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Geography: My Life in 5 Themes Beginning of the Year Icebreaker (Music & PP)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Engage, Connect, and Review Geography from Day One!
Looking for a meaningful and interactive back-to-school activity that goes beyond the usual icebreakers?
This “My Life in 5 Themes” beginning-of-the-year icebreaker resource is the perfect way to get to know your students while reviewing or introducing the 5 Themes of Geography: *Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region. *Students will work in groups to explore themselves and their city or town. This is not only a great way to get students working together and familiar with one another, but a great start to understanding geography!
This lesson incorporated music to grab students' attention and then moved into an introduction on how the 5 Themes relate to each student's life.
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The Complete Word Search Puzzles Set for Your Students and Kids
By Zaazoua Mostapha
The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.
In this bundle you will get:
Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.
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CODEWORD: Complete World History Vocabulary Review Game - Social Studies
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Are you ready to review world history vocabulary and send your students on a top secret mission with an engaging, exciting, and strategic game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, CODEWORD is right for you!
In this classroom take on the fast-paced, spy-themed party game game "Codenames," students compete on teams as spymasters and secret agents to uncover the correct vocabulary terms using only codewords!
This game covers topics in Prehistory, River Valley Civilizations, Classical Civilizations, World Religions, The Middle Ages, Chinese History, The Gunpowder Empires, The Renaissance and Reformation, The Age of Exploration, World Revolutions, Industrialization and Imperialism, World Wars, Cold War and Post-War Independence, and more!
All materials you need are included, ready to be printed and cut out for hours of fun gameplay!
Included in this product:
• Game Instructions
• 340+ Vocabulary Cards
• 8 Blue Agent Cards • 10 3x3 Key Cards (5 labeled "Blue," 5 labeled "Red")
• 8 Red Agent Cards • 10 5x5 Key Cards (for more challenging gameplay)
• 1 Double Agent Card
• 7 Bystander Cards
• 1 Assassin Card
*All materials are labeled to allow for black & white printing of materials.
Black History Month Bundle! Don't Miss Out!
By Inspired By MlG
Don't miss out on engaging, educational fun this Black History Month! The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle is your one-stop shop for jam-packed learning experiences for students in grades 3-8.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month AAPI Puzzles With Solutions - Brain Games
By The Students Palace
Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
90 Pages
( PDF + PNG Files )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
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Post WWII Cold War Era (1945-1991) BUNDLE - 4 Paragraph/5 Q's Reading Assignment
By Quick Assignment Central
This bundle features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.
Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension.
Be sure to visit my store for more resources covering other eras of U.S. history!
BUNDLE! Great Debaters movie Graphic Organizer, Speed Dating Discussion, poetry
By The Red-Haired Reader
This bundle includes three resources that go along with the movie The Great Debaters. You will receive a graphic organizer that requires students to track the adversities faced by the debate team during and/or after viewing, a poetry analysis tool for "I, Too", which Denzel Washington as Professor Tolson recites during the movie (one of my favorite parts!), as well as a fun, interactive speed dating discussion activity for after viewing. Please check out each product individually using the links below. I show this movie before reading Mildred Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry since the settings are so similar, but you could use it in your own classroom in a variety of different ways! Let me know if you have any questions!
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China: One Question, Five Generational Perspectives
By Mark Holmes
“China: One Question, Five Generational Perspectives” is a set of resources delving into the changing politics of the Chinese leadership over a seventy year period. This resource contains five files:
Google Slides (31 slides)
Highlighting the background and achievement of five generational Chinese leaders; Mao Zedong, Deng Xiao Ping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping.
Google Doc (12 pages)
The purpose of the document is to provide comparative insights on various questions as if answered by five significant Chinese leaders: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping at the time of their leadership. Each response embodies the philosophies and policies prevalent during each leader's tenure.
The responses to the 10 questions posed have been generated using AI. This particular bot was prompted to:
The questions asked were as follows;
Google Doc (3 Pages)
Suggestions for potential lessons, activities and projects (20 suggestions in all).
