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8th grade other (social studies) professional documents for GATE
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.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Latin America (Mexico, Central/South America) Geography Research Unit
This Latin America unit includes:
Several different activities/project layouts for you to chose from or use all! :)
As you teach about the geography of Latin America and all the countries in it, use these in their interactive notebooks!
Perfect for students to research and discover information about all of Latin America or just a country there on their own!
GREAT mini research project for GT students or early finishers to work on!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Digital and Printable Middle School Social Studies Syllabus Editable Templates
Save time year after year with these versatile digital and printable Social Studies Syllabus Templates! This resource includes widescreen presentation templates and printable templates. All templates includes versions with editable text boxes so that you can customize the headers of your syllabus! The widescreen presentation is great for the 1st day of school, a class website, and/or Back to School Night. The printable templates are perfect handouts! They include single and 2-sided templates,
Grades:
6th - 8th
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
Grades:
2nd - 8th
De-Extinction Project | Research Presentation for Animal Revival
The "Revive the Past" printable pack is an exciting and educational resource designed to inspire young minds to learn about the causes of species extinction and the importance of conservation efforts.It includes research, argument and presentation activities for the de-extinction of several creatures, ending with a vote for the best creature suited for revival.Includes...Vocabulary starterArticle about extinction10 comprehension questions and answersCreative thinking activityExtinct creature lis
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
2023 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 23 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2023. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2023 or the beginning of the new year, 2024!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Social Studies Resources for Getting Started Back to School or New Teacher
If you're new to teaching Social Studies, this is the bundle for you! This collection of Social Studies and classroom management resources is meticulously curated to support teachers in creating engaging and impactful learning experiences from day one. With easy-to-implement starer lessons, visually stunning decor, and classroom organization materials, this bundle sure to inspire a love for learning while making your life easier! This bundle includes:1. Lessons to get you through the first few d
Grades:
6th - 12th
Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Pacing Guide for US History / Social Studies - Scope and Sequence
This product is a treasure... a Pacing Guide for American History teachers, crafted by me, with CA Standards included. (Some school districts would call this pacing guide a "scope and sequence.") Also, I have just recently added the new California Framework Essential Questions to this document!Impress your principals, parents, and History Department with a carefully crafted, 36-week Pacing Guide. They will all think you are the most organized teacher! If you're a new teacher, this product is
Grades:
5th - 12th
American Government and Civics: John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the enlightenment? Use this lesson as a way to teach the philosophy of John Locke and his influence on the Founding Fathers. This can used in Interactive notebooks or as separate consumables You will Love this resource because:Provides 2 lesson versions for Gifted and Gen Ed classes. Collaborative Activity Critical Thinking ActivitiesNotes Declaration of Independence Analysis Editable PowerPointWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics an
Grades:
6th - 12th
Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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SCAMPER Invention Project
This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Social Studies TEKS Checklist 8th Grade (6 Weeks Checks)
This TEKS checklist is perfect for the savvy Texas teacher! Keep track of the TEKS you have taught using the handy columns provided. Note dates TEKS were covered, keep data on individual students, or use as a quick reference throughout the year. Let this user friendly checklist save you time and energy so you can focus on what really matters… being the rockstar teacher you are! **These are updated yearly, if necessary, due to changes to TEKS. Improvements have been made to the formatting for eas
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8th, Staff
Also included in: Social Studies TEKS Checklist K-12 Bundle (6 Weeks Checks)
Colonial America Card Sort and STEM Activities Bundle
**Colonial America Bundle: Minecraft Building Ideas and Traits Sorting Card Activity** This engaging bundle combines two educational resources perfect for students exploring American colonial history. The first resource has students participate in STEM activities through different building challenges. These tasks encourage creativity and problem-solving as students construct items relevant to colonial life, such as buildings, tools, and household items. The challenges are tailored to accommodat
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Digital Parent Teacher Conference Slides Template
★WHAT YOU ARE GETTING★Over 100 editable slides to help you get ready for conferences! These can be filled out to present via Zoom or Google Meets, printed to send to families, or used for in-person conferences as a guide. The text boxes are entirely customizable, moveable, and editable. There are blank slides at the end, so you can add any slides that you want that I may have missed! The headings and text for the headings are not editable which is why I included some blank slides at the end. T
Grades:
K - 8th
Anthropology (From the -Ologies Series)
From the -Ologies Series Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind. It is the objective of this book to introduce students to this fascinating subject and the subfields into which it is divided. Students learn about the beginnings of anthropology as an outgrowth of the curiosity stimulated by the Age of Exploration and how it grew into the basic field of study it is today. Major developments and theories of outstanding anthropologists are presented. Students gain insight into the o
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: “-Ologies” Bundle for the Middle-Grade Social Studies
US History - The 1970's & 80's Essential, Journal or Open Ended Question
TL/DR - This "Unit 10 - The 1970's & 80's Essential Questions" digital file, offers ready-to-print materials in vibrant color and printer-friendly black/white (45 slides each type). Aligned with Common Core. This resource ensures compliance with administrative standards, streamlining lesson planning for engaging and accessible teaching.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introducing my "Unit 10 - The 1970
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: ALL US History A & B Units Essential, Journal or Open Ended Questions
NATO Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alphabet Activity for Kids
This activity is designed for students to be introduced to the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, in conjunction with facts about the usage in WWII. Students will read a short article explaining the alphabet and its history of integration into WWII, and answer a series of questions for deciphering the alphabet. This can serve as an extension, integration, or as a stand alone activity. This was written for upper Elementary, but can be integrated into any beginning unit on the Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alph
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Alberta Grade 9 Social Studies Curriculum Checklist
Every year I used to print out the entire curriculum for my grade and hi-light the outcomes I had covered so I could keep track. One day I decided to create a checklist so that I could have a document that was just for my grade. (Have you tried to print only the pages you need from the LA/Phys. Ed/Health Programs of Studies for Alberta? Talk about a headache!)This resource includes a digital and printable checklist of ALL OUTCOMES in the Alberta Curriculum for Grade 9 Social Studies. It includes
Grades:
8th, Staff
Alberta Grade 8 Social Studies Curriculum Checklist
Every year I used to print out the entire curriculum for my grade and hi-light the outcomes I had covered so I could keep track. One day I decided to create a checklist so that I could have a document that was just for my grade. (Have you tried to print only the pages you need from the LA/Phys. Ed/Health Programs of Studies for Alberta? Talk about a headache!)This resource includes a digital and printable checklist of ALL OUTCOMES in the Alberta Curriculum for Grade 8 Social Studies. It includes
Grades:
8th, Staff
Critical Literacy Skills BOOKMARKS Book Club Novel Study Middle High School
Introduce critical literacy to your middle school or high classroom with these printable bookmarks. Students participate in meaningful and interesting reflections based on diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice. These can be used for individual thinking or as interactive, fun, and engaging activities! Use them year after year - great when you have a few minutes to spare or as the main focus of a lesson. I've already done the hard work of formulating thought-provoking questions, but you can
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Critical Literacy Skills Book Club Novel Study Middle School High School
2022 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 22 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2022. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2022 or the beginning of the new year, 2023!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Report Card Comment Bank: Social Studies, History & Geography (Gr.1-8) 2023
Simplify your report card writing process and provide valuable feedback to students with this comprehensive comment bank designed for Social Studies, History, and Geography in grades 1-8. Aligned with the Ontario Curriculum, this resource covers all strands, including "Heritage and Identity: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities" and "People and Environments: The Local Community."Crafted to cater to students across the achievement spectrum, each comment offers constructive feedback and specifi
Grades:
1st - 8th
Also included in: Report Card Comment Bundle (ONTARIO CURRICULUM JK-8) 2023
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