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High school social studies resources for Google Apps and for GATE
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
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7th - 10th
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The Book Thief Historical Context Pre-reading Hyperdoc - Google Slides
Before students read The Book Thief, it is important to spend a few days building background on World War II in Germany. This hyperdoc will guide teaching and student thinking by allowing students to explore key information and themes regarding the war in Europe, specifically in Germany where The Book Thief takes place.Small group and/or whole class discussions will be necessary when dealing with sensitive topics about war and racism, while students learn about the historical context
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5th - 10th
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Creative Wheel Enrichment Activity
:: How to Use ::Creative Wheels can be used in ANY subject! You can have students complete a book character study, biography, book study, Social Studies topic, Science topic… the possibilities are endless!RESOURCE INCLUDES:+ Creative Wheel PDF+ Creative Wheel Google Slide+ Creative Wheel Digital or Printout options+ Editable Rubric + Sample pictures from my class projects and a list of ideas on how to use!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Enrichment Activity Growing Bundle
Source Analysis (OPCVL) Reference Guide
IB aligned reference guide that gives students the tools/language to use for evaluating sources. It includes:A comprehensive list of types of sources (i.e. memoirs, documentaries, podcasts,etc...) with descriptions of their values and limitations. One pagers that define Origin, Purpose, Content and categorize their values and limitations A “Handy Dandy One Pager” with sentence starters to help students write their analysis of a source.All in a ready to print packet! I.B. (International Baccala
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Topographical Salt Dough Map of the United States
It's ready for Distance Learning! This is a turn-key project. Assign it to your students and let the parents work with them. They can present it with pictures or video. The format is Google Slides, so you can alter it any way you see fit. There is a list of features that students must label. From mountains to bodies of water, basins to rivers, the goal is to get them familiar with the landscape of the United States. I am using this as a GATE enrichment project. But, it can be used with a
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4th - 12th
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Titans of History: Press Conference
Add this fun and exciting activity to your teaching bag. "The Titans of History Press Conference," is a dynamic and memorable activity that brings the giants of world history to life in your classroom. Students will immerse themselves in the roles of renowned historical figures such as John Locke, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Voltaire, Simon Bolivar, and Mary Wollstonecraft, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of their contributions to the world. Each group will be assigned a "T
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9th - 11th
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WWI: Bell Ringers/ Warm Ups
Start your classes off on the right foot with Bell Ringers/Warm-Ups, a fantastic way to establish focus and engagement from the get-go. These brief activities, spanning 5-10 minutes, serve as perfect introductions or reviews of essential World War I concepts. Packed with a variety of political cartoons and primary source documents, they offer invaluable support to deepen your students' comprehension of the Great War.
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8th - 11th
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AP World Review: Warm Ups/ BellRingers
Get your students ready for their upcoming exam with this versatile activity! Perfect as a review session for the AP exam or as a daily warm-up in the days leading up to the test, each round or task takes just 5 to 10 minutes to complete. All content is carefully aligned with the Modern AP World History framework, ensuring your students review the most relevant and important information. This activity is an excellent way to boost confidence and knowledge as exam day approaches.90% pass rateCateg
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9th - 10th
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Unit 4 Transoceanic Interconnections: Bell Ringers/ Warm ups
Bell Ringers/Warm Ups are a great way to begin your class and will allow you to take attendence and complete other administrative duties while your students are working. Each warm up is 5-10 minutes and can be used to assess prior knowledge, reinforce key concepts, or introduce new topics in an engaging and interactive manner. They are designed for Modern AP World History Unit 4 Transoceanic Interconnections. Content will cover key concepts for Modern AP World History and will absolutely assi
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9th - 11th
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United Nations Digital Notebook: Understanding the United Nations
Introduce your students to the United Nations with this engaging, inquiry-based digital notebook! This digital notebook is a great resource to teach your students about the United Nations’ past accomplishments and current goals. Students will learn about the UN by engaging with and thinking critically about a variety of resources, including both videos and text-based resources. Through the activities in this digital notebook, your students will: engage in an inquiry of what the UN does through a
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5th - 10th
Unit 3 Land Based Empires: Bell Ringers/Warm Ups
These 6 activities are designed for unit 3 of Modern AP World History. These "warm ups" take 5-10 minutes and can be used as a way to re-teach content or preview your lesson for the day. These warm ups can also used to review for the AP exam. They help to refinforce some of the essential concepts for AP World history. Answer Key inluded.
