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US & American History Constitutional Amendments Writing Prompts Social Studies
By The Magical Avocado
The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This pdf set of eight writing prompt pages can be used in American History, Civics, Government, and English classes!
Specifically, this set includes:
· Three creative writing prompts
· Three research based prompts
· Two opinion prompts
· A printer friendly (no border) copy of all resources
The Amendments Writing Prompts can be used for:
· Formative assessment
· Extension activities
· Centers activity
· Review
· Homework
· Subplans
· Anywhere you are teaching about the Constitutional Amendments!
Introduction to Civics and Government Passage & Activities- NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the social studies disciplines of civics and government!
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Election Vote Tracker, Electoral College Map for 2024 US Presidential Election
By Tomorrowcomes
Engage your students in real-time election analysis with this 2024 Electoral College Voting Tracker! This download includes 4 pages to help your students interact with the election. Students can color in the states to track the election. They can also make their own predictions based on the results of the 2020 election and a 2024 prediction of how states will vote, and then compare to the actual results.
Government and Economics Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over Government and Economics. Questions include terms and concepts related to types of government and forms of economics. Answer key is included.
Bundle Election Day Reading ComprehensionPassages|Word Search|Crossword|Scramble
By LessonLink Teacher
This comprehensive bundle of resources is designed to engage and educate students about Election Day, offering a perfect blend of learning and fun.
The bundle includes:
All activities come with answer keys, allowing for easy marking and feedback.
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Why did Trump win the 2024 US Presidential Election? Explainer PowerPoint
By Mark Barrett
This is a 29-slide PowerPoint presentation which considers why Donald Trump won the 2024 US Presidential election.
It is suitable for all students 14+ in Politics or Citizenship classes.
Introduction: The presentation starts with an overview of the election results, highlighting the contentious nature of the election and the significant public and media attention it received. It also mentions Trump’s unexpected victory and the various factors influencing the electorate, including political, social, and economic factors.
It considers things like the handling of Key Issues and Policy Stances: Trump’s stances on key issues such as immigration, healthcare, and foreign policy resonated with voters. He emphasized a tough stance on immigration, proposed healthcare reforms, and prioritised American interests in foreign policy.
The PowerPoint also considers the reasons for Kamala Harris’ loss including perceived ineffectiveness as Vice President, campaign strategy and messaging failures, lack of enthusiasm and voter turnout, negative media coverage, and internal party divisions.
The PowerPoint ends with some issues to think about and these may form the basis of discussion or debate,
The Giver Novel Book Study: North Korea and China, Ch 3, Geography-Focused
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Please note that the video preview is of the entire unit (All 23 chapters)
Take your students on a journey through The Giver with this engaging geography-focused book study. Explore and compare China's and North Korea's culture and government systems to The Communities where Jonas and Lily lived. Your students will work cooperatively in groups to complete the interactive notebook activities related to each chapter. (Or this resource can be easily modified and completed on an individual basis)
This resource focuses on The Giver: Chapter 3
The full interactive notebook resource covers all 23 Chapters of The Giver from a geographical perspective. Your students will walk away understanding the challenges that the citizens and the government of China and North Korea have faced and continue to face, as well as their successes and triumphs.
Each chapter resource comes with:
This resource incorporates CHAPTER 3. Topics that are discussed are:
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By Clodagh
Enhance your community unit of work with our vibrant and educational Community Helper Posters! These posters feature a diverse range of essential community helpers, including doctors, firefighters, paramedics, librarians, and more. Perfect for classrooms, these community helper posters and cards are designed to captivate students’ interest and deepen their understanding of the vital roles these professionals play in our communities.
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Equip your classroom with our Community Helper Posters and inspire your students to appreciate and learn about the essential roles within their community. Download, print and laminate and make your community unit of work fun!
Labor Day / Career Day Coloring Sheets for Early Grades
By Beth Hammett
Ready to get young students thinking about college, careers, and roles/responsibilities? Try these 41 pages of printable, coloring occupation sheets with Lesson Plan suggestions that include discussion guidelines, activity ideas, and media connection. Fun and educational way for students to discuss and learn about careers. Excellent for building coordination and communication skills.
