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American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides
American History - No-Prep U.S. History Curriculum - You will not need a textbook with any of my Social Studies Units! It includes all the text needed to learn and understand that part of history. This American History Bundle covers nine social studies units for U.S. History. You will find informational text, activities, reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, charts, study guides, tests, projects and so much more for Native Americans, Explorers, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, G
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3rd - 6th
Design a National Park Arrowhead Research Project Activity - National Parks Week
Looking for a fun, no prep national parks project that integrates science, social studies, art, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love designing a national park arrowhead emblem for a chosen or assigned NPS site, and it will quickly become one of *your* favorite activities too. Perfect as a National Park Week (April), an end of year, or after testing activity, students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to design an arrowhead for one of th
Grades:
4th - 12th
Economics Unit with Slides and Notes - Personal Finance, Budgeting
This Economics Unit for Kids is the perfect addition to your social studies classroom! It includes fun economics activities that teach about personal finance and financial literacy. Students will not only learn about basic economics concepts like supply and demand, but they will also learn how to make a personal budget.I use this unit to teach my fifth-grade students. Since this can be a pretty complex topic, I have made it very student-friendly. The lessons can be simplified for younger student
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4th - 7th
September 11th Cooperative Learning Timelines Lesson
In this September 11th cooperative learning lesson plan on the 9/11 attacks, your class is divided into 7 groups who each work together to put together a timeline for one aspect of the September 11th tragedy. This makes for an amazing, thorough lesson on all the events of 9/11. The 7 groups are:American Airlines Flight 11United Airlines Flight 175American Airlines Flight 77United Airlines Flight 93President BushThe World Trade Center TowersThe PentagonAfter each group has analyzed their assigned
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5th - 12th
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Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire PowerPoint Lesson
This amazing lesson on Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire includes a visually-rich PowerPoint, guided notes worksheet, "flipped classroom" video, and interactive notebook page on the great Genghis Khan and the rise and decline of the Mongol Empire. Each slide of the PowerPoint features amazing images of the Mongolian steppe, traditional yurts (gers), and more, plus easy-to-follow notes based off state and national standards. Topics covered include: Temujin's birth and rise, war strategies, conqu
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
World History Daily Warm Ups Bundle: Maps, Timelines, Questions, Bell Ringers
This World History warmup / Bellringer bundle includes two massive PowerPoints featuring engaging warm up activities for ALL of World history from the Paleolithic Era through to the Modern World and everything in between! This bundle includes access to both of these amazing products:Daily Warm Ups for World History I - covers early human history through the Renaissance.Daily Warm Ups for World History II - covers the Renaissance through to the present day. Each slide presents an awesome reflecti
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5th - 11th
Economics Unit and Entrepreneurship - Project Based Learning Open a Business
Prepare your future entrepreneurs with this Project Based Learning Entrepreneurship, Economics unit for upper elementary students. Students learn about local businesses and how they can build their own small businesses with a business plan and marketing. This Open and Run a Business PBL unit includes differentiation, problem-solving, collaborative learning, technology, research, and 21st-century learning skills. This comprehensive economics and entrepreneurship unit focuses on grades 3-5. (Sixt
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3rd - 5th
Compare World Religions Chart --Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
This is a chart I use with my students to compare five major world religions-- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. It is meant to have the students learn the basics and be able to know the major aspects of all the religions. I included a blank copy and a completed version. In my social studies textbooks, there is quite a bit of info about each of these religions. This can also be done this as a group jigsaw activity. Feel free to edit it to suits your needs. Let me know if
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5th - 10th
World War I Lesson Unit Bundle Lessons, Activities, Timeline, Test (SS5H2) WWI
WWI Unit BundleSave yourself HOURS of work! This product has your entire WWI unit lessons planned for the month!Need engaging digital lessons that will anchor your students understanding of the WWI and 1920’s culture standards? This product is filled with no prep, photo-filled digital lessons with notes companions your students will love! Perfect for ESOL Learners! This product contains:3 Digital Lessons with printable notes companions for each lesson1 set of task cards 1 unit test (printable an
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4th - 8th
Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush
Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ
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4th - 11th
Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
Detente, Ronald Reagan, & The End of the Cold War PowerPoint
This fantastic Cold War flipped classroom lesson begins with the era of "detente" and and continues through the collapse of the Soviet Union.The download includes a PowerPoint, flipped classroom video, guided notes worksheet, and Google Slides version!Each slide in the presentation is visually engaging and covers essential pieces of information simply for students to understand. Topics include:Detente & the SALT TreatiesThe Soviet invasion of AfghanistanInternal problems of the Soviet UnionG
