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High school social studies worksheet interactive whiteboards
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule - Novel Study Packet
I created this 14 page novel study packet to deepen my students' experience with this masterfully written historical fiction novel about the Reconstruction time period. It has been very effective with my students and I have refined it after teaching the novel several times. It is an excellent springboard to integrate your instruction of ELA skills/standards with Social Studies. At the end of our study, my students turn it in for a test grade.
Social Studies topics covered:
Reconstruction, Sla
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4th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Cartouche - Digital Interactive Worksheet for Distance Learning
No supplies needed to make an Ancient Egyptian Cartouche! Assign this Google Slide to your students on Google Classroom and they can drag and drop hieroglyphics onto a cartouche template. This activity is one of many in my Ancient Egypt Digital Interactive Lesson, also available in my TPT store!
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K - 12th
Separation of Powers - The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
This lesson on the separation of powers under the U.S. Constitution includes an interactive power point as well as two note-taking guides that help students follow along. This PowerPoint covers California State Standard 8.2.7. Separation of PowersWhat makes this power point unique is that it is specially designed with hidden links that make it a truly interactive power point and perfect for any smart board or digital projector, however only a computer is required. The slide show consists of one
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7th - 12th
Activity Bundle: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Included in this bundle:Google Slides presentation of a side by side comparison of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists with animations (I like to go through with students and make a graphic organizer / T-chart with the presentation)1 editable Google Slide project: Students can drag and drop symbols, images, and quotes into the correct category (Can be used on a smart board with the entire class, on personal devices as individual work/partner work) (great for ESL students to associate images wit
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7th - 10th
Geography Data Analysis Skills Work Booklet / Activities
Enhance your pupils’ geographical skills with a series of interpretation and analysis sheets and questions. This resource includes 8 PDF slides with corresponding questions all focused on a different data presentation method. Ideal for preparing your pupils for exams and revising analysis skills. The high quality slides include annotations, examples and five scaled-ability questions.The data presentation skills included in this resource are:Climate GraphsPopulation PyramidsChoropleth MapsScatter
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Shifts in Supply and Demand
Go through 14 scenarios as a class, in groups, or individually. Students learn and practice identifying scenarios as a shift in demand or supply and then draw the direction of the shift.
Great for introducing the idea of shifts in supply and demand to beginning econ students.
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9th - 11th
Writing: Information Text - Victorian Schools
This resource begins with encouraging learners to create questions about Victorian schools which can become their subheadings. It then demonstrates how to take notes and then transfer these into paragraphs.It also then models the text on lined paper so it mirrors their jotter. It demonstrates the structures and features of an information text that they can include in theirs.
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4th - 10th
Wilson's 14 Points vs Treaty of Versailles
This is a way that I have my students organize and compare the two documents. They have to separate Willson's 14 Points into 3 Goals Improved International Relations Restoration of Territories Restriction of Military StrengthThen they have to evaluate how world leaders would have viewed them the points. Then they have to Compare and Contrast with the Treaty of Versailles Then they have to come up with reasons for and against ratification of the Treaty.This includes:Modified documents of Wilson's
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11th
Map Bundle - WWI Map, WWII Map, Cold War Map
This is the perfect bundle for your U.S. History classroom. Included in this bundle you will find a WWI Map, WWII Map and Cold War Map. Save money by buying the bundle instead of buying the maps individually. Bundle Includes:World War I MapWorld War II MapCold War MapBe the first to know about new products (all new products are free first 24 hours) and sales!!Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila!You will now receive email updates about this store
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1st - 12th, Higher Education
Religion in the Middle Ages Smartboard Presentation
Contains a smartboard presentation covering Religion during the Middle Ages. Also includes a guided note sheet for students to following along with presentation.
Topics covered include:
--the Catholic Church, its functions, and its hierarchy
--the knight's code of chivalry
--Christianity and Jesus of Nazareth
--powers of the Catholic Church (sacraments, excommunication, etc.)
--the spread of Islam and the Arab Empire
--the life of Muhammad
--the teachings of Islam
--religious conflict between C
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
World Telecommunications Day - The History of Telephones
This is a Smart Notebook file that forms a lesson on World Telecommunications Day - The History of Telephones. It was originally made for a special needs class but can easily be used for a class of nearly any age or ability. It includes links to videos and a worksheet to be completed at the end to summarise the lesson.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Satsuma Rebellion Smartboard Presentation
Contains a smartboard presentation covering the Satsuma Rebellion. Also includes a guided note sheet for students to following along with presentations.
Topics covered include:
--geography and history of Japan
--historical background of Japan's culture
--political history of ancient Japan (feudal system, daimyo, samurai, etc.)
--Commodore Perry's visit to Japan
--moderate stage of the Satsuma Rebellion (secession of Takamori)
--violent stage of the Satsuma Rebellion (Imperial Army vs. the Samur
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Plessy v Ferguson. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Plessy v Ferguson Trial and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 4 (Asking for main idea, supportin
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9th - 12th
Polar Regions - Antarctica and the Arctic
This SMART notebook files forms 5 complete lessons about Polar Regions:
1. Intro and the difference between Antarctica and the Arctic,
2. Antarctica,
3. The Arctic,
4. Animals of the Polar regions
5. Human Impact on the Polar Regions.
This can be used every day over a week, which would be great for a relief teacher, or as a unit plan over 5 weeks for a class teacher.
The lessons include pictures, videos, interactive parts and each lesson has an activity to complete at the end to summarise
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3rd - 9th
Ancient Egypt Polity and Economy Smartboard Presentation
Contains a smartboard presentation covering ancient Egyptian polity and economy. Also includes a guided note sheet for students to following along with presentation.
Topics covered include:
--ancient Egyptian government
--ancient Egyptian pharaohs
--ancient Egyptian bureaucracy
--ancient Egyptian military
--ancient Egyptian trade
By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Korean War. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Korean War and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting evidence, a
Grades:
9th - 12th
Grasslands Unit
This a SMART notebook file that forms a complete 4 lesson unit about grasslands, including, overview of grasslands, grassland animals, focus animal - Rhino and Human Impact on Grasslands.
This file includes links to videos, books, games and has an activity to complete at the end of each lesson to summarise knowledge learnt and can help with assessment. The activities at the end of each lesson are based around writing descriptions, requiring more detail and using less scaffolding towards the end
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2nd - 9th
Urbanisation and Counter-urbanisation
This high school geography package includes three lessons that focus on urbanisation and counter - urbanisation processes. This includes: urbanisation, rural - urban migration, gentrification, urban renewal/ regeneration (London Docklands case study), counter - urbanisation, suburban (isation) and urban sprawl. Teacher resources: A lesson plan with PDF and SmartNote files.The Powerpoint includes student notes, SmartBoard activities and video links for learning about:
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10th - 12th
Renaissance Smartboard Presentation
Contains a smartboard presentation covering the Renaissance. Also includes a guided note sheet for students to following along with presentation.
Topics covered include:
--when/how it began
--influences of the trade market, culture, and Medici family
--the idea of the Renaissance Man and Leonardo Da Vinci
--the development of Humanism and its connection to Ancient Greece and Rome
--education during the Renaissance
--changes in art during the Renaissance
--Machiavelli and The Prince
This was de
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Compare and Contrast American Symbols
This graphic organizer will help students compare and contrast two American Symbols in a way that encourages them to write complete sentences. There is space below the "How are they different" boxes to illustrate.
Differentiation - Give students sentence starters/examples to help them form their own sentences.
Most useful during the American Symbols theme unit.
Grades:
K - 12th
World Television Day - The History of Televisions
This is a SMART Notebook file that teaches all about the history of televisions. It was made for World Television Day, November 21st, but can be used all year round for a lesson about the invention of tv.
It includes links to a video, book and a lesson that can be completed at the end to summarise knowledge learnt.
Originally a lesson for special education, this lesson is suitable for nearly all ages and abilities.
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Political Science 101 Smartboard Presentation
This smartboard presentation covers the basics of the American political system. It explains the political continuum, examines how political parties connect to political ideology, and demonstrates what each party believes in regard to current political issues.
The issues of abortion, size of government, taxes, affirmative action, gay marriage, death penalty, military spending, environmentalism, and immigration are specifically examined.
A guided note sheet is included as well to help students
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ActivInspire Review Unit I Lesson II "Ancient Astronomy & Solar System Models"
Based on the PowerPoint Unit I Lesson II "Ancient Astronomy and Solar System Models." Questions include 20 true/false; multiple choice and text entries/responses. A PDF student worksheet/study guide using TPT's Easel program is included. This allows for students to complete the assignment online and to submit through Google classroom (see the easy-to-use Easel instructions). All Unit I PowerPoint lessons; ActivInspire reviews; assessments and many related activities; worksheets etc. can be found
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Homestead Strike. Introductory Activity and Close Read
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Homestead Strike and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 3 (Asking for main idea, supporting evide
Grades:
9th - 12th
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