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Seasonal social studies videos
End of the Year Escape Room Zombie Teacher Breakout Game Activity
Escape Room Team Builder - Zombie Teacher Classroom Breakout Game Activity: Use this creative and fun end of the year escape room team builder activity to help foster classroom community and improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The teacher has transformed into a zombie, and students must decode puzzles, riddles, and challenges to get the ingredients to turn them back into a human! This can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills (spelling, homophones), but ca
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7th - 10th
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Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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Inference Activity Solve This Mystery - Back to School Team Building Activity
Inference Activity Solve This Mystery - Back to School Team Building Activity: This engaging back to school video team-building activity will allow your students work together to solve a real-life mystery about a buried ship in the middle of Downtown San Francisco! Start the lesson by hooking students in with a hand-drawn video, created by the talented John Spencer, that introduces the backstory and prepares them to solve the inference mystery! Watch the preview video above to get a sneak peek o
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6th - 10th
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Remember the Titans (2000): Complete Movie Guide
This 24-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!Movie overview: "Set in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971, the fact-based story begins with the integration of black and white students at T. C. Williams High School. This effort to improve race relations is most keenly felt on the school's football team, the Titans, and bigoted tempers flare when a black head coach (Washingto
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6th - 12th
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America the Story of Us Bundle
America the Story of Us video guides for episodes 1-12. The guides were made to be used in middle school classrooms. Each guide has approximately 9-11 questions. Episodes include:1. Rebels2. Revolution3. Westward4. Division5. Civil War6. Heartland7. Cities8. Boom9. Bust10. World War II11. Superpower12. MillenniumI try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Check out the com
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6th - 8th
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Music Listening Unit: Holst "The Planets"- Science/SS Connections
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5th - 12th
Boho themed Google Classroom animated headers banners with positive message
Do you want your Google classroom look to complement your physical classroom decor? This resource is a set of 6 boho style animated headers (GIFs) for Google Classroom. The banners feature rainbows, stars, hearts and positive messages in calm, muted colors. Add them to the Google Classroom banner area in the same way you would add an image. Your students will love seeing the moving image designs!Banner 1: Dream bigBanner 2: WelcomeBanner 3: WelcomeBanner 4: You are amazingBanner 5: You are loved
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Animated Google Classroom headers banners MEGA BUNDLE for all year
National Treasure I (2004): Complete Movie Guide
A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he's on. The story gives students a chance to view historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Liberty Bell. This movie guide will help keep your students focused during the movie. This movie guide comes with a completed teacher key and some reflection questions for students. Teacher created and student ap
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6th - 10th
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Directed Drawing Activities - Finish the Drawing - Spring, Summer, Step by Step
HUGE bundle of 95 directed drawings! Guided videos included! These fun directed drawings are activities that allow your students to practice following directions & build confidence while showing their creativity! These directed drawings align with many units, holidays, and events throughout the year.⭐️DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO SEE THE DIRECTED DRAWINGS BUNDLE IN DETAIL⭐️Looking for a fresh & creative art activity? The directed drawings can be used for engaging cross-curricular instruction,
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K - 5th
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Claude Monet Magic Solution | Great Claude Monet Art Project for Kids!
Monet: Reflections & Symmetry using Monet's "magic solution." Students love the work of Claude Monet. Use my step-by-step instructions and my step-by-step demonstration video to learn how you can teach your students about reflections using Monet's "Magic Solution". I have also included a pdf slide show introducing Monet, so you don't have to create this yourself. This is one of those lessons students will remember for years to come. I have 3rd and 4th grade students who remember doing this i
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PreK - 4th
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Kindergarten Back to School - 7 Minute Whiteboard Videos
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just needed a minute to catch your breath? Have you ever wondered how you could keep your class busy while you worked one-on-one with a student or small group? I know I have and that's why I created 7 Minute Whiteboard Videos. They are ZERO prep! No copies! No early finishers! No grading! The best part is, kids LOVE them! These videos offer a quick, no-prep review that your students are going to love! Each student needs a whiteboard, marker, and eraser.
