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8th grade social studies workbooks for GATE
Creating Canada 1850-1890 Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Creating Canada, 1850-1890 unit in the Ontario History curriculum. In this workbook, students will explore a comprehensive overview of Canada's history prior to 1850, delving into the geographical landscape, early populations, political developments, and the formation of the nation. The workbook covers topics such as political deadlock, representation, the road to Confederation, the evolution of Canada's government structure, and significant events in Canadian hi
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Global Settlement Patterns and Sustainability Workbook (Grade 8 Geography)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Global Settlement: Patterns and Sustainability unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about the fundamental concepts of geography, including "What is Geography?" and "Why Study Geography?" These foundational questions lead to an exploration of different types of settlements, such as urban, rural, and suburban areas, and the factors influencing their location. The workbook delves into land use, examining various types and is
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Life Skills, BUYING A CAR, Personal Finance,
Buying a CarLife SkillsThis packet is a self-guided lesson. It is easy for students to follow and great for emergency lesson plans. The material focuses on teaching students the basics to of buying a car. It is not a math-based lesson, but instead a practical-knowledge based lesson. Where this lesson will give students the knowledge to make a wise consumer choice and to avoid common scams. This lesson is in Google Doc Format and PDF format.Objectives: Students will be able to:• Identify what sho
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Country Research Project: Google
Need a fun project for researching a country ? Need a creative Distance learning activity?Country Research Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. This activity includes a wide range of topics for students to research such as, government, economy, traditional dance, population, traditional clothing, cuisine, current event, and more! These comprehensive activities provide rigorous instruction allowing students to research and understand the country of their or the teacher
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4th - 12th
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Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)New France and British North AmericaConflict and Challenges in Canada 1800-1850Physical Patterns in a Changing WorldNatural Resources Around the WorldGrade 8: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)Creating Canad
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7th - 8th
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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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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Ontario - Grade 8 - Social Studies - History & Geography - FULL YEAR BUNDLE
NEW IN 2022! GOOGLE AND PDF VERSIONS BOTH INCLUDED!FULL YEAR BUNDLE! 428 worksheets and your entire social studies year planned! This bundle covers all expectations in the Ontario Social Studies Grade 8 History & Geography Curriculums.Students will practice literacy skills when demonstrating their understanding of the subject material. These sheets were made for cross-curricular connections between language and social studies. Students will make connections, infer, support their answers with
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8th
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Work from Home-friendly MAUS I: A Survivor's Tale - Common Core Unit
This winzip file includes the following:PREREADING - Introductory power-point with guided notes, Worse than War documentary questions, extra short stories / assignments related to genocideDURING READING - Questions for every chapter based on objective. Each chapter has more than plot recall questions including 10 common-core style multiple choice. Some chapters include graphic organizers and vocabulary, Keys included.POST READING - Discussion Questions and Anne Frank movie questionsASSESSMENTS
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5th - 12th
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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
Economics, FEDERAL RESERVE, MONETARY POLICY, Money Supply, Economics
The Federal Reserve SystemThis learning package concentrates on why the Federal Reserve was created, the purpose of Fed, its three key duties, the money supply, and monetary policy. The information has been simplified, condensed, and stays focused on the essentials.Objectives: Students will be able to:• Explain why the Fed was created and its main purpose.• Describe the structure of the Federal Reserve.• Identify the Fed’s three key functions.• Define Monetary Policy.• Explain the main purpose w
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Global Inequalities: Economic & Quality of Life Workbook (Grade 8 Geography)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of economics and global development. It covers topics such as understanding resources, economic systems (traditional, market, command, mixed), industries, Canada's trading partners, the impact of CUSMA, factors contributing to economic development, quality of life, distribution of wealth, global develop
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
American History Graphic Organizers
This American History Graphic Organizer pack is the perfect resource for any teacher who teaches elementary or middle school US history classes. It takes a whole year of curriculum and condenses it down to the most important pieces of history to help your students gain a deeper understanding of the important events in the history of the Uniter States.This is a 50 page download contains many of the important events from American history. It is designed to help structure the whole year of your Ame
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3rd - 9th
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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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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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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Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)Ever wanted to start a class podcast? In this printable workbook, students create an episode on a current event. It could be a current event in your school, community, or the world. The workbook takes students through:Generating IdeasPlanningWriting a ScriptInterviewsEditing and PublishingAssessmentStudents can do this project on their phones, computers, or iPads. I generally give them a week or two to create, and then we have a list
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7th - 12th
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Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Workbooks
This BUNDLE contains TWO Geography and TWO History workbooks for Grade 8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 8 History and Geography units are included:Creating Canada 1850-1890Canada 1890-1914: A Changing SocietyGlobal Settlement: Patterns and SustainabilityGlobal Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of LifeTogether, the workbooks total up to 254 pages of student worksheets! Each workbook has a full a
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8th
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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Social Studies STAAR Review, 8th Grade- Online or Virtual Compatible
This product is a student review packet from the Colonial America Era to the Reconstruction Eras, which includes study guide sheets, fill in the blanks, mix and match activities, graphic organizer notes and much more.In years past, I have had these comprehensive study guide packets printed in a booklet form. I give my students about 25 minutes to work independently on each era review sheet. Then I give an additional 10 minutes to work with a partner and the remainder of time will be devoted to a
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6th - 10th
Grade 7/8 FRENCH History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario)
This FRENCH BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)La Nouvelle-France et l’Amérique du Nord britannique (1713–1800)Conflits et défis au Canada 1800-1850Exploitation des ressources naturellesConstantes physiques dans un monde en changementGrade 8: (Current 2
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7th - 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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