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8th grade social studies printable videos
Ancient India's Maurya and Gupta Empires PowerPoint
This fantastic PowerPoint and "flipped classroom" lesson covers Ancient India's Maurya and Gupta Empires through engaging visuals and easy-to-understand notes. It includes a PowerPoint, Google Slides option, video, and printable guided notes for your students! All of the following topics are covered in the lesson: Chandragupta MauyraThe ArthasastraAshokaBuddhism in IndiaIndia's Golden AgeChandra Gupta I Achievements in IndiaIndian trade routesDecline of the GuptaEach slide is engaging for studen
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
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American History Review Activity for ALL YEAR using Mapping History Fluency
Curriculum review needs to happen ALL YEAR LONG in the United States Social Studies Class. In this US History Review it can become an easy part of the classroom with building History Fluency by doing Thematic Warm-ups. This lesson explains "Mapping Monday" and it gives students the ability to quickly and accurately RECALL, CONNECT, and APPLY historical information from one unit to another Purpose: Create a system of “history fluency” by using the thematic warm-up of Mapping Monday in which st
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4th - 12th
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#5 AMERICA: THE STORY OF US - Civil War - Video Guide with Key
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled Civil War. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the events of the American Civil War. Some topics covered include improved weaponry, the advantages of the North, the beginnings of dog tags, the institution of slavery, cotton, battles, communication, movement, leadership, and medicine.
My name is Julie Rzemi
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5th - 11th
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Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead-History Channel-Vocab, Quiz, and More
This ancient Egypt video documentary is a fascinating and cleverly crafted dramatization that follows an ancient scroll from its creation almost 4,000 year ago to its rediscovery in 1887 by a questionable fellow who was both respected and viewed by many as a thief. This remarkable video will keep your students on the edge of their seats, anxious to learn more about the fate of the scroll. The costumes, acting, lighting, backdrops, props, and scenery are very well done and because it is a true s
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5th - 12th
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THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME #9 HAPPY DAYS VIDEO GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "The Century: America's Time" entitled "HAPPY DAYS". It chronicles 1953 to 1960. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for a comprehensive understanding of changes in societal and social norms of the 1950's. Topics covered include women's roles, the rise of the middle class, televisions, rock and roll, the start of the civil rights movement, the fed
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7th - 12th
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America: The Story of Us (Episode 2- "Revolution") Worksheet
This activity complements students' viewing of "America: The Story of Us, Episode 2-Revolution"
The episode itself lasts about 45 minutes and this two page activity follows the entire episode. It requires students to pay close attention, while allowing them time to understand the episode and and enjoy its amazing graphics and special effects. Depending upon class length, this may be used over the course of one or more periods. I would ask students to scan this activity for a few minutes to beco
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7th - 12th
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Washington, DC - A Virtual Field Trip for Grades 6-9
⭐ All students will appreciate the treasures, history, and beauty that their nation’s capital has to offer. ⭐ Our virtual field trip explores the architecture and artifacts that make Washington fascinating for all to see.⭐ Our 26-minute video (and lesson extensions) will show it all to you and your students!Video Topics Covered:Washington – location & formationWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialJefferson MemorialFranklin D. Roosevelt MemorialArlington National CemeteryTomb of the Unknown Sol
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6th - 8th
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Alexander The Great Music Video
This clever and informative music video by EdTunes, chronicles the life and times of the Macedonian King, Alexander the Great. It explains the circumstances surrounding his ascension to the Macedonian throne and examines his invasion and subsequent conquest of the Persian Empire. The song also discusses the impact of Alexander’s conquest on Eurasian societies, including the creation of a cosmopolitan civilization known as Hellenic.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•MP4 music file.
•PDF lyric sheet for pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Flyboys" Movie Questions
This movie guide is intended to go with the World War One movie "Flyboys" and includes twelve movie-based questions that can be answered as students watch the movie. Additionally, the movie guide includes three extended-response questions that prompt students to synthesize information from the movie with larger concepts from WWI (such as the use of new technology like the airplane as a weapon).
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7th - 12th
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Journals through History: Ancient Egypt Video Guide
This fill in the blank video guide accompanies the video "Journals through History: Ancient Egypt." This video is available on United Streaming or from the Discovery Channel. The guide has 24 questions and is a Word document.
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5th - 8th
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Veterans Day Activities: Heart Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan
Veteran's Day Activities for November don't all have to be coloring sheets. Why not infuse some Arts Integration and have your students engaged in your lessons with drawing and painting? Watch how easy it is to paint with markers and get your students interested in caring about our armed forces on Veteran's Day.PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A VETERAN'S DAY HEART GAME" HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great for one or two day art projects for art teachers and classroom teachers alike. Pair them with your
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1st - 8th
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2024 Cicada Emergence - Mapping Brood XIII and XIX
The 2024 Cicada Emergence is coming! Cicada Brood XIII and Brood XIX will be emerging in the US between April and June of this year! In this activity, students will utilize a map of ALL cicada broods, created by the US Forest Service, to build their own map specific to Broods XIII and XIX. Students will then analyze their map, and learn more about the dual emergence with a link to a 3-minute video! Periodical Cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. This year, 13 and 17
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3rd - 9th
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Greek Mythology- Narcissus and Echo: Ted-ED Viewing Guide
This Google Doc printable or digital resource is the perfect way to get students engaged in Greek Mythology! This viewing guide is totally editable and perfect for print-and-go sub plans! Use this viewing guide along with the TEDed video called, "The Myth of Narcissus and Echo". The YouTube video is hyperlinked and the answer key is included!
