High school Halloween social studies resources for GATE

Articles of Confederation Simulation

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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

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Simulations

Also included in: Foundations of Government : Law Codes to Declaration of Independence Bundle

YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

CCSS:

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Holiday Budgeting Activities : Bonus Ugly Sweater Design Activity

Created by

Ms Social Studies Teacher

Perfect for middle and high school economics and civics. Use these activities in class individually or as a holiday lesson. Students choose a random budget and have to plan a holiday party and/or budget for gifts. Bonus Activity: My gift to you,for those last days before break. Have students design and ugly Christmas sweater! This resource includes: -Holiday Party Plan Activity -Gift Budgeting Activity -5 templates for ugly Christmas sweater You may also like:EOC Review PacketConstitution Scave

Subjects:

Economics , Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Also included in: Year Long Holiday Activities for Middle School and High School Bundle

The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE

Created by

Portable Gifted and Talented

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.5.7

, RL.5.9

, RL.6.7

, RL.6.9

...

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Created by

Teacher Thrive

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,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity

Created by

Hennessey's Huddle

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

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Psychology, School Psychology

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies

Created by

History with Mr E

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

Subjects:

Back to School, Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

Created by

Historical Thinking Classroom

Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy. BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed

Subjects:

Ancient History, Archaeology, World History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.9

Women in the Civil War: Station Rotations (Primary Sources & Informational Text)

Created by

Historical Thinking Classroom

Diversify your syllabus. Get your secondary students up and moving using these Women in the Civil War Station Rotations. This adaption of a DBQ gets students into exploring authentic female sources and perspectives. Students will take an inquiry stance-- all stations help students answer the essential question, "How did the Civil War Challenge and Change the Role of Women & Notion of 'Womanhood' in American Society?”(Looking for "Women in the Civil War" for grades 4-7? Click here)One wom

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Women's History Month

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

World War 1 Gas Trench Warfare CSI Inquiry | What made gas so terrifying?

Created by

History with Mr E

In this World War I and gas warfare student investigation activity, students investigate the role of gas and chemical weapons utilized by Germany (first used in the war in Ypres, Belgium). Students investigate a variety of documents related to gas use in World War 1 to understand the terror and havoc that these gases created, and the symptoms of soldiers who encountered gas on the battlefield. Through 11 total source documents, students analyze a variety of primary source documents including w

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

CCSS:

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Also included in: US American History Thematic Unit | Does Innovation Make the World Better?

Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade

Created by

Lisa Van Gemert - Gifted Guru

Interactive? Check! Engaging? Check! Deep thinking? Check! Your students will love learning about Classical Greek philosophers with this set of three activities that focus on six philosophers of Ancient Greece. They'll learn about Hypatia, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, and Thucydides in original one-page biographies, and then they'll create trading cards about the philosophers. In the third activity, they will select three of the philosophers and create an imaginary conversation they would

Subjects:

Ancient History, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.6.7

, RI.6.10

...

Design a School Project (Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs) | PBL

Created by

Social Studies Toolbox

This project-based learning activity is intended as a culminating project following a lesson on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. This project would be appropriate for a high school Psychology course or Social Studies course. I used this project with my Social Studies students as a culminating project after watching the documentary film, "The Bad Kids" (could also be used with "Stand and Deliver," "Lean on Me," or a similar film.Step I:In this exercise, students will connect what they've learned abou

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Psychology

Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, GATE

Also included in: Psychology Store Growing Bundle

Cesar Chavez Day Power Point Presentation

Created by

Ms Super Science

Power Point Presentation, Cesar Chavez Day, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Pesticides, Fair Wages, Farms, Migrant Farmworkers, Mexican Americans, Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Heroes, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Birthday, California, Arizona, Politics, US Government, Farm Workers, United Farmworkers Union, Latino, Dolores Huerta, Robert Kennedy, Spanish Language, Cultural studies 26 Slide Power Point Presentation on the Legacy of Cesar Chavez. This prese

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Homeschool Curricula, GATE

Harlem Renaissance Activities - Escape Room (paper + digital) - Black History

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

Make learning fun with this Harlem Renaissance activity! Your students will learn about the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance as well as famous figures. This is reading-heavy and "true history," but a great addition to Black History Month or National Poetry Month. Use this Harlem Renaissance Activity for:✅ ELA or Social Studies✅ Your poetry unit or National Poetry Month✅ Black History Month This Harlem Renaissance activity is the perfect way to introduce your students to the era. It h