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5th - 11th
Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Remembering the Heroes of September 11th, 2001 **Distance Learning**
Teaching young children about the events of September 11th always seems difficult to me. I am always torn somewhere between wanting to protect their innocence and wanting to teach them about the history of our country, all of the good and the bad. I created this resource to inform students about the events of September 11th, but more importantly I wanted to focus on the positive; the heroes. I decided to focus on 6 heroes and their stories. This file has been updated to support distance learning
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2nd - 6th
History Bundle 2: Ellis Island, Expansionism, Spanish-American War, World War I
This history bundle is the perfect addition to any social studies classroom! It includes three different units: Turn of the Century, American Expansionism, and World War 1. The PowerPoint lessons include pictures, videos and website links to engage even the most reluctant learners. This is the SECOND of FOUR social studies bundles and includes:The Early 1900's1. New Americans – Ellis Island and Angel Island PowerPoint2. Inventors PowerPoint3. The Industrial Revolution PowerPoint4. Study Guides a
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4th - 7th
Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint: People, Map, Events, Notes, Video & Activities
This visually-engaging Civil Rights Movement activity features a PowerPoint on the key events, people, and challenges of the Civil Rights Era in US History! Included in a PowerPoint with excellent pictures and focused text that gives students essential information in a simple way for them to understand what is important. It includes fantastic quotes from Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy as well as links to relevant videos, political cartoons, a warm up, an
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5th - 11th
Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:°Introduction to get students thinking°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizers°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
13 Colonies: Comparing Regions - New England, Middle, & Southern Colonies
13 Colonies: Comparing the Regions – New England, Middle & Southern ColoniesThis lesson teaches how the three regions of the 13 Colonies differed from one another: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. Students will learn how the climate and geography of the three colonial regions impacted the economic as well as the social lives of colonists in the three regions of the 13 Colonies. Students will learn how the New England colonists had to look to different types of rev
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5th - 11th
Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
✩Idaho History and Geography for the YEAR! HUGE!!✩ CCSS Integration! Top Rated.
✩✩✩LIFETIME UPDATES!✩✩✩IDAHO HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR! Meets all of Idaho Content Standards, Social Studies, Fourth GradeWith CCSS Science, Reading, Writing, ELA, and Math Integration! Teacher Tool Kit with Every Section.Top Reviews: See all reviews on the listing page. Here's one example: This is easily the most comprehensive Idaho History & Geography file I've ever seen. It's worth every single penny and truly brings Idaho's History/Geography to life. My students LOVED o
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3rd - 5th
Ancient China Webquest (Daily Life)
Ancient China Daily Life Webquest:Students will gain a basic understanding of daily life in Ancient China through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:http://china.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. This great activity can be used to introduce or further enhance your students' knowledge
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4th - 10th
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Civil War Webquest
The assignment includes 47 questions about the causes, important leaders, and key events of the American Civil War, and is designed to engage students' interest and promote in-depth understanding. Utilizing a user-friendly website, this assignment facilitates an interactive learning experience. An answer key is also provided. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. ⭐Engaging lesson!⭐The assignment does not require the use of a textbook.⭐The document can be uploaded to your website or
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
This bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about World War I!Includes:• Causes of World War I PowerPoint and Notes Set• Causes of World War I Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity• World War I PowerPoint and Notes Set• World War I Allied Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity• World War I Central Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity• United States in World War I PowerPoint and Notes Set• World War I Trench Warfare Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Ac
Grades:
3rd - 6th
World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
This unit bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about World War II!Includes: •Causes of World War II PowerPoint and Notes Set•Causes of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity•World War II PowerPoint and Notes Set•Allied Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity•Axis Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity•Pearl Harbor PowerPoint and Notes Set•Pearl Harbor Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity•Pearl Harbor MiniBook•D-Day PowerPoint and Note
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3rd - 8th
Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Constitution and Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Lesson
This beautiful Constitutional Convention lesson covers everything students need to know about the creation of the US Constitution! Awesome to use on Constitution Day or during your unit on the founding of America!The download includes all of the following: A visually engaging PowerPointEditable guided notes worksheetGoogle Slides version of the presentationFully-narrated video version of the presentationThe presentation begins with the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how th
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5th - 11th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
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