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Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects. In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
Grades:
6th - 9th
Pro Sports Team Marketing Business Simulation Semester Project
This simulation was designed to evoke student interest and apply key marketing concepts. Through the topic of sports, students will develop and design marketing materials. Students will create a pro sports team and expand upon their ideas through this semester project. Key marketing concepts covered include: the marketing concept, press kit, SWOT analysis, advertising media, promotional mix, and marketing plan. Through the project students will apply, analyze, and synthesize marketing efforts. Y
Grades:
9th - 12th
Be an Entrepreneur Business Simulation Semester Project
This fun and engaging, start-up venture project was designed to make entrepreneurship realistic for high school business students. It evokes student interest, by having them apply their own strengths, knowledge, and passions to select a business concept that would be a good fit for them. Students will then apply key business concepts to expand on their business idea. Key business concepts covered include business ownership, business plan, marketing plan, market research, branding, financial stat
Grades:
9th - 12th
CHC2P CHC2D World War Two: Entire Unit
World War Two: Entire UnitThis unit was designed for students learning about the Second World War from a Canadian perspective based on Ontario curriculum expectations but can be utilized in any classroom learning about the the interwar period. Students will use a variety of sources and activities to learn about the themes, events and characters that shaped this fascinating period through 9 different lessons. This package contains readings with embedded questions, PowerPoint lessons with student
Grades:
10th
Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities BUNDLE
Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing. I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices. Be sure to check out each resource preview! Purchase the bundle and save money! Visit m
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5th - 6th
Advertising and Public Relations (PR) Mega Bundle
This bundle is bursting with activities and projects designed to engage your students in the fun of advertising. This product is packed with a variety of creative activities and projects that cover types, techniques, and mediums used in advertisements, POP displays, the history of advertising, careers in advertising & PR, print advertisement elements and principles, institutional and promotional advertising, the promotional mix, sales promotions, deceptive advertising, a press kit, and publi
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9th - 12th
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Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
This bundle contains resources and assessments for teaching the following units of Speech and Debate assignments/ projects:Impromptu SpeechesOriginal Oratory SpeechesInformative SpeechesImpromptu DebatesPublic Forum DebatesCongressional DebatesProse Interpretation PresentationsPoetry Interpretation PresentationsPassion Project PresentationsThis bundle also contains a few general Speech and Debate which can be used during any unit.Resources include various assignments, daily grades, and major ass
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HFC3M-Grade 11 Food and Culture-Full Course Binder
This course is based on the Ontario Curriculum for HFC3M, Grade 11 Food and Culture, and includes Course outlineCurriculum mapMaterials, worksheets, handouts, and assessments (AOLs, AFLs, AALs)The binder includes 4 units:Food Safety and Kitchen BasicsEquipment DemonstrationsFBI InfographicsSafety Certification TestWhat is Culture?What the World Eats AssignmentPersonal profile of Foods and their connection to cultureTerminology QuizClose to Home: Our Canadian HeritageFood Guide ComparisonsSea To
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11th - 12th
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HSB4U Grade 12 Challenge & Change in Society-Full Course binder
⭐This course is based on the Ontario curriculum for HSB4U Grade 12 Challenge & Change in Society and includesLessons (PowerPoint presentations)Units DescriptionUnit 1- Social Science Perspective- define anthropology, psychology, and sociology- explain the similarities and differences between anthropology, psychology, and sociology-identify the kinds of questions asked by anthropology, psychology, and sociology with respect to current world issuesUnit 2: Social ChangeWe start to examine the p
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12th
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HHS4U Grade 12 Families in Canada-Full Course
This course is based on the Ontario Curriculum for HHS4U gRADE 12 Families in Canada. The binder includes:A course outlineAn evaluation planning map5 Units of studyUnit 1: An Approach to the Study of Individuals and Families Students explore family definitions, structures, and roles within various historical and cultural origins. Theoretical frameworks for studying the family are examined from the disciplines of sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Students are introduced to social scienc
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12th
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CGW4U- Grade 12 Canadian & World Issues-Full Course
This binder is based on the Ontario Curriculum for Grade 12-Canadian & World Issues and includes:A Course OutlineDaily lesson plans (The lesson plans are tentative and should be adapted. I just included them to give you ideas).Teaching materials (updated & organized by units)Unit 1 Introduction to World Issues & GlobalizationIntroduction to the course through the examination of “what is an issue.” Understanding the basic concepts of perspective, bias and motivation. Understanding why
Grades:
11th - 12th
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BUNDLE: Create Your Own Country Project (Requirements & Digital Templates)
Looking for a fun way to end the year while still keeping the students engaged? I use this Create Your Own Country Project as a year end project in 6th grade for students to show their knowledge of basic social studies terms (including: geography, history, culture, government, economics, etc), but it can be used in any grade after these basic social studies terms have been taught. Students take ownership and tap in their creativity as they get to create their own country! This bundle includes BO
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Grades:
5th - 9th
{BUNDLE} Living and Working in Ontario - Grade 3 Social Studies Unit
This BUNDLE consists of 4 parts of a unit that is based on the new Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 3. Included are PowerPoint Presentations, worksheets, assessment tools, quiz, culminating activity and more. Please view each product separately before purchasing for full descriptions.
