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Art Sub Lesson: Secret Rooms Hidden Passageways - Elementary Middle High
This no-prep art sub plan inspires students to create their own secret passages, trap doors, hidden rooms, and escape hatches. They look at images from art history including castles, monuments, and homes that include these features.This art activity uses simple materials...pencil, paper, and/or crayon. It is fully scripted, no prep, and can be taught by anyone including substitute teachers, classroom teachers, art teachers, and parents.Review from a high school teacher:”"I assigned this for sub
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4th - 10th
Archaeology - Digging Up the Past! PowerPoint
Archaeology - Digging Up the Past PowerPoint introduces the subject of archaeology and digging to solve a puzzle. The PowerPoint asks: How can we find out what happened a long time ago?, Where do we find these things?, What is the work of archaeologists?, What are artifacts?, What is stratigraphy?, How are sites found?, What are the tools of the trade?, What are some of the most famous sites?, What's left to find?
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4th - 12th
Archaeology - An Introduction PowerPoint
Archaeology - An Introduction PowerPoint exposes students to the study of past human societies through recovery and analysis of artifacts.Archaeology - An Introduction PowerPoint slides include: What is archaeology? What are remains? What is an artifact? Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, What do all people have in common?, They need food, They need clothing, Most civilizations have art/jewelry and music, People have religions, As civilizations grow more complex..., Discuss for a few minutes..., How
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4th - 10th
Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint
Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint presents students to some of the most famous archaeological discoveries in the world today.The PowerPoint can be used to inspire students to a future in archaeology and can also be used for further research on the discoveries presented.Discoveries presented include: Southern Africa Rock Art, Pyramids at Giza, Tutankhamen, Rosetta Stone, Ruins of Old Zimbabwe, Mammoth Bone Huts, Paleolithic Art in Europe, Otzi the IceMan, Bronze Age Barrows, King Minos and t
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4th - 10th
Fossil Record PowerPoint
Fossils: This PowerPoint on The Fossil Record is geared to any Middle or High School Science or Biology class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about the fossil record including:A. The different types of fossils and how to identify themB. How fossils form (with videos)C. Changes over time in fossilsD. Evolution of whalesE. Vestigial and Homologous structuresOn average this presentation should run approximately 15 to 35 minutes (depending
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7th - 10th
Relative Dating Lecture PowerPoint- Superposition, Stratigraphy
This PowerPoint details the Laws used in Relative Dating and Statigraphy. It will outline the Law of Super Position, Law of Original Horizontality, Lateral Continuity, Unconformities, Cross Cutting Relationships, Biotal Succession, Intrusions and Inclusions. It gives examples and images of these Laws and how geologists use them to relatively date rock layers.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
Info Reading Text - Weird Histroy: Easter Island Mysteries
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about Easter Island, and its mysterious moai statues! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Weird History Bundle #7
Introduction to Pompeii Presentation - History, Culture, and Art of a Roman City
The Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, and today provides a wealth of information on what life was like in a Roman city. This comprehensive presentation provides an introduction to Pompeii, the story of its destruction, and its history, culture, and art. 35 detailed and visually engaging slides capture: The history of Pompeii, and a visual timeline of key events in Pompeii's history Mount Vesuvius and the impact of its eruption in 79 CEP
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Global Art History: Seeing the Past Growing Bundle
Law of Superposition/ Fossils- Playdoh Activity/Exit Ticket
The Law of Superposition seems fairly simple until you have students analyze the relative age of fossils. This activity was designed to help students engage in this law of science with something we all seem to love...playdoh! I usually walk through the steps, showing students how to put the layers together, then they construct their own with a partner. The best part is the quick check I can do as I walk through the room or they hand me their completed papers. It shows who understands the con
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS4-1
Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Human Ancestors? Lucy, Ardi and More
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Human Ancestors", looking at the fossils of "Lucy", as well as "Ardi" and a few others. A great activity for studying ancient people, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from
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7th - 12th
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Whale Evolution CER
WHALE EVOLUTION--this PowerPoint can be used in GOOGLE SLIDES.CLAIM-EVIDENCE-REASONINGBIG QUESTION: Did whales evolve from land mammals?Students can independently or guided by teacher go through the slides of information and videos about the transitional whale fossils. There is a graphic organizer slide to take notes, a graphic organizer slide to plan the CER, and a slide for a final draft. Student examples/ answer key included. There is no rubric (use your own CER rubric). There are over
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Info Reading Text - Ancient People: Hunter-Gatherers (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about how hunter-gatherers lived! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations or artifacts, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. To make t
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7th - 12th
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"The World's Oldest....MEGA BUNDLE!!! 28 informational reading assignments!
