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90 Second Social Studies American Constitutional Amendments
By The Magical Avocado
This resource is a template for a 90 Second Social Studies assignment that includes 27 ready to edit slides on the American Amendments
What is a 90 Second Social Studies Assignment?
90 Second Social Studies Assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The 90 second time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. 90 Second Social Studies Assignments can cover concepts, historical figures, landmarks, and events.
Why does this assignment use Google Slides?
One of the issues with student presentations is the transition time between student presenters. When the presentations are all on the same google slide, transitions become seamless. Google Slides also enables students to work simultaneously on the assignment, and for teachers to observe edits and work in real time.
Black Creek Pioneer Village Virtual Field Trip: Interactive Exploration
By Michellecurtis
Take a trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village with this interactive virtual field trip! This engaging slideshow allows students to explore Black Creek independently or as a whole class. All 66 slides are fully editable, enabling teachers to customize the experience, including changing the bitmoji to their own.
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Preview the full presentation by watching the video preview and see the PDF version of the handout for more details. This virtual field trip is a fantastic way to bring Black Creek Pioneer Village to your students, offering a unique and memorable educational experience.
Racism Skin Color and Antiracism PowerPoint: Diversity, Equality and Discussion Questions
By Class Plus
This comprehensive educational resource simplifies teaching about racism, anti-racism, and racial justice, offering a time-saving solution for educators. It equips students with a profound understanding of racism and the importance of promoting equality and racial justice from an early age. The resource includes critical thinking questions and reflection prompts that guide students in recognizing their role in fostering a more equitable society. By encouraging proactive engagement and self-reflection, this resource provides essential tools for addressing racism and advocating for social change, empowering students to contribute effectively to a just and inclusive world.
This resource supports your teaching by guiding students to see the importance of their role in creating a more equitable society. It encourages a proactive approach to understanding and addressing racism, equipping them with the tools to make a difference.
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North America Basic Facts Notes
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is notes over the Basic Facts of North America. It includes topics such as largest and smallest country, largest cities, geographical extremes, regional facts, and regional landmarks. The notes and fill in the blanks are in PDF form. A link to a google slides that you can make a copy of is included at the end of the notes section.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month art projects BUNDLE
By Patricia
Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art projects. "Bundle Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" is a student-tested Bundle for art projects that teach about Asian art.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Silk Roads landscapes art lesson plan is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mongolian art and landscapes.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Mongolian Doors Patterns is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mongolian door patterns that are very peculiar and important for Mongolian people.
Valentine's Day craft and bulletin board! Let's teach our students about the symbol of love. This student-tested activity teaches about Mongolian culture and its symbols.
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7-Unit Humanities & SEL Bundle for Grades 5-8 | Social Justice, Equity, SEL
By TooBookedUp
1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.
2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments
Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.
3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities
Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.
4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project
Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.
5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments
Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.
6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8
Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.
7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project
Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.
Mexico themed daily agenda slides for Google Drive/Powerpoint/Smartboard
By Frenchified
This set of 15 daily agenda backgrounds will allow you to share your daily information with your students in an organized fashion! Each slide has a section for the date and two sections for information. The text is completely editable, so you can use whatever font and content you like.
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AMERICAN HISTORY, WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE, 20TH CENTURY STUDY (POWERPOINT ONLY)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
A FUN WAY TO INTRODUCE A STUDY 20TH CENTURY PEOPLE AND EVENTS!
Save yourself hours and hours of planning with this all-in-one, ready-to-use PowerPoint.
Students will love this PowerPoint! This lesson engages students with the incorporation of music, as students watch the Powerpoint.
Through this PowerPoint, students will become aware of people and events that played an integral part in shaping the 20th Century. It is encouraging that the teacher removes or mutes the free song included in the PowerPoint and plays Billy Joel's 1989 Hit: We Didn't Start The Fire, which depicts major events and people who influence the 20th Century written about in Joel's song.
NOTE: The song on the PowerPoint is a free song, but can be removed or muted in order to play Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire, easily downloaded on iTunes or can be obtained using Pandora or Spotify. Legality reason will not allow one to sell a copyrighted song in their materials.
This lesson took 4+ hours to plan, design, and tweaked.
INCLUDES
· Introduction PowerPoint (54 slides with music that can be removed and replaced with Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire)
Joel's song addresses people and events beginning with Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray; to Sugar Ray, Panmunjom Brando, "The King and I", and "The Catcher in the Rye;" to Joseph Stalin, Princess Grace, Trouble in the Suez.
Early 1900's through the 1980s.
