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7th grade social studies bibliographies for staff and administrators

Preview of Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
Preview of Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming

Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming

Help spread disability acceptance and awareness with this set of posters meant for high schoolers and/or teachers! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 15 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the Elementary /Middle School version? Click here!
Preview of Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity

Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity

Civil Rights Heroes Activity is perfect activity to add to your Civil Rights Movement Unit. In this activity, students summarize and present to the class the achievements and the historical significance of 11 civil rights activists during the Civil Rights era. Biographies of each leader is provided along with instructions, and a full size portrait of each. No outside sources are needed for this assignment. Everything is included. Works great with stations!Biographies include: Dr. Martin Luther K
Preview of KIDS Disability Awareness & Acceptance 17 POSTERS | Neurodiversity

KIDS Disability Awareness & Acceptance 17 POSTERS | Neurodiversity

Help spread disability acceptance and awareness in your Elementary or Middle School with this set of posters meant for kids ages 6-12! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 17 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the high school / staff versio
Preview of HBCU Bingo Game w/ 50 Historically Black College & University & 30 Bingo Cards

HBCU Bingo Game w/ 50 Historically Black College & University & 30 Bingo Cards

This HBCU Bingo Game is a twist on a bingo game to help educate on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This HBCU bingo game activity is a great AVID activity or AVID project and helps to build college and career readiness on HBCUs. This bingo game features 50 HBCUs with informational text and facts on the Historically Black College & University & 30 bingo cards to accommodate large classes. 50 HBCU Fact cards are included which provide one or more key facts on each H
Preview of BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags

BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags! These posters are perfect for celebrating the diversity in your classroom community. The various flags and historical timeline of global events allow students to deepen their understanding of the LGBTQ community. The historical events resource comes in full-color and low-i
Preview of APA Citation Guide Booklet and Practice Exercises (Bibliography)

APA Citation Guide Booklet and Practice Exercises (Bibliography)

In this zip file are two resources: APA Citation Booklet: This booklet gives students an explanation for the necessity of citing sources, an explanation and image of a formatted References page, an explanation and example of parenthetical citations, and nine different types of sources to cite, each with a template and an example. APA Citation Handout: This 4 page worksheet lists information in a randomized order for 6 of the sources explained in the booklet. Students are asked to put the infor
Preview of Lunch Detention Reflection ISS In School Suspension Middle High School

Lunch Detention Reflection ISS In School Suspension Middle High School

Created by
History Zone Now
Content✅25 Prompts! Wide variety of questions✅Holds students accountable ✅Reflects on their behavior ✅Blank sheet included Sincerely,History ZoneCheck out my other resources to save time! :)⭐How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please login-go to My Purchases page 24 hrs later. Click the Provide Feedback button. Each time you review History Zone, TPT gives you feedback credits to lower the cost of future purchases!Be the FIRST to know about new discounts, freebies, resources and le
Preview of Helen Keller Power Point (powerpoint) with video clip of her talking

Helen Keller Power Point (powerpoint) with video clip of her talking

14 slides about Helen Keller - her history, relationship with Anne Sullivan, and how she became a "good citizen".The power point links to her museum website where you can watch a video of Helen and Anne working together.*Powerpoint is NOT editable due to clipart that may have been purchased and author intellectual rights. If you need a change, please email me at cityteachergoescountry@hotmail.com.3rd Grade Social Studies TEKS 11b.For other powerpoints of mine try:My 3rd grade ppt bundleThe Dust
Preview of Revolutionary War Heroes Project {No Prep}

Revolutionary War Heroes Project {No Prep}

A ready made, fun project for students (in class OR at home). Just print and teach! Students research will research a hero of the Revolutionary War and create a poster about their life. Within this assignment, students will use 4 different styles of writing: poetry, summary, letter, and paragraph writing. Included is a lesson plan with teacher resources (website links for research), plan for teaching, example of completed posted, detailed rubric and assignment description/direction page for stu
Preview of Fakebook / Facebook template

Fakebook / Facebook template

Created by
Justin Ford
This is a PDF template document that 'very closely' resembles the website Facebook. This 3-page document includes a Homepage, Photo page, and Info page much like those on Facebook. Because so many students use Facebook, this activity is HIGHLY MOTIVATING and meets the needs of a diverse student population. This template is visual, reduces writing, can be used to require high and low-level thinking, relates to students, is great for informal assessment, and can be used across the curriculum.
Preview of African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports  | 36 Posters

