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High school social studies reflective journals for teachers for Microsoft Word
900 Daily Journals, Do-Nows, Bellringers for Middle and High School Classes
This is a collection of the roughly 900 daily journals/do-nows/bellringers that I've created in a variety of my classes over the past 10+ years. Roughly half of them are general enough that they could be used in almost any type of classroom while the remaining 50% are geared towards an English classroom. When you purchase this product, you'll get a document that has a link to the Google Folder where all the PowerPoints are (I had to do it this way because TPT has a 200MB limit).
Grades:
6th - 12th
Gender Roles vs. Social Norms- Reflection for assessment
These series of questions require students to use prior and newly acquired knowledge to compare and contrast gender roles and social norms. It is best used as an assessment tool, if you use it for both pre and post assessment when instructing sociology curriculum pertaining to gender roles and social norms.
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education
400 Daily Journals, Do-Nows, Bellringers, Responses for HS English Classes
Over the years I've created thousands of daily Journals/Do-Nows/Bellringers/whatever you'd like to call them. This set of ~450 journals are geared primarily towards a secondary English classroom. There are many that are about general English-class topics and skills as well as many that are specific to a number of different books I've taught over the years. They're all in PowerPoint format and fully editable. I also have a few other collections in my store that are more Personal Discussion Topi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Industrial Revolution - Why England? Handout
Industrial Revolution - Why England? HandoutHandout includes readings and guided questions (many with sentence starters or templates)Part of a Bundle that includes this handout, lesson plan, powerpoint and documents needed for handout. Aim: Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England? Objectives: Identify/define: Industrial Revolution, Agrarian Revolution, production, industrialization.List inventions of the industrial revolutionExplain their importanceAnalyze how they impacted societyEv
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Industrial Revolution 1 - Why England?
Interactive Notebook Student Evaluation Rubric
Here is one example of a rubric I have used when implementing interactive notebooks in my geography courses. The HOTLINK is how students link the information they were given by the teacher to their lives. They need to be able to make connections to course work that they can relate to in some way, shape, or form. I typically will give all points for really detailed pics/writing even though the rubric asks for more. Let's face it, high school kids are busy with sports, clubs, other classes, boy/gi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Hero Writing Prompt
The Hero Writing Prompt is an applicable prompt to any grade level and any content with a variety of contexts. Personally, I use it in my American Government class when we discuss international terrorism, specifically to the "War on Terror." It is based off a documentary video I show in class titled "9/11;" however, it can be used in a variety of classrooms and easily modified to apply to ANY classroom. Literally, some of the best writing I have received in any of my classes come from this pr
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education
Student Progress Assessment
Make student more accountable and give them an opportunity to discuss their progress with this simple class activity at the end of each grading period.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
USH Individual Student Essential Understandings Checklist
Do you KNOW what students know and are able to do? This checklist helps USH teachers quickly and easily identify the gaps in students' knowledge in a systematic and intentional way. From the birth of the nation through the modern era, this comprehensive multi-faceted tracker helps determine what level of proficiency students have in vocabulary, historical skills, and content knowledge.* Don't Forget to Rate this Content for Teachers Pay Teachers' Credits towards free resources!To Learn More and
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11th
The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary Journal Analysis
Students are to watch the Netflix Documentary - The Social Dilemma. Upon watching it students are to write a journal reflecting on the documentary, how social media impacts us individually, as a society, and culturally, its impact on social institutions, how it influences behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes, and reflect on their own use of social media.Rubric included, there are online links to the documentary if you don't have access to netflix.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Assessment Correction Template
I use this Correction form in my math class. It is a template that requires students to rework the problems they missed on an assessment and also write a statement about what they learned from the mistake they made! I think reflecting on the mistake helps them learn from it. Also, I allow my kids to earn back points they missed on the assessment by completing this form.
