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High school social studies independent work packets for special education
Grocery Store Math Worksheets - Life Skills Special Education Activities
Get your special education students ready for a trip to the grocery store with these adapted life skills worksheets! These fun and engaging activities will help equip students with the basic knowledge for future independence in their community.Put these no prep worksheets in your independent work stations before a community trip to the grocery store to practice skills like dollar up strategies, more or less, recognizing signs, reading a receipt, shopping from a list, finding the correct aisles,
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Functional Life Skills Special Education Activities BUNDLE
Pearl Harbor Primary Source Analysis Compare 3 Points of View
Students will read and analyze 3 accounts of the events at Pearl Harbor from the point of view of an American soldier, a Japanese bomber, and the White House by answering 25 questions including comparing and contrasting them. Two questions have students connect the material to today. They will also analyze images and propaganda posters (prompts provided), create two propaganda posters for different points of view, and complete 2 extension tasks (a dialogue exchange and a word cloud). The answ
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
Life Skills Math Distance Learning Daily Special Education IEP Goals
Finally....IEP goals simplified! I've made this packet to streamline the IEP writing process, giving you more time to teach the skill. This 91 page unit focuses on 11 pre-written IEP goals that you can copy and paste into an IEP. This packet uses one warm-up question each day to teach basic life-skills math concepts. Each day of the week in a two-week cycle has a dedicated skill that is taught, so you can assess all the students in your class, even if they are working on different IEP goals. See
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Grades:
1st - 12th
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Entry Level Job Posters & Worksheets BUNDLE Distance Learning
Save money and buy these two resources together to create an engaging year long activity! 55 career posters with simplified descriptions highlighting job sites, what they do, and skills needed along with visuals. Simplified reading comprehension questions highlighting job sites, what they do, skills needed, preferences and job interest. These are great for special education students looking to explore career interest options. The pictures depict individuals of different genders, ethnicities, and
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
U.S. Home Front in the Cold War Stations on Red Scare, McCarthyism, Space Race
Students analyze a series of images and texts as they explore U.S. politics, society, and culture during the Cold War. Cover multiple topics with this one engaging activity: Space Race, Cuban Missile Crisis, Baby Boom, conformity, suburbia, McCarthyism, and more!As they go, students will answer 3-5 questions for each station--analyzing the U.S. Homefront during the Cold War.ZIP FILE INCLUDES:Set of 17 stations featuring a mixture of texts & images on a variety of political, social, and cultu
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9th - 12th
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Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about North America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of the United States, Canada, and Mexico u
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Europe by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Africa by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!
This World War II Map Activity includes two map activities that include blank maps, student direction sheets, follow-up map tasks, and completed sample maps to use as reference. One map activity focuses on Axis Expansion in EUROPE and one on Axis Expansion in ASIA (The Pacific). They can be used with many different age groups, learning styles, and independently- great addition to your WWII unit!**Note: These maps focus on the peak of Axis power/control during WWII. Please see the completed ma
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: US History / American History BIG BUNDLE of Resources! NO-PREP!
The Things They Carried Novel Study Unit BUNDLE - 150 Pages in PDF Format
7-Week No-Prep The Things They Carried Novel Study Unit for grades 9-12 includes over 150 pages of Common Core Standards-Aligned activities, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and teacher resources for getting the most out of your teaching of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Classroom-tested by over 1,300 teachers, with over 120 5-Star Reviews! Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases. Plea
Grades:
9th - 12th
Vietnam War Protest STATIONS: Draft Resistance, Kent State, Muhammad Ali, & more
Students analyze a series of images and texts as they explore the protests against the Vietnam War. Cover multiple topics with this one engaging activity: draft resistance, African American protests to the war, anti-war music, and more!As they go, students will answer 2-3 questions for each station--analyzing the anti-Vietnam War movement. ZIP FILE INCLUDES:Set of 13 stations featuring a mixture of texts & images on the protests against the Vietnam War (PDF)Student handout with corresponding
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9th - 12th
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Spring and Easter - Symbol Supported Picture Reading Comprehension for SpEd
Designed for non-to-beginning readers, symbol picture support helps special education students be more successful at reading in these Springtime and Easter symbol stories! Now also available on Google Slides (or Easel) as Digital Worksheets for distance learning.These ten reading passages are all about springtime and easter including: springtime, flying a kite, garden, spring break vacation, baseball game, Easter eggs, Easter egg hunt, jelly beans, Easter Bunny, and Easter Sunday!Each story incl
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Grades:
K - 12th
Also included in: The Mega Easter Bundle for Special Education
APUSH Period 3 - Complete Unit - Activities, Lecture, DBQ, SAQ & More!
This is Complete Unit Bundle for AP United States History Period 3 [1754 - 1800] Teach skills & content simultaneously! This unit is designed to supplement all the major APUSH Textbooks. (We used American Pageant but switched to AMSCO for 2020-2021) Save hours of planning with this full unit & end of unit assessment. This tried and true curriculum has helped support students in achieving over a 90% pass rate on the AP Exam!UPDATED to reflect changes to the DBQ & LEQ Rubrics for 2023.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History
Phonics Reading Intervention RTI Dyslexia Struggling Older Readers EFL/ELL
Target phonics instruction and reading comprehension with these decodable intervention reading and writing passages for older, struggling readers. Build skill, confidence, and reading levels. Ideal for students with dyslexia, EFL/ESL/ELL students, and special education classrooms. Check understanding, focus on spelling and build vocabulary with this bundle of no-prep, short reading passages and supporting activities.I have taught reading remediation through the Science of Reading for more than t
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Grades:
4th - 9th
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Geography of East Asia Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about East Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location cl
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5th - 12th
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Budgeting BUNDLE - Needs & Wants - Income & Expense - Life Skills - Budget
Thank you for your interest in my product!This is a NO PREP, print and go BUNDLE!This bundle includes 4 resources. 69 different worksheets648 total questionsSeparately, these five resources would cost $24.00 Buy them as a BUNDLE and pay $20.00.This bundle includes: Needs & Wants21 different sheets with 162 questionsTeacher answer keyIncome & Expense20 different sheets with 222 questions Teacher answer keyBudgeting Unit 114 different worksheets with 160 questionsTeacher answer keyBudgetin
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has editabl
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5th - 12th
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My World Culture and Geography Project | FUN Cultural PBL Activity | Microsoft
Students showcase their own unique cultures and geography with this fun “My World” project. First, a brainstorm activity challenges them to consider how cultural influences and geographical factors have shaped their lives. Then, they design creative and informative posters all about their WORLDS! Guided slides help you explain the project and a fill-in rubric makes grading easy. This project-based learning activity promotes cross-cultural understanding and students love decorating their globes w
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4th - 10th
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Chicano Movement: Stations Activity & Cesar Chavez Primary Source Worksht BUNDLE
This bundle includes a great primary source worksheet with a speech from Cesar Chavez and 10 stations on the Chicano Movement. Engage students with the Chicano Movement using these 2 resources in any Civil Rights unit!! The Cesar Chavez primary source worksheet includes excerpts of Chavez's 1984 speech "Address to the Commonwealth Club of California" where Chavez: tells the story of Bracero workerssummarizes the challenges of migrant workersdescribes his advocacy for farm workersdescribes experi
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9th - 12th
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Geography of Southeast Asia Map Practice Activities | SE Asia Region | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Southeast Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative locati
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5th - 12th
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Middle East Map Practice Activities | SW Asia & North Africa Geography | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about the Middle East by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of Southwest Asia & North Africa usi
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5th - 12th
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Importance of learning social studies
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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:
- 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
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