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Geography - ALL CONTINENTS BUNDLE - 20 Atlas / Google Maps Questions
By Quick Assignment Central
Includes an individual assignment for each continent. 7 Individual assignments.
Unlock an exciting geography quiz that brings the continent to life! This set features 20 thoughtfully designed questions covering landforms, countries, capitals, and more.
Students will need an atlas or Google Maps to answer the questions, making it a fun and interactive learning experience.
Includes a complete answer key for easy review.
Perfect for sparking curiosity and building knowledge!
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History Snapshot - THE WORLD in 1 CE - What was happening? Inc TIMELINE
By Quick Assignment Central
Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.
Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.
Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.
Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!
History Snapshot - THE WORLD in 1492 CE - What was happening? Inc TIMELINE
By Quick Assignment Central
Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.
Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.
Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.
Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!
History Snapshot - THE WORLD in 3000 BCE - What was happening? Inc TIMELINE
By Quick Assignment Central
Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
This Bundle includes a timeline of events around 3000 BCE with 10 questions for students to answer.
Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.
Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.
Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!
Student Workbook Novel Study | Animal Farm | With Answer Key
By That German English Teacher
Enhance your "Animal Farm" novel study with this comprehensive workbook. Designed for middle and high school students, this workbook is the ultimate companion to George Orwell's classic allegory. This resource equips educators with everything needed for a successful novel study, from pre-reading activities to guided chapter notes, multiple writing prompts, and complete answer keys.
Engage your students with purposeful pre-reading activities:
Lay a solid foundation with pre-reading activities that cover essential vocabulary and background knowledge about Orwell and the context in which "Animal Farm" was written. These activities help students connect with the story before diving into the text.
Master the chapters with guided notes:
Guide your students through each chapter with detailed notes emphasizing comprehension, literary analysis, and transfer skills. These notes help students identify key themes, character development, and important events throughout the novel.
Thought-provoking writing prompts:
Encourage deeper thinking and creativity with multiple writing prompts that require students to analyze the text, explore symbolism, and discuss the themes of "Animal Farm." This section includes a peer grading rubric to promote collaborative learning.
Time-saving answer key:
Save time with a complete answer key that provides detailed explanations for all workbook activities, ensuring you have everything needed to guide students through the novel study.
This workbook is:
Seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, meeting educational standards with ease.
Elevate student comprehension and literary analysis skills through engaging and meaningful activities.
Tailored for both students and teachers, ensuring a user-friendly experience for everyone.
Perfect for both traditional classrooms and homeschool settings, offering a flexible and adaptable resource for any learning environment.
Looking for additional resources? Check out these character slides to help students track character development further. Or grab these classroom posters to get your room ready for the unit!
Valentine's Day Activity Bundle with a Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for Valentine's Day activities that are engaging? Do you need a fun bulletin board to brighten your classroom? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn about this holiday? Then download this Valentine's Day Activity Bundle with a Bulletin Board Set!
TRIVIA GAMES
These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day. 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 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!
WEBQUEST
This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.
BULLETIN BOARD
This unique Valentine’s Day bulletin board set features 15 low ink posters with quotes, facts, statistics, and more. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their thoughts and feelings about this fun holiday.
These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! Hang the interactive posters and watch as they generate conversation and laughs with your students. This set has everything you need to decorate for Valentine's Day!
No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!
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BUNDLE Black History Month Research Activity for Independent Work Sub Plans
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for an engaging way to learn about African American history and culture? Are you struggling to motivate your students to learn? Then download this no prep and editable BUNDLE Black History Month Research Activity! Included is a WebQuest of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture and WebQuest of African American Achievements! This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
When you purchase this resource, you'll receive the activities in both print and digital formats. 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! Please re-download this resource every year to ensure you are receiving the most updated copy.
WebQuest of African American Achievements
Students will learn about some of the achievements of African Americans engaged in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.
WebQuest of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture
This engaging WebQuest scavenger hunt will take you on an exploration of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. Played individually or in small groups, this WebQuest includes items to find, stories to read, and reflection questions.
Students will explore the museum (either virtually or in person!) to further their understanding of the following:
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French Clothing/Les Vêtements Shopping Project & Practice Bundle!
By Churros and Croissants
Looking for even more fun ways for students to practice French clothing vocabulary? Get the best of both worlds by bundling 7 independent written worksheets, clothing wordsearch, vocabulary maze and an immersive student-led virtual shopping field trip all for 20%! Allons faire du shopping!
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Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Bundle: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Rome
By More Lessons Less Planning
Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Bundle: Explore the Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Rome
Unlock the rich history of Ancient Rome with this comprehensive Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Bundle. Perfect for middle and high school students, this bundle covers pivotal aspects of Roman history, from the rise of the Republic to the fall of the Empire, in engaging readings that promote deeper understanding and critical thinking. Each worksheet includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions, with primary source analysis to reinforce learning. Whether used for classwork, homework, or sub plans, this bundle will captivate students while aligning with Common Core standards.
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Perfect for world history and social studies classes, this bundle fits seamlessly into units on ancient civilizations or Roman history.
