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Paleolithic, Neolithic & Agricultural Revolution Historical Snapshot Reading
Discover an invaluable resource that delves into the fascinating transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution, all while aligning seamlessly with Common Core standards. This engaging resource offers both a concise, two-page reading and an extended three-page version with clearly defined key concepts that you can choose from!Here's what makes this resource exceptional: Close Reading: Our carefully crafted texts feature generous margins, inviting students to engage actively t
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5th - 9th
Famous Person Research Outline Form and Brochure Template
Research form to use to record information while researching a famous or influential person . Also included is a template for a tri-fold brochure. Both forms collate to make it easy to transfer information for primary students or SPED students. Brochure template is cut out and glued onto a large piece of construction paper (18 x 12) which is folded into thirds to form the the tri-fold brochure.
Research outline comes in TWO versions - both have same information, however, one form has a larg
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1st - 5th
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Biography Timeline Graphic Organizer Template
I always tell my students that a biography is the story of a person's life, as though a timeline was put into narrative form. For their upcoming writing project on a historical figure, I plan to have them prewrite by turning their research into a timeline. This template should keep them on the right track and help them see what is most important. Let me know how you use it in your classroom!
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2nd - 8th
Country Travel Brochure Project
This is a fun project activity where students create a travel brochure for a chosen (or teacher-assigned) country. This project works well because the students know exactly what information that they need and where to put it on the brochure. It makes researching so much easier for everyone! There are directions, a brainstorm sheet, and a rough draft graphic organizer. I like the students to complete the final draft on large white construction paper, but the rough draft graphic organizer could be
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4th - 12th
Summary (Organizer) on the Seven Articles of the Constitution UPDATED
UPDATED WITH KEY. This activity is a graphic organizer for each of the seven articles of the Constitution. It is not especially detailed being one sheet, but it does contain what I feel are the condensed, key parts of each Article- such as major powers and topics. I use it as a review study guide activity or an introduction. Students use a Constitution, either online or in their textbook to fill out the missing parts. It took my students about 30-40 minutes and provided a nice visual for them to
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8th - 12th
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Starter Kit for Middle School Newspaper, Part 1 (editable version included!)
Starting a middle school newspaper was a daunting task; I wasn’t quite sure where to begin! As with anything in teaching, I started by determining my goals, establishing what our writing/publishing procedure would look like, and choosing daily and weekly rhythms to move my journalism group in the right direction.This template I came up with was essential for creating structure while giving students ownership over the process. I also created a Starter Kit for Middle School Newspaper, Part 2, whic
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6th - 9th
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California Mission Report and Project - California History
This comprehensive resource includes everything you need for a California Mission report and project for 4th grade California social studies. There are detailed instructions for writing the California Missions report. Note pages help students to organize their research. Rubrics give you the opportunity to grade thoroughly based on the directions and expectations. There's a sample Mission San Diego report to show students the expectations for their reports. Save time! This report is no prep. J
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3rd - 5th
SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSE 2024 ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN HATS CRAFT SUN MOON EARTH CROWN
SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSE CRAFTS: HAT CRAFTS OF THE SUN, EARTH AND MOON IN COLOR AND BLACK AND WHITEAre you looking for fun eclipse activities to engage young learners and help them better understand what goes on during an eclipse? This crafts pack is a must have! It contains three hat templates of the sun, Earth and moon, both in color and bw. These hats/ headbands could also be used throughout the rest of the year for other science lessons!Kids will love making and wearing these hats for ecli
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PreK - 2nd
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How to Write a Research Paper: Graphic Organizers & Writing Activities | PDF
These research paper graphic organizers and writing activities guide your students through the process of writing a research paper—from thesis statement to MLA citations. Graphic organizers for Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, Working Outline, and Final Outline give you the tools you need to help your students succeed! Graphic Organizers for every paragraph help your students write strong paragraphs and manage a long writing project.✅ How to Write an Introduction✅ How to Write the Historical
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
Spanish Missions of Texas Interactive Notebook Kit - Texas History
Your Spanish Missions in Texas Unit will be a breeze with this interactive notebook kit. The notebook activities included in this resource aid students in creating materials to master when, why, and where missions were established in Texas.My students love to cut, fold, and color their notes and I love the way they use their INBs to remember their learning about Spanish Missions in Texas.This notebook kit is perfect for recording your students' learning during your Spanish Missions Unit to keep
Class Debate Graphic Organizer Activity: Debate Planning Template
This debate template helps with group coordination, facilitating the organization of presentations and the equitable distribution of responsibilities among team members. It helps prevents one student from monopolizing the debate by assigning various sections to different individuals, ensuring a balanced contribution from all team members. By utilizing this template, teams can effectively structure their arguments and ensure that each member shares responsibility for the debate in a fair and incl
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5th - 12th
Ancient Nubia Kush Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation
This includes both a great,concise, two page and three page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Ancient Nubia Kush informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout.The reading details the birth of Ancient Nubia Kush including: key leaders, economy and trade, crops, wars, achievements, religion, and social structure.
