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Social studies Common Core WHST.11-12.2 resources
AP Psychology / AP Psych Full Curriculum Bundle - Google Drive - 90% Pass Rate!
My AP Psychology full year curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, and any other updates I may add in the future!This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. The bundle meshes fun, review, rigor, and skill-building throughout the entire year! It has helped my students consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates, and I hope it can help some of you... esp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Transform your high school Civics class with this inquiry-driven and project-based complete done-for-you semester course.Whether you're new to Civics or looking to upgrade to something powerful, this course will cultivate intrigue and skills in your students to be informed and engaged change-makers.Best of all, every student activity comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files, making it perfect for any setting. Your download-and-done, semester-long curriculum contains: Course Overview an
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9th - 12th
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Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
This tightly-woven semester course combines Human Geography, Current Events, Contemporary World Issues, and Environmental Science into a must-teach inquiry-driven, real-world, project-based experience.With these thematic, inquiry-driven units that build on each other, ask students to decide for themselves where they fit in this complex, competitive, and connected global village. You will guide them in exploring everything from the human population growth to globalization to natural resource sust
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9th - 12th
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US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Transform your U.S. History classroom to be inquiry-driven and project-based and start cultivating authentic learning with this growing course, plus bonuses!This is the course I wish existed in my first year teaching U.S. History. Whether you are brand new and overwhelmed or looking to upgrade your impact from the same-old, same-old, this thematic PBL U.S. History course will fast-track you to cultivating a passion in your students to appreciate those who have come before them and become the his
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8th - 11th
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Foundations Intro US American Government Inquiry Unit - Activities & Projects
Lay a strong foundation for your American Government and Civics students by exploring the founding documents and principles of American democracy and the nation's quest to fulfill those ideals this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “How is our American democracy defined?” This unit covers:8 Principles of the US Constitution Declaration of IndependencePreamble to the U.S. ConstitutionExcerpts from the Federalist & Anti-Federalist Papers9 Other Types or Forms of GovernmentDa
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
World Population World Poverty Inquiry Unit | Global Issues Human Geography
Explore everything from our enormous global population, our varying demographic statistics and contrasting standards of living, and the persistence of extreme world poverty with this eye-opening unit.This is the first unit of a thematic, inquiry-centered curriculum, Global Issues, a semester-long course that blends Current Events, Human Geography, and Environmental Science.This curriculum is intended to meet the requirements of a Current Issues or Contemporary World Problems course.Human or Worl
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Fossil Fuels and Renewable Alternative Clean Energy Unit Print & Digital
Explore the urgent crisis growing with our world’s unhealthy and unsustainable addiction: fossil fuels. Everything from its various forms (oil, coal, and natural gas) to air pollution and greenhouse gases, and climate change to clean alternative energy like solar and wind are covered in this unit.Grab students' attention with shocking numbers, guide them to dig deeper with engaging documentaries and current issues, and inspire them with the work of clean energy activists.This unit comes in both
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9th - 12th
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TYPES OF GOVERNMENT| Lecture | Postcard Activity| Review Games | Print & Digital
Students will be able to understand the types of governments that exist in the world by reviewing this engaging lecture, playing a fun game: “Government Squares”, and creating a postcard activity. A creative lecture notes template is included. Print and Digital!Buyer feedback:"Great product and forced my students to really stop and think about the different types of governments. "MaryThe Types of governments included are Democracy, Communism, Theocracy, Autocracy, Monarchy, Anarchy, Totalitarian
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9th - 12th
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Extreme World Poverty Living on One Dollar Unit | Human World Geography
Explore extreme world poverty using a variety of sources with this eye-opening inquiry unit that will leave your students feeling thankful, aware, and empowered to create change.This unit is perfect for your Human Geography or Current or Contemporary Global Issues course.All student resources come in both printable PDF and editable, digital Google files.Almost half of the world lives on $5.50 a day or less. At least 70% of all humans live on $10 or less. While those are shocking, the most extrem
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8th - 12th
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Living on One Dollar a Day Extreme World Poverty Film Kit | 4 Activities
Accompany the eye-opening documentary, Living on One Dollar A Day, with this print-and-go kit of 4 activities that explores extreme world poverty around the world and specifically in the mountains of Guatemala. End with an empowering real-life project that allows your students to make real positive change.This kit comes in both print PDF and Google formats.Almost half of the world lives on $5.50 a day or less. At least 70% of all humans live on $10 or less. While those are shocking, the most ext
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7th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Checks and Balances Unit - Activities Projects & DBQ
Explore the 3 Branches of Government with a critical lens, everything from the text of Articles I, II, and III and checks and balances to current members of Congress, the Cabinet, and the Supreme Court in this inquiry-driven, source-based PBL unit that asks, "How democratic is America's government really?"This unit covers:Expressed and implied powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the federal governmentPerspectives on representative democracyCurrent members of Congress,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Thank You Note or Letter Template Project - How To Writing Kit
Use this complete how-to kit for writing a thank you note or letter to teach students the real-life skill of sharing gratitude and kindness. This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is expressing genuine appreciation to others.The thank you note is an essential life skill that's rarely formally taught but practices everything from being genuine to being specific and formal. Challenge your students to do good by expressing their appreciatio
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Water Pollution Sustainability Conservation Unit Print & Digital
Explore the urgent crisis growing with our world’s most necessary natural resource: fresh water. Everything from shortages to river pollution to sanitation and some surprising solutions like desalination and recycled water are covered in this unit.Grab students' attention with shocking numbers, make it real with a personal audit, guide them to dig deeper with engaging documentaries and current issues, and inspire them with the work of water activists.This unit comes in both print PDF and editab
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9th - 12th
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History Crime Scene Investigation: CSI Hamilton Duel At Dawn
Hamilton was so much more than just an amazing play on Broadway.