Google Forms (2)
By ARIANA PEREZ
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Food Truck project and Create your own Colony.
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perfect for IB schools, schools looking to promote activities across all subjects, snow days, school-wide activities, single subjects etc.
They bring out students creativeness!
Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun Friday Activity Game |DIGITAL RESOURCE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
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!
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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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Core Subject Word Sleuth Bundle
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
These word sleuths will provide your students/children with a fun journey in the world of Science, Math, Social Studies/History, ELA, and Seasonal/Holiday with key vocabulary words. They can be completed in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.
The word sleuths are in PPTX format along with an answer key for all 5 word sleuths.
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The 19th Amendment Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
This product was made for students to learn the following:
In this product, students will learn about the 19th Amendment, what it is, the timeline as to how the 19th Amendment was put into effect and just how long it took. Information about the process it took and how it was rejected by different parts of the government is shared ranging from 1878 to the November 1920 election, what the women's suffrage movement was, who was involved, and what they did, President Woodrow Wilson, Harry Burn, Senator Aaron A. Sargent, Ellen Clark Sargent, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony and the role that each of them had in the passing of the 19th Amendment, students will learn about Congress - the Senate and the House of Representatives, and will briefly learn about the 3 Branches of Government to help students understand which branch helped pass the 19th Amendment, students will briefly learn about who was involved in World War I and what happened at the end of World War I, why women became involved in World War I, what their roles were in World War I, what jobs women had during this time, and how this lead to the 19th Amendment. Students will also learn about how the 19th Amendment in 1869 was different from 1920 and why, how the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was important as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, students will also learn about when women could vote in 15 states from 1869 - 1918, and the first states to ratify the 19 Amendment.
The notes are adapted to meet your student's individual learning needs. Throughout the product, after each page of notes is reviewed, students will answer short answer comprehension questions and multiple choice questions to review what was discussed on previous pages. At the end of the product, students are provided with a review that includes multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
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Post-9/11 America: A 8-Part Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
By More Lessons Less Planning
Post-9/11 America: A 8-Part Reading Comprehension Bundle
Navigate the complexities of the post-9/11 world with this engaging 8-part reading comprehension bundle. Students will delve into:
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Veterans Day Stations Activity
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a Stations Activity to teach students about Veterans Day. The lesson involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are Language Arts skills-based so that with this engaging lesson, learning is not sacrificed; in fact, students will come away with it with a greater understanding about the importance of Veterans Day.
How does it work?
Your students will work to complete 4 Language Arts-based tasks about Veterans Day in order to learn more about this important holiday and about the veterans of our proud country.
Veterans Day Fun Facts: In the first task, students will read 8 facts about Veterans Day and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages.
O Say, Can You See: In the second task, students read "The Star-Spangled Banner" and match poetic devices within the song to their definitions.
Veteran-Spiration: In the third task, students read 8 quotes about veterans and patriotism and must identify the incorrectly spelled word in each sentence.
Jig Saw Quote: In the fourth task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that, once completed, will reveal a quote about veterans. Once students bring this to you, they have completed the activity!
Product Includes:
- Stations Activity Basics
- Preparation Checklist
- Detailed Day-Of Instructions
- Student Teams Chart
- Materials for 4 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and supplementary materials to be kept at stations
- Student Answer Sheet
- Teacher Answer Keys
- Stations Activity Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity
- Veterans Day Reflection Writing Prompt
This lesson is suitable for middle and high school students and is ideal for the day before Veterans Day or any time during the month of November.
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Ancient History - Ancient Egyptian Medicine Guided Reading Worksheet, Slides
By Yugen Learning
This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle school and high school grade resources to boost student reading & literacy on ancient civilizations? This ready-to-use or no prep printable guided reading worksheet on 'Egyptian Medicine and the Edwin Smith Papyrus'
This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into Ancient History and World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.
Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) one the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.