For the entire lesson go here:
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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
Self Check-In | Self-Awareness Questions | Emotional Check-In Questions
By Queen's Educational Resources
Self Check-In | Self-Awareness Questions | Emotional Check-In Questions
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Self Check-In
★ Activities, Task Cards, PowerPoints
★ 147 pages
★ Features 40 Self/Emotional Check-In Questions
★ Print and Digital
★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students
★ SEL-related product
This resource includes:
★ Editable PowerPoint Slides (40 Slides)
★ Uneditable PowerPoint Slides (40 Slides)
★ 40 COLORED Self-Check-In Question Task Cards
★ 40 B&W Self-Check-In Question Task Cards
★ 40 Self-Check-In WORKSHEETS (Same Qs in Task Cards and PowerPoints)
★ 4 Self-Check-In Activity Worksheets
★ 1 "Blank" PowerPoint Slide for you to generate your own question!
★ 1 Emotional Self-Check-In Question LIST (2 pages / Easy access for teachers)
★ 3 Google Slide Links
What's included on Google Slides?
★ Activity Worksheets
★ Question Worksheets
★ PowerPoint
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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A "self check-in" is a practice that involves taking a moment to reflect on and assess your own emotional and mental state. It's a process of tuning into your feelings, thoughts, and overall well-being at a given point in time.
This resource offers educators, counselors, and parents a chance to assess students' current emotional well-being and help them stay connected with their feelings. These self-reflection questions can encourage students to acknowledge and explore their emotions rather than suppress them. Utilizing this resource may ultimately support students in establishing a healthy habit of regular self-check-ins.
This resource features 40 Self-Check-In questions that can help your students gain insight into their emotions, better understand their reactions to various situations, and identify any areas of concern or areas where improvement is needed.
▶️ 40 SELF/EMOTIONAL CHECK-IN QUESTION TASK CARDS
▶️ 2 POWERPOINTS
▶️ QUESTION WORKSHEETS
▶️ 4 ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS
▶️ LIST OF QUESTIONS
❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.
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Prehistory & Early Civilizations Mega Bundle: Reading Comprehension & Activities
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Challenge and excite your students with this comprehensive and engaging Prehistory and Early Civilizations Mega Bundle! This exclusive bundle combines in-depth reading comprehension with a wide variety of interactive activities, providing everything you need to explore prehistory and early civilizations in your classroom. Designed for middle and high school students, this mega bundle covers key topics including prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and the River Valley Civilizations of Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India.
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Women in Colonial America: Teaching Bundle *U.S. History*
By Christa Nonnemaker
This resource bundle includes the following items:
*Colonial American Women: Power Point Presentation
*Colonial American Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Colonial American Women: Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQs
Power Point Lesson
This 22-slide PowerPoint presentation covers women's experiences in Colonial America between 1607 and 1763. It is an ideal lesson for the colonial period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.
Each slide contains primary sources and images that highlight the varied experiences of women in colonial America. Some specific women are highlighted through primary source excerpts and images. Native American women's experiences during this period are explored in more detail in the Native American Women PowerPoint Presentation in the Women in American History Series.
The PowerPoint file is included as a Bonus file.
This is also available as a digital resource through Easel. Students may review independently.
Reading Assignment and Worksheet
This five-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women in Colonial America between 1607 and 1763 which was the start of the French and Indian War.
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
Reading Assignment - 3 pages
Worksheet - 2 pages
Analyzing Primary Sources
This 21-page Primary Source Analysis activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into life of colonial women prior to the French and Indian War which began in 1763. They will be able to determine what issues were important to women and how they contributed to society. Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Primary sources include pamphlet excerpts, photographs and posters. Each page of primary sources includes questions. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. There are also two DBQ questions. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and AP students, but all students will find these resources engaging.
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. Teachers can assign just a few sources to analyze or the entire packet. Student time will vary. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources, Activities and Teaching Bundles for other eras.
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13 Colonies - PowerPoint with Map + Online Quiz - 5th Grade ESOL Reading Level
By Quick Assignment Central
Includes:
- 13 Slide PowerPoint that guides students through the founding of the colonies, a map of the colonies, the 3 different regions, and independance from Great Britain.
- A map for students to label.
- a link to a 15 question online quiz (using blooket) that uses the PowerPoint information.
This is written at a 5th grade ESOL level - perfect for a wide range of learners, especially ELL students.
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PROMPTS ÉCRITURE - HISTOIRE - ÉVÉNEMENTS MAJEURS - ÉCRITURE CRÉATIVE - ROUTINE
By French Made Fun!
De nos jours, il semble que les élèves connaissent de moins en moins les grands événements et moments historiques, qu'ils soient bons ou mauvais. Ce document est conçu pour permettre aux enseignants de donner à leurs élèves un aperçu de certains événements majeurs de l'Histoire que nous n'avons souvent pas le temps d'explorer en détail en classe, mais qui offrent au moins aux élèves une première introduction à ces moments marquants.
Ce document pédagogique propose une immersion dans 41 moments marquants de l’Histoire mondiale à travers des récits captivants. Chaque semaine, les élèves découvriront un personnage fictif placé au cœur d'un événement historique majeur, avec un focus sur le contexte temporel, géographique, les personnes impactées et les répercussions à long terme de cet événement.
Les élèves seront invités à rédiger des entrées de journal intime en adoptant la perspective de personnages historiques, tels qu'un jeune garçon dans un pensionnat autochtone, une infirmière sur le front de la guerre de Sécession, ou encore un membre d'une communauté des Premières Nations lors des négociations des traités avec le gouvernement canadien.
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Exemples de moments historiques que vos élèves verront ici:
Ce produit unique combine l’apprentissage de l’Histoire et l’écriture créative, tout en développant la conscience historique des élèves. Idéal pour renforcer l’intérêt des élèves pour l’Histoire tout en les aidant à développer leurs compétences en écriture narrative.
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Famous Photographers - Research & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about famous photographers and their work. Students choose a photographer of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Teacher and student resources are provided for the lesson, along with full instructions and project expectation, including a grading rubric. A list of famous photographers is included separately for student choice (or students can choose a photographer of interest on their own). Two versions of the lesson are included to let teachers decide if they prefer to have students use the more traditional presentation tools of Microsoft Office or Google Slides or, if they prefer to give students a choice of those and various free Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, eMaze, or Canva. Links for tutorials are provided for all suggested software choices in the student resources.
Perfect for business, art, history, social studies or career exploration classes. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric – MS PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric – Choice of Web 2.0 tools, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Suggested list of famous photographers
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United States Election Game - US Election 2024 Review Game Show Voting Activity
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make reviewing the U.S. Election 2024 fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This voting game show includes nomination, voting, campaigns, election, and presidency. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
Lead your students to practice the different parts of a U.S. election. Students will love exploring how voting works while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!
Here's what you'll get:
Your students will love practicing voting concepts with their teammates before the U.S. election 2024. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.
Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!
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You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.
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Australian Civil Rights History, Gallery Walk for aboriginal Rights Activity
By Yugen Learning
This no-prep Australian Civil Rights Gallery Walk is perfect for exploring Aboriginal rights and can also be used as an emergency sub plan. Students will engage with key moments in Indigenous rights history, including the 1967 Referendum, the Mabo Decision, and the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Through interactive stations, students will analyze historical events and reflect on their significance, fostering critical thinking and empathy in the classroom.
Product Purpose and Benefits:
This lesson helps students develop a deeper understanding of the Australian civil rights movement, focusing on the ongoing struggles for Indigenous rights. Through interactive activities, students are encouraged to think critically and engage with historical sources in a dynamic, hands-on way.
Key Features of the Resource:
Gallery Walk format: Interactive stations on key civil rights events.
Worksheets for note-taking and analysis during the gallery walk.
PowerPoint presentation to introduce the Gallery Walk and key civil rights moments.
Suitable for both middle and high school students and easy to use as a sub plan.
Why This Resource Stands Out:
This resource promotes critical thinking and active engagement with history. The Gallery Walk method makes learning about civil rights in Australia an immersive experience, encouraging students to explore complex issues in a relatable way.
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The U.S. Civil War Assessment- Context Clues & Primary Sources
By Sarah Austin
Discard the paper/pencil approach to assessment. This quiz will have students access their knowledge of important facts and information regarding the United States' Civil War in an interactive & engaging way. This PowerPoint presentation is rich in primary sources and colorful imagery that will prompt students to examine context clues when answering the provided questions. If you liked this lesson see other related ‘Civil War’ lessons here: • Civil War Role Play/Debate Activity (click here to open in new tab)
Today In History - Daily Warm Up - March
By José Guzmán
Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:
Image Observation:
Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.
Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.
Individual Inference:
Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.
Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.
Partner Discussion:
Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.
Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.
Collaborative Inference:
Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.
Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.
Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.
Historical Context:
After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.
Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.
Benefits for Students:
Critical Thinking Skills:
Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.
Inference and Interpretation:
Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.
Collaborative Learning:
Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.
Engagement with History:
Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.
Communication Skills:
Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.
Diverse Perspectives:
Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.
Contextual Learning:
Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.
By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This product contains teaching slides with lots of pictures and description as well as map to teach about the celebration of Diwali. Pair the packet with the slides for reading informational text, map skills, fictional story, comprehension questions and crafts that go with the learning.
The Fur Trade: Grade 7 Ontario History
By Susan Wolfe
The Fur Trade PP and Google Sides 45 Slides plus Graphic Organizers
No Prep, minimal Marking:
Power Point with video links Graphic Organizers with teacher notes in PDF and Google Slides, Journal Response choice questions and Rubric.
Covers The Fur Trade, Indigenous and European Interactions, Affects on the Indigenous people and the environment, The Voyageurs, Coureur de Bois, North West Trade company, Hudson's Bay Co., Alexander Mackenzie and Henry Hudson.