Subjects:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Games

Ancient Egypt Puzzles

Created by

Prickly Pear Puzzles

Your unit on Ancient Egypt will include more critical thinking fun with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep three pack includes three critical thinking matrix grid, brain busters. Two of them are personalized for every single student! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look! NOW available in a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE of Greek & Egypt Logic PuzzlesSet includes 3 Logic Puzzles. This set includes: Egyptian Pets! is a personalized puzzle.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Also included in: Egypt Greek Logic Puzzles - Ancient Civilizations- Activities for Fast Finishers

Fairy Tales on Trial

Created by

Pieces of Learning

Students discover a unique way to determine the fine line between “doing wrong” and “crime.” They “study” character education by “doing” - using fairy tales and simulating investigation and trials. The activities challenge students as they use all language arts skills: critical reading, analytical thinking and writing, speaking and drama. Use with the entire class, choosing an appropriate case by its complexity and appropriate level of challenge. The class creates all elements of a case and pres

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Government

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

GATE

Political Parties: Notes,Quiz, and Make your Own Party

Created by

Ms Social Studies Teacher

I love teaching about political parties! I especially love this lesson because students learn about the political spectrum and even take a quiz to find where they are on the spectrum.Students also create their own political party!This products includesPowerPoint presentationMake your own political party activity Democrats vs republican cut out worksheet Where are you on the spectrum quizPolitical Party notes Political Party notes for interactive notebookWant access to ALL of my civics resources?

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, GATE, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: American Government and Civics: Running for Office and Engaged Citizens Bundle

Design a Museum Exhibit - Informational Text and Creative Research Project

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

Are you looking for an engaging blend of informational text, reading comprehension, and a creative research project? You found it! Students read a nonfiction passage about the Smithsonian’s 101 Objects that Made America. Then, they choose one object and create a museum exhibit for it.Key Skills in this Informational Text & Creative Research Project:✅ Informational Text Reading Comprehension✅ Understanding vocabulary in context✅ Researching key facts and ideas about one artifactWhat teachers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1

, RI.9-10.4

The Constitutional Amendment Process: Notes, Lesson, and Math Activity Lesson

Created by

Ms Social Studies Teacher

Looking for a way to teach the amendment process? I use this resource in my class; my student love learning about adding an amendment to the constitution. Take a break from your notes and readings, and try a little math in your social studies class.This Resource Includes:Notes Guided Notes Fraction fill in worksheetAmendment math worksheetVocabulary Failed Amendment worksheetWhat would happen if amendments were not added worksheetand much more!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

, WHST.6-8.2

, MP4

Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle

Radio Drama Play Script Edgar Allen Poe Cask of Amontillado Revenge

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

Part of a Bundle Here's a fifteen minute dramatic radio play adapted from Edgar Allen Poe's classic, gothic story, The Cask of Amontillado. This script has 15 + roles (plus crew) and was written especially for the classroom! Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, and reading skills all at once. It's a one stop shop!BONUS: I've included a sample of my new book, "We're Live! Radio Theater #101"! This teacher's guidebook gives you all the advice, tips and guidance you'd need to teach with

Subjects:

Drama, Halloween, Other (ELA)

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Scripts

Also included in: Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!

Thanksgiving Math and Autumn Logic Puzzles

Created by

Education with DocRunning

Fall math fun with this set of 6 Fall themed logic problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set includes 1 Halloween themed and 1 Thanksgiving themed problem Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Fall themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key-Teacher's guide with suggested usesThis resource also part of the Logic for the Seasons Bundle Love Logic Puzzles

Subjects:

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Word Problems

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math

Election Day: Mock Election Voting Activity

Created by

Ms Social Studies Teacher

Want to conduct a mock election in your classroom? Have no time? Use this mock election that was created for middle and high school students. This activity is classroom tested and approved!This products includesteacher, student, and candidates instructionsoptional essaypower point discussion questionsballotssigns for classroomcandidates platform and speech worksheetsVoter registration cardsWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Visit my we

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Also included in: American Government and Civics: Running for Office and Engaged Citizens Bundle

Immigration and the Law - Internet Research Projects for High School

Created by

The Gifted Writer

31 printable or digital pages for students to research immigration and the law. Students analyze who was targeted, how the public reacted, what the problems were with it, and what was happening globally or in the US at the time. Students investigate acts of congress, court cases, immigration operations, and presidential executive orders: Oath of Allegiance (1727), Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Naturalization Law of 1802, Fourteenth Amendment (1868), Chinese Exclusi

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS: