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8th grade social studies worksheets on sale
Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | Christopher Columbus Worksheet
For decades, the United States celebrated Columbus Day. Today, a controversy that covers many situations has been installed. Really determining whether this day should be called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day requires studying the points of view of both parties and knowing some history, so... Let's do it! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. - Who was Christopher Columbus? p2: - Did you know?... p4: - M
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | English + Spanish
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + Worksheet (Distance Learning)Interactive presentation & quiz on Layers of the atmosphere. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on layers of the atmosphere. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Parts of the atmosphere' .These are
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3rd - 8th
Canadian Government Gr. 5-8
Travel back to Confederation to see how Canada became a new nation. Our resource breaks down the responsibilities and parts of the federal government.About this Resource: Recognize that Canada is a democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the head of state being the King or Queen. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, before writing your own Constitution for a new country. Create a presentation on one of the departments the federal government is responsible for, such as nationa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities
May 5 is a great opportunity to celebrate the culture and virtues of the Mexican people. This resource tries to find the true message of this day. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - The fifth of May. - What is the importance of May 5? p2: - Video "The Battle of Puebla". - Answer the questions. p3: - Synthesize the story of the Battle of Puebla. - Why do you think the Battle of Puebla was important? p4: - When is the Independence of M
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Cinco de Mayo | May 5 | English + Spanish
Native American Heritage Month Activities + Debate + Videos
Native American Heritage Month is a very important month in our country. In a world where the inclusion of different cultures is essential, our duty as teachers is to teach our students tolerance and respect. That is why I created this non-discriminatory material, with the intention that each of our students become aware to make this a better world. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: p1: - Text "The History of Hispanic Heritage Month". p2: - Reading comprehension questio
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: November Bundle | Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving and more...
Juneteenth Activities + Crafts | Distance Learning
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country. This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page.p1:- what does Juneteenth celebrate?p2:- what do people do to celebrate it?p3:- facts about Juneteenthp4:- Some history.p5;6:- What Happened on June 19, 1865?p7;8:- Juneteenth flag and colors.p9-11:- Look on the Internet.p12;13:- Read and answer.p14:- Draw the first Juneteenth flag that was created.
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4th - 10th
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Hispanic Heritage Month | Activities + Videos + Song
The Hispanic Heritage Month represents a really important celebration in our country. The contributions of this great culture must be recognized inside and outside the classroom, therefore, this month I invite you all to celebrate multiculturalism in the United States !!! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. p2: - Who are Hispanics? p3: - Answer the questions. p4-5: - Hispanic Identity. p6: - Classify. p7-9: -
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month | English + Spanish | Activities + Videos + Song
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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Women's History Month | The Role of Women in the Past, Present and Future
Women's History Month is a month of great importance to all of us. This month should serve to commemorate each contribution and each victory of women and to reflect on the importance they have within society and the obstacles that still remain to be overcome.This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It can be used for both Women's History Month and International Women's Day. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do Page. p1: - Introduction. p2: - Why Do We Celebrate Women's History
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Women's History Month | For All Ages | English + Spanish
American Government Gr. 5-8
Break down the complicated system that is the American government to discover how it all works. Our resource explores the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government to make it easier to understand.About this Resource: Learn what a government is, its roles, and why we need it. Recognize that there are several different kinds of government, like constitutional monarchy, dictatorship and representative democracy. Determine which kind of government embodies the United Sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Teen Mental Health Workbook, CBT. Worries. Check-In, Anxiety Worksheet, BPD
The main approach of the magic triangle is to help individuals understand how their thoughts and emotions affect their actions.It works by exploring, tackling and changing unhelpful thinking patterns that one has created over time and helps them change their perception on perceived danger so that one can break their negative cycle.It helps individuals to challenge automatic beliefs, and use practical strategies to change and modify the behavior. This results in more positive thoughts, which in t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CBT worksheets, cognitive flexibility, anxiety worksheets, teen mental health
This printable CBT Toolbox for kids aged 12 and up gives you the resources to help the children in your life handle their daily obstacles with confidence and ease. Inside this workbook you'll find 12 hands on and engaging activities to help treat worry, fear and anxiety.The main approach of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is helping individuals understand how their thoughts and emotions affect their actions.It works by exploring, tackling and changing unhelpful thinking patterns that one has c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos Activities + Video
If there is a celebration that represents Mexican culture, that is the Day of the Dead. These activities include everything our students need to know about this day. It can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:p1:- Microtexts"The day of the Dead""When was this tradition born?""What is commemorated in its different days""Why does death have this connotation in Mexico"p2:- Find the meaning of unknown words.- Reading comprehension questions.- Match as appropriate.- Compare with our cul
