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8th grade social studies thematic unit plans for Easel
Rocky IV (1985): A Cold War Study Activity & Complete Movie Guide
This product's purpose is twofold: 1) introduce students to the propaganda and beliefs Americans held during the Cold War, 2) to provide a viewing guide with Cold War connections for Rocky IV. The movie “Rocky IV” was made in 1985 during a period of the Cold War when tensions were boiling between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). The film pits the world-boxing champion Rocky Balboa (an American) against the Russian, Ivan Drago (supported by the Soviet Union). The movie reflects Cold
Grades:
8th - 12th
Black History Month
This Black History Month unit introduces your students to the accomplishments of 28 different African Americans through "biography briefs". They make a fabulous Black History Month bulletin board display and are the perfect place to begin class discussions and/or student research. There are 28 cards included- one for each day in February!
This packet is designed to give your students an overview of the impact that African Americans have made in the areas of politics, civil rights, music, spor
Grades:
K - 10th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Greek Mythology Unit | Ancient Greece Activities | 6th-10th Grades
Help your students see Greek myths in a whole new light with this Greek Mythology Unit. This complete 6-week curriculum introduces the structure and purpose of myths in society, highlighting the similarities of mythology to the modern day. This helps students identify the enduring patterns and motifs in mythology that represent human experiences and behavior even today, thousands of years later. ● Encourages learning while having fun: Developed to create a truly immersive learning experience, th
Grades:
6th - 10th, Higher Education
Sustainability Grade 8 Health Unit
This unit is aligned with Saskatchewan curriculum outcome USC 8.6 but can be used with a variety of Canadian and United States curriculum. Lessons included:Lesson 1: What is Sustainability?Lesson 2: Climate Change and its EffectsLesson 3: Environmental PracticesLesson 4: EconomicsLesson 5: Economics and ConsumerismLesson 6: Social Pillar of SustainabilityLesson 7: First Nation's TeachingsLesson 8: Final ReflectionThe unit includes practical printables, full lessons plans, creative assignments wi
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Grade 8 Health Unit Bundle #1
15 Minute Play Script and Unit |Li Chi The Serpent Slayer Chinese Folk Tale Asia
PART OF A BUNDLECreated for the classroom teacher and easy to produce! When do you find a script with a female as the hero? At Dramamommaspeaks, that's where! This engaging teacher-ready resource contains a dramatic play with roles for over 20. It is suitable for students whether studying the country of China, Asia or used in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. Li Chi Slays the Ser
Grades:
6th - 8th
Ancient Civilizations Reading Passages Free Resource Worksheets Activities
Ancient Civilizations Freebie Sampler (Reading Passages)StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! It contains a total of 2 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! This resource contains printables from Ancient Civilizations Reading Passages!Try these reading passage resources with your students for FREE! This product contains printables from Ancient Egypt & Ancient India__
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Comedy Play Script Acting Unit It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Folk Tale
Part of a Bundle This delightful comical play, fifteen minutes in length (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying the Jewish culture or multicultural folk plays or a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. Based on the beloved Jewish folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: Yiddish wordsdramatize a folk tale with dancingdesign a
Grades:
6th - 8th
Heroic Stories of WWII: Non-Fiction Reading Passages and Printables
Your students will be engaged with these exciting tales of World War II heroes. Middle School students love to hear tales of heroic acts. These passages are sure to please even your most reluctant reader. 33 pages include 4 informational text passages about Paul Tibbets, jr. (pilot of Enola Gay), George H.W. Bush (survived plane crash), Reba Whittle (only woman POW), and George Marshall (recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize). The resource also includes printables for each passage, a flip book, an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Jacob's Rescue Literature Unit
This unit is for the book Jacob's Rescue: A Holocaust Story. This unit is a great resource to add to your History unit on the Holocaust or just used in a literature circle.Included in this unit:* List of Resources Holocaust Museum informationArticlesVideos* Vocabulary lists by chapter and definitions* Character Traits and Map*Chapter Comprehension pages w/answer key* Summary Poster Activity*Problem-Solution Mini-Poster and worksheet
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Medieval Times - Middle Ages Reading Comprehension Passages Free Resource
Medieval Times - Middle Ages Freebie Sampler (Reading Passages)StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! It contains a total of 2 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! This resource contains printables from Medieval Times Reading Passages!Try these reading passage resources with your students for FREE! This product contains printables from West Africa & Medieval Europe__
Grades:
3rd - 8th
History Mysteries: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Finding Evidence
This nonfiction resource helps your students learn to read informational text and find supporting evidence. Students read a nonfiction passage, then answer questions, as they read and when they are complete. There are several opportunities for students to give their opinions in response to a text. Students are encouraged to write how a fact makes them feel, to form their own conclusions, to offer suggestions for improvement, or tell what they would do in a similar situation. This helps them lear
