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World History Complete Curriculum PowerPoint Package (16 Units/800 slides)
Get my Complete World History Curriculum Here ($30 - great value!)Every slide that you need to teach a full year of World History! This resource contains 16 units worth of visually engaging, fully editable Power Point slides to take your students from the earliest humans all the way through the Cold War. Each presentation contains maps, key figures, key terms in differentiated font, "look ins", key concepts and more. Edit as needed or use exactly as it is.Topics Covered River Valley Civiliz
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Anasazi and Mesa Verde PowerPoint
This powerpoint shows pictures of Mesa Verde and Pecos. It shows how and where the Anasazi lived. The images from the powerpoint are a great help in capturing student interest in the Anasazi and cultures of the American Southwest. Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collections:Native American Lesson Plan and Webquest CollectionMayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection: 3 WebquestsMayan Lesson Plan CollectionAztec Lesson Plan CollectionInca Lesson Pla
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K - 12th
Native Americans (Mississippian Culture PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom about Mississippian Natives Americans. This PowerPoint explains the basics of Mississippian culture and history in 53 slides. Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collections:Native American Lesson Plan and Webquest CollectionMayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection: 3 WebquestsMayan Lesson Plan CollectionAztec Lesson Plan CollectionInca Lesson Plan CollectionNa
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4th - 12th
Pirate PowerPoint (Golden Age)
Students love to learn about pirates. This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom. This PowerPoint explains all the basics about piracy in the Caribbean during the 1600 and 1700s. Students learn about terminology, weapons, and important pirates. At the end of the PowerPoint students will be able to do a journal activity about pirates.Please check out my Explores and Colonization Collections and Individual Lessons Plans!Explorers and Colonization L
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4th - 12th
Inuit PowerPoint: Native Americans and Survival in the Arctic
This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom about the history and lifestyle of the Inuit people. This PowerPoint is a great intro to a unit on the Arctic, Inuit, or Native Americans in general. The 40 slides help students visualize the following topics:Tool use in the Arctic Arctic Clothing Transportation in the ArcticHunting in the ArcticHousing in the ArcticPlease check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collec
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K - 12th
U.S.S Constitution or Old Ironsides PowerPoint Virtual Tour: (War of 1812)
This powerpoint provides a virtual tour of the U.S.S. Constitution. This 30 slide powerpoint shows the exterior and interior of the U.S.S. Constitution. Several slides also provide a brief history of the U.S.S. Constitution, especially in the War of 1812. My students always enjoy this powerpoint and ask lots of questions.
All of my individual War of 1812 and Early United States Lesson Plans are included in my
Grades:
1st - 8th
African American History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Power Powerpoint
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. PowerpointThis powerpoint has 70 slides that cover the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The following topics are covered in this powerpoint.Martin Luther King Jr. early lifeMartin Luther King's neighborhood in Atlanta, GAKey events of the Civil Rights movementThe anti-war movement and the fight against povertyThe assassination of Martin Luther KingThe Martin Luther King HolidayPlease check out my other African American History and Civil Rights lesson plans.African Am
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Lesson Plan Collection
Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and Oceania History PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom about the history and interactions of Polynesian, Aborigines, and Europeans in Pacific. This PowerPoint is a great intro to a unit on Australia and Oceania history and geography. This lesson plan is included in my Geography Lesson Plans and Mapping Activities.Individual Geography Lesson Plans:North AmericaMapping North America, Central America, Canada, Mexico, and the USA PacketMapping Canada, Mexico,
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4th - 12th
Women's History: Alice Paul and the 19th Amendment PowerPoint
My students love this PowerPoint on the Women's Suffrage Movement. The following topics are covered:Early Suffrage Movement in the United StatesSeneca FallsSuffrage Movement in EnglandAlice PaulProtests and Imprisonment of SuffragettesWomen and WWIPassage of the 19th AmendmentThe PowerPoint is 80 slides; it usually takes two class periods for my students to cover the information. The PowerPoint includes questions for students to discuss and answer. The Powerpoint works great when complimented wi
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7th - 12th
The Crusades (Middle Ages Power Point)
This power point covers the basic events and actions of the major and minor Crusades. The following key events and people of the Crusades are covered.1st-8th CrusadesCrusade of the PoorThe Children's CrusadeThe Crusade of the ShepherdsPope Urban IIGodfrey of Bouillon SaladinRichard the LionheartedKnight Templar HospitallersBattle of HattinJerusalemDepending on classroom discussion, the powerpoint should take at least one class period to cover. Thirty-eight slides are included in the powerpoint.
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crusades Lesson Plan Collection (Bundle)
Texas History Notes Bundle
This bundle is a series of notes that cover the Eras of Texas History from Natural Regions to Cowboys and Cattle Drives. It includes 13 sets of notes. Each set contains notes with fill in the blanks notes guide with some containing maps.
