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8th grade social studies resources for Easel Assessments $5-10
Las Fallas Spanish Culture Unit & lesson la primavera en España Spring sub plans
This Editable Google mini-unit bundle includes materials for a 2-3 day cultural unit in Spanish about Las Fallas, a celebration in Spain in the Spring. This Spanish cultural unit includes authentic resources, a graphic organizer, an editable Google slideshow, an optional reading assessment, and ideas for expansion. This Las Fallas unit would be best for late Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 students.This is an Editable Google Drive Folder with the following included:✅ Directions to the teacher
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8th - 11th
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A Nation Divided (Civil War) in Pictures for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
A Nation Divided (Civil War) in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction, Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with these worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of A Nation Divided (Civil War) period, all students will develop Englis
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
Worksheets for A More Perfect Union Movie -- 110 Questions with Time-Stamps PDF
110 Multiple Choice Questions with Time-Stamps, provided in perfect movie order! Includes fast answer key and both reusuable and consumable worksheets. Distance learning options included, plus PDF for easy printing! Covers the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Plan, Great Compromise, Madison and much more!--Completely revised and reworked from the earlier version posted, with more questions, embedded critical and historical thinking, and a time-stamp for each and eve
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8th - 12th
Civics: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation provides quality content laid out in a simple fashion for your students to learn about the value and importance of civil rights and civil liberties! This unit also features key, landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases that have defined and interpreted the rights and liberties all Americans are entitled with. This unit comes with key, underlined vocabulary words that you can use to quiz or test your students knowledge.Additionally, pictures are included to enhance your stud
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Civics Semester Resource Bundle!
Memorial Day Quick Quiz & Ques & Ans:No Prep with Sol- Print & Digital Easel
No Prep Required End of Year Special. Just Print & Play Or Assign as Easel. Answer Key is given at the end. Welcome to the Memorial Day Activity Book, a comprehensive and engaging resource designed to educate students about the significance of Memorial Day while providing interactive and thought-provoking activities. This book is ideal for classroom use, homeschooling, or individual study, offering a blend of historical insights and fun exercises to deepen students' understanding of this imp
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3rd - 12th
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South America Geography Activity | Interactive Bulletin Board Continent Project
A South America map that you build as a giant wall map! This is a fantastic method to learn the South American countries. Both English and Spanish versions are included. When finished, you'll have a gorgeous map on display, clearly showing the South America countries. Your students can research a South American country, decorate each country, assemble the South American continent on your bulletin board or wall, and they will be all ready for a geography quiz.The finished map is HUGE: the contigu
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
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Thanksgiving: Art Critique & Quiz
Thanksgiving - Art Critique: This twelve - page workbook is designed for Art History classes. It can also be used for English Language Arts and Social Studies. Key Words: Norman Rockwell, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Grandma Moses, Claude Monet, Doris Lee, John Schutler, Joseph Delaney, Tina Barney, Roy LichtensteinThanks for visiting Creativity in Motion.This Art History Resource includes:1) Worksheet: Print Version2) Easel Activity: Digital Version3) Easel Assessment: Thanksgiving Art Trivia (Quiz)EN
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Holiday Bundle: Art Critique & Quiz
Mexican History Cards - Digital & Printable - Latin American Curriculum
50+ educational cards introducing the reader to the first indigenous civilizations of Mexico, influential leaders and political figures of the Mexican Revolution, and significant events that have forever changed the course of Mexican History.Filled with colorful images and historical fun facts our youth are provided with the perfect opportunity to embrace their heritage, engage in meaningful dialogue about our past, and learn about the sacrifices prior generations have made.This is a Digital Ite
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7th - 10th
Also included in: 150+ Hispanic Heritage Month Bundle Cards - Latin American History
30 Famous Landmarks around the World Quiz with For grade 3-8 and homeschool
In this quiz featuring 30 famous landmarks from around the world, students will examine images of these landmarks and select their answers from a set of four multiple-choice options. Once they've made their choice and clicked "next," the correct answers will be revealed. This quiz serves as an educational tool to expand their understanding of global landmarks. It can be used effectively as either a warm-up activity at the start of the class or as a lesson review.Please note that this digital pro
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3rd - 8th
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Cold War Webquest Bundle
This bundle of webquests covers seven major events of the Cold War . Included are the Berlin Airlift, Red Scare, Suez Crisis, Bay of Pigs, Berlin Wall, Collapse of the Soviet Union, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.Each webquest has an answer key and optional writing assignments or other reinforcing activities. Lots to do for challenges and fast finishers.Looking for a different lesson on the Cold War?The Cold War- BingoFor a preview of all my WebQuests-over 100-all subjects and grades, click on the
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Arsenic and Old Lace 1944 Movie Fact Sheet, Quiz, Teacher Notes and Keys (Easel)
Cary Grant in a dark comedy about his 2 Aunts who murder men, aninsane Uncle who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, and a murderous brother.Certificate of Copyright Registration: TXu 2-159-163:Limited permission to reproduce this worksheet: Purchase of this worksheet entitles an individual to reproduce pages for the student/s. It is unlawful to reproduce this worksheet for profitable gain.Movies have a rating between NR, G, PG, and PG-13. Viewer discretion is advised.The views and opinions expressed
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7th - 12th
The Gathering Storm in America Gives Rise to the American Revolution!
The Gathering Storm in America brings history to life with an award-winning (64 minute) audio drama featuring the events that led to American Independence. It tells the remarkable story of an all-but-forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the tumultuous Pre-Revolutionary Period in America. Derived from primary sources, it presents both the British and American points of view on issues that led to the Declaration of Independence and the building of a new nation on democratic principles. T
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5th - 8th
The South EASEL and PDF Differentiated US Geography Social Studies Workbook
This is my North American Geography Workbook Unit 2 of 4. Unit 2 covers The South/Southern region of the United States. These are great for Social Studies and content-based literacy in ELA. Do you need something students can do independently?Need printable AND digital options?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! You get both the digital, Easel and PDF
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3rd - 8th
Midwest and Great Plains EASEL/PDF Differentiated US Geography Workbook
This is my North American Geography Workbook Unit 3 of 4. Unit 3 covers The Midwest and Great Plains regions of the United States. Perfect for your Social Studies or content-based ELA classroom. Do you need something students can do independently?Need printable AND digital options?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! You get both the digital, Easel an
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3rd - 8th
New England and Mid-Atlantic EASEL and PDF Differentiated US Geography Workbook
This is my North American Geography Workbook Unit 1 of 4. Unit 1 covers The New England and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. These are great for Social Studies and content-based literacy in ELA. Do you need something students can do independently?Need printable AND digital options?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! You get both the digital
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3rd - 8th
Rocky Mountains, West, AK/HI EASEL and PDF Differentiated US Geography Workbook
This is my North American Geography Workbook Unit 4 of 4. Unit 4 covers The Rocky Mountain, The West Coast, Southwest regions of the United States (plus Alaska and Hawaii). Do you need something students can do independently?Need printable AND digital options?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! You get both the digital, Easel and PDF workbook that in
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3rd - 8th
Economics: The Role of Government in the Economy Google Slides
Do your students wonder why we all have to pay taxes? Or maybe where does our tax money go after we pay? This updated PowerPoint presentation provides quality content laid out in a simple fashion for your students to learn about government spending and how the Federal Reserve creates money. In this unit, your students will learn some of the following topics: What taxes are and why we all pay them; services our taxes pay for; types of taxes; all things FICA (social security, medicare, unemploymen
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Full Semester Economics Resource Bundle!
Civics: The Role of Government in the Economy PowerPoint
Do your students wonder why we all have to pay taxes? Or maybe where does our tax money go after we pay? This updated PowerPoint presentation provides quality content laid out in a simple fashion for your students to learn about the different types of economic systems, government spending, and how the Federal Reserve creates money. In this unit, your students will learn some of the following topics: What taxes are and why we all pay them; services our taxes pay for; types of taxes; all things FI
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Civics Semester Resource Bundle!
Chicano Movement Cards - Digital & Printable - Civil Rights Movement
50+ educational cards introducing the reader to iconic civil rights leaders, activists, and events who played a major role in the movement and forever changed the course of Chicano/a History.Filled with colorful images and historical fun facts our youth are provided with the perfect opportunity to embrace their heritage, engage in meaningful dialogue about our past, and learn about the sacrifices prior generations have made.This is a Digital Item*** NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT ***▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬INCLUDE
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7th - 10th
Also included in: 150+ Hispanic Heritage Month Bundle Cards - Latin American History
Samantha Smith's Pen: Learn the Power of Persuasion & 18" Doll Knitting Pattern
Would there be a response if Samantha was alive today and able to write a letter to Putin? What would it be? "Writing rubric included for easy scoring". "Highly engaging and motivating!"The power of persuasion! Learn about a persuasive letter written by a girl from Maine, an advocate for peace, who may have saved the world from a nuclear war during the 1980’s. Suggested for Grades 6 on up.Learn how to write a persuasive letter or essay & Easel Assessment.Know any knitters?
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Bundle: Samantha Smith: Short Story, Persuasive Letters
Throwing the Dice: Teaching for Justice, Reading Historical Fiction, "Sounder"
In this social studies unit, Grade 6 students will read Sounder, (historical fiction), and discuss the social issues related to racism and develop goals for creating a nurturing attitude toward diversity in America. · Although this story is fictional, the reader will learn about real social issues as related to racism.· Students will identify social issues and the need to address positive social change.· Includes a discussion guide, a relevant vocabulary activity, and a final assessment and rub
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6th - 9th
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Trivial del Día de Europa / EU Trivial in Spanish
Trivia game to be used during "Europe Day" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union. It can also be used as an activity to learn about geographical, historical or cultural aspects of the main European countries.It includes 55 cards in Spanish (English version freebie) and can be used in its printable or digital version. Specially designed to work in cooperative or collaborative groups in a fun and entertaining way.Juego tipo trivial con tarjetas para utiliz
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Latinas Breaking Barriers Cards - Digital & Printable - Women's History
50+ educational cards introducing the reader to strong Latina women who have defied the odds and overcome barriers of gender, race, class, and culture to become recognized leaders and role models all around the world in their respective fields.Filled with colorful images and historical fun facts our youth are provided with the perfect opportunity to embrace their heritage, engage in meaningful dialogue about our past, and learn about the sacrifices prior generations have made.This is a Digital I
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6th - 9th
Also included in: 150+ Hispanic Heritage Month Bundle Cards - Latin American History
Exploring Socrates at Piraeus: Philosophy in the Classroom Series for MS and HS
Why is Socrates going to the Piraeus with his friends Glaucon and Adeimantus, and other young thinkers of Athens? Using a rich close reading lesson that investigative the prologue of Plato's Republic, middle and high school students will learn more about Ancient Greek Philosophy as well as dive into one of the most vibrant philosophical texts ever written. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational download includes PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel files.What's Included in
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8th - 10th
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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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