes and Station Activities
Students will learn how to read primary and secondary sources by completing an engaging set of graphic doodle notes and actively participating in 5 learning stations.What's included:*Instructions for teachers (6 pages, pdf, not editable)*Doodle notes with sections for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (2 pages, pdf, not editable)*Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information.
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6th - 10th
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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: Civics / Government Bundle III
World War 2 Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, People, & Battles of WW2
This thorough packet on World War 2 is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of World War II, as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It's perfect for either World or US History. It starts off with a short introductor
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7th - 10th
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World War I Timeline Activity (World War 1, WWI, WW1)
This World War I timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of World War I in order! Students will cut and paste pages together and fill out the timeline using their own resources. There is a Word Bank included and an answer key! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the World War I, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!
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- 1 page timeline to be cut and paste together
- 1 page of events to be glued i
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
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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Social Studies Study Skills Doodle Notes and Stations
Students will learn how to study for a social studies test by completing an engaging doodle notes handout and actively practicing study skills in 5 learning stations.What's included:Instructions for teachers (3 pages)*Doodle notes with sections for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (1 page)*Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information. (1 page)*Fill-in-the-blank version if y
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6th - 9th
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Reconstruction Era Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Reconstruction Era is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit in US History. The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of Reconstruction as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom!It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Rec
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7th - 10th
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Articles of Confederation to Constitutional Convention | Government Flow Chart
This flow chart visually displays the change from Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. The graphic organizer uses a fill-in-the-blank format to review basic information. Topics Include: Articles of ConfederationGreat CompromiseNew Jersey PlanVirginia PlanConstitutional ConventionBill of Rights ⭐Click the PREVIEW button for a closer look!Great for:✔ ELL's & Learning support ✔ Study tool✔ Guided notesThank you for visiting my store! Click to follow me and be the first to learn
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5th - 8th
Andrew Jackson Era Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on the Age of Jackson era in US History is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom!The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of Early American History as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on
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7th - 10th
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Supply and Demand | Understanding Economics Activity, Notes, and Worksheets
Throughout my years of teaching economics, I have tried to find the best format to teach supply and demand in such a way that students truly understand. Comprehending economic concepts such as price, quantity, equilibrium price, and how they all work together can be difficult to learn and teach. I have now put together a comprehensive set of notes and reinforcement worksheets for you to help students understand this important economic concept. You will find this resource to be big in content ye
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8th - 12th
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7 Principles of the Constitution Visual Guide
Are your kids struggling to understand the 7 principles of the Constitution? I have made this handout with each principle, where it is found in Constitution, and visual aid. It is for introduction of the topic, Celebrating Freedom week, supplement to your existing study guides or test review.
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5th - 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.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Civil War Study Guide and Unit Packet: Battles Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Civil War is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of the Civil War as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading and the essential questions follow
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7th - 10th
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World War II Study Guide and Test
This product is aligned with the 5th Grade Georgia Performance Standard, SS5H6.Material covered:WWII leaders (Hitler, Hirohito, Stalin, Mussolini, Roosevelt, Truman, Churchill)V-J DayV-E DayD-DayPearl HarborTuskegee AirmenWomen in the workforceHolocaustGermany's and Japan's aggressionRationingAllied PowersAxis PowersImperialismOpportunity CostAtomic bombsEleanor Roosevelt and the formation of the United NationsStudy guide can be completed in a whole group setting, small group setting, with partn
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: 5th Grade GA Study Guides and Assessments BUNDLE for SS5H1 - SS5H7
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
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Avoiding Plagiarism in Social Studies Doodle Notes and Stations
Students will learn about plagiarism and how to avoid it by completing an engaging doodle notes handout and actively participating in 5 learning stations.What's included:Instructions for teachers (5 pages)*Doodle notes with sections for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (1 page)*Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information. (1 page)*Fill-in-the-blank version if you have stud
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6th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Study Guide Activity Packet: Timeline, Map, & People
This thorough packet on the Industrial Revolution is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Industrial Revolution for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on the Industrial Revolution, followed by
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Modern America Study Guide and Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, Reading, People
This thorough packet on Modern America is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this eventful era in US History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all the major issues in America from Watergate through to the present day. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on events in Modern America, followed by the sta
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7th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Test! 38 questions to accompany the unit from History with Mr E!
In this Ancient Greece test, you receive an Ancient Greece assessment with 30 multiple choice questions on content covered in the Ancient Greece Unit, a 5 question section on Greece geography, and 3 short answer questions that get to heart of the content! 38 questions in total! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Enjoy!** An Answer Key is Included! **** This product is in a Microsoft Word file to allow you
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5th - 8th
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Age of Exploration Study Guide Unit Packet: Explorers Map, Timeline, Activities
This thorough packet on the Age of Discovery & Exploration is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this important era in World History.The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Reformation for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on this era in history, follow
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Five Regions of the United States Lesson Plan: Reading, Worksheets, Graphic Org!
Updated as of 5/26/2020 to be google friendlyTrying to find ways to help students understand the five regions of the United States? This lesson plan is an effective way to give the students the information they need in a manner that will get them critically thinking about what they learned. The students will have a detailed reading on each region of the United States with a reading guide worksheet to help them synthesize what they are reading. Students will then be able to compare and contras
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5th - 8th
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