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For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10
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Bundle Valentine's Day Around the World Activities and a Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want your students to be engaged and have fun learning about Valentine's Day? Do you want to brighten your room with a fun bulletin board? Then download this Bundle Valentine's Day Around the World Activities and a Bulletin Board Set!
These fun, engaging, and team-building trivia games and editable WebQuest and an interactive bulletin board are perfect for any classroom celebration! Focusing on Valentine's Day around the world, students will learn how this holiday is celebrated in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and South America while having FUN team building and collaborating. You'll love this NO PREP bundle!
TRIVIA GAMES
These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day in over 15 countries worldwide. These 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 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!
WEBQUEST - editable
This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of this holiday in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America! This research activity is perfect for the week before or after Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in print and digital formats as well as a fully editable copy. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
BULLETIN BOARD
This unique winter bulletin board features 18 unique low-ink posters with quotes, facts, and traditions. Included are interactive posters so students can share their cultures and traditions as well. Students will learn how this holiday is celebrated in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and South America. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday inclusively!
These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! This set has everything you need to decorate for the month of February!
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Adapted Book for Special Education (interactive book) My Presidents Bundle
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Each adapted social studies book covers the early life, family, and career of a president. These books include real pictures and have visual icons students can match to each page.
Print and have students cut and glue the visuals to each page or laminate and velcro for repeated use.
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Road to the American Revolution
By Sarah Austin
This resource goes beyond having students simply take notes and restate the different causes leading to the American Revolutionary War. A unique lesson designed to have students participate in the learning process by continually drawing inferences and predictions of how each causal factor worked to increase the tensions between the colonies and Britain. An interactive & discussion based Slide Presentation will encourage students to delve deeper into their analysis.
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Today in History Daily Warm-Up - 1st Semester Bundle
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.
NEW! Let's Map It! Maps & Projections Interactive Notebook, Includes PowerPoint
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Students will become familiar with 11 maps and 4 map projections. This is an interactive notebook activity that students can use throughout the year to refer to. It is suggested that students complete 3-4 per class period.
This is more than simply reading the maps, but asking questions that will have students become familiar with and be able to recognize and make connections. This lesson asks connection questions such as: What does the word "plat" mean? What do you think this is called a plat map? What does this map use to communicate information? Why would this map be referred to as a locator map?
If you wish, you could modify this lesson to be a carousel activity instead of an interactive notebook activity, placing the maps around the room and having students move from one station to the next. Modify to meet your students needs.
Reading Activity ............................................................... page 1
Political Map ..................................................................... page 2
Physical Map ..................................................................... page 3
Road Map .......................................................................... page 4
Plat Map .............................................................................. page 5
Locator Map ....................................................................... page 6
Choropleth Map ................................................................. page 7
Dot Distribution Map ........................................................ page 8
Graduated Symbol Map ................................................. page 9
Isoline Map ......................................................................... page 10
Cartogram Map.................................................................. page 11
Topographical Map .......................................................... page 12
Mercator Projection .......................................................... page 13
Robinson's Projection ....................................................... page 14
Goode's Interrupted Pojection ........................................ page 15
Peter's Projection ............................................................... page 16
MATERIALS:
o Let’s Map It PowerPoint (Included) + Technology to show PP and/or suggested videos.
o One notebook per student, composition notebooks work best (Will act as their interactive notebook)
o Glue, double-sided tape, colored pencils, scissors, and other needed art supplies.
o Title Page (Full page copy)
o Table of Content (Full page copy)
o Page 1 (Full page copy)
o Page 2-13 (2 per page to save paper & ink) If you have the capability to print full-page, do so.
o Page 14-15 (Full pages copies)
o Internet access and books on maps for reference.
INCLUDES:
o Introduction PowerPoint
o Reading Activity
o Table of Contents
o Student title page to decorate for the cover of the notebook.
o 15 pages of map interactive notebook activities.
o Grading checklist
This lesson is laid out to last 5 days but can be shortened to last 3-4 days.
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