Part 1: Municipalities in Ontario
Part 2: Geographic Regions of Ontario
Part 3: Land Use in Ontario
Part 4: Culminating Task and Quiz
Below are the descriptions of each product included in this bundle.
Grades:
3rd
Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back & Story of Turtle Island
Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back is a unit that has everything that you will need to assist in the teaching and integration of indigenous curriculum into your classroom. This unit includes pre-teaching ideas, handouts, worksheets, craft templates, an evaluation rubric as well as a list of useful resources to support teaching. This unit is designed to introduce the tradition of Indigenous Storytelling using the Ojibwe Creation Story of Turtle Island. It instills the understanding tha
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Not Grade Specific
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South America Environmental Issues Project
In this product, students will learn about environmental issues in South America. They will be researching and creating a product on either urbanization, deforestation, mining and ranching. The entire product is very detailed so it will be easy for you to implement! This is ready to assign on Google Classroom as well! What you get:PDF & Google Doc link for each of the following⭐ Teacher Instructions⭐ Suggested Daily Schedule⭐Teacher Daily Resources⭐Daily Slideshow⭐KWL Chart⭐Discovery Questio
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: South America Geography & World Cultures Unit Bundle
CHW3M Grade 11 World History to the Fifteenth Century-Full Course
The materials in this folder are based on the Ontario Curriculum for Grade 11 CHW3M-World History to the Fifteenth Century. The binder includes:A course outlineLesson plans (The lesson plans are tentative and should be adapted)Unit handouts and materialsUnits DescriptionUnit 1 –Historical Introduction and Mesopotamia: The March to CivilizationThe course begins with a module discussing the study of history. Students will learn about the tools and concepts associated with the study of history. Fol
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9th - 12th
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History of Newspapers and Journalism - ENTIRE UNIT - Bundle!
Your job just got easier! This is an entire Unit Bundle. Geared at helping students understand the necessity of Newspapers and Journalism throughout history, students will be challenged with worksheets, presentations, interactive creative projects and guided notes. There is a movie guide, and many other options to fill your time.Help your students become the next Woodward or Bernstein! This is a unique product that fits with the curriculum of Journalism courses, Social Studies/History courses, a
Grades:
6th - 12th
CIE3M-Grade 11-The Individual and the Economy-Full Course
This binder is based on the Ontario Curriculum for CIE3M-The Individual and the Economy-Grade 11. It includesA course outline Assessment planAssessments (AFL, AAL, AOL)AOLs include:5 assignments with rubrics (stranded by KTCA)5 presentations5 testsYou could choose among these assessments!Teaching materials (ppt slides) and worksheets, fill-in-the-blanks, questions, KWL charts...Unit 1 Fundamentals of economics How does the scarcity of resources affect the economic choices of individuals and soc
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10th - 12th
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Needs and Wants - Written with Nova Scotia Curriculum in Mind
Thank you for your Interest! This is an investment of time - I've spent 100+ hours writing a "Structured Literacy" Unit plan that encompasses both Reading and Writing skill development through the use of content areas (Social Studies and Health). I plan to continue this work for both first and fifth grades this year (2023-24)It was my privilege to work for the Annapolis Valley Regional Center for Education from 1988-2023. My roles included classroom teacher, Mentor, Consultant, Internvention Tea
Grades:
1st
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Writing Research Projects & Activities - BUNDLE
Three complete writing research projects with several activities for each. All come with project guidelines to help you use them in your classroom. This bundle is common core aligned.Your students will love them all. What a great way to get them used to the writing research!!
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Les civilisations anciennes : unité complète
Le document «Les civilisations anciennes» est une unité complète qui propose un enseignement sous forme de processus d’enquête pour les élèves d'immersion française. Les élèves sont enseignés des concepts clés pour pouvoir être capables d’une enquête sur une civilisation ancienne et ensuite partager avec leurs pairs puis comparer plusieurs civilisations anciennes.Dans ce document vous allez retrouver:– Les documents pour enseigner les concepts clés– La leçon complète de l’unité– Les documents à
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3rd - 5th
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BOH4M-Grade 12 Business Leadership-Full Course
This binder is based on the Ontario Curriculum for BOH4M Grade 12 Business Leadership and includesTeaching materials (5 Units) Slideshows and handoutsUnit 1 Foundations of managementIn the introductory unit of Business Leadership, you will learn about the characteristics and purpose of an organization. You will learn about three different levels of management while exploring management roles, responsibilities, activities, skills, and competencies.Unit 2 leadingIn the second unit of Business Lead
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12th
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Industrial Revolution Shark Tank Project Bundle
In this project, students harness their inner-entrepreneur and collaborate to develop a business for an invention from the Industrial Revolution (Ex: seed drill, telegraph, spinning jenny, etc.)!Included is a detailed lesson plan, checklist for students, and post-reflection piece, rubric, and audience-commentary.This engaging, adaptive project requires critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and historical thinking!
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9th - 12th
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BBI2OGrade 10 Introduction to Business-Full Course
This course is based on the Ontario curriculum for BBI2O Grade 10 Introduction to Business and includesA course outlineLearning Goals and success criteria for all unitsMaterials Unit 1 Business FundamentalsIn this unit, students will explore the impact of businesses on the communities. They will learn about types of economies and analyze their strengths and weaknesses. Students will also develop an understanding of the business cycle and its four phases. Unit 2 Functions of a BusinessThis unit
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9th - 11th
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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
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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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