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7th grade social studies resources for Microsoft OneDrive $5-10
Classify the Five Themes of Geography 5E Lesson | 5 Theme WalkAround | Microsoft
This lesson challenges students to identify, classify & explain the 5 themes of geography using real-world examples. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Picture It” warm-up activity. Then, introduce each of the five themes & practice applying the concepts. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. A “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” challenges students to classify 16 colorful images by them
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Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft
This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
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6th - 12th
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Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has editabl
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Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson featuring SpongeBob | Microsoft
This STUDENT-FAVORITE lesson introduces real-world economics with a fun cartoon case study. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “This for That” warm-up to explore trade throughout history. Discuss key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, conduct a cartoon case study to examine economic concepts. Students love watching a SpongeBob episode in class; you will love that they are learning all about the economy! F
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit
The Factors of Production and Types of Industry 6-E Intro Lesson | Microsoft
Say “chocolate chip cookie” or “potato chips” & suddenly you have your students’ full attention! This lesson introduces the factors of production & types of industry using real-world examples. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “List It” warm-up to explore the complexity of manufacturing products. Discuss key vocabulary terms, complete fill-in notes, and classify examples of various factors of production. Next, pract
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit
Middle East Water Scarcity Crisis 6-E Lesson | North Africa SW Asia | Microsoft
This thought-provoking lesson explores the water crisis in the Middle East and challenges students to consider, "What to do about the water?" The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with fun “Guess the Number” & “2 Truths and a Lie” warm-up activities, then introduce key vocabulary and big ideas. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, a reading comprehension passage challenges students to examine the effects of water scarcity on
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6th - 12th
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Intro to the PEGS Factors 5-E Lesson | Explore Social Studies Themes | Microsoft
This fun lesson introduces the PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social) factors. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Social Studies curriculum changes focus, sometimes drastically, from year to year. The PEGS factors are common themes that unite all SS classes. Similar ideas are taught as PESTLE, STEEP, or PEST. Building a strong foundation with these concepts leads to vertical alignment across grade levels. Use PEGS resources all-y
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5th - 12th
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September 11 Patriot Day 5-E Lesson | Five Themes of Geography 911 | Microsoft
This Patriot Day lesson explains the tragic events on 9-11-01 while honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks. Challenge students to examine the “5 Themes of Geography” to identify various ways events on September 11th, 2001, impacted the United States. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! A fun, “To Tell the Truth”, warm-up introduces Patriot Day. Then, explain key terms & view a news story about the day. Students complete a “GSI:
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5th - 12th
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Mapping History Colonization Imperialism 5-E Lesson | Cause & Effect | Microsoft
This fun lesson examines how history has shaped our modern world. Break down the causes and effects of colonization, colonialism, and imperialism in a simplified, yet meaningful way. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up, then discuss vocabulary and big ideas. Next, a “Mapping History” activity challenges your class to understand how events from the past affect our li
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6th - 12th
African Cultures in Black Panther 5-E Lesson | Investigate Wakanda | Microsoft
A STUDENT FAVORITE EVERY YEAR! A GREAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE TOO!This lesson examines “Wakanda” to learn about Africa’s cultural diversity & the real African traits that inspired Marvel's "Black Panther" movie. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “Sorting Hat” warm-up to clear up common misconceptions about Africa. Next, explore how the filmmaker blended traits of various African
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5th - 12th
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Limited vs Unlimited Governments 5-E Lesson and Classify WalkAround | Microsoft
This lesson challenges students to identify, classify & explain the differences between limited & unlimited government systems. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “List It” warm-up activity, then introduce limited vs. unlimited government systems. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. Next, students examine ways a government can affect the everyday lives of its citizens. They classify 15 real-
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North Korea vs South Korea 5-E Lesson | What is the Difference? | Microsoft
This lesson examines the stark differences between North Korea and South Korea. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Memory Game” warm-up, then lead a fascinating “Say Something…” photo comparison activity. Discuss the historical background and current conditions on the Korean peninsula. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. Next, an “Investigate” activity challenges students to analyze economic indica
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6th - 12th
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The Christmas Truce of WWI 6-E Lesson | FUN World War 1 Activities | Microsoft
This fun, World War I lesson connects the Christmas holidays to your history curriculum standards! The activities are engaging for students and the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a Christmas-themed “Fact or Fiction?” warm-up activity, then explore the battlefields of WWI. Next, investigate the Christmas Truce of 1914 using a modern-day commercial & examine the holiday song, “Snoopy’s Christmas”, to find references to World War 1 in its lyrics. Finally, students love to