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Complete Industrial Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
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Industrial Revolution: Reading Comprehension & Discussion Guide
Unleash a debate about the most influential figures of the Industrial Revolution! This comprehensive unit study dives deep into the lives and legacies of 30 key figures, exploring their contributions, controversies, and lasting impact on society. Were they visionary leaders or ruthless exploiters?
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Foundations of American Government Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
By More Lessons Less Planning
Empower your students to become savvy citizens with this action-packed bundle of 11 reading comprehension worksheets, meticulously crafted to demystify the foundations of American Government!
Dive into the core principles and institutions that shape our nation:
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Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year Bundle
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun get to know me back to school activities to make the first days of school seamless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know you as well as their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. This bundle includes 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school.
This Back to School Activity Bundle keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task while they get accustomed to being back in school.
It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE! A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet! ***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***
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This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun!
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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
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► 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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World War History - Treaty of Versailles - Role-play/Simulation, Slides, Source
By Yugen Learning
No prep slides for this and engaging fun role-play/simulation activity with supporting worksheets and lessons plans for middle/high school students. Plus Source analysis guide and task to examine the reaction to the treaty.
The role-play has students in groups of 4 ideally. With each student playing the role of the Big three and Germany. Using the background cards, the players try to achieve the objective of their nation with the treaty. They write out their conditions on the provided A3 Treaty Worksheet before sharing their decision against he actual treaty, were they more or less hard?.
Then proceeded to analysis four sources (in the in step by step Poworpoint) on the reaction to the Treaty of Versailles. Its lots of fun.
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World War History - Treaty of Versailles - Role-play/Simulation, Slides, Source
By Yugen Learning
No prep slides for this and engaging fun role-play/simulation activity with supporting worksheets and lessons plans for middle/high school students. Plus Source analysis guide and task to examine the reaction to the treaty.
The role-play has students in groups of 4 ideally. With each student playing the role of the Big three and Germany. Using the background cards, the players try to achieve the objective of their nation with the treaty. They write out their conditions on the provided A3 Treaty Worksheet before sharing their decision against he actual treaty, were they more or less hard?.
Then proceeded to analysis four sources (in the in step by step Poworpoint) on the reaction to the Treaty of Versailles. Its lots of fun.
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U.S. Women's History Reading Worksheets: 19th Century * U.S. History * ELA
By Christa Nonnemaker
Deepen your students' understanding of these eras!
This Teaching Bundle includes four Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1800-1900:
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during the Civil War
* Women during the Industrial Revolution
* Women's Suffrage Movement
Convenient and quick to complete!
Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.
Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.
Other Women in American History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are available:
Women in the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the Great Depression: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women in the U.S. Military during WWII
Other Women in American History Reading Assignment and Worksheet bundles include the following:
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1920
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1860
Progressive Era Women: Unit Resource * U.S. History * APUSH * Women's History
By Christa Nonnemaker
Women during the Progressive Era: 1900-1920 Unit Resource includes:
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's
* Power Point Lesson
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet (Guided Reading)
Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's
This 25-page Primary Source Analysis with DBQ's resource with 22 primary sources plus three DBQ prompts gives students a chance to delve deeper into the challenges and obstacles and to evaluate women's roles and the relative success of reform movements during this era. The first two pages includes an Overview, Notes on Primary Sources and Teaching Notes.
Here’s a chance for students to read documents that shed light on various reform movements and to consider both the strategies employed by women who participated in these movements and the power of the groups that focused on various issues of the time such as working conditions, women's health, temperance and suffrage to name a few.
Assign just one, a few or all of the sources depending on time constraints and student interest.
Primary sources include letters, photos, reports, newspaper articles and other documents. Each page of primary sources includes comprehension questions at the end in order for students to analyze perspectives, consider key ideas and identify bias.
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. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source.
Three DBQ prompts are included at the end with instructions on how to create a response to the prompt.
An Answer Key to all the questions and the DBQ prompts are available at the end of the packet.
A separate PowerPoint presentation on How to Integrate Sources for a DBQ is included in the Zip file. There is also a YouTube video that provides narration for the slides.
Reading Assignment
This 5-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women involved in various reform movements. It covers the time period from the the turn of the century, around 1900, through 1920. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. As a close reading activity, it is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with comprehension questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key. This resource helps students with close reading and critical thinking.
Reading Assignment - 3 pages
Worksheet - 2 pages
Answer Key - 2 pages
Power Point Presentation
This 16-slide PowerPoint presentation covers women's contributions and experiences during the Progressive Era. It is an ideal lesson as a supplement to United States History or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.
Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight how women were organized and the types of issues in which they became involved. It highlights the many obstacles they faced, the different organizations that were formed, strategies employed and how some goals were achieved.
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Real-Life Math fun activity! Systems of Linear Equations - 5 activities and keys
By Daniel
This Systems of Linear Equations resource (tasks with complete key) addresses FIVE real-life problems and their optimal solutions.
This work, also called linear programming, demonstrates how practical and applicable the algebra of systems of equations is in real life.