By YourTeachingDoc
Students struggle with understanding the Bill of Rights and how it applies to their life. This bundle has:
* A self-grading interactive BOOM CARD game
* A digital Fill-In-The-Blank activity where the students break down the Bill of Rights into "common language" and I CAN statements
* 28 slide PPT presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment
*28 slide Google Slides Presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment
* Bill of Rights Anchor Poster
These activities lead to a GREAT synchronous or asynchronous discussion!
BONUS: Included in the Bundle are directions to access a FREE Kahoots review game with your students.
Note: This contains a Boom Card download. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards).
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Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8
By Mark Holmes
Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity
64 pages
Grade 5 to 8
All stories also available individually
Discover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and the unyielding human spirit, providing a poignant exploration of loss, tradition, and the strength found in family and friendship bonds amidst turmoil.
Our carefully curated anthology spans from the streets of Sarajevo to the tense borders of East Ukraine and beyond, bringing to light the often-overlooked experiences of children in war-torn environments. These authentic tales not only confront the harsh realities of violence but also weave threads of hope, suggesting paths toward healing and peace. This collection is a profound reminder of our shared humanity and the vital importance of nurturing and listening to the world's youth, who carry the promise of a brighter, more united future.
Each story comes with a set of probing and thought-provoking questions.
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Stories
Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story
● A Kashmiri boy starts a cricket league to bring together youth from opposing
sides and provide hope in the midst of conflict.
Mykhala & Daniela: Slava Ukraini
● Two girls driven from their homes in Ukraine find friendship and purpose in
creating a bird sanctuary, becoming symbols of resilience and peace.
Kiribati: Rising Tides, Resilient Hearts
● Two girls from the island nation of Kiribati find strength in their bond as their
community is forced to leave their sinking homeland.
Irene’s Steps: A Story from the Troubles in Northern Ireland
● An unlikely friendship between a Catholic girl and a Protestant boy in Northern
Ireland during the Troubles helps bridge divides through their school project
sharing personal stories.
Beyond the Horizon: A Mexican Tale
● Four friends from Mexico undertake the perilous journey across the border,
driven by hopes for a better future.
Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo
● Children create an oasis of hope and resistance through education and art during the Siege of Sarajevo.
Gaza Diary: Shadows of Hope
● A young girl in Gaza chronicles her family's daily struggles for survival and
glimpses of hope amidst the cycles of war devastating her community.
The Day the World Changed: 9/11
● Two NYC teenagers find purpose helping their community cope with the
aftermath of 9/11, gaining resilience amidst tragedy.
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General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design Stories
Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.
Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.
Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the
human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.
Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.
Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the
safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.
Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.
Back to School Four Corners | Mini Debate | Icebreaker | Digital Games 4 Teens
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom game bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or as a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves!
►Use them as engaging class activities throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for middle and high school!
WHAT'S INCLUDED....
1. Four Corners Icebreaker
Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
HOW TO USE IT:
2. Four Corners Mini Debate Activity
Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect as icebreakers for those in-between days during back to school when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!
Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle school/high school, but teachers are encouraged to preview the statements and skip over any which you feel are too controversial for your student population. (I definitely stayed away from the most controversial topics).
►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and even learn something new!
►The printable Reflection Sheet will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented, and asks them to discuss two issues that they may have changed their stance on after the debate and the reasons why. This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
35 Statements (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
5 Printable Classroom Signs
Student Reflection Sheet
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:
►If you agree with the statement, move to the side of the room labeled “Agree” or “strongly agree.” If you disagree, move to the side of the room labeled, “Disagree” or “strongly disagree.” If you’re not sure how you feel about the topic yet, move to the side of the room labeled, “Undecided.” (I typically have "undecided" students stand in the middle and hang the other posters in the four corners of the room.)
***Students should be prepared to defend their position even if they’re undecided.
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INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...
⭐️ Crocs
⭐️ Netflix
⭐️ Takis
⭐️ Fortnite
⭐️ MrBeast
⭐️ Air Jordans
⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
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FREEBIE 2024 Summer Games Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource! Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts. This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.