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Halloween + Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos)
Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities | Spanish
May 5 is a great opportunity to celebrate the culture and virtues of the Mexican people. This resource tries to find the true message of this day.It can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- The fifth of May.- What is the importance of May 5?p2:- Video "The Battle of Puebla".- Answer the questions.p3:- Synthesize the story of the Battle of Puebla.- Why do you think the Battle of Puebla was important?p4:- When is the Independence of Mexico celebrated
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Cinco de Mayo | May 5 | English + Spanish
Current Events Worksheets BIG Bundle, Forms for Current Events
♥ NOW WITH 4 DIGITAL VERSIONS! ♥Included in this pack are 12 printable current events- Science: *Life Science *Space Science *Earth Science *Physical Science *Science - General (for any topic) ♥ Includes digital! *Blank TemplateSocial Studies: *My Community *All About America *Around the World *Kids in the News ♥ Includes digital! *Social Studies - General (for any topic) ♥ Includes digital!Math:*Numbers in the NewsOther:*Sports in the News*Technology in the News ♥ Includes digital!Includes a
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3rd - 8th
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Bill of Rights Activities + Video | Bill of Rights | Print or Digital Version
With this resource on the bill of rights, students will be able to analyze the first 10 amendments with the intention that they acquire a more complete knowledge of them and can express their own opinions while doing so. These activities can be used both physically and digitally.It includes: - Cover page.- How to do page.p1; 2: - Text: "The Bill of Rights: What does it Say?" p3: - Answer in your own words. p4: - Match the sentences. - Questions of personal expression. p5: - Write a well-argued
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Rosa Parks + Bill of Rights | Activities + Debate + Videos
Memorial Day Distance Learning | Activities + Video
Memorial Day is coming, so I created this beautiful resource. Memorial Day is one of the most important days in our country, that is why we must take advantage of the opportunity to bring our students closer to our history.This resource can be used both physically and digitallyIt includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Questions on the subject.p2;3:- Text "Memorial Day. History and Traditions".- Answer the questions about the text.p4:- Make a timeline.p5:- Name the traditions that appear in
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3rd - 12th
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Distance Learning Spanish, La Corrida de Toros / Bullfighting
Today I bring a new resource, which helped me a lot to give the topic "Bullfights" to my students. This is a very interesting topic and very related to Spanish culture. I really noticed them very excited. This resource is ideal for distance learning. It includes: p1: - Interview with opinions for and against bullfighting. p2: - Point out who is in favor and who is against. This exercise is excellent for reading comprehension. - Write the definition of specific words. -Explain the meaning of the
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8th - 12th
History Of Rock And Roll Gr. 6-8
In our unit, students trace the development of Rock n' Roll, from African Tribal music through to the modern music styles of today.
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Due to the academic nature of the material, our unit can be taught with a great deal of structure, much like a social studies history unit. A variety of student assignments are incorporated in the lesson. Students write words for their own blues song, create a poster for a specific music style, and write and illustrate a newspaper.
This Music
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6th - 8th
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Classical Music & Cool Composers Gr. 6-8
Did you know that when he was a child, Mozart fainted whenever he heard a brass instrument? Did you know that Bach fathered twenty children?
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The interesting and intriguing world of classical music and its most famous composers comes alive in our lesson. We provide detailed biographies of five famous composers including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Tchaikovsky, in a structured, information-based way. We include ideal content for any middle school’s music class who l
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6th - 8th
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Middle School World Continents Bundle Gr. 5-8
This Middle School World Continents Bundle for grades 5-8 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S WORLD CONTINENTS CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with EXTENSIVE reading passages, ENGAGING activities, and FULL COLOR maps, and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 420 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Wor
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5th - 8th
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Juneteenth | Readings + Activities + Video + Craft
Juneteenth is the celebration of the freedom from slavery of People from Africa and America.This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1-2:- Introduction.p3:- History.p4:- Emancipation proclamation.p5:- why so late?p6:- Timeline.p7:- Americans who fougth for equality.- Video: "The story of MLK Jr"p8-9:- Juneteenth flag.p10:- Activities.p11:- Answer the questions.p12:- Complete the sentences.p13:- Order the events in the timeline.p14-15:- W
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6th - 12th
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Prevention, Recycling & Conservation Gr. 5-8
Discover prevention methods for waste and pollution while conserving the environment. Our resource provides easy to understand initiatives so students can start helping the planet Earth.About this Resource: Get familiar with Earth's natural resources and what you can do to help conserve them. Hold a contest to find the most useful and creative ways to reuse everyday items. Conduct an audit of each classroom in your school to see if things that should be recycled are getting recycled. Get down a
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Also included in: Waste Management BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
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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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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