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High school social studies rubrics for GATE

Preview of CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice

CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice

Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER).  Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
Preview of Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle

Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle

Created by
Nouvelle ELA
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects.  In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
Preview of Pro Sports Team Marketing Business Simulation Semester Project

Pro Sports Team Marketing Business Simulation Semester Project

Created by
Business Girl
This simulation was designed to evoke student interest and apply key marketing concepts. Through the topic of sports, students will develop and design marketing materials. Students will create a pro sports team and expand upon their ideas through this semester project. Key marketing concepts covered include: the marketing concept, press kit, SWOT analysis, advertising media, promotional mix, and marketing plan. Through the project students will apply, analyze, and synthesize marketing efforts. Y
Preview of Articles of Confederation Simulation

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
Preview of Be an Entrepreneur Business Simulation Semester Project

Be an Entrepreneur Business Simulation Semester Project

Created by
Business Girl
This fun and engaging, start-up venture project was designed to make entrepreneurship realistic for high school business students. It evokes student interest, by having them apply their own strengths, knowledge, and passions to select a business concept that would be a good fit for them. Students will then apply key business concepts to expand on their business idea. Key business concepts covered include business ownership, business plan, marketing plan, market research, branding, financial stat
Preview of The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE

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
Preview of Depth and Complexity  Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

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,
Preview of PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP

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

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
Preview of Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity

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
Preview of Create Your Own Government Project

Create Your Own Government Project

Students will compose a project that will help them understand the foundations of government. Students name their country, create a flag, define their government, analyze 7 characteristics of their government, & create rules/consequences. Lots of fun & creativity! Great for assessments & project based learning.FULLY EDITABLE to adapt to your specific needs!Directions & Rubric IncludedPairs perfectly withTypes of Government Gallery Walk for students to learn about different types
Preview of Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric

Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric

Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
Preview of Create Your Own Country Project-Step by Step Guide-Editable

Create Your Own Country Project-Step by Step Guide-Editable

In this project, students will be working in pairs to create their own country from scratch. They will also choose a type of government for their country.  Their final product will be a brochure and a PowerPoint presentation.This resource includes:PowerPoint presentation with complete project detailsStudent Handout following the Power Point Presentation (PDF and MSWORD)Rubric for grading the brochure and presentation (PDF and MSWORD)PowerPoint Presentation Images are flattened but all titles and
Preview of Brochure Rubric

Brochure Rubric

This rubric can be used for any subject area when a student has created a brochure to showcase their topic! This can be used at multiple grade levels and is very generic so it can fit for almost any project that requires students to create a brochure! I especially like to use these for science/social studies, but be creative! :) Enjoy!
Preview of Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies

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
Preview of CHC2P CHC2D World War Two: Entire Unit

CHC2P CHC2D World War Two: Entire Unit

World War Two: Entire UnitThis unit was designed for students learning about the Second World War from a Canadian perspective based on Ontario curriculum expectations but can be utilized in any classroom learning about the the interwar period. Students will use a variety of sources and activities to learn about the themes, events and characters that shaped this fascinating period through 9 different lessons. This package contains readings with embedded questions, PowerPoint lessons with student
Preview of Persuasive Techniques Media Literacy Advertisement Project - Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Techniques Media Literacy Advertisement Project - Persuasive Writing

Created by
Nouvelle ELA
This media literacy project has students practice persuasive writing & persuasive techniques by creating an advertisement. Students create a product and a marketing campaign for three different audiences. They will use their understanding of persuasive techniques to tailor each campaign to its audience.  This resource includes an introductory nonfiction reading, vocabulary and anticipation, a brainstorming worksheet, editable guidelines, and a rubric. Great for the whole-class, a pull-out gr
Preview of Debate Graphic Organizers

Debate Graphic Organizers

Created by
Kelly Heyen
Includes five different resources for classroom debates... Two graphic organizers for students to use during the research and preparation process. These include sections for the group to write down their argument and supporting reasons/facts, organize how they want to present their argument, and write down notes during the debate for their rebuttal. (One is a little more detailed and complex, and one is simpler, for younger students or shorter debates!) Two student scoring rubrics to help keep
Preview of Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric

Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric

This is a rubric that can be used when students are working in groups on projects. Being able to work collaboratively with other students is a skill that we want students to learn. This rubric tells students what you as the teacher will be looking for as they are working with their group and contributing to the project at hand. I've included an editable (excel) .xls rubric and a pdf version. The editable version is nice for including the project name and the teacher name as well as changing
Preview of Short Research Project: Native American Creation Stories

Short Research Project: Native American Creation Stories

Created by
Julie Faulkner
This Short Research Project for Native American Creation Stories is very flexible and very low prep. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, or in a non English class looking to incorporate research in a fun way! Use it to kick off a unit in an American Literature class. This is also a great assignment in allowing students to gain awareness of other cultures or even their own. Student Experience: Students will research a Native American creation story and design a media presenta
Preview of HISTORY DETECTIVE:  Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

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

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
Preview of Economic Systems (Free Enterprise vs. Command): Travel Blog Project

Economic Systems (Free Enterprise vs. Command): Travel Blog Project

Created by
Business Girl
Blogs have taken off in the last few years. Make writing relevant to students by introducing the blog article format. In this project students will select two countries, one from each list (lists are provided) to use as their inspiration for a travel blog article. Students will then compare and contrast travelling to each country by including an analysis of the economic system in place and other traveler related information. Based on their research, students will provide a recommendation for a t
Preview of World War 1 Gas Trench Warfare CSI Inquiry | What made gas so terrifying?

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

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

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

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
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
  • Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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