Grades:
7th
The Olmecs (Early Native Peoples in the Americas)
The Olmecs (Early Native Peoples in the Americas)The goal of the powerpoint is to introduce Olmec civilization and culture to your students. The powerpoint consist of 15 slides that explain basic facts about the Olmecs. This powerpoint typically takes me 15 to 40 minutes to cover depending on student age level and questions. My students always enjoy looking at Olmec artwork. This powerpoint is great for showing students about how later cultures in the Americas borrowed or built on Olmec ideas
Grades:
4th - 9th
Whaling in America during the 1800s (The Real Moby Dick)
This PowerPoint focuses on the American whaling industry in the 1800s. The PowerPoint mostly includes pictures about key aspects of the American whaling industry. 89 slides are included in the PowerPoint.The following topics are covered in the PowerPoint: Why whales were hunted Products made from whales in the 1800sThe people involved in the American whaling industryUnderground Railroad and New BedfordWhaling ToolsThe Dangers of WhalingThis lesson plan is included in the Industrialization and I
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5th - 12th
The Civil War: Strengths and Weaknesses of the North and South
This powerpoint contains 30 slides that easily explain the strengths and weaknesses of the North and South during the Civil War. Visuals and simple notes help students compare and contrast differences between the North and South at the start of the Civil War. This powerpoint can easily be used as is or adjusted to meet the needs of your students. All of my Civil War lesson plans are in the following collection:Civil War, Slavery and Reconstruction Lesson Plan Collection (History Wizard)Individua
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4th - 12th
Native American Petroglyphs, (Jeffers Petroglyphs, Minnesota)
This powerpoint examines Native American petroglyphs through photographs taken at Jeffers Petroglyphs State Park in Minnesota. Students love looking at the pictures and trying to find the many petroglyphs. All of the Minnesota lesson plans listed below are in my Minnesota History Webquests and Lesson Plan CollectionIndividual Minnesota History Lesson Plans:African Americans History in MinnesotaCivil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video WorksheetDred Scott: Slavery and Freedom WebquestTh
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K - 12th
Prohibition and the 18th Amendment
This PowerPoint explains the temperance movement that caused 18th Amendment to be passed in America. The PowerPoint also explains the rise of organized crime in America during the 1920s and the repeal of the 18th Amendment in 1933. The lesson will take 30 to 50 minutes to cover and includes 29 slides. You are welcomed to modify the PowerPoint to fit your own classroom needs.All of my 1920s lesson plans are included in my 1920s Lesson Plan Collection.Check out my other 1920s worksheets, powerpoi
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â 1920s: Prohibition Lesson Plan Collection
Veterans Day math puzzle worksheets icebreaker game brain breaks no low prep
The Veterans Day puzzle is a combination of Mental math and independence game activity, Critical thinking, problem solving, brain breaks, crafts, phonics, main idea, centers, activity NO PREP, substitute, Classroom Management, gift idea, Place value, and logic games with solutions. Place value, Numbers, Math test prep, and Other Math activities. This game is great for ages: 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Junior high schoo
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5th - 12th
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Industrialization and Minnesota's Iron Range
Industrialization and Minnesota's Iron RangeThis power point explains the importance iron and the Iron Range in the development of the United States. The 30 slides of the power point mostly focus on the mines and mining communities of northern Minnesota. The slides show the company housing from the early 1900s and what life was like in the mines. The later slides show how the raw iron ore travels through the Great Lakes to cities like Detroit, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. Feel free to modify this
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4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Mining History Lesson Plan Collection
Fort Mose: First free African American settlement in the USA
This powerpoint covers the history of the first free African American settlement in the United States. The African American settlement was located close to St. Augustine, Florida. The freed slaves called the settlement Fort Mose. Slaves escaping the English colonies of Georgia and South Carolina would flee south to Florida to hopefully gain their freedom in Spanish controlled Florida. This powerpoint can also be used to teach Spanish, English, and Native influence in the development of Florida.P
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5th - 12th
Memorial Day BUNDLE math puzzle worksheets icebreaker game brain breaks no prep
The Memorial Day puzzle is a combination of Mental math and independence game activity, Critical thinking, problem solving, brain breaks, crafts, phonics, main idea, centers, activity NO PREP, substitute, Classroom Management, gift idea, Place value, and logic games with solutions. Place value, Numbers, Math test prep, and Other Math activities. This game is great for ages: 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Junior high schoo
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5th - 12th
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CLASSICAL MUSIC ERA POWERPOINT DISTANCE LEARNING
This PowerPoint is a great way to introduce the Classical Music Era to your students. This presentation includes: a listing of major world events, major artists and samples of their works, major composers, musical forms of the era and instruments that were prominent during this time. Follow The Music Teacher Store for new products and updates!As always, happy music teaching!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Music PowerPoint Super Bundle
Creating the Constitution Bundle
Present the slideshow to your students and they will complete the fill-in-the-blank notes on the content of creating the Constitution. Fill-in-the-blank notes are great for struggling learners. Following the completion of the slideshow & notes, have the students complete the Google Form comprehension check. This is a great formative assessment of the lesson. Students also have the opportunity to use the vocabulary Google Slides to sort vocabulary words in this section. This can be used as a
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6th - 8th
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Creating the Constitution Slideshow & Fill-In-The-Blanks Notes
TCI Lesson 10 Slideshow & Fill-In-The-Blank-Notes Creating the ConstitutionUse this slideshow to teach the Creating the Constitution lesson. This slideshow is a Google Product so it is customizable for your students' needs. The slideshow contains 16 slides of information. There are fill-in-the-blank notes that coincide with the slideshow. Topics Included: 1. Articles of Confederation2. Problems of the Articles of Confederation3. Northwest Ordinance 4. Shay's Rebellion 5. Constitutional Conve
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Creating the Constitution Bundle
Slavery and the New Orleans Slave Revolt of 1811
This PowerPoint covers the 1811 New Orleans Slave Revolt. The PowerPoint is 65 slides and examines slavery in America during the early 1800s and the key events of the New Orleans Slave Revolt of 1811. This PowerPoint helps students think about slavery, freedom, and revolution. This PowerPoint is great addition to any unit that examines slavery in the United States. Please feel free to modify it to fit the needs of your students.Please check out my other African American History and Civil Right
Grades:
6th - 12th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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