A bundle of informational text articles about the history of "The World's Oldest ...", MEGA BUNDLE. Topics include the oldest tools, fossils, footprints, weapons, musical instrument, pet dogs, human ancestors, baked bread, monument, sport, laws, use of fire and much more!! See listing below for all 28 articles. These articles are great activities for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan an
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7th - 12th
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"The World's Oldest...Human Advancements" Bundle: Tools, Art, Fire, Music, Laws
A bundle of informational text articles about some of "The World's Oldest ...Human Advancements", paleolithic tools, cave art, use of fire, music instrument, and code of laws. These articles are great activities for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! Give your students a choice of topics to research, or use all of them as supplements to your lessons! To make this assignmen
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7th - 12th
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Relative & Absolute Dating (Radioactive Decay)
A great intro to learn the difference between relative and absolute dating! This assignment is flexible- it works both on paper and digitally, but you will need access to internet. Within this lesson, students will: Get to play a fun game to introduce them to relative datingExplore the Principles of Geology with visuals and practice examples Learn what radioactive decay is through a short YouTube videoComplete a few practice problems for half-lives & a challenging relative dating example tha
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6th - 9th
What is Archeology? An Introduction Powerpoint PPT
What is Archeology? An Introduction Powerpoint PPT is a lesson that teaches students about what archeology is and what archeologists do.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Indiana Jones Movies (1981-2008)Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
The Indiana Jones film series, created by George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg, follows the adventures of the fictional archaeologist and adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. Could be a great addition to any Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Science, History, Psychology Class!The series consists of four films: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981): Set in 1936, Indiana Jones is tasked with finding the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its power. Along the way, he batt
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Advanced Placement AP Psychology Materials BUNDLE (400 RESOURCES)
Understanding Deep Geologic Time- Reading the Geologic Timescale KEY INCLUDED
If you teach about the history of the earth or the geologic time scale, then this is a great introductory lesson for your students! How can we break down and organize 4.5 billion years of earth's existence? Key concepts your students will learn in this lesson include:How earth's vast quantity of historical time is broken down into units of timeWhat distinguishes each unit of time from each otherThe relationship between carbon dioxide, atmospheric temperature, and biodiversity- how it changed ove
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Prehistoric Times: 6 Breakthroughs in Hunter-Gatherer Tools
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the progression and advancement of Hunter-Gatherer tools. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. To make th
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Anytime Sub Plans - History by the Numbers: Amazing Inventions #2
Info Reading Text - 9 Ways Stone Age People were Like Us (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about surprising ways that our Stone Age ancestors were like us, such as making music, baking bread, keeping pets and more! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations or artifacts, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Anytime Sub Plans - History by the Numbers: Ancient Civilizations #2
Info Reading Text - Weird History: 7 Historical Treasures Discovered by Accident
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about 7 Historical Treasures that were accidentally discovered, such as Lascaux Cave, the Terra Cotta Army, the Rosetta Stone, the Venus de Milo and more! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations or artifacts, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment u
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Weird History Bundle #3
Plate Tectonics - PowerPoint - the basics
This is a fairly extensive PowerPoint presentation that I work my way through slowly with students, reinforcing each individual concept along the way with hands-on activities, videos, and practice handouts.
Lots of cool colors, fonts, and images to keep kids engaged during the presentation.
This goes with a notes sheet listed on my page as "Plate Tectonics- Notes Sheet"
Posted by: MsParadise
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6th - 8th
The Monera (Bacteria) Kingdom
Powerpoint or Google Slide presentation about The Monera/ Bacteria Kingdom. Suitable for use as remote or online teaching resource for teachers, or as revision material for students. Contains attractive, colorful images. Fully editable after download.
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4th - 9th
Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Homo Erectus Footprint?
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Homo Erectus Footprint", a footprint found in Africa that is 800,000 years old. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from
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7th - 12th
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