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8th grade social studies word walls for GATE
Continents and Oceans Maps and Posters | Geography and Maps Word Wall
Continents and Oceans and Map Skills can be fun to teach, especially when you have this great set of word wall cards. Each card includes the word, definition, and a clear, colorful illustration. Make a great bulletin board in just minutes!Click HERE to save 20% with the Continents, Oceans, and Map Skills BUNDLE!Please click on the PREVIEW above to get a clear picture of everything included.PERFECT for visually reinforcing landform vocabulary!This helpful continents, oceans, and maps word wall se
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Also included in: Maps, Continents and Oceans, Landforms, and Map Skills Bundle
Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary Cards, Bulletin Board Idea
This product is a word wall to help teach important social studies vocabulary words to students. It can also be used as a social studies bulletin board!The specific regions included are Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. However, the domains include geography, government, economy, and history, so this resource can be used in most social studies classrooms. Also, many terms are not specific to these regions and can be applied broadly.Each word card includes the vocabu
Grades:
3rd - 11th
World War II: Tuskegee Airmen and Navajo Code Talkers
World War II : Tuskegee Airmen – Navajo Code Talkers – Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team! Ethnic Minorities and WWII Unit -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF Are you teaching about the inspiring role played by ethnic minorities in World War II? This 29-page worksheet and word wall unit will provide your students with an extensive examination of this moving American story during an important period in our history. It also offers the abi
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5th - 8th
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Latitude and Longitude Bundle - Activities, Task Cards, & Posters
Latitude and Longitude - Everything you need to teach and practice latitude and longitude skills! 1. Latitude & Longitude Reference Sheets and Activities - reference sheets, worksheets and activities to teach students how to find a spot on the globe using latitude and longitude. Includes answer keys. 11 pages.2. Latitude & Longitude Task Cards - 4 different sets of task cards (12 cards per set, Canadian set has 14) with varying degrees of difficulty. Includes answer keys. Includes se
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Civilizations Word Wall Bundle
This Ancient Civilizations Word Wall bundle includes a total of 314 cards for Prehistory, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient Israel, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, Mesoamerican Civilizations, African Empires, and some general Social Studies terms! Save over 30% by purchasing them together!Use this bundle to help reinforce your vocabulary instruction for diverse learners by allowing students to repeatedly engage with definitions and images of key ter
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6th - 9th
Bill of Rights Escape Room Activity | Determine the Bill of Right Amendment
In this Bill of Rights Escape Room activity, students investigate eight different scenarios to uncover eight possible Bill of Rights investigations. This Bill of Rights code-cracking activity is an outstanding way to review the Bill of Rights, reinforce major ideas of the Constitution, and bring life, energy, and team-building to your unit on the US Constitution. Enjoy this crack the code US history challenge!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that
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5th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation Simulation
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the Articles of Confederation? Need a engaging way for students to practice the knowledge they just learned? Have the students participate in the Congress of Confederation and work with other states to get task done for the United States.I conduct this simulation in my own classroom and the students love it! They really get into the role of the states and debate!Students walk away with a better understand of not just the weaknesses, but WHY the Articles o
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7th - 10th
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American Revolution Vocabulary Word Wall Cards | Includes Digital Option
American Revolutionary War vocabulary/word wall cards.This resource includes 80 vocabulary cards that will enhance any American Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Every key term that is in the passages is included in this resource. Each card has the key term, a kid-friendly definition, and a visual to help students understand and remember the term. There is also a GOOGLE Doc included so students can match the key term, definition, and visual for practice
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3rd - 11th
The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Civilization Posters / Word Wall - 6th Grade Social Studies
New Ancient Civilizations posters that I made for my 6th grade classroom! They include 2-5 vocabulary terms per poster, so they would be great for word walls as well! These are PDF files so they can be printed on standard sized paper, or blown up larger while retaining quality (I did mine at Office Depot). This wouldn't have been possible without the amazing artists credited below!Please see the preview for a detailed list of all vocabulary terms, and a preview of all the posters. Posters:Early
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4th - 12th
YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
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3rd - 12th
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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Ancient Civilizations Snow Globes Christmas Coloring Sheets Activity Winter
Ancient Civilizations Snow Globes Hidden Objects Coloring PagesFun Brain Breaks & Vocabulary Mastery for 6th Graders!Interactive Brain Breaks: Ideal for 6th-grade and Upper Elementary classrooms, this activity offers an engaging way to take a break from routine learning. Students dive into the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, turning brain breaks into educational fun. Vocabulary Review: This activity encourages students to discover and learn key vocabulary related to a
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3rd - 8th
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PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
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3rd - 12th
Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity
Right or Left Brain Dominant Quiz, Learning Style Inventory, and Introvert vs. Extrovert QuizThese three quizzes will help students learn more about themselves, their learning style and their preferences. Each of the three quizzes comes with summary pages that describe characteristics of their results. Left or Right Brained Dominant Color by Number Brain Students will answer 27 questions in which they will decide which answer describes them best. After answering the questions, the students will
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3rd - 9th
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US History Timeline Bundle | Google Slides | Interactive Classroom Decor
This US History Timeline is the perfect classroom decor and review of content! This product is a BUNDLE and covers the collision of the two hemispheres in the 1400s through Present Day (2021).WHAT YOU GET20 time period pendants that cover information from the 1400s to Present Day (2021).Each pendant includes a title, a date span, a keyword list, a primary source visual, and a QR code that takes students to historical context and information on the primary source visual.Each pendant title, date s
Grades:
7th - 12th
Mock Trial Preparation and Script
This product includes graphic organizers to help your students gather ideas and information to present in a formal trial-like manner. You can use any literature story or informational text with this packet. Put a character or a historical figure on trial for crimes they've committed. The possibilities are endless!You will receive:Printable pages that can be used to create a packet specialized for both the Prosecution team and the Defense Team.A script to help move the trial along in a manner tha
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4th - 8th
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Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons
This Differentiated Current Events Choice Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons can be used with lessons on Current events in the classroom and for use in Interactive Student Notebooks. Students can also read current events at home and complete the activities as evidence of understanding in their ISN. The Depth and Complexity Icons help promote higher level thinking. This year I made Current Events Scrapbooks(basically a different type of ISN) for my students by binding 15 pieces of 12 x 18 in.
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4th - 8th
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Topographic Maps Complete Lesson | Topographic Map Activity
Your students will be reading topographic maps in a snap with this complete topographic map lesson. Included in this digital and print topographic map lesson are no-prep resources to teach your students to read contour lines, determine contour intervals, and identify elevation. The digital version can easily be shared in Google Classroom.Take a look at the in-depth preview for a closer look at this topographic map resource! Included in this topographic map resource:Topographic Map Presentation
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4th - 8th
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4-ESS2-2
Also included in: Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle
6th Grade Social Studies Vocabulary Word Wall
These Social Studies Vocabulary Word Wall Cards are perfect for 6th grade NC Essential Standards. You can use them for one big word wall or break them down into standards. This word wall set also includes an editable template to create new words.**Check out my 6th Grade Science and Math Word Walls**6th Grade Science Word Wall6th Grade Math Word Wall★ Check out my 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Vocabulary Word Wall! 7th Grade Social Studies Word Wall8th Grade Social Studies Word Wallor Get Them
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5th - 8th
Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies
Students will engage in trivia, history analysis, scavenger hunts, and get-to-know-you activities in a variety of ways with this 7-resource bundle. Enjoy this Icebreakers Bundle to get all SEVEN of these amazing resources at a reduced price. This bundle is phenomenal for back-to-school or to end the school year!⭐ Back to School Game | Can you spot the 10 historical TRUTHS or LIES?⭐ Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!⭐ Who Studied History? Students lear
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4th - 9th
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Greek Mythology - Independent Activities for Higher Level Thinking
This product is a co-labor-ation brought to you by Jen Jones and Michele Oates. Michele is a Gifted and Talented teacher.
Are you looking for ways to keep students learning at higher levels even while you're busy at Guided Reading? Or do you have students in need on constant enrichment? Michele and I have created 12 independent activities for higher level thinking while teaching Greek Mythology because *we* are always looking for meaningful and relevant ways to keep students engaged in purpo
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3rd - 8th
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Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own: Lessons in Financial Responsibility
Challenge your gifted and talented to play the “game of life” and survive financially during their first year in college. This concept-based unit allows students to “earn” an inheritance from a distant relative by repurposing items from a barn. With this “money,” students find affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, and other essentials. Then the “game of life begins with monthly reoccurring expenses, opportunities to buy additional necessities and/or wants, as well as challenges or o
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5th - 8th
World War 2 Vocabulary Word Wall Cards (WW2, WWII) | Includes Digital Option
World War II vocabulary/word wall cards.This resource includes 80 vocabulary cards that will enhance any WW2 unit. It is aligned to my World War II Unit Bundle. Every key term that is in the passages is included in this resource. Each card has the key term, a kid-friendly definition, and a visual to help students understand and remember the term. There is also a GOOGLE Doc included so students can match the key term, definition, and visual for practice.I display the vocabulary card on my board d
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3rd - 12th
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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