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5th - 12th
Challenges of Establishing a Government 5-E Lesson | Island Activity | Microsoft
No rules would be awesome! Why do we need a government? This fun lesson challenges students to experience why governments are necessary. The activities are engaging for students and the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Your class imagines they are trapped on a deserted island and must create a plan for organizing their new society. The challenges they experience firsthand make them clearly understand the difficulties faced when forming an effective g
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5th - 12th
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Explore Absolute and Relative Locations 5-E Lesson | Map Practice | Microsoft
This types of locations lesson, featuring absolute & relative locations, will help your classes master their map skills! The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Hidden Treasure” warm-up activity, then discuss key vocabulary. Fill-in notes & lots of practice activities accompany the lesson. Next, students complete two “Show What You Know” map activities using relative & absolute locations. Finally, challenge your
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4th - 9th
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Rise and Fall of the Arab Spring 5E Lesson | Uprising in the Mideast | Microsoft
This lesson explores the rise & fall of the Arab Spring in the Middle East region. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “History Dilemma” activity investigating the conditions that led up to the revolutions. Test their knowledge of governments with a “Name It” puzzle warm-up, then introduce the big ideas about the Arab Spring uprising. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your class to investigate political
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6th - 12th
Supply and Demand 5-E Lesson | Effects on the Market “As Seen on TV” | Microsoft
This digital lesson examines the effects of supply & demand on the market using “As Seen on TV” scenarios. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! First, explore how the market works with a clip from the “Hudsucker Proxy” featuring the hula hoop’s rise to popularity. Discuss key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, challenge students to think critically about how supply & demand affects us in the real world with a “W
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit
Explore the Five Themes of Geography 5-E Lesson | Intro to 5 Themes | Microsoft
This lesson introduces & examines the 5 Themes of Geography. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Picture It” warm-up, then explain each of the themes with the guided slides. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. Students enjoy moving around during the “Partner Find” cooperative learning activity. An exit ticket challenges your students to apply what they have learned about the five themes. You
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4th - 8th
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Treaty of Versailles Ends WWI 6-E Lesson | Effects of World War 1 | Microsoft
This 6-E lesson explores the end of WWI and the effects the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany. The activities are engaging for students and the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with “A History Dilemma” warm-up activity examining conditions in a post-WWI Europe. Then review vocabulary and big ideas about the end of World War 1. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, explain how the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for being a BRAT (Blame-Reparations-Army-Territory) and a
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6th - 12th
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What is Culture? 5-E Intro Lesson | FUN Cultural Traits Activity | Microsoft
This fun, intro lesson challenges your class to explore what culture means and ways cultures vary worldwide. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What in the World?” warm-up activity featuring Manu Martian, an alien who has crash-landed and is utterly confused. Examine culture and cultural traits through his observations of Earthlings, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, s
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5th - 12th
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The Silk Road Trade Routes 5-E Lesson and Game | Cultural Diffusion | Microsoft
This fun lesson introduces the Silk Road trade routes and explores how cultural diffusion shaped the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! First, examine the “Secret of Silk”, then discuss vocabulary and big ideas. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your class to investigate geographical barriers along the Silk Road & plot the best route to avoid potential hazards. Play a FUN “Travels on the Silk Road” game that
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5th - 12th
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Geography of the Middle East Map Practice | SW Asia and North Africa | Microsoft
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about the Middle East by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of Southwest Asia & North Africa usi
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5th - 12th
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Types of Governments Face-Off Project | FUN Compare & Contrast PBL | Microsoft
Challenge your class to consider, “How might a citizen’s life be affected by a limited or unlimited government system?“ Students imagine what people might say, think, hear, see, and touch in each society to complete a brainstorming activity. Then, they design a “Face-Off” poster or slides project highlighting the differences in daily life living under each type of government system. A fill-in rubric makes grading a breeze. “Face-Off” is a fun way to assess learning while letting students show of
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5th - 12th
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Cultural Diffusion and Globalization 5-E Lesson | McDonalds in India | Microsoft
This student-favorite lesson explores cultural diffusion and its effects on our world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Name It” warm-up activity. Explore how culture is shared and adapted globally, then introduce key vocabulary. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. A photo analysis activity challenges your class to compare McDonalds in India to the United States. Finally, a reading comprehension activity investigates
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5th - 12th
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Importance of learning social studies
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