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Other (social studies) Common Core W.11-12.4 resources
CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Economics Activity: Weighing out Costs, Benefits, and Opportunity Cost Scenarios
This is an economics reinforcement activity on costs, benefits and opportunity cost. Students will evaluate the costs and benefits in given scenarios in order to make the best decision. Students will also be able to recognize the opportunity cost (the opportunity that was given up) in the decision being made. Opportunity cost is a great way to help students understand decision making. Each of us are making decisions and choices all the time. Every time we say yes to something, we are saying
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7th - 10th
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The Civil War: American History Biography Webquest Activity (PDF & Google Drive)
Learn more about the lives and experiences of the various generals, soldiers, and leaders of the Civil War with these Historical Biography Summaries. Students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It's an excellen
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SeeTheHuman Project Grade 11/12 Fostering Empathy
The SeeTheHuman Project: Fostering Empathy and Understanding in High School Students New Release: Engaging, Interactive, and Impactful Learning Experience! Overview:The "SeeTheHuman Project" is an innovative, comprehensive teaching resource designed for educators who wish to foster empathy, self-awareness, and critical thinking in high school students, particularly those aged 16 and older. This multimedia project, aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), provides a unique approach to und
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Presidents of the United States Activity | Summarize Life of Any President
Looking for an engaging way to study some of the great Presidents on President's Day?With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Whether it's for President's Day or part of your existing unit, enjoy learning history through these histori
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Also included in:Â PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Complete Slide Deck for Persepolis
Teach the graphic novel Persepolis with the assistance of this slide deck! Full of activities, close reading, analysis, and graphic terminology! Great to accompany the whole bundle of activities on Persepolis! Slide design by Slides Carnival.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â A Complete Persepolis Bundle
First Amendment Free Speech Course
Welcome to the First Amendment! This is a one-semester course intended for high school juniors and seniors. This course provides an in-depth curriculum that will immediately engage students through the use of subject matter and examples that are close to their experience. The content covers First Amendment free speech that is relevant to students and impacts education settings. The text provides explanations of legal concepts and numerous examples and exercises to help students absorb the mat
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10th - 12th
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Report Writing: Navigating the Research Adventure
Laying out clear instructions for your students when navigating the steps of writing a report can be daunting. For both students and teachers, it helps to have a map. Provided here is a general guide for the report writing process, complete with step-by-step instructions for both teacher and students, scoring guides, samples, and rubrics, as well as checklists and due date reminders. A journey is far more enjoyable with the right map and effective tools!
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5th - 12th
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George Washington: Graphic Organizer Webquest Research Summary Activity
Studying history and gaining from the lives of people that have come before us is extremely valuable. With this Historical Biography Summary of George Washington, students will enjoy learning about his past through researching and documentation. In this user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of George Washington. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries.Check out my Presiden
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PBL Rubric
A standards-based (primarily English) rubric for PBL feedback. Adaptable and use friendly!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â PBL Unit: Slides, Project ideas, and Rubric
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