African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports | 36 Posters

This Black History resource is dedicated to the athletes that have represented the black/ African American community in the past and present through many eras. This resource includes some of the many inspirational leaders in the African American community. It is perfect for black history discussions, bulletin boards and assigning writing activities.36 African/ Black history athlete posters that include: *All major sports represented including basketball, football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, UFC
Preview of Freedom Train Novel Study

Freedom Train Novel Study

Created by
Kel's Klass
This text-heavy Freedom Train novel unit can easily be applied to both social studies and reading/language subjects. This allows for a break in between work sessions and can be done on alternate days with grammar/writing/reading skill work or Civil War background work put into the mix. I use it as a resource and not on its own – it would be too intense alone for a 4th (and even possibly 5th) grade class. Sixth or seventh graders, based on their ability level, could easily do this study as a piec
Preview of Anchor Charts in Secondary Social Studies Online Professional Development

Anchor Charts in Secondary Social Studies Online Professional Development

Have you heard about anchor charts but you are unsure how to implement them in secondary Social Studies? Are anchor charts a tool you find valuable but you are looking for more ideas? Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! This online professional development course will explore the many different ways anchor charts can benefit you in secondary social studies. We will examine:•The purpose of anchor charts. •How anchor chart
Preview of Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte
Preview of LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WEBQUEST

LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WEBQUEST

Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!You'll receive this activity in pr
Preview of William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity.The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a gu
Preview of Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Due to difficulty of identifying social skills and the need for social skill training for an individual. An analysis of eight assessment tools were used to create a social skill screening tool for children. Furthermore, this project was used to (1) analyze and identify commonality of social skill targets for children (ages 2-18) through the use of a variety of assessment tools, (2) create a user friendly social skill screening tool, and (3) develop a user friendly interpretation of results. Thus
Preview of Social Studies Online Professional Development Course

Social Studies Online Professional Development Course

Learn how to use a variety of strategies to support differentiated instruction in Social Studies. Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! Are you a novice teacher looking for solid instructional ideas to teach Social Studies for the first time? This course is for you! Are you a master teacher who needs to brush up on new strategies? This course will fit your needs as well! This online professional development course will ex
Preview of Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans

Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans

Use the interactive Roll-an-Artist worksheets to help your students to learn about artists and their style! Simply print the desired page/s and hand one to each student. Students will roll a die and draw the corresponding item onto a blank sheet of paper. These drawings are a great activity for students to brainstorm ideas for a future project OR perfect for early finishers, OR end of the year, OR sub plans, etc.Included in the packet: -Title page - Table of Contents - Student Objective - Rule
Preview of Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script

Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script

Created by
Gail Hennessey
On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to led the expedition. On May 14, 1804, the expedition called, the Corps of Discovery began. They would return home two years later, in 1806. The expedition helped to open up the west for expansion by people seeking a better life. You may also be interested in my Lewis and Clark Exp
Preview of Forensics Introduction to Physical Evidence Activity Collection BUNDLE

Forensics Introduction to Physical Evidence Activity Collection BUNDLE

Created by
WISEflamingo
FORENSIC SCIENCE: All your favorite Introduction to Physical Evidence Activities in one bundle! Kick-off your unit while teaching about types of physical evidence, deductive reasoning, classification of evidence, and famous cases. Everything you need to start your forensics unit off right, in one collection! Perfect for the new teacher of forensics, or someone looking to spice up their unit. Distance Learning resources included with a variety of activities to suit your needs. This collection is
Preview of Native American Heritage Month Indigenous Bulletin Board Poster

Native American Heritage Month Indigenous Bulletin Board Poster

Do you struggle to find the perfect poster for your classroom? Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn? Then download this Native American Heritage Month Indigenous People Bulletin Board Poster! This inspirational quote is perfect for your door, whiteboard, or bulletin board.➟ Quote included: ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Chief Seattle, Duwamish➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!➟ Resources included in this purchas
Preview of King Tut: Wrapping with a Mummy! Biographical Play(To Tell the Truth Play)

King Tut: Wrapping with a Mummy! Biographical Play(To Tell the Truth Play)

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Learn lots of fun facts about mummies and specifically the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play based on the To Tell the Truth Game Show Format. To Tell the Truth was a popular television show which has returned with host Anthony Anderson(of Blackish). Three guests all claim to be the real guest being interviewed by a panel. The real guest must tell the truth where the other imposters do not have to do so. Kids must be "truth detectives" to determine just who is the REAL King Tut. Direct
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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.

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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

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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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.

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