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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.6 resources for Microsoft Word
Ethnic Studies Year Course - High School Curriculum - Low Prep - Identity Intro
At last, a comprehensive, and compelling Ethnic Studies curriculum! LOW PREP (print and go) – each unit includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and formative and summative assessments. There's even an editable Syllabus and Pacing Planner! Use for Ethnic Studies and History, or to provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These units help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teaching Ethnic Studies is bo
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9th - 12th
Ethnic Studies Year Course - High School Curriculum - Low Prep – w/ LGBTQ+ Unit
At last, a comprehensive, and compelling Ethnic Studies curriculum! LOW PREP (print and go) – each unit includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and formative and summative assessments. There's even an editable Syllabus and Pacing Planner! Use for Ethnic Studies and History, or to provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These units help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teaching Ethnic Studies is bo
Grades:
9th - 12th
THE LORAX - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Foreign Government Research Study Comparative Country Project Editable
This project is fully editable, so teachers may personalize it for their own Civics, Government, AP Government, AP Comparative Government, or other relevant class. This resource contains the project assignment, task, and prompt, as well as a four page research worksheet, and a detailed rubric. Each element of this resource can be edited to work with your specific curriculum. With this study, students will analyze the characteristics, and development of different political systems, with emphasis
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9th - 12th
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An Introduction to Debates for the Elementary Classroom
This guide is a great way to introduce principals of formal debates, objective thinking, and active listening within the elementary classroom. Suitable to use for grades 2-8…just modify the topics in this COMPLETELY EDITABLE Word document. The guide includes:· Instructional notes· Group brainstorming activities· Reasons to study debates and ways they are used in the real world· Debate organization outlines and worksheets· Objective thinking activities· Formal debate structure· Active listening a
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2nd - 8th
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American Factory Documentary Worksheet (Netflix)
This product is a close examination of the excellent documentary, American Factory, which is currently available on Netflix. This multi-part assignment is broken into 6 separate worksheets and is meant to be taught over the course of a full week. This assignment is a great way for students to learn about unions, corporations, business, and culture. This product also includes a very short pre-reading assignment which defines unions and gives some brief background information.The premise of this f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cultural Identity and Native American Units - Ethnic Studies Introduction & more
Introduce terms with Explore Cultural Identity. Delve deeper into concepts with Why Identity Matters. Apply this foundation to an in-depth unit with Native Americans: History and Current Issues. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that could be used advanced 8th graders and work for digital learning.“Who
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9th - 12th
Blank Frayer Model Printable Worksheet
This has two pages that you can print front and back. They are the same. The student puts the word in the middle and fills in the surrounding information.
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6th - 12th
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THE NATIVITY STORY - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Declaration of Independence Letter Project -- Break up Letter with King George 3
I love three things: History, writing, and horrible pop music. This assignment combines all 3 of those things! After learning about the Declaration of Independence, students make their own Declaration of Independence by using the actual Declaration as a format. What will make this assignment better than others that can be found on the internet, is that I provide the examples that Jefferson uses and how they turn into real-life examples. The assignment provides for a Preamble, Natural Rights,
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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EVEREST - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
A Clockwork Orange Resource for Teachers and Students
This a complete resource for Anthony Burgess' classic dystopian novel A Clockwork Orange, a cautionary tale about what happens when a person is stripped of his free will. The book is challenging and provocative, more appropriate for upper level accelerated students and college students.Included in this resource: Author background, social and historical context for the book, chapter reading questions, student-centered activities and projects, discussion/writing prompts, whole-class activities,
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
45 minute Lesson plans 6-8th grade
Introducing the Middle School Lesson Plan Book: Your Essential Guide to Engaging and Effective Teaching!Are you a middle school educator looking for a comprehensive resource to make your teaching journey smoother, more organized, and incredibly effective? Look no further! Our Middle School Lesson Plan Book is your trusted companion for an exceptional teaching experience.Key Features: 1. Thoughtfully Designed Templates: Our lesson plan book offers easy-to-use, customizable templates to help you p
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
My Story: A research project on my heritage and community
Upper elementary, middle school, and high school students embark on a discovery of one's historical identity through the interview and family research process. This guide can be used in social studies classes, English classes, and in electives. Lessons include: family, community, culture, ethnicity, history, and identity. This lesson can be used as a springboard for a lesson on immigration and refugees.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Night & World War II Research Project
This product contains a research project for Night by Elie Wiesel. This could also be used as a research project for World War II without reading the book. This project focuses on building background information via project topic choices for students. The project also has a student check-list and a clear grading rubric.
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7th - 10th
Hitler's Foreign Expansion - The Road to War - Interactive Group Activity
Interactive group activity designed to learn about and understand Hitler's Foreign Policy and his movements through Europe. It uses quotes, key leaders, mix and matches, codes, drawing and reading to show how Hitler expanded his control and power through Europe. Students earn each "event" and a swastika and arrow after they complete each task on the answer sheet. They then stick the events onto a A3 map of Europe and the swastikas in each country that Hitler took over. Would work well for anyone
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10th - 12th
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Cause and Effect News Article and Broadcast: Informational Writing Project
In this captivating project, students embark on a journey of discovery. Their mission? To unravel the intricate web of causes and effects that shape our universe. This interdisciplinary endeavor seamlessly integrates research, writing, and multimedia creation, making it an ideal fit for students in 6th grade and beyond. Students will research, analyze, and create a news article and video broadcast.
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6th - 12th
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DEEPWATER HORIZON - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Questions
Chapter questions for A Young People's History of the United States, Chapters 1 - 26.
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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DANGEROUS MINDS - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Watching Guide for Extra Credits' "The History of Paper Money"
** Pay What You Want **Greetings fellow educator! Thanks for checking out this resource. I set the price for this product at a level that reflects the work I had to put into creating it. BUT! I know that not everyone has the disposable income sitting around to purchase resources. If this resource would enrich your class, just send me an email and I will send you a copy. Please consider leaving a review on the resource to help me promote my work!-- Resource Description --The highly excellent Yout
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8th - 11th
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AMAZING GRACE - Movie Guide Q&A, Storyboard & Writing Frames
These movie questions are super helpful to a secondary educator, substitute teacher, or homeschool student.All Questions are time-stamped at one question per minute and formatted on google docs which means you can cut out as many questions as you want, only you know your class better than anyone. All movie questions include an accurate answer sheet from the movie for easy grading and reference. If your class gets lost you can easily get them or yourself back on track through the answer sheet an
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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