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Common Core WHST.6-8.1 activboard activities
Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
This money-saving bundle of all six sets of World History “Brain-Stretchers” covers prehistory to the Renaissance. There are 75 prompts in this set (including 3 bonus Renaissance prompts only found in this package). Use them to spark a discussion, to promote literacy, to start class in an engaging way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals! They are sure to get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring
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6th - 10th
U.S. History Brain-Stretchers BUNDLE: 80 Journal Prompts
Get all my U.S. History Brain-Stretchers in one money-saving bundle! This collection will take you from colonization to contemporary America and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. These Brain-Stretchers get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. They are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are p
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7th - 12th
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Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the importance of religion in ancient Mesopotamia through interactive Pear Deck slides. This lesson incorporates the ELA skill of RACE, breaking down the skill to help students evaluate why the Mesopotamians/Sumerians used gods based on nature. Students will also practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension. This is a versatile lesson suitable for standardized test prep, sub plans, practicing DBQ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Atlantic Slave Trade Middle Passage Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students with this interactive Pear Deck that explores the influence of the Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage on world history! This lesson includes a TED-Ed video, reading passages, geography activities, and primary source analysis to help students understand who gained and who lost during this era. Students will analyze text and visual evidence to help them answer questions and practice essential ELA skills such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, comp
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7th - 9th
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Ancient Rome Roman Republic Roman Empire Interactive Activities and Lessons
These resources are perfect for engaging students in standardized test prep, sub plans, whole group instruction, or student-paced mode. With this bundle, you will receive a variety of interactive and engaging activities, including Pear Deck lessons, Google Slides, BrainPOP videos, primary source analyses, and compare and contrast activities. Your students will develop important ELA skills such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing cle
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6th - 8th
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U.S. History Bell Ringers & Writing Prompts: 1865 to the Present
This Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. The prompts get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong answers) so they are accessible
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Brain-Stretchers BUNDLE: 80 Journal Prompts
Achievements of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the achievements of Mesopotamia and the importance of these achievements to the civilization, using the ELA skill of RACE and primary source analysis. Through interactive Pear Deck slides, students will practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension skills. They will also analyze an excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh. This lesson is ideal for standardized test prep, a sub plan, practicing DBQ skill
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Improve Writing Scores! Restating with Evidence! CCSS Aligned!
This is a graphic organizer that utilizes the concept of RACE (restate, answer, cite explain) and breaks it down to its simplest form. Students are shown how to begin answering ANY text based question and carry through to a full restate with evidence found in the text and explained! This method improved my standardized scores 45% in written expression on all parts of the PARCC test that we took last year
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1st - 9th
George Washington Farewell Address Presidents Day Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students in US history with this interactive George Washington Farewell Address Pear Deck. With visually appealing and interactive content, students can explore the impact of George Washington's famous address on the nation. This lesson emphasizes the significance of leadership, patriotism, and communication skills. Activities in the slides enable students to examine key passages of the address, analyze their relevance to modern times, and reflect on their lasting impact. You can eas
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Early United States History Interactive Lessons BUNDLE
American Revolutionary War Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Discover an immersive American Revolutionary War lesson with these interactive Pear Deck slides! From the Enlightenment Period to the decisive Battles of Saratoga, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown, students will delve into Washington's leadership, the Treaty of Paris, and more. This lesson provides an in-depth exploration of key events and factors shaping this pivotal period in American history. Engage students further with a geography activity focusing on New Jersey, spotlighting Washington's strateg
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Early United States History Interactive Lessons BUNDLE
World History Writing Prompts: Prehistory, Early Civilizations, & Ancient India
This set of “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to prehistory, early civilizations, and ancient India. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your classroom. Use them as bell-ringers to start class in an engaging and purpose driven way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals. They are sure to get s
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
Mesopotamia Social Studies ELA Skills Pear Decks Google Slides BUNDLE
Discover the fascinating world of ancient Mesopotamia through interactive Pear Deck slides! This engaging lesson offers a variety of activities that promote ELA skills like citing and highlighting text evidence, constructing written responses using RACE, sequencing information, and more. Social Studies skills such as mapping and timeline analysis will also be practiced.These versatile Pear Deck slides can be used in various settings, whether it's a whole group instruction, small group collaborat
