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High school social studies microsofts for staff and administrators
Letter of Recommendation for Your Top Student, Highest Reference Letter
Writing a letter for your highest level student can be hard. Here is a letter to use and tailor to fit your student, giving them the best possible recommendation. Even if you've used a template before, here is a brand new one to make your student stand out from the crowd. I've included 2 fully editable letters, one version with male pronouns and one with female pronouns. You will just change the student's name and add in some optional information about some work they've completed in your class.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Behaviorism and Teaching / A Brief Overview
This presentation introduces the theory of Behaviorism to the learners and explains its roots and history. This presentation explores the implications and the applications of this theory on the practice of teaching and the teaching and learning situation. Through lucid explanations and examples, the learners can get a full understanding of this theory and all its applications to teaching and learning.The Titles in this presentation include the following:What is behaviorism all about?History of B
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP World History Modern: Pacing Guide/Schedule
- Fully editable Word Document so that you can tailor this schedule to your school's schedule, your personal or sick days, or your students' unique needs- Based on 36 week calendar but can be easily manipulated to fit your needs (shorten or lengthen sections/remove days, as you need, remove or add essay practice, remove homework as needed, etc.)- Based on a five-day school week with both block days and traditional days- Based on Stearns' World Civilizations text, but many clients have adapted
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP World History Modern - Period 0 PPT Bundle
Myers Pig Personality Assessment
This spoof on the Myers-Briggs Assessment is a great beginning of the year activity. Use as an ice-breaker with your classes or for a faculty meeting.
Presented as a PDF SlideShow, participants will use only pencil and paper to complete the assessment. The pig they draw serves as a “test” of the personality traits of the drawer. Although this is an un-validated assessment, sometimes the accuracy of the results will make you go, “Hmmmmm.” Have fun!
Did you like this SlideShow? It's a f
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mindful Compassion in the Digital Age
This is a 56-page downloadable file that discusses mindfulness, compassion, and the 3 C's of Mindful Compassion: Choices, Commitment, and Cancelling the Inner Critic. This explains different theories on compassion and kindness to self, others, relationships, in the workplace, and towards society, with over 10 exercises on practicing compassion at work and in the world. This can be useful for staff development, personal development for educators, and in teaching the ideas of mindfulness and compa
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Black Lives Matter Presentation: An Introduction to the Movement
This Google Slides presentation provides a thorough and thoughtful overview of the BLM movement, including: the legacy of Trayvon Martin, the power of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, the events (current and historical) that sparked the movement (from Emmett Till to Eric Garner), a glossary of important terms, the definition and guiding principles (from the BLM organization itself), and the goals and future of the movement.Narrative/descriptive writing accompanies photo, audio, and video links use
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Scale (WPPSI-IV) Template
This is a report template for the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV), a commonly used assessment to assess the cognitive and intellectual skills of preschool students.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
College Board Approved AP Psychology Course Syllabus
This syllabus was created as part of the 2019-2020 College Board audit team. Educators were paid to create syllabi aligned and approved by College Board for AP Psychology. Overview and FeaturesTemplate approved by the College BoardAligned with the updated fall 2020 AP Standards (includes course skills and units)Completely editable for personalizationSome portions are left blank to maintain my privacy (my school's name, contact info, etc.) Ways to use Great for first-time teachers or teachers new
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Course Syllabus - Middle School or High School, Student-Centered Classroom!