Good Citizen or Not ? good citizenship worksheets - Social Studies Activity
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
I designed this 5-page activity for my students to engage with during the Fall or at the start of the year, focusing on the Social Studies Citizenship unit. Students will read various scenarios and determine whether each one exemplifies good citizenship. This activity is perfect for reinforcing rules and character traits at the beginning of the year. I intend to use it as an independent task after a few days of instruction on citizenship. It can also serve as a graded assessment, quiz, or a follow-up activity after a mini-lesson on rules or citizenship. Be sure to check out my Good Citizen or Not sorting center, along with other citizenship and respect resources!
Civics Board Games #3 - Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)
By History Buffer
Learn about scenarios to do with the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution) and match them to the correct amendment.
The Gig Economy: Current Event Guided Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and ditch the 9-to-5! Dive into this engaging reading comprehension worksheet and explore the dynamic landscape of the future of work, where automation disrupts, flexibility reigns supreme, and the gig economy explodes.
Analyze how technology and globalization reshape jobs, dissect the allure and challenges of freelance life, and discover strategies to thrive in this ever-evolving world. Get ready to challenge old paradigms, embrace change, and build a career you truly own!
Here's what awaits you:
Empower your students with:
Beyond knowledge, cultivate:
Navigate the metamorphosis of work with "Work Unchained" today! Equip your students to become adaptable, skilled, and future-ready citizens who can thrive in any work environment.
Current Event Bundle #1
Student Rights:
Student Led Action:
Lesson Plan on the Civil Rights Movement
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute high school lesson explores key milestones of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1909 to the present. Using the YouTube video "Turning Points in Civil Rights History," students are introduced to pivotal events, legislation, and grassroots efforts that shaped the fight for equality.
The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge, followed by a guided viewing of the video with fill-in-the-blank notes. Students then complete a chronological timeline activity and engage in deeper analysis through group discussion and a critical thinking task that connects historical movements to current civil rights issues. A brief review quiz wraps up the session to reinforce learning.
The included student worksheet features a variety of activities—guided notes, a timeline sort, a written reflection, and a quiz—with an answer key provided for easy assessment. This lesson not only builds historical understanding but also encourages students to think critically about ongoing struggles for justice and equality in modern society.
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!
IMPORTANT!
You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.
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By Language Arts Excellence
What does it mean to be patriotic in this day and age?
The perfect supplement to any unit on history or current events, this product features a thought-provoking lesson to help students articulate what patriotism means to them and to see how it varies widely (and often passionately) from person to person. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about patriotism and explain why the quote aligns with their own perspective. It is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes about what it means to be patriotic in the midst of a higher level thinking activity. A digital version of the Patriotism Talk worksheet is included to support distance learning and cut down on paper.
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This lesson is perfect for using during the 2020 Election, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, President's Day, or during any unit on current events, civics, or history!
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Also, check out these great products by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Veterans Day Stations Activity
⭐History Quote Posters
⭐ Letter to a Member of our Military
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I Got the School Spirit | Back to School Read Aloud | Book Companion Activities
By Basic Biz Teaching
Are you looking for engaging back to school read aloud activities for your students to begin learning about each other? These back to school read aloud activities were created to go along with the book I Got the School Spirit. These reading and writing worksheets will fit in perfectly with your back to school lesson plans while building classroom community and social emotional learning. These first day of school printables will help you get to know your students and they will get to know you.
Do you want to start building class and school community from day 1? Having a great read aloud is just what students need to be engaged while learning important content.
I Got the School Spirit is about a wonderful girl who is excited about going to school.
Tired of using the same back to school activities each year? Looking for something fresh, engaging, and FUN!?
With This Product You'll Get
❤️ before and after reading questions
❤️ sticky note template for discussion questions
❤️ onomatopoeia sort activity (cut and sort words)
❤️ onomatopoeia matching activity
❤️ onomatopoeia Pictionary (students draw pictures for their team to guess which onomatopoeia word they are drawing)
❤️ We Can Show School Spirit (groups make ideas for how they can show school and class spirit)
❤️ I Have School Spirit Writing (students write about why they love their school)
How You Can Use This Product:
☆ whole group
☆ small group
☆ partners or team building
☆ morning meeting
☆ SEL
☆ circle time
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