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6th - 8th
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World History Bell Ringers & Prompts for Ancient Rome & Byzantine Empire
This set of 12 “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to ancient Rome and the Byzantine Empire. The topics explored include forms of government, the assassination of Julius Caesar, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the Great Schism of the Christian church. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your classroom. Use them as bell-ringers to start class in an engaging and purpose
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
The Articles of Confederation and Shay's Rebellion Pear Deck Google Slides
In this engaging Pear Deck lesson, students will explore the events surrounding the formation and failure of the Articles of Confederation, including the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and Shay's Rebellion. They will also analyze political cartoons and participate in a geography activity related to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Through these activities, students will develop a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and why it ultimately failed to e
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7th - 9th
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Cuneiform in Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Take your students on a journey to being a Mesopotamian scribe through the history of cuneiform and writing! With these interactive slides, students will embark on a journey back in time to learn about the origins of cuneiform, its significance in Mesopotamian society, and how it shaped the development of human communication.But what sets this resource apart is its interactivity! Through Pear Deck integration, students will actively participate in the learning process. They'll be able to see rea
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Ancient World History Brain-Stretchers: Islamic Civilization, Africa, & Americas
This set of 12 “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to Islamic civilization, ancient Africa, and the ancient Americas. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your classroom. Use them as bell-ringers to start class in an engaging and purpose driven way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals. They a
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
Ancient Greece Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions for World History I
This set of 12 “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to ancient Greece. The topics explored include geography, the Trojan War, Socrates, and Alexander the Great. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your classroom. Use them as bell-ringers to start class in an engaging and purpose driven way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to ac
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
Civic Action Research Bullying Survey Data Analysis Pear Deck Google Jamboard
Get students into a civic action research mindset with real survey data and thought-provoking questions! This Youth Participatory Action Research activity comes with TWO options: students can collaborate together on a Google Jamboard OR answer in Pear Deck. This data was taken from a real survey recorded by my 8th grade students in their Youth Participatory Action Research Project. I used this to teach about data analysis and how collecting ideas can giveaway for making a real change!This slide
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6th - 8th
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Qin Dynasty of Ancient China Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Explore the legacies of the Qin Dynasty in an engaging and interactive way with this Pear Deck lesson! Students will not only learn about this important period in Chinese history but also practice essential ELA skills such as finding text evidence, using RACE for constructive responses, and improving reading comprehension. With mixed-level questions to guide instruction, this lesson is perfect for helping students deepen their understanding of the Qin Dynasty.These interactive slides are perfect
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
The Renaissance and Reformation Bundle of Interactive Activities and Lessons
Get a discounted rate on my Renaissance and Reformation resources bundle, which includes everything you need to teach about these two important periods in history. This bundle will help students understand the key concepts of the Renaissance and Reformation, including the major events, figures, and ideas that shaped these eras.As I continue to create new resources for my classes, I will update this bundle with even more valuable content. Take advantage of this special offer now and stay tuned fo
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6th - 8th
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U.S. History Bell Ringers, Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts Sample
This set of ten sample prompts from my Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. They get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong ans
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7th - 12th
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day Quiz This INTERACTIVE quiz has 9 rounds consisting of a variety of activities and is perfect for Tutor Time or a fun lesson activity. It has the potential to span 90 minutes depending on how many rounds you wish to play.PowerPoint: 96 even comes with a team selector and an interactive score board for you to keep tabs on the team’s points. You can select the round you wish to play by using the Gender Vendor.The International Women’s Day Quiz 2018 consists of:Movie RoundY
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Quiz Collection
Women's History Month Research Template
This set included 32 great women in history with a wide range of impacts on the world.Your student’s job is to do research about them and complete the visual biography and facts templates. These activities will help your students have deep knowledge about these influential people. These are also great to develop their research and collecting information skills.What’s included:Each influential woman will have one blank- page for the answer to these questions:A quote to remember Life-lessons I lea
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4th - 7th
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