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5th - 12th
American History "We Didn't Start the Fire" - Billy Joel song writing prompt
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and get your students to enjoy writing, this is your answer. Your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a week, and for sure one on every Friday and holidays. The kids get so exc
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Rare Diary Gives Details to Khmer Rouge
This is a story about Poch Younly, his life under the Khmer Rouge and the importance of keeping the written word safe to pass on to future generations. This is can be used in an English/Reading class to spur on a conversation about journal writing and it is also a good resource to a history class studying about the 70's, war crimes, oppressive governments. It is also GREAT to use when you have a sub! I have included the link to the article AND instructions on how to download from YOUTUBE the v
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TEACHERS, ARE YOU EXPOSED TO A LAWSUIT?
It is vital that you, as a school teacher, know whether you are exposed, in any form, degree, or manner to a lawsuit by a student or by the parents or caregivers (called “Guardians Ad Litem”) representing them; or whether you could at any time be made part of a named group of teachers and administrators who are the subjects of a lawsuit. Your knowing that you can be sued is the first and foremost step toward understanding where exactly you “are,” with respect to your principal, other teachers,
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Baseball - "Centerfield" - John Fogerty song journal writing prompt
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and get your students to enjoy writing, this is your answer. Your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. Nice song to tie into baseball and other sports.I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a week, and for sure one on
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Over 50 Song Inspired Writing Prompts for English Class
Women's Rights - "Respect" - Aretha Franklin - song journal writing prompt
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and get your students to enjoy writing, this is your answer. Your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. It fits with either African-American History or Women's History.I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a week, and
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Song Inspired Holiday Writing Prompts
Born on the Fourth of July Movie Reflection Prompts
After viewing the film or reading the novel Born on the Fourth of July, I use these questions as a reflection for my students after we analyze it in terms of our discussion on the experience in the Vietnam War and the effect the US home front.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
End of Year or End of Term Survey
This is an anonymous survey for students to use at the end of the term or at the end of the year. It's been one of the most helpful and simple surveys I have ever created and I get great information from the kids about the tone of my classroom, favorite projects, things that I could do better or am already doing well.
Please contact me if you would like a Google Forms version of the survey, allowing you to instantly gather data, make graphs and to have an overall very impressive piece of dat
Grades:
5th - 12th
Apocalypse - "Radioactive" - Imagine Dragons song journal writing prompt
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and get your students to enjoy writing, this is your answer. Your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a week, and for sure one on every Friday and holidays. The kids get so exc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Over 50 Song Inspired Writing Prompts for English Class
Thanksgiving - "Home" - Michael Buble & Phillip Phillips song journal prompt
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and get your students to enjoy writing, this is your answer. Your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. This fits well with Thanksgiving. I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a week, and for sure one on every Friday
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Over 50 Song Inspired Writing Prompts for English Class
Coronavirus Unit: 8-Part Unit to Help Students Understand This Evolving Epidemic
The coronavirus is something shaping the media and greater societies, and is something that in many ways, we're just starting to understand as new situations (more confirmed cases) and more impacts on industries like retail, business, and travel unfold. As schools continue to close and teachers and administrators begin considering remote "work-from-home" education options, it's increasingly important for student to understand what the coronavirus is, how it's spreading, and its potential impact
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Rural vs. Urban - "Small Town" - John Mellencamp song journal writing prompt
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and get your students to enjoy writing, this is your answer. Your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. This helps explore the differences between rural and urban communities.I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a we
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Song Inspired Writing Prompts for Ancient History
What Did We Do Today Makeup Sheet & Days of Week Signs
This product includes the "What Did We Do Today" Makeup Worksheet that allows you to express in written form everything you did within that class period using a simple fill-out sheet that can be put into a binder for classroom use.
The best part of this worksheet is that it puts full accountability on the students to research their makeup work & make contact with you. As long as you are filling out this QUICK sheet & putting the extra copies in a folder, the student can completely get
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Break up letter to the King of England
Students will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution by writing a "break up letter" to the King of England.
Rubric included
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Grades:
12th
Bitacora de Incidentes en Clase Virtual
Es un formulario, tipo record anecdótico para cursos remoto o virtuales.
Grades:
K - 12th, Adult Education
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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.
Benefits of learning social studies
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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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
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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