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8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
The 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle (1550s to 1876) covers EVERYTHING from the early 1500s Colonial America time period to the Reconstruction Era which ended in 1876! This YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM is perfect for those teaching 8th grade US history and includes 12 incredible units (more details on those below!) STOP the stressful and endless search for amazing, high-quality, and affordable Social Studies lesson plans RIGHT NOW!!These incredible resources include the following:Unit
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8th
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8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit!
This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR
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8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Argument Writing Presentation
Argument Writing Presentation - Completely EDITABLE
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE and is also in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts bundle.
This argument writing presentation is a companion to my Common Core Argumentative Writing Unit.
Use the 80+ step-by-step slides to guide your students in the writing process. The presentation is in Powerpoint (.pptx) format, so you can edit and customize the text to your l
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Oregon Trail Activity, Game, & Simulation: Travel the Trail Journaling Activity
Enjoy taking your middle school and upper elementary students on an adventure of a lifetime known as the Oregon Trail! Students will form family wagon teams and race each other to the Oregon Territory. While learning about this important era in United States history, this guided simulation will allow students to learn about and experience history! It’s a fantastic activity for any early American History class or to even use as a westward expansion simulation!What's included:Full teacher and stud
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6th - 9th
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"Justinian and Theodora" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and PowerPoint demonstrate Theodora's influence on many of Justinian's decisions and accomplishments during his rule of the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century...Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 6-Page Illustrated Article - 38-Slide PowerPoint Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key - Scaffolded Paragraph Writing Activity + Scoring Rubric - Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
Grades:
5th - 9th
Hamilton: The Musical + Comprehensive Packet + Auto Graded Movie Guide + Slides
I spent a week creating, sampling, testing, then revising this curriculum in my 7th-12th grade public school classrooms. As a 13-year veteran California educator I wanted to make sure this was a quality and actually useful resource in the real-world-classroom. It's tailored to highly engage Generation Z students. I focus on themes and topics that matter to them, such as: social justice, climate change, and equal rights. I promise you this resource is leaps and bounds above the other offering
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7th - 12th
Mock Trial - generic materials to conduct a court case in the classroom
If you have never conducted a Mock Trial before, the rubrics, job descriptions, and fill in the blank scripts provided here will save you hours of time! These documents help students to either build (or defend) a murder case. There are thousands of things that you could 'bring to trial' in your classroom! Over the years, my students have placed different characters from novels and short stories on trial as well as real figures from history. The initial planning and workload to prepare for a tria
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Navigating the TikTok Ban Debate: A Civic Engagement Lesson Plan
TPT Product Description:Dive into the heart of modern civic issues with "Navigating the TikTok Ban Debate," an engaging and comprehensive lesson plan designed specifically for high school students (grades 8-12). This lesson plan offers a unique opportunity for students to critically analyze, discuss, and debate the intricate arguments surrounding the proposed TikTok ban in the United States, all while evaluating the broader implications of government intervention in technology and social media.G
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7th - 12th
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
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4-LS1-1
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Oregon Trail Activity | Beginning Trail Notes & History | Simulation Game Intro
Oregon Trail activities are so fun for teachers and students. This travel guide is a visual and informational resource to help your students better understand the beginnings of the Oregon Trail. This particular sampler starts at Independence, Missouri and ends at Chimney Rock. It includes stunning visuals, real emigrant quotes, trail maps, and more! I hope you and your students enjoy learning about these first few stops and experiences along the Oregon Trail with this Google Slides instructional
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Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Real Life Utopias - Great pre-reading activity for The Giver and other novels
The idea of "Utopia" is one that fascinates students. A world where everything is perfect? Seems too good to be true!
I wanted to use that curiosity to hook students into my Utopia unit, and so I research three attempts at Utopian life in America's history. My students were shocked to learn that people had actually tried to create Utopias in real-life, and they liked learning how they "bombed miserably."
