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7th grade social studies bibliographies for Montessori

Preview of Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
Preview of Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity

Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity

Civil Rights Heroes Activity is perfect activity to add to your Civil Rights Movement Unit. In this activity, students summarize and present to the class the achievements and the historical significance of 11 civil rights activists during the Civil Rights era. Biographies of each leader is provided along with instructions, and a full size portrait of each. No outside sources are needed for this assignment. Everything is included. Works great with stations!Biographies include: Dr. Martin Luther K
Preview of Underground Railroad Quilt Code Puzzles Digital Interactive Activities

Underground Railroad Quilt Code Puzzles Digital Interactive Activities

Learn the hidden meaning of Underground Railroad Quilt Patterns in this interactive journal. Students move puzzle pieces to solve the puzzle and read a description of each pattern. Then, they are able to create their own puzzle pieces and write a short story.In the download you will receive:PDF Teacher Guide The original PowerPoint of the Notebook to make your own edits and to insert into other classroom learning applications such as Google Slides, Blackboard, PearDeck, and more.Students will le
Preview of Ancient Roman Mosaics - Art Project of Ancient Rome

Ancient Roman Mosaics - Art Project of Ancient Rome

The Ancient Romans created mosaic art using tiny tiles. We have created a packet that allows students to experiment with this Ancient Roman artwork. Using tiny squares (or tesserae) of paper (already counted out- it just needs to be printed and cut), the students can glue these to their designated places on the Roman Mosaic Tile of their choice. There are three options for Mosaics in this packet : a Flower, a Ship, and a Sun. This particular project will be best showcased with color printing
Preview of Revolutionary War Heroes Project {No Prep}

Revolutionary War Heroes Project {No Prep}

A ready made, fun project for students (in class OR at home). Just print and teach! Students research will research a hero of the Revolutionary War and create a poster about their life. Within this assignment, students will use 4 different styles of writing: poetry, summary, letter, and paragraph writing. Included is a lesson plan with teacher resources (website links for research), plan for teaching, example of completed posted, detailed rubric and assignment description/direction page for stu
Preview of Imaginary Island Curriculum and Materials Bundle!

Imaginary Island Curriculum and Materials Bundle!

The beauty of Montessori lessons can be seen in how seamlessly they build on one another, guiding the child to true comprehension. Though this is generally highlighted in the Montessori math and language curricula, a beautiful sequence can be seen as the child makes their way through the cultural curriculum as well. Preparation for the Imaginary Island Study begins in the Children’s House. It is here that they are introduced to basic land and water forms, the complexity of which extends as they
Preview of APA Citation Guide Booklet and Practice Exercises (Bibliography)

APA Citation Guide Booklet and Practice Exercises (Bibliography)

In this zip file are two resources: APA Citation Booklet: This booklet gives students an explanation for the necessity of citing sources, an explanation and image of a formatted References page, an explanation and example of parenthetical citations, and nine different types of sources to cite, each with a template and an example. APA Citation Handout: This 4 page worksheet lists information in a randomized order for 6 of the sources explained in the booklet. Students are asked to put the infor
Preview of World History Ancient Times BUNDLE

World History Ancient Times BUNDLE

This BUNDLE contains the following:40 historical events in 3 PART CARDS FORMAT40 historical events in TIMELINE CARDS format with reading booklet for reference PLEASE SEE THE INDIVIDUAL FILES FOR THE PREVIEW.We always use our printables at home in our homeschool journey. To see how it works, you are more than welcome to follow us!Follow my Pinay Homechooler BlogFollow my InstagramFollow my Pinterest
Preview of NATIVE AMERICAN Indians of North America | Activity BUNDLE Unit Study

NATIVE AMERICAN Indians of North America | Activity BUNDLE Unit Study

Created by
Savy Activities
Travel back in time with this Montessori-Inspired North American Unit Study and learn about the First People of North America. *Please note that we are committed to historical accuracy and have consulted Native American persons for feedback and suggestions on these resources for sensitivity. Learn about some of the larger tribes with continent pinning as well as historic Native American sites. Learn about the fauna (animals) of North America. Practice tracing pictographs, learn about Native Amer
Preview of Helen Keller Power Point (powerpoint) with video clip of her talking

Helen Keller Power Point (powerpoint) with video clip of her talking

14 slides about Helen Keller - her history, relationship with Anne Sullivan, and how she became a "good citizen".The power point links to her museum website where you can watch a video of Helen and Anne working together.*Powerpoint is NOT editable due to clipart that may have been purchased and author intellectual rights. If you need a change, please email me at cityteachergoescountry@hotmail.com.3rd Grade Social Studies TEKS 11b.For other powerpoints of mine try:My 3rd grade ppt bundleThe Dust
Preview of Presidents of the United States of America - US History

Presidents of the United States of America - US History

Presidents of the United States of America - Includes all 46 US Presidents with names, photos, and terms of office. 1 set of 46 Presidents (without party color-coding)1 set of 46 Presidents with party color-coding1 title cardkey to party colorsparty title cardsCards with labels are approx. 3½ x 3¼", cards without labels are approx. 1" shorter. To make 3-part cards print twice.You may be interested in the following:Great Women Of The United StatesCanadian Prime Ministers
Preview of ICELAND Unit Study Cultural Studies w/Viking, Tundra Biome, Puffin & Geysers!