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6th - 9th
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Day of the Dead: Sugar Skull Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan Idea
Day of the Dead activities don't all have to be coloring sheets. Why not infuse some Arts Integration and have your students engaged in your lessons with drawing and painting? Watch how easy it is to paint with markers and get your students excited about Dia de los Muertos, sugar skulls, or whatever festive Mexican holiday fun you're teaching!PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A DAY OF THE DEAD SUGAR SKULL GAME" HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great for one or two day art projects for art teachers and class
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3rd - 8th
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"Inside Islam" Video Guide
This is a 20-question video guide that follows along with the History Channel documentary titled "Inside Islam". The entire documentary is approximately 100 minutes so it is an ideal way to supplement a unit of study on the Rise of Islam and/or the religion of Islam. The twenty questions go in order of the video and include simple answers that students only need to listen for as well as questions that require them to do some extended thinking about the topics covered in the video.
The docum
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8th - 12th
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Virtual Field Trip - Jerusalem: Then and Now for Grades 6-9
⭐ Take your students on a virtual field trip to Jerusalem! Few places in the world are so important to so many. ⭐ Whether students are learning about their own or other faiths, ancient civilizations, current events, or geographical locations – Jerusalem is a place that is worthy of their time and understanding.⭐ Our 21-minute video (and lesson extensions) will show it all to you and your students!Video Topics Covered:Jerusalem – global locationGeographyDome of the RockAbraham & monotheismCit
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6th - 8th
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Mongols Music Video
This harmony filled and informative music video by EdTunes examines the origins, rise, expansion of, and legacy of the Mongol Empire. It discusses key figures, dates, locations, and events, including Genghis Khan, the Yuan Empire, Mongol tactics, and traces the history of the Mongol people back to their pastoral origins. The song also discusses the tactics used by Mongols in warfare and explains the impact of Mongol rule on Eurasia.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•MP4 video file.
•PDF lyric sheet for p
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Swing Kids Movie Questions
This is a movie guide that goes with the World War Two-era movie "Swing Kids". The movie follows the story of several young boys growing up in Germany during the years leading up to World War Two. The boys are involved in the illegal and underground "swing music" and dance movement which has been banned by the Nazi Party. As the movie plot unfolds, the boys are forced to join the Nazi Youth and try to maintain their dual lives under the constant propaganda of the Nazi regime in Germany.
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7th - 12th
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Virtual Field Trip - Highlights of Paris - Video Package for Grades 6-9
⭐ Paris has long been considered one of the world’s most historically important cities and is also packed with iconic images. ⭐ Take your students on our virtual field trip to explore the unforgettable buildings that took centuries to complete, such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe. Students will gain insights into the reasons why Paris’ significance is so timeless.⭐ Our 21-minute video (and lesson extensions) will show it all to you and your students!Video Topics Covered
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6th - 8th
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1920s Simulation
The goal behind this simulation is to achieve the cards necessary to achieve 1920 status through the accumulation of goods. Simulation places students in various roles such as worker, socialist, business owner, creditor, President of the United States, and advertiser. Each day students work to earn a salary, pay bills to obtain the cards needed to show wealth. The simulation can be played for three weeks and includes explanation video and all necessary cards. Files in Word, PDF, PowerPoint for
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: U.S. History Simulation Bundle WWI to Cold War Only
THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME #5 OVER THE EDGE VIDEO GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 20 questions from the episode of "The Century: America's Time" entitled 1930's Over the Edge. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for review of conditions in America just prior and going into World War II. Topics covered include the 1936 Olympics, the Rise of Hitler, Mein Kampf, Kristallnacht, book burning, appeasement and the World Fair of 1939.
My name is Julie Rzemien and I
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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4th Gr SS TN-WRITING REVIEW (ALL) *includes: recap, prompts, passages, videos
All TN CCSS Writing Standards are reviewed in this powerpoint.
*This document includes 1-2 slides of a short "meaty" review per standard or blended standards, with 13 embedded videos, followed by a writing prompt with a writing template in MS Word to copy the prompt & articles given, and a link for the passage, as well as the source the information came from.
This is a document that took weeks of research to build. I hope that it allows you to have your students prepared for the TN Writ
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4th - 8th
Greek Mythology- Prometheus: Ted-ED Viewing Guide
This Google Doc printable or digital resource is the perfect way to get students engaged in Greek Mythology! This viewing guide is totally editable and perfect for print-and-go sub plans! Use this viewing guide along with the TEDed video called, "The Myth of Prometheus". The YouTube video is hyperlinked and the answer key is included!
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6th - 9th
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Valley Forge Video Assignment
Students will watch a video that is about 19 minutes entitled Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment. The link is included in the worksheet.The students will have to list facts they learn from the video that begins with each letter of "VALLEY FORGE". I provide a couple of examples for them to get them thinking about what to do.This can be an assignment that is given while the students watch the video to keep them paying attention. Or, it could also be something that could be don
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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