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Once Upon a Crime - ELA Debate Argument Unit
By Blooming Through High School
My students had so much fun doing this, they didn't want it to end! Four Disney villains are being brought to court with charges and your students will either prosecute or defend them in "court":
Ursula - The Little Mermaid: Fraud & Exploitation
Scar - The Lion King: Manslaughter & Environmental Crimes
Gaston - Beauty & The Beast: Attempted Murder & Inciting a Riot
Lady Tremaine - Cinderella: Emotional Abuse/Neglect & Exploitation
Assign your students to be prosecutors and defenders with their own custom files. Each team has their own responsibilities and will need to craft their argument well to win the judge & jury.
-Reinforce learning of claim, support, point of view and more!
- Students need to support their claims with facts from the movie. Perfect for an argumentative unit!
*Lesson has been adapted with extensive sentence stems and examples. Teacher made examples are also included. This is a scaled activity that all students can do without too much teacher intervention.
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U.S. Women's History Unit 1600-1860: DBQ's and Primary Source Analysis *APUSH*
By Christa Nonnemaker
History comes to life for students when they read primary sources! This Early America Women's History Mini-Bundle will fascinate and engage your students.
Each Primary Source Analysis and DBQ resource gives students a chance to delve deeper into life of women during the Colonial Era (1607-1763), the Revolutionary Era (1763-1783) and the Early Women's Rights Movement (1840-1865). Through reading, review and analysis of sources, students will be able to determine what issues and challenges faced women during each era and how they contributed to society.
*Colonial American Women: Primary Source Analysis and DBQs (21 pages)
*Women of the American Revolution: Primary Source Analysis and DBQs (19 pages)
*Early Women's Rights Movement: Primary Source Analysis and DBQs (22 pages)
Along with primary sources, there are Document-Based Questions (DBQs). Additionally, each resource includes a one-page sheet for students that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Examples of primary sources include cartoons, diary and journal excerpts, indenture contracts, political cartoons, letters, and more. Each page of primary sources includes questions. Each resource includes two DBQ prompts which help students to weigh and evaluate the significance of women's actions, thoughts and contributions during the era.
A page near the end of each resource allows students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the DBQs 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, college students 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. Each resources can take up to 2-3 class periods depending on whether they complete the entire packet or just complete portions of it.
Each source includes an Easel Activity which allows students to answer the questions at the end of each primary source online. For homework purposes, Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is an especially valuable digital option .
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The Japanese-American Internment During World War II: Teaching Bundle
By Christa Nonnemaker
The resource bundle includes the following items:
*The Japanese-American Experience During World War II: Power Point Presentation
* The Japanese-American Experience During World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet with Answer Key
*The Japanese-American Experience During World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQs
PowerPoint Presentation
This 30-slide presentation on the Japanese-American experience in World War II presents a broad and deep look at the nature of the four years between the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the end of World War II and how it impacted the Japanese immigrants (Issei) and their American-born children (Nisei). The slides include information about the Japanese and Japanese-American internment in camps along with the enlistment of both young Nisei men and Nisei women in the military. The slides also include information about those who didn't live in the camps and those who presented legal challenges to internment. The slides use engaging visuals including photographs, letters, documents and art to convey the experiences of an entire group of people who were moved away from their homes and businesses without constitutional redress. These visuals are primary sources that the instructor can use to further student understanding. The slides also include Reflection Questions which the instructor can choose to discuss with students. There are no correct answers to the Reflection Questions but should prompt interesting discussions. This slide presentation is equally valuable for the home-schooled student or for those instructors who want to provide supplemental information to their students. At the end of the presentation, there is a slide that provides annotations on the websites used to access the primary sources which are featured throughout the presentation. I hope that students find this presentation worthwhile and deepens their understanding about an experience that should give everyone pause but also shows the resiliency of both the Issei and Nisei during a very difficult time.
Reading Assignment and Worksheet with Answer Key
This 7-page Reading Assignment about the Japanese internment and other experiences in World War II presents a broad and deep look at the nature of the four years between the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the end of World War II and how it impacted the Japanese immigrants (Issei) and their American-born children (Nisei). This close reading assignment goes beyond typical textbook descriptions of the Japanese-American experience during World War II. It provides detailed explanations as to the evacuation process, life in the camps and issues that the residents faced. The assignment also includes information about those who didn't live in the camps and those who presented legal challenges to internment. The 3-page Worksheet asks students to answer questions based on their reading. This will reinforce their learning on the topic.
This Reading Assignment is equally valuable for the home-schooled student or for those instructors who want to provide supplemental information to their students. The second page of this assignment provides a list of important terms as well as an explanation about the use of historical terminology. I hope that students find this Reading Assignment worthwhile and deepens their understanding about an experience that should give everyone pause but also shows the resiliency of both the Issei and Nisei during a very difficult time. A worksheet is included.
This is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.
Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQs
This 23-page resource with 15 primary sources and 2 DBQ prompts gives students a chance to delve deeper into the experiences of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Many students know that Japanese-Americans from the West Coast were interned. Here’s a chance to read documents that shed light on how the decision was made, whether the racial prejudices were shared among all Americans, how Japanese-Americans contributed outside the camps, and how re-integration was perceived. The Japanese-American experience went far beyond their internment in