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9th - 11th
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Modern AP World History: Unit 9 Globalization Test Bank
EDITABLE stimulus-based multiple-choice questions for Unit 9 "Globalization" Modern AP World History History. This test bank is based off the Key Concepts outlined in the Modern AP World History Unit 9 curriculum.90% RATE!!!Utilize this resource to save time and effort when developing quizzes, tests, or other assessments.
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Modern AP World History Test Bank Units 3-9
Modern AP World History: Unit 7 Global Conflict Test Bank
EDITABLE stimulus-based multiple-choice / MCQ test for Unit 7 "Global Conflicts" Modern AP World History History. This test bank is based off the Key Concepts outlined in the Modern AP World History Unit 7 curriculum.90% RATE!!!Utilize this resource to save time and effort when developing quizzes, tests, or other assessments.
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Modern AP World History Test Bank Units 3-9
Modern AP World History: Unit 4 Transoceanic Interconnections Test Bank
EDITABLE stimulus-based multiple-choice questions for Unit 4 "Trans Oceanic Interconnections"Modern AP World History History. This test bank is based off the Key Concepts outlined in the Modern AP World History Unit 4 curriculum.90% RATE!!!Utilize this resource to save time and effort when developing quizzes, tests, or other assessments.
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Modern AP World History Test Bank Units 3-9
"I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys: Resource Set
Getting ready to read I Must Betray You? You need this set! It includes a set of lecture notes to cover background knowledge on the USSR (slightly silly at times and overgeneralized), an anticipation guide to spark discussion before reading, discussion questions, and research questions for presentations on related topics. It also includes a teacher guide with some content warnings for you to be prepared for what's coming. This set will help you dig deeper into this thrilling, jaw-dropping novel
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7th - 9th
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Modern AP World History: Unit 5 Revolutions Test Bank
EDITABLE stimulus-based multiple-choice questions for Unit 5 "Revolutions"Modern AP World History History. This test bank is based off the Key Concepts outlined in the Modern AP World History Unit 5 curriculum.90% RATE!!!Utilize this resource to save time and effort when developing quizzes, tests, or other assessments.
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Modern AP World History Test Bank Units 3-9
Unit 8 Cold War & De Colonization: Warm Ups /Bell Ringers
Start your classes off on the right foot with these 14 Bell Ringers/Warm-Up activities. These activites are a fantastic way to establish focus and engagement from the get-go. These brief activities, spanning 5-10 minutes, serve as perfect introductions or reviews of essential material from Unit 8 Cold War & De Colonization. Packed with a variety of political cartoons and primary source documents, they offer invaluable support to deepen your students' comprehension for unit 8 of Modern AP Wor
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9th - 10th
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Modern AP World History: Unit 8 Cold War & De Colonization test bank
EDITABLE stimulus-based multiple-choice questions for Unit 8 "Cold War & De Colonization" Modern AP World History History. This test bank is based off the Key Concepts outlined in the Modern AP World History Unit 8 curriculum.90% RATE!!!Utilize this resource to save time and effort when developing quizzes, tests, or other assessments.
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Modern AP World History Test Bank Units 3-9
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
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Critical Literacy Skills Book Club Novel Study Middle School High School
Modern AP World History Meme Activity / Review
Bring some humor into your classroom with this engaging meme slideshow! Tailored to highlight key concepts and illustrative examples in Modern AP World History, this slideshow is perfect for review activities or as a daily bell ringer. Your students will love learning through these fun and educational visuals!90 % pass rate
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9th - 10th
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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
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8th - 12th
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Modern AP World History: Unit 6 "Consequences of Industrialization" Test Bank
EDITABLE stimulus-basedand traditional multiple choice questions for Unit 6 "Modern AP World Consequences of Industrialization History History. This test bank is based off the Key Concepts outlined in the Modern AP World History Unit 6 curriculum.90% RATE!!!Utilize this resource to save time and effort when developing quizzes, tests, or other assessments.
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Modern AP World History Test Bank Units 3-9
Social Reform movements of 1800s: Gate annotations and Frame
What this lesson includes: - Digital version and paper handout that you can print! - Photo analysis: students match the correct reform movement with the photo, and explain one observation from each picture.- 4 slides of condensed reading on the temperance, workers, education, and women's movement of the 1800's. - Annotation guide on each page, where students are highlighting the text that corresponds with particular gate icons. - Gate frame: students will use their annotations to write a little
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6th - 11th
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Historical decision-Making: Critical Thinking Discussions
Historical decision-making scenarios involve navigating various situations in an educational context, drawing upon historical knowledge, and considering the unique circumstances at hand. They involve significant choices made by individuals, groups, or nations throughout history. These decisions often have far-reaching consequences and shape the course of events. These scenarios place your students in the role of making the tough decisions.
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8th - 12th
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