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Hamilton Duel at Dawn CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five people. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the duel between Vice President Aaron Burr an
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7th - 12th
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#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Garbage Landfills Recycling Plastic Unit Print & Digital
Explore in this unit the increasingly urgent problem of our world’s biggest growing problem: garbage, especially plastic. Everything from single-use disposable plastic to landfills and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to the myth of recycling and zero-waste living is covered!Grab students' attention with shocking numbers, make it real with eye-opening documentaries and videos, guide them to dig deeper into current events, and inspire them to make zero-waste swaps, and encourage others to do the
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9th - 12th
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Voting Rights Election Day Political Parties Unit - Mock Election Activities
Explore voting rights, voting behavior, and turnout, this election's candidates, and political party platforms, culminating in a mock election, with this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “Is voting a responsibility, a right, or a privilege?” Designed specifically to be used in any year- Presidential, mid-term, or any odd-year election! Check out the Preview for a detailed look at this compelling unit!This unit comes in two formats: print PDF and digital Google files.Greatness
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
World Population Growth Poster Project Activity | Human World Geography
Explore just how big the world’s population really is with this two-part activity that includes an eye-opening simulation and a creative poster project while stretching their math skills.The posters make for a fun and engaging hallway display for the whole school to learn from!These activities come as both print-and-go PDF and editable, paperless Google files and are included in the complete Human Population Growth Unit.Greatness is being able to make the incomprehensible easy to understand.A mi
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7th - 12th
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Globalization Economic and Cultural Inquiry Unit Print & Digital
Explore everything about our world’s current era of globalization in this eye-opening inquiry unit that's perfect for your Current Issues or Human Geography course.Students will master key human geography concepts likeeconomic systems and macroeconomic basicsthe role of international organizations and free trade agreements,cultural diffusion, growth of multinational corporations Challenge your students to wonder about the future of the world's people with this inquiry-driven, standards-based uni
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9th - 12th
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Natural Resources Sustainability Water Garbage Fossil Fuel 3-Units-in-1
Explore the increasingly urgent problem of our world’s 3 biggest environmental dilemmas: how to conserve our water, how to end our addiction to fossil fuel oils, and how to stop generating so much garbage (especially plastic waste) in this 8-9-week inquiry unit on sustainability. Everything from pollution to conservation, carbon footprints to single-use disposables, renewable energy alternatives like wind, solar, and hydrogen to landfills, and zero-waste lifestyles are covered! This mega unit is
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Judicial Branch Unit - Activities on Supreme Court & Federal Court System
Teaching confidently with this plug-and-play collection of all the essentials you need to teach the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court and the federal court system, how judges interpret the law, and landmark court cases. This is perfect for upgrading your existing unit or building one from scratch!All resources are independent of each other, letting you pick and choose and weave in your own favorite activities. But they also give you a complete ready-to-go unit when used together.This
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9th - 12th
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US Econ: Stock Market Crash Simulation & Great Depression Intro (Distance Learn)
I LOVE crashing the stock market on my unsuspecting students. They go into the short activity thinking they're going to make some big bucks in the (rigged) class simulation and bam! Everyone loses. But that's 1929, right?!This short simulation allows students to understand how the stock market crashing affected every day Americans and contributed towards triggering the Great Depression. There are even PPT slides explaining concisely how the stock market works and how to invest. Students choose f
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: US Economy Thematic Bundle for US History (Distance Learning!)
Cold War |BAY of PIGS & CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS | Lecture | Print & Digital | 8-12
In the creative presentation, students will learn about the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Cold War. Both printable and digital versions are included!First, students will complete a cause-and-effect graphic organizer while reviewing the information on the Bay of Pigs Invasion. They will then complete Cloze Notes while learning about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Throughout the presentation students will take on the role of JFK’s advisors, discussing and taking notes on
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9th - 12th
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LBJ's Great Society | War on Poverty | Poster Project | DISTANCE LEARNING
Students will become familiar with President Lyndon B Johnson’s Great Society Programs by creating informational posters and completing a gallery walk. This activity will definitely keep your students engaged. This is an interactive, student-centered activity. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions included! Perfect for Distance Learning and your U.S. /American History classroom."Students loved this activity. Straight forward and easy." ChristopherThis purchase includes the following:•
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Also included in: MODERN AMERICA| BUNDLE | Print & Digital |JFK-Trump| Grades 8-12
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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.
Benefits of learning social studies
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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