Grades:
6th - 8th
Age of Exploration Activity
Bring the Age of Exploration to life with this set of 6 hands-on activities that include informational text for each topic.Included in this resource:- Informational texts 6 topics- Student handouts for 6 activities- Complete materials list for each activity- Additional resources related to the Age of ExplorationTopics included:- ship design- the physics of ship building- cartography- creating an Astrolabe- sailor's log- and captain's plea for sponsorship. Also available as part of a Age of Exp
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Age of Exploration Activities and Notes Bundle
High School Reading Comprehension Fiction & Nonfiction Passages & Printables
The mystery of Stonehenge has long held people in its' grasp. Now, it can capture your students' attention too! This unit contains a mini lesson on learning how to read fiction and non-fiction with one printable for assessment. It also contains the original 12 page short story, In the Shadow of the Stones, with 5 printables assessing story comprehension and analysis and one printable comparing the fiction story to the non-fiction passages. There are seven non-fiction passages which include asses
Grades:
8th - 9th
Reframing U.S History With New(er) Narratives
This unit is a combination of three stand alone lessons about times in US history in which people exerted power who were often deemed unable to do so. The three lessons are sandwiched between a theoretical framing of power and final project. There are also a few more ideas for activities and people to research. The time periods are: Enslavement, Civil War, and 1970s / Disability Rights, Topics and vocabulary to be addressed are: gender, enslavement, disability, power, agency, My hope for you is
Grades:
7th - 10th
Thinking Like a Historian Unit
Thinking like a historian unit is a Texas TEKS-aligned unit that has all you could need to begin the unit. Including links to boom cards, printed and digital notes, PowerPoint lessons, and easel assessments. History for the 8th grade must begin with this essential unit that will help introduce students to key concepts and understand primary and secondary sources as well as bias. US History in the 8th grade can be a challenge, especially for learners with different needs. This unit is created wit
Grades:
8th - 11th
Memorial Day Activities Craft and Puzzle Pack
Looking for engaging and educational activities for Memorial Day? You've come to the right place! This Memorial Day Craft and Puzzle Activities Pack offers a unique and fun way for your students to celebrate and learn.What's InsideWith over 50 pages of activities, this pack includes:Memorial Day Crossword Puzzle: Complete with an answer key to challenge your students and enhance their vocabulary.Memorial Day Word Search: An entertaining way for students to familiarize themselves with Memorial Da
Grades:
PreK - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: July 4th Independence Day Activity Bundle
Is The American Dream Possible? Unit
This 2 week research unit has students research to determine if "The American Dream" is possible.The assignment is to synthesize at least three to five sources and your own observations to defend OR challenge provides access to the American Dream. This question requires you to integrate a variety of sources (3–5) into a coherent, well-written argumentative essay OR create an outline and participate in a debate against another student.Upon your purchase you can request the following GForm's:The A
Grades:
6th - 12th
Little House in the Big Woods Novel Study
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Novel Study! This 64 page unit has chapter discussion questions for each chapter of the book (answer key included), Compare and Contrast: Laura Ingalls Wilder to Caddie Woodlawn (From the Book Caddie Woodlawn), Compare and Contrast Laura Ingalls Wilder to Matt (From the Book The Sign of the Beaver), virtual field trip, character analysis sheet, unknown words sheet, and journal entry. The discussion questions follow the critical thinking mode
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Trade: How the World Grows - Full Pkg including templates and modified resources
Trade: How the World Grows is a middle-school project with a UDL approach to guide students to learn the concept of how the trade of goods affects the world and how the cultural, religious, and culinary ideas spread as a result of trade.This unit was created as a UDL/PBL project.This full package has all of the instructions and some supporting examples including the Mediterranean, South Asia, and Space.It also includes a Historical Person Template and an evaluation rubric (I created this rubric
Grades:
6th - 8th
Civics: The Federal Bureaucracy
This PowerPoint will give you and your students a great understanding of what the federal bureaucracy is and how it works!This unit comes with key, underlined vocabulary words that you can use to quiz or test your students knowledge.Additionally, pictures are included to enhance your students' learning experience.This unit should adequately meet most (or all) U.S. state education standards.If you enjoyed this content, please leave a review and follow us for more content updates in the future!Top
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Civics Semester Resource Bundle!
Lawrence of Arabia Word Search Puzzle - Lawrence Thomas Edward Word Search
Lawrence of Arabia Word Search Puzzle - Lawrence, Thomas Edward Word SearchNote : This material is part of a bundle about Lawrence of Arabia which will be developed throughout the course of the school year. It is suitable for 6th Grade - 12th Grade, College & University students.The story behind this product : T.E. Lawrence, in full Thomas Edward Lawrence, byname Lawrence of Arabia, also called (from 1927) T.E. Shaw is a British archaeological scholar, military strategist, and author best kn
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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