ICELAND Unit Study Cultural Studies w/Viking, Tundra Biome, Puffin & Geysers!

Created by
Savy Activities
Learn all about the beautiful country of Iceland with interactive, hands-on activities! Learn about the country with our placemat/poster and flag, study landmarks with full color three-part cards, and visualize locations of landmarks and cities with our map pinning. See where Iceland is in relationship the rest of the world with the continent flag pinning & outline. Learn about indigenous animals with the Icelandic fauna full color three-part cards.Made a 3D Model of the iconic church, Hallg
Preview of Fakebook / Facebook template

Fakebook / Facebook template

Created by
Justin Ford
This is a PDF template document that 'very closely' resembles the website Facebook. This 3-page document includes a Homepage, Photo page, and Info page much like those on Facebook. Because so many students use Facebook, this activity is HIGHLY MOTIVATING and meets the needs of a diverse student population. This template is visual, reduces writing, can be used to require high and low-level thinking, relates to students, is great for informal assessment, and can be used across the curriculum.
Preview of African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports  | 36 Posters

African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports | 36 Posters

This Black History resource is dedicated to the athletes that have represented the black/ African American community in the past and present through many eras. This resource includes some of the many inspirational leaders in the African American community. It is perfect for black history discussions, bulletin boards and assigning writing activities.36 African/ Black history athlete posters that include: *All major sports represented including basketball, football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, UFC
Preview of Freedom Train Novel Study

Freedom Train Novel Study

Created by
Kel's Klass
This text-heavy Freedom Train novel unit can easily be applied to both social studies and reading/language subjects. This allows for a break in between work sessions and can be done on alternate days with grammar/writing/reading skill work or Civil War background work put into the mix. I use it as a resource and not on its own – it would be too intense alone for a 4th (and even possibly 5th) grade class. Sixth or seventh graders, based on their ability level, could easily do this study as a piec
Preview of Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte
Preview of All about me worksheet, self esteem, school counselor, self identity workbook

All about me worksheet, self esteem, school counselor, self identity workbook

Created by
Counsellorcronan
This All about me, self-esteem and Confidence bundle is the perfect workbook for teenagers and adults. It helps individuals explore their core values, beliefs, accomplishments, and strengths to stay true to themselves.39 pages are included1 x cover page1 x Finding my purpose1 x I am activity4 x Core values1 x All about me worksheet3 x Exploring values1 x My accomplishments1 x Poster1 x acts of kindness1 x positive experiences1 x positive self-talk2 x coloring in posters1 x Finding my passion1 x
Preview of 168 Geography and Landform Terms Flash Cards / 3 Part Montessori Cards

168 Geography and Landform Terms Flash Cards / 3 Part Montessori Cards

These cards align with most state standards and Classical Conversations Challenge A program. Additionally, these cards include terms specifically related to Hawaii's geography features such as windward, lava tube, etc. (Please see list below for a full list of terms.)The cards contained in this packet can be used as traditional flashcards or 3 Part Cards. The 3-Part Cards are Montessori inspired. Rote memorization can be difficult for children with dyslexia. The purpose of these cards is to as
Preview of Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans

Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans

Use the interactive Roll-an-Artist worksheets to help your students to learn about artists and their style! Simply print the desired page/s and hand one to each student. Students will roll a die and draw the corresponding item onto a blank sheet of paper. These drawings are a great activity for students to brainstorm ideas for a future project OR perfect for early finishers, OR end of the year, OR sub plans, etc.Included in the packet: -Title page - Table of Contents - Student Objective - Rule
Preview of William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity.The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a gu
Preview of BRAZIL South America Activity e-Book: Hands-on Activities & Printables!

BRAZIL South America Activity e-Book: Hands-on Activities & Printables!

Created by
Savy Activities
Learn about the country of Brazil by identifying major landmarks, cities and other geographical locations. Create a detailed 3D paper model of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statute that watches over Rio de Janeiro and learn about other major landmarks throughout the country through full color flashcards and maps. Review the major points of native and colonial history in Brazil and how these events have shaped this country. Discover the tribes of the Amazon and create indigenous hats, hammocks
Preview of Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project

Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project

Created by
Kathleen Cliff
This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.) Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES. File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.
Preview of Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script

Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script

Created by
Gail Hennessey
On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to led the expedition. On May 14, 1804, the expedition called, the Corps of Discovery began. They would return home two years later, in 1806. The expedition helped to open up the west for expansion by people seeking a better life. You may also be interested in my Lewis and Clark Exp
Preview of Forensics Introduction to Physical Evidence Activity Collection BUNDLE

Forensics Introduction to Physical Evidence Activity Collection BUNDLE

Created by
WISEflamingo
FORENSIC SCIENCE: All your favorite Introduction to Physical Evidence Activities in one bundle! Kick-off your unit while teaching about types of physical evidence, deductive reasoning, classification of evidence, and famous cases. Everything you need to start your forensics unit off right, in one collection! Perfect for the new teacher of forensics, or someone looking to spice up their unit. Distance Learning resources included with a variety of activities to suit your needs. This collection is
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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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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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