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Critical thinking Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources
Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies
The amazing resources included with the Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies have been successfully used by thousands of students and come completely ready to use for BOTH in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Thinking Like a Historian Unit lays the foundation for your students to succeed in your social studies class! They'll explore and discuss learning strategies that promote and encourage students to think critically, how to effectively
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Ancient India & Indus River Valley Teaching Unit PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
This unit on the civilizations of Ancient India is aligned to middle school common core Language Arts History standards. It covers Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Built into each lesson are: -academic vocabulary-time for reflection and discussion-short academic writing activities-standards based questions with answers This is an excellent resource to use either on its own or to supplement the text book. To better facilitate a multi-day presentatio
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6th - 9th
7th Grade TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads & TX Frontier | Texas History
The 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Closing the Texas Frontier (Texas History) COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 7th grade Texas History! The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person classroom and online digital learning via Google Apps! The amazing resources included with the TEKS Unit 8 Lesson Plan Unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS with THOUSANDS of 7th grade st
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7th
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Also included in: Bundle for Virginia
HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Gun violence argumentative passages critical thinking end of year social studies
GUN VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, ARGUMENTATIVE PASSAGES, CRITICAL THINKING, DEBATEDo you want to address gun violence in the classroom but are not sure how to do it? This product explores how mental health issues are associated with gun violence. COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE (#3) (GUN VIOLENCE & MENTAL HEALTH)My COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are excellent supplements to any class focusing on ethics, law, justice, argumentative writing, and debate, and they also work well as last-minute sub-plans or st
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative Passages
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative PassagesNY State Rifle and Pistol Ass., Inc., et al. v. Bruen (2022)Do you want to help your students understand one of the most contentious topics facing us today?The Second Amendment is a hot topic, and teachers must be prepared to discuss it in the classroom. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership, it’s now more important than ever to give your students access to accurate and up-to-date information that they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History Units 1 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching their 7th grade social studies students all about Texas History! These amazing resources come COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital classroom learning (via Google Apps)! These incredible resources were designed specifically for the 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards and will save you **HOURS** of your time!BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET AN EVEN BETTER IDEA OF
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7th
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Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines
Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)Teaching Tinker v. Des Moines is highly relevant to discussing the student-led protests that are sweeping across American universities, sparked by contentious reactions to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The following issues relate directly to this court case:First AmendmentConstitutional Rights and ExpressionUnderstanding the Limits of ProtestEmpowerment Through Historical ContextCritical Thinking and Civil Discours
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Globalisation Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Globalisation Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end for the stude
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Global Development - Geography
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questionsThe England and Wales Court of Appeal Decisions The Case of the Conjoined Twins (2000)THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REDONE! NEW QUESTIONS, TEACHER NOTES, AND INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS THE PARENTS & QUESTIONS THE APPELLATE COURT DECISION.I hope this Court Case Summary Debate assists the teaching of this challenging yet important topic.INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ARE THE FOLLOWING:✔ 12 STUDENT PAGES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Was Jefferson a Hypocrite? An Investigation and Essay Activity, including text
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, and publicly acknowledged that slavery was “a great political and moral evil.” Yet the same man who wrote that all men were entitled to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” acquired and maintained his wealth, status and power from the bondage of others – many others. This, of course, raises the question: was Jefferson a hypocrite who should be condemned, or simply a man in authority who s
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7th - 11th
Map Reading Skills Revision Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Geography Map Reading Skills Revision Escape Quiz for the end of term on the topics of Map reading and navigation . (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Geography Christmas Bundle
Abrahamic Religions Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Quiz is perfect for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end for the students on the
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: World Beliefs - Religion RE
Sustainability Revision Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Geography Sustainability Revision Escape Quiz for the end of term on the topics of Saving the world and being eco friendly and sustainable . (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable Po
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Climate Change and Hazards - Geography
ANCHOR CHART - Citing Text Evidence - Sentence Starters
Anchor chart (digital download) of a TEXTUAL EVIDENCE SENTENCE STARTERS. Students can use this to support their analysis and written responses to text. This tool is not content-specific, and is intended to be used in all classrooms where students respond to text. This product is in PDF format and cannot be edited.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Reading Strategies in the Content Area
Global Environmental Issues - Rank & Reason - Critical Thinking Exercise
Driving Question:What is the most important global environmental issue?Description:In this Rank & Reason, students consider frequently mentioned environmental issues in the world. They rank these according to which they consider would be the most severe in the world today.What's Included with this Rank & Reason:In NextLesson’s Rank & Reason exercises, students are prompted to rank a list of choices based on a discussion question. The question is designed to have no right answer. Stud
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5th - 7th
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Building on Volcanoes - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Should a town be built at the base of a volcano?Description:In this project, students must problem solve together to decide whether a new town on the north flank of Mt. Lassen should be built. The committee is asking students to assess the risks of building in this volcanic area. Students will be presenting their findings to a committee meeting to help decide whether a new town should be built or not. The decision is based on research evidence and takes risk management into acco
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Arguing for Continental Drift - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How could Alfred Wegener best prove his theory to his colleagues?Description:Wait...the ground underneath my feet is moving constantly? The continents were once a large mass? Students become continental drift theorist Alfred Wegener and try to convince their learned colleagues of the theory, using evidence Wegener gathered. Other students act as the learned colleagues and work on proving Wegener's theory incorrect; they end by meeting at a scientific conference and debating the
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Water Resource Management Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Water Resource Management Geography Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Resources - Geography
Climate Change, Water and Hazards Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Climate Change, Water and Hazards Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at t
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Geography Christmas Bundle
Qur'an and Islam Escape Quiz
Qur'an and Islam Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end for the st
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Islam - Religion RE
Ramses Vs. Hatshepsut - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Who was the better leader - Ramses II or Queen Hatshepsut?Description:Both Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut left a lasting legacy in Ancient Egypt, but who was the better leader? Students will research, discuss, debate, and write as they work out which are the most effective characteristics of leadership, and who had them.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, culminating in the creation of a final
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6th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Energy Resource Management Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Energy Resource Management Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Resources - Geography
Cities and how they change Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Geography Changing cities Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end f
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Changing Cities - Geography
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