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8th grade End of Year social studies resources for Easel Activities
Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
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6th - 11th
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Summer Fun Six Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School Students
Summer Fun for Middle School!This packet of six activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! The first logic puzzle is Coaster Craziness, in which users solve for which roller coaster is h
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
Algebra 1 Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet
Algebra 1 Summer Math Packet ~ Summer Prep Packet for Incoming Algebra 2 or Geometry Students Looking for a good way to review Algebra I concepts with your students? This math review packet covers most of the major topics taught in algebra 1!This versatile resource is perfect for an end of the year or end of course review before an Algebra I final exam! It can also be used as a summer math packet for students who have just completed an Algebra course or as an August/September back to school re
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8th - 11th
13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Maps and Quiz
This is a map labeling activity and matching quiz over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will label and identify the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals in Spanish. This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals or Spanish geography. Makes a great coloring page. Answer keys are included.
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España, México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Cuba, La República Dominicana, Puerto Rico, Ar
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
End of the Year Activities - Last Week of School Fun for Middle and High School
Looking for some engaging end of year activities for your middle school and high school students for that unpredictable last week of school? This 30+ page resource of fun, thought-provoking end of year activities and awards will help you and your secondary students finish the last week of school on a high note and reflect on their growth throughout the school year.With detailed instructions and no-prep handouts, these fun, memory-making last week of school activities will make the end of the yea
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5th - 10th
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Causes of World War 2 Lesson (WW2, WWII) US History Social Studies Activities
This Causes of World War 2 American History lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components in this World War II lesson are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep World War II Causes lesson includes:✅ 13 slide PowerPoint presentation about the caus
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7th - 10th
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Consumer Math & Financial Literacy - Credit Card Project (with Google Slides™)
You can purchase this product with other consumer math and personal finance activities and projects in a BUNDLE:Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Activities & Projects BUNDLEUpdated to also include a Google Classroom™ version in addition to the original print-friendly version! **************************************************************************************DOWNLOADED OVER 1,000 TIMES**************************************************************************************This is a credit
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5th - 12th
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Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary: 30 Question Worksheet + Answer Key!
The Social Dilemma- This is a video guide + answer key! (Hard copy and digital versions.)Technology, cell phones and social media leave us with a social dilemma for sure! Whether it be Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter, all social media gives us reason to stop, pause and reflect!-----------------------------------------------------Here you will find:* 30 questions that follow along with the documentary* Answer key to make grading a breeze* An optional "less paper" version* Link
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: High School Health Curriculum: Full Year, Skills Based Health Education
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet Activities for Practice and Review
Do your students struggle with latitude and longitude? Use this resource to help your students learn the fundamentals of latitude and longitude and apply their knowledge to simple maps.This resource includes reference/note sheets on latitude and longitude, the important lines of latitude (Equator, Tropics, Arctic / Antarctic Circle), and longitude (Prime Meridian, Date Line), and how to find a location on Earth using coordinates. This package also includes five worksheets for students to apply
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude Bundle - Activities, Task Cards, & Posters
Would You Rather Questions End Of Year Activities Last Week of School Summer Fun
Guaranteed fun and laughter and LOADED with middle school humor! This hilarious end of year, school-themed game of WOULD YOU RATHER? will keep your students engaged during the last days of school, and can be used to BUILD CLASS CULTURE at the beginning of the year. DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE. Works great as a back to school get-to-know-you activity AND for end of year fun!☠ Also Check Out WOULD YOU RATHER: HALLOWEEN EDITION!HOW IT WORKS: Students are given 2 hilarious or thought-provoking choices a
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4th - 8th
End of Year Spanish Cognates Word Search Beginning Spanish Vocabulary Worksheet
Find 100 Spanish cognates in TWO printable Spanish word searches. Fun Spanish worksheets with a list of 50 cognates from a - z on each page! Spanish cognates are a great way to build confidence. Must have vocabulary building activity for back to school. Use as a first day of Spanish activity or for emergency sub plans! Answer keyIncludes two worksheets where students find basic cognates from a - z. Use Spanish wordsearches as a warm-up, homework, for fast finishers, in stations, as an after-test
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5th - 10th
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Remember the Titans (2000): Complete Movie Guide
This 24-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!Movie overview: "Set in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971, the fact-based story begins with the integration of black and white students at T. C. Williams High School. This effort to improve race relations is most keenly felt on the school's football team, the Titans, and bigoted tempers flare when a black head coach (Washingto
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6th - 12th
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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet | Differentiated Activity| World Map
Students will practice following latitude and longitude coordinates to identify continents and oceans on a world map. This activity comes with 2 differentiated versions to meet your students' needs! Worksheet A has no labels, so students can practice identifying continents, oceans, and 2 (easily identifiable) countries as they follow the Latitude and Longitude coordinates! Worksheet B is similar, and perfect for ELL's or struggling learners! The map on this version is labeled, so students can re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude ACTIVITY BUNDLE!
Geography Mapping Skills Activities, Geography Choice Board, Reading Passages
Mapping Skills and Basic Geography Choice Boards, Mapping Skills Readings Google Classroom, Print & Digital Learning provides differentiated activities to use with students to master the content. THIS IS ALSO PART OF SEVERAL BUNDLES World Geography MEGA BUNDLE AND World Geography Choice Board Activity BUNDLE AND Mapping Skills BUNDLE Choice Board Activities and Mapping Skills Readings Including the following: Mapping ActivityCartographerMap ScaleTypes of MapsTime ZonesRoad MapsLand and Wate
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7th - 12th
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Causes of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity (World War II)
Looking for a way to introduce or review the causes of World War II in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in WorldWar II.a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s a
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Dred Scott Decision, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Election of 1860, Fort Sumter
What finally started the Civil War? Your students will research, analyze, and use their critical thinking skills to read the passages and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use details from the text and knowledge of Social Studies to brainstorm details and arguments to determine the South's reasons for secession and what finally causes the start of the Civil War!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!The Last Straw Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resou
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
Latitude and Longitude Worksheets and Quizzes - U.S.A. Geography
This collection of worksheets and a printable map provide excellent lessons for learning latitude and longitude. • This package contains 9 pages. • A printable map with the necessary information to answer the questions regarding latitude and longitude.• Includes practice and two quizzes in the “Where Am I” format•Answer KeyThis lesson is google classroom ready.Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resources at: ljmccormick33@yahoo.com. If you are diss
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: U.S.A. Geography- Bundle
Spanish Country Profile Project
This is a country profile project over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. Students will research important geographical and cultural facts about each country. This activity includes a blank country profile template, a template for each country, a list of Spanish-speaking countries, and a grading rubric in both English and Spanish. Research topics include: Countries flag, map, capital, language(s), population, area, currency, climate, interesting facts, tourism and attractions, cuisine, sports, a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Industrial Revolution Child Labor - Photo Analysis Activity with Assignments
16 page Industrial Revolution resource is a photo analysis that uses a "centers" activity format with seven different photos related to child labor.
The students rotate through each of the seven centers in order to view a different image related to the Industrial Revolution and child labor and use an included photo analysis chart in order to record their observations and interpretations of each image. The included photo analysis chart requires students to consider the jobs, age and dangers that
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5th - 11th
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Mesoamerica STEM Activities Project Mayans Inca Aztec Project Ancient History
Mesoamerica (Olmec, Maya, Inca, Aztec) STEM Challenges!Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations, Middle Ages, and/or Medieval Times!This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Mesoamerica STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainsto
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4th - 8th
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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End of Year Writing Activities Letter to Future Self Prospective Student Teacher
Are you looking for an end of year writing activity? Do you want your students to be reflective of their year or semester? Students will be writing letters to themselves, letter to the teacher, letter to future students, and letter to their friend. There is a list of questions they can answer as well as a writing template for them to write in. This is a print and go resource, but are you looking for a digital version? Open it up in Easel and assign to Google Classroom or wherever your students a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Digital End of Year Fun Activities Writing Activities BUNDLE SEL
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