Besides a detailed PPT, I have also included a persuasive writing activity that uses
Grades:
6th - 8th
How to Write an Extended Response & Paragraph: ELA Test Prep, Writing Skills
Students will be able to identify the different parts of an extended ASC response and will compare it to an ASC paragraph. Students will then identify the difference themselves. The comparison will be geared towards ensuring students know the difference and how much more information goes in to writing an extended response compared to an ASC paragraph. Students will eventually apply what they've learned about the structure of an extended ASC response and will create their own based on a question
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â ELA Test Prep Bundle #3: 10 Lessons, Reading & Writing Activities, Printable
Dangers of Fentanyl Drug Use Grades 6-12 ESL No Prep Reading & Writing Sub Plan
Overview: Students will learn about the dangers of fentanyl use and how to help someone who may be using. Students will then apply their knowledge to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about this topic. Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary, reading with a comprehension check, pulling information from text and independent research, planning and creating information text and a prese
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Romeo & Juliet Acts 1-5 Final Project Middle & High School ESL No Prep Sub Ready
Overview: Students will apply their knowledge of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by completing this comprehensive project. This project can easily be implemented on an emergency substitute day after students have completed the play. Intermediate to advanced proficiency level EL/ELL/ESL/ELD/EFL will do well with this material at the end of a unit.Skills:This resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: using figurative language/literary terms and quotes in cont
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Structure of Government - Textbook and Debate
This activity provides secondary government students with a solid background on the structure of governments - not only in the USA but around the world!Included in this resource is a slide-deck of Google slides with an engaging "Monty Python" hook video where your class can brainstorm how governments related to the video clip. In addition, students will use an open-source government textbook (link included) to gain background knowledge on the structure of government. The concluding "exit ticke
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6th - 12th
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Structure of an Essay Written in the Format of an Essay
Sentence by sentence description of how to construct a text dependent essay, all written in the proper format of an essayIf your students struggle "putting it all together" and organizing an essay, or they can't remember what type of sentence to put at the beginning of a paragraph versus the end, this document brings it all together for them. Each sentence in the 5 paragraph essay describes exactly what type of sentence it should be and its purpose. The essay is also formatted with basic MLA / A
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5th - 11th
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Opinion Writing: Letter to NASA
So you want to be an astronaut? This activity is a motivating way to encourage students to write an opinion piece. They read articles about astronaut selection and training and then apply to NASA to become one of the newest astronaut candidates.This project incorporates paragraph structure practice, opinion writing techniques, practice with business letter format, and imagination. At the end of the project, students receive a simulated letter from NASA accepting them into the astronaut training
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5th - 8th
April Fool's Day History & Facts Grades 6-12 ESL Independent No Prep & Sub Ready
Overview: Students will read and learn the facts and history of April Fool's Day, common pranks across the world, and the top 10 greatest April Fool's pranks of all time. Students will then apply their knowledge to create and continue to research April Fool's pranks and customs in other countries and create a quiz for their peers.Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary, reading with a compre
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Power Point over the Neutrality Acts, Battle of Britain and Lend-Lease Policy
This power point includes an activity! It covers topics such as the Battle of Britain, the Lend-Lease Policy and the Neutrality Acts. It has many photographs, charts, graphs and maps along with the needed information. At the end of the power point there is an activity including speaking and writing portions for students in pairs!
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7th - 12th
Women's Suffrage Socratic Circle (With Reading and Questions)
This is Socratic Circle is over the question of "Did the suffragettes go too far?" It includes an interview with Suffragette Alice Paul after her completed jail time and hunger strike. It includes a page of content based questions which require students to analyze the primary source and also an outside circle questions page for students to reflect on their classmates discussion.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Polynesia Bundle
This bundle includes...Polynesia webquestPolynesia project with rubricNomads of the Wind documentary graphic organizerMoana graphic organizerMoana/Polynesia Paragraph AssignmentMoana/Polynesia Discussion QuestionsAll editable google docs!Will be updating in the future with documentary questions and movie questions if you prefer that to a graphic organizer.
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4th - 9th
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Macbeth Acts 1-5 Final Project Middle & High School ESL No Prep Sub Ready
Overview: Students will apply their knowledge of Shakespeare's Macbeth by completing this comprehensive project. This project can easily be implemented on an emergency substitute day after students have completed the play. Intermediate to advanced proficiency level EL/ELL/ESL/ELD/EFL will do well with this material at the end of a unit.Skills:This resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: using figurative language/literary terms and quotes in context, summar
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The History of Veterans Day: Powerpoint and Persuasive Writing Prompt
Here is an opportunity for critical thought and persuasive writing for students, using the history of the Veterans Day holiday. The PowerPoint covers the entire history of the holiday. It includes relevant historical photos and excerpts from primary source documents. The activity would work for advanced fourth grade students up though high school as a persuasive writing lesson. It could also be used for class discussion and debate.
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Not Grade Specific
Ethnic Studies Unit 1, Day 2: Indian Boarding Schools
This is a 2-Day Google Slides presentation which provides background for Indian Boarding Schools and assimilation between Native Americans and European Colonists, and provides instructions for a research project connected to major figures of the period. Includes vocabulary, videos, and narrative. Per copyright restrictions, you will need to add your own visuals.
Grades:
7th - 11th
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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:
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