With this syllabus, you can set up your class year to have a student-centered classroom build on mutual respect and accountability. This sample syllabus is easy to navigate for both teachers and students, and includes all applicable sections needed for a successful school year.For each section, we have included recommendations and examples of how you can communicate relevant information. You need a syllabus that is the "holy text" for your classroom, for your entire school year. With this syl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
MS and HS Daily Lesson Plan Template
This is a daily lesson plan template designed originally designed for high school history. This editable template can be modified for your classroom needs and district requirements. The template does contain data requirements for our district. That can be adjusted or removed as you see fit.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
BEHAVIOR FREQUENCY DATA SHEET WITH REPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR EDITABLE
TRACK UNDESIRED BEHAVIOR AND TARGET REPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR ON ONE DATA SHEET! IN ADDITION, TRACK DATE, TIME, ACTIVITY AND SETTING WHERE BEHAVIOR OCCURED. GOTTA LOVE DATA :)
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Daily Check for Understanding 2: Formative Assessment/Exit Ticket, Updated
This is an excellent tool to be certain students know what they will be learning for the day and for a check for understanding at the end of a lesson. If a quiz is added to this, then it gives the added, quick, formative assessment. It can also be used to involve students in the assessment process by using the option where they write a test question based on what they learned. Using this contributes to at least an effective or proficient rating in My Learning Plan, Frontline, HTESS, TTESS, or ot
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3rd - 12th
Intelligence and Education
This presentation is an introduction to the study of intelligence and its relationship to education. Theories on IntelligenceCharles SpearmanL.L. ThurstoneHoward GardnerGardner’s Multiple IntelligencesCritics of GardnerTheories on Intelligence….Emotional IntelligenceCreativity and IntelligenceBrain Size and IntelligenceDevelopmental Psych and IntelligenceAssessing IntelligenceAlfred BinetIntelligence Tests TodayInteresting Facts About IQ Modern TestsDavid WechslerStandardized Tests
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Empowered: Educators Igniting Inclusivity and Impact
Are you ready to transform your classroom into an inclusive and culturally relevant learning space? Our PowerPoint presentation equips educators with the essential tools and insights needed to foster equity, inclusivity, and diversity while nurturing a socially just educational environment.Key Highlights:Social Justice Education: Understand the profound significance of social justice education and how it can shape your teaching practice. Learn how to foster equity, inclusivity, and diversity in
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sexual Harassment / A Guide for Parents, Educators and Children
This is a presentation about sexual harassment, which is a problem that educators and parents face with their children. This presentation gives guidance to parents and guardians on the best ways to face this problem.This presentation can be used by the educators and parents to raise the awareness of their children and help to protect them against sexual harassment. The Objectives of this presentation are: Define what sexual harassment isLearn the difference between sexual harassment and flirtin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mental Disorders / An Introduction and An Overview
This resource is a presentation that introduces the major mental disorders and briefly explains each one of these disorders to the students. It can be used as a quick reference for the learners to review the main mental disorders and problems and gives an insight into these problems. The titles in this presentation include: Mental Health FactsFreud and the Defense Mechanisms CompensationConversion Daydreaming Direct Attack Repression Displacement Giving Up Idealization Projection Denial Rational
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Online World Responsibly. Lesson Plan & Info
Introducing: Lesson Plan - Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Online World ResponsiblyProduct Description: Equip your students with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the online world responsibly with our comprehensive Lesson Plan on Digital Citizenship. In today's interconnected society, digital citizenship is crucial for individuals to thrive in the digital age while upholding ethical values and ensuring online safety.Our lesson plan covers key aspects of digital citizenship, incl
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6th - 10th
High School Test Correction Procedure: Critical Thinking for Credit!
Are you looking for Project-Based, Student-Centered, Skills-Based, Experiential AND State-Standard-Aligned Activities...On Demand?Well, if so, you've come to the right place! You need a #meaningful and #self-paced way to challenge your high school students to earn back credit on their multiple-choice mistakes that reinforces content knowledge (& #literacy) and provide your students with a useful #reflection tool? We all know how necessary it is for us to prepare our learners in the high sch
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6th - 12th
Also included in: High School History: SEL, PBL, and Skills-Reinforcement Package
"Activism in the United States" Course: Complete Overview and Unit 1 Sample
Outline for a complete course called "Activism in the United States" focusing on learning about activism through lenses of race, gender and sexuality, and economics, in addition to helping students design and implement their own action projects.Contains a detailed overview of Unit 1: "Activism All Around Us," including a sample lesson, daily objectives, and detailed unit plan.Contact me for more curriculum materials and unit plans!
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9th - 12th
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary Activity Chart AND Thank a Custodian
This chart has many different economic activity examples listed. Students must try to figure out which economic activity the job goes with and explain why. I have the answers listed in red.
Also, I have an additional activity attached that helps appreciate custodial work. Students will write "Thank you" cards for the custodians (tertiary work).
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9th - 12th
Creative Discipline: Respect Report
Have a student that needs to learn about respect? Have a student that is disrespectful toward you, their teacher, or classmates. This creative discipline report will help the learner discover the meaning of respect. Designed for classroom teachers, administrators, and parents.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Understanding Depression / A Guide to Parents and Educators
This resource introduces the depression to the parents and the educators, and it aims at developing a better understanding for this common problem among children and teens. It includes the following titles: What causes depression? The symptoms of Depression.Common Types of DepressionMajor DepressionDysthymiaBipolar DisorderSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Types of Treatment Helping a depressed friend
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Curriculum Map for 9th Grade Global History (Paleolithic Age-Age of Exploration
This curriculum map is a great starting point for a teacher who is creating their curriculum from scratch. Each unit includes standards, essential questions, content, skills, instructional resources, and assessments (weekly and summative).
Grades:
8th - 12th
Conflict Resolution For Schools
Best practice approach to resolving conflict issues. Identifying meanings, causes, approaches and resolutions.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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.
Teaching with social studies resources
On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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