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Diwali Reading Comprehension Activity Global Holidays Middle & High School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage your students in learning about Diwali? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Do you want to expose your students to the wonders of Diwali? Then downland this Diwali Reading Comprehension Activity Global Holidays for Middle and High School! This reading activity allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.
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➟ Easy to differentiate instruction as it comes with 3 levels of reading!
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Columbus Day Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies
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Are you looking for an engaging activity for Columbus Day? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download this Columbus Day Activities resource! Your students will learn about this holiday's history, events, people, places, trade, and more! Games can be played moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.
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Women's History Month Resource - List of Lesser Known Women
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Do you want your students to be engaged in learning about women in history? Do you struggle to help them learn about lesser known women? Then download this Women's History Month Resource - List of Lesser Known Women!
This handout of women is fully editable and a convenient resource for Women's History Month or International Women's Day. Use it for biographies or research! This is a diverse list of women - African-American, Black, Asian, Indian, Native American, Latina/Hispanic, Arab-American, LGBTQ+ who we need to be learning about!
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Labor Day Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need engaging activities to motivate your students to learn about Labor Day? Are you looking for team building activities to foster classroom community? Then download this Labor Day Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies! These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.
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Analyzing "Borders" by Thomas King
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Looking for a rich, thought-provoking short story assignment that engages students in literary analysis and Indigenous perspectives? This detailed assignment on Thomas King's "Borders" invites students to explore deep themes like identity, colonial borders, sovereignty, power dynamics, and media influence, all through an accessible and age-appropriate narrative.
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This resource breaks down key literary elements (point of view, symbolism, narrative structure, etc.) while encouraging students to connect text to real-world issues like immigration, Indigenous rights, and government-imposed identity labels. It’s a perfect tool for building critical literacy and social awareness in your English Language Arts or Indigenous Studies classroom.
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✅ A breakdown of 6 major literary elements and their significance in "Borders"
✅ Analysis of key themes like resistance, power structures, and liminality
✅ Prompts for student reflection and discussion
✅ Opportunities to integrate Indigenous worldviews and contemporary social issues
✅ Ready-to-use for Grades 9–12
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This resource pairs perfectly with inquiry-based learning and culturally responsive teaching. It's ideal for teachers who want to go beyond surface-level comprehension and guide students into meaningful analysis of Indigenous voices in literature.
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Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.
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This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.
Native American Heritage Month Writing and Discussion Reflection Activities
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
➟ Native American Heritage Month Activity, Native American History, Native American Cultures, and Native American Traditions
Looking for a powerful way to motivate your students to celebrate Native American Heritage Month? Do you want to engage your students to gain a deeper understanding of their challenges? Then download this Native American Heritage Month Writing and Discussion Reflection Activities!
In this writing and discussion lesson, students are guided through a 1 - 2 - 4 reflection style. This activity can be completed individually, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity. It can be completed in one full class session (plus homework) or spread out over a week's worth of class. Choose one reflection activity or all of them!
➟ One set of quotes corresponds to this bulletin board: Native American & Indigenous People BULLETIN BOARD
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Native American Heritage Month Activities Reflection and Writing, Middle School
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➟ Native American Heritage Month Activity, Native American History, Native American Cultures, and Native American Traditions
Looking for a powerful way to motivate your students to celebrate Native American Heritage Month? Do you want to engage your students to gain a deeper understanding of Native Americans? Then download this EDITABLE Native American Heritage Month Reflection Activities for Middle School English!
In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the meaning and relevancy of various quotes. Students will be engaged as they choose activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board and gain deeper insight into Native American culture.
➟ One set of quotes corresponds to this bulletin board: Native American & Indigenous People BULLETIN BOARD
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month AAPI Activities
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to support diversity in your classroom this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month? Are you looking for an engaging activity to help your students learn about AAPI heritage? Then download these fully editable activities! Students will learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander culture, heritage, and history with these fun and interactive TRIVIA games!
These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 50 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.
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Veterans Day Activities for Middle School and High School ELA or History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make learning about Veterans Day engaging? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Do you struggle to find patriotic resources? Then download this Veterans Day Activities resource!
Your students will learn about the history, people, and events of Veterans Day with these three trivia games! These individual or team building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom and can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 40 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor.
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Natural Disasters Activities to Learn About the Environment for Earth Day
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to motivate your students to learn about the environment? Do you struggle to find engaging activities on natural disasters? Do you want students to learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, solar flares, tsunamis, floods, lightning, and more? Then download this Natural Disasters Activities to Learn About the Environment resource!
Students will enjoy answering multiple-choice questions with these three unique trivia games for small groups or the whole class. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans!
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Kwanzaa Activities for Middle School ELA and Social Studies
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Do you want to make learning about Kwanzaa FUN? Your students will learn the history and traditions with these three engaging trivia games! These individual or team building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Each game has the typical gameplay AND speed rounds to reinforce what they have learned. Games can be played while moving around the classroom, sitting in their seats, or on the floor. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.
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Valentine's Day Activities for Middle School ELA or History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for Valentine's Day activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about this holiday? Then download these Valentine's Day Activities! These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of Valentine's Day. The games are perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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President's Day Activities No Prep Trivia Games
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Do you want to make learning about President's Day FUN? Your students will learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and more with these three engaging trivia games! These individual or team building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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Native American Heritage Month Activities for Middle School English and History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Native Americans? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Activities for Middle School ELA and History resource!
Your students will learn the history, culture, and traditions with these three engaging trivia games! These individual or team-building activities are great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans! Each game has a regular round and a speed round to help students remember all the interesting facts.
➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!
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35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
Handout of the questions (for quiet seat work)
Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Activities - Trivia Games
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Do you want to motivate your students to learn about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Do you struggle to engage them? Then download these Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Activities! These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Students will learn about the history, culture, traditions, and more of this holiday. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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Day of the Dead Activities for Día de los Muertos A Classroom Game on Traditions
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Do you want to make learning about Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos FUN?
Do you want an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Día de los Muertos activity! Students will learn about this holiday's history, culture, traditions, and more. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Students can play the games while moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor.
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Spring Traditions Around the World Activities
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Are you looking for spring activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about holidays around the world? Then download these Spring Traditions Around the World Activities! These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the customs and traditions in Germany, Bulgaria, India, Persia, and other countries. The games are perfect for the week before or after spring break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 45+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Black History Month Middle School ELA
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Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you need a fun activity for students to learn about his life and activism? Then download these Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Black History Month Activity! These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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100th Day of School Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies
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Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the 100th day of school? Do you need something appropriate for middle and high schoolers? Then download these 100th Day of School Activities! These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 40+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.
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