There are two les
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5th - 9th
STATE REPORT TEMPLATE Research Project Graphic Organizer 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
STATE REPORT TEMPLATE Research Project Graphic Organizer 1st 2nd 3rd 4th GradeHere's an easy and fun research template for your students to use as they research about states!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Graphic Organizer Organizers Report Project Template BUNDLE
Writing: How to Write an Outline Handout Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Writing an outline handout with templates. Defines what an outline is and why it is used, two types of outlines, and the rules for formatting an outline from general to specific with headings, subheadings, details, and specifics. Use when writing an expository paper such as a research report, biography, or essay. Includes an outline format template. You may also download my other Outline Template - Blank to help with scaffolding or differentiation. Outlines are helpful graphic organizers to use
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5th - 8th
Spanish Inquisition and Spain Outline Notes & Bumper Sticker Fun Activity
This is a concise one-page summary outline notes that includes the challenges and conquests of the medieval church. It also profiles The Spanish Inquisition, the leadership of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and the Reconquista. The second and third pages include assignments that require students to create a bumper sticker about 3 key aspects of this historical period.This product was revised to include a blank bumper sticker template for a teacher to assign and more information was added.____
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6th - 9th
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Texas Revolution Interactive Notebook Kit - Texas History
This Texas Revolution Interactive Notebook kit is a great way to bring a more tactile version of the Texas Revolution into your classroom. Activities included in this resource aid students in creating materials to enrich their learning of the Texas Revolution. My students love to cut, fold, and color their notes and I love the way they use their INBs to remember their learning about the fight for Texas Independence.This notebook kit is perfect for recording your students' learning during your Te
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4th
Muslim Empires: Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal | World History Reading Passage
So proud of this assignment because when I looked for activities online about the gunpowder empires, all I found were PowerPoint presentations. So, I put together this two part reading: Part 1: describes what are gunpowder empires and gives a short description of how the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals were that made them gunpowder empiresPart 2: Ii included three primary/secondary sources [one for each empire] that talks about their stance on their empire, military, expenditures, etc.Sold sep
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Chapter 18 The Muslim World Expands BUNDLE
Digital Resource Cheat Sheet LD Cognitive Skills and Academic Impacts
Gain a better understanding of learning disabilities with this digital resource. This digital pdf resource provides an in-depth look at the identification and understanding of learning disabilities and their specific impact on academic skills. It covers a wide range of topics, including the PSW model for identifying learning disabilities, as well as an easy to understand description of the seven main CHC cognitive skills, and how each of these cognitive skills impact academic performance in read
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Not Grade Specific
Islam, Christianity and Judaism Activity Set
Religion is such an important accpect of the development of a civilzation! The resources in this set were designed to cover the key facts that will help build great discussions and a fundamental understanding of cultural behaviors. This engaging, Common Core actvity set includes:
1. A Why Learn About Religion? World Religions Map Activity. This comes with a map, questions and an answer key.
2. A two page reading and fact sheet covering the basics of the religions of Islam, Christianity and Jud
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5th - 10th
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West African Empires Ghana, Mali, Songhai One Pager Notes and Graphic Organizer
This is a one pager of concise notes covering the geography, religions, key leaders, resources, and economies of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students then can use the notes to create a folding project about the most important leaders (Mansa Musa, Sundiata, Askia the Great) and accomplishments of West Africa.________________________________________________________________________________♥♥♥SAVE BIG! Buy this lesson in a discounted West Africa Empires of Ghana, Mali & Songhai Bundle!!___________
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5th - 9th
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The Mungo Man Resource Bundle
Who was the Mungo Man? And what does he tell us about Australia's first people?
Use the Mungo Man Resource Bundle to engage your students in a study of the people of ancient Australia and techniques used by archaeologists and historians to investigate this part of Australia's past.
Australian Curriculum Links: ACHASSK083, ACDSEH031
This resource is delivered as a PDF in A4 size.
So, what's included?
✓ Dozens of ideas to introduce the topic, dig a little deeper and get creative with it!
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4th - 7th
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End of the American Revolution and Treaty of Paris (1783): Graphic Organizer
Teacher-prepared notes show students what is important and how ideas relate, and offer a model for how students should take notes themselves (Marzano et al., 2001). These teacher created notes display a flow chart of the events that led to the end of the American Revolution. The notes also explain the major weaknesses of the Article of Confederation. Lastly, the notes help students understand the major provisions made under the Treaty of Paris 1783. These notes come with a completed teacher vers
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7th - 11th
Sociology: Social Structure Topic 1, Status and Roles Practice Activities
The best way to make SOCIOLOGY come to life- have students apply it to themselves! Description: This relates to the Unit on Social Structure and the PowerPoint that I created [link below under resources]. The PowerPoint is divided into FIVE TOPICS, and this is related to TOPIC #1. 1. Topic 1: BUILDING BLOCKS OF SOCIAL STRUCTURE: Status, Roles, Role performance vs. expectations, and social institutions 2. Topic 2: TYPES OF SOCIAL INTERACTION: conflict, exchange, competition, cooperation, and ac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Sample Outline for a Research Paper
Prepare your students for research writing!
Why should you purchase this resource?
• no prep
• easy to use
• engages visual learners
• applies across content areas
• works with all levels of students
Students are often expected to know how to organize a research paper but have never been shown how that might look. They do not know how to outline a paper, even though that is not only a critical step in the writing process, but also often a required component to turn in as part of the entire gr
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