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K
Also included in: Kindergarten Skills Review All Year - 7 Minute Whiteboard Video Bundle
Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Interactive Calendar Daily Videos Questions Digital Resource
⭐ In just a few minutes per day, your students can discover and explore Black History every day of February with this Black History Month Video a Day Calendar. This digital resource contains 20 custom videos that cover the importance of Black history and a variety of Black Americans. There is one video for every school day in February 2024. Each video is under 5 minutes and contains one open-response thought question - making it easy to integrate Black History in a meaningful way throughout the
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2nd - 5th
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FRENCH Alphabet Morning Messages - Messages du matin (alphabet) - DIGITAL VIDEOS
Looking for a fun, unique way to introduce each letter of the alphabet to your students, en français?These DIGITAL morning alphabet messages are a great way to show your students each letter, get your students moving, talk about the sound(s) each letter makes, and start a discussion about words that begin with each letter.This resource includes one VIDEO morning message for each letter, except Cc and Gg (they get two!). You can project these videos in your classroom OR us them during synchronous
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PreK - 1st
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Modern Marvels: Panama Canal Video Questions
These movie questions are designed to help students grasped the important information from the History Channel video titled "Modern Marvels: Panama Canal." An incredible tale of drama, history, and action. See engineers tackle the most daunting project ever attempted. The video will serve as a great supplement to any history lesson about the Panama Canal and American Imperialism. Here is the link to the video:Modern Marvels: Panama Canal (episode 2)Topics explored in this movie: Theodore Rooseve
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Panama Canal: Graphic Organizer and Video Guide
Emergency Lockdown Drill Procedures & Expectatations Social Story Safety Plan
Experiencing a Lockdown Drill can be a difficult and frightening experience for students and teachers alike. This best selling social skills story can help students process that scary, unsettling situation in a much more manageable way. You Tube video and Google slides version with comprehension check page is included, along with a printable version!***CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ORGANIZED LIST OF ALL 80+ SOCIAL SKILLS STORIES WRITTEN BY ONE GIGGLE AT A TIME!Click HERE TO SAVE 50% by buying ALL 80
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Native American Tribes Lesson Plan: Map, Reading, Video, PowerPoint & Project
This engaging and thorough lesson on Native American tribes is a great way to introduce students to the diverse array of cultures that existed in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans.The download includes all of the following: PowerPoint and Google Slides presentationsFlipped classroom video versionGuided notes and interactive notebook page optionsPrimary source analysis on the Great Law of PeaceReading and worksheet on the Iroquois ConfederacyOne Pager project on an American Indian
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Instructional Coaching Back to School Bundle: First 20 Days Forms + Menu + Video
This bundle includes everything you need to start a school year as an instructional coach! Whether you're new to coaching or new to a school, these editable tools, guides, and PD video will answer your questions and help you build a solid foundation for coaching all year.This bundle includes three resources:First 20 Days of CoachingFirst Steps in Instructional Coaching PD VideoMeet the Coach Guide, Slide Show & MenuFirst 20 Days Overview DocumentsFirst 20 days checklistFirst 20 days sample c
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Staff
Multiple Intelligences Unit: Survey, Video, Activities & Posters
There are many resources designed to teach Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory...but none quite like this one! What makes this resource so unique is that it completely eliminates the concept of intelligence and the word ‘smart.’ Instead, this resource uses a famous quote by Albert Einstein to demonstrate that every person in the world is a genius in his or her own way. This simple tweak in verbiage helps students to shift their focus from ‘being smart,’ to discovering the genius that a
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2nd - 5th
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Apollo 13 Movie worksheet
This assignment includes 40 questions to be answered by students while enjoying the movie. This assignment helps keep students engaged and paying attention. Key included.
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American historical docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris. The screenplay by William Broyles, Jr., and Al Reinert, that dramatizes the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission, is an adaptation of the book Lost Moon: The Perilous
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
7 Minute Whiteboard Videos - Fall Kindergarten Review
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just needed a minute to catch your breath? Have you ever wondered how you could keep your class busy while you worked one-on-one with a student or small group? I know I have and that's why I created 7 Minute Whiteboard Videos. They are ZERO prep! No copies! No early finishers! No grading! The best part is, kids LOVE them! These videos offer a quick, no-prep review that your students are going to love! Each student needs a whiteboard, marker, and eraser.
This Day in History Daily Bell Ringers for an Entire Year with Video Links
Transform the beginning of each class into a dynamic and engaging experience with these Bell Ringer Journal Prompts that seamlessly blend pop culture and historical events. Say goodbye to the typical groans associated with bell ringers, as your students eagerly anticipate the daily prompts that not only kickstart their creativity but also provide fascinating insights into "This Day in History."Here's the magic: each prompt is not just a question but a gateway to exploration. Delve into historic
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7th - 12th
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Raise Hand Impulse Control Social Story Taking Turns Class Rules & Expectations
Do you have students who just cannot remember to raise their hand? They just cannot keep from shouting out? If you answered yes, then this social skills story is for you! You Tube video and Google slides version with comprehension check page is included, along with a printable version! Click HERE TO SAVE 50% by buying ALL 80+ Social Skills Stories in one MEGA BUNDLE!In this book, students learn about:why it is important for one person to talk at a time in classwhy it is important to raise your
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Jesse Owens - Race movie questions
Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten.
This worksheet contains 35 questions and additional information about the potential U.S. boycott of the 1936 Summer Olympics. A free Powe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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