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8th grade other (social studies) resources 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
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
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
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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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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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
Grades:
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
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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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
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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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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Stephen F. Austin Research and Writing
Research and Writing: Stephen F. Austin
Students research and write an informative composition on the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin! An informative reading passage, note taking outline, and blank writing page is included in this purchase. Multiple Common Core Standards and Texas TEKS Writing objectives are supported.
Included:
* 1 Reading Passage
* 3 Outlines / Graphic Organizer for Note-taking
~ 1 outline provides topics
~ 2 outlines are blank / students provide topics and subtopics
* 1
Grades:
4th - 8th
13 Colonies (Colonial Life) Artifact Research Project
This is a really fun, rigorous, and engaging project that allows students to research a specific person or event from the Colonial Era in American History. The students begin by choosing a topic, researching their selected topic, and identifying artifacts to share with their classmates. Also within the project, students will take meaningful notes, identify sources, create a bibliography, and create a written response. The project can be adapted to fit all learners and accommodate each teacher's
Grades:
5th - 11th
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Discovering an Artifact: An Introductory Lesson in Anthropology
A fun and engaging activity that introduces students to the social science of anthropology. It could also be used to teach about archaeology. In groups, students have to examine an artifact and infer information about the society from which it came.
This lesson plan contains specific instructions for the teacher and a worksheet for students to record their answers. The lesson was originally created for a grade 11 class in Ontario called Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociolo
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Local History Museum Project
Use this project to help your students understand your local history. This is a great research project for everyone and it can be modified to meet any learner's needs. Students are required to create their own Local History Museum and fill it with research they have done about a specific topic. They get to design everything: from the entrance of the museum to the giftshop! Students are responsible for creating "display rooms", summaries of the events, and explanations of why they chose the artif
Grades:
4th - 12th
Differentiated graphic organizer:analyze the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages
Use this graphic organizer to examine and analyze the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. How did the church evolve over time?
This frame/graphic organizer should be used as students learn about the Catholic Church. Students may take notes from the textbook or lecture notes. They may work in teams or with a partner to complete the organizer. This organizer may also be used as pre-writing activity for the essay to follow or as a study guide for the test.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Critical Thinking Skills Graphic Organizers | 21st Century Learning | Digital
Engage upper elementary and middle school students with these 21st century critical thinking skills. These worksheets are perfect for formative assessment and exit tickets. The thinking routines allow busy teachers to quickly see student understanding and achievement. Use these graphic organizers to guide student assistance and plan future lessons. The student response cards can be placed on student desks to allow them to quickly show their level of understanding at any time throughout a lesson.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: Back to School Activities BUNDLE Worksheets Games
Founding Fathers Trading Cards - Social Studies - American History - Revolution
This is a simple project that will make your classroom walls less boring! The project has students make trading cards (how many is up to you) of various Founding Fathers and some Framers.
I assign this project on Day 1 of my unit on the Revolutionary War, and collect it two weeks later.
This lesson is 1 page and simply contains the instructions.
When the trading cards are finally submitted by the students, I love holding up some cards and reading quotes to the class from these brave men. Fo
Grades:
5th - 11th
Ernest Shackleton's ENDURANCE
The riveting tale of Capt. Ernest Shackleton's attempt to cross the Antarctic overland in 1914. Each student assumes the identity of one of the crew, and keeps a journal of his experience.
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Maori Proverbs, Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs
Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs is a fantastic resourceto share with students and colleagues.This beautiful photography book captures the essence of Mãori culture through whakatauki (Mãori Proverbs). These ancient words are remembered through photography reflecting deeper meanings to Mãori proverbs. Tangata whenua (people of the land) is the main theme of this book;emphasising the strong connection between Mãori people and their land.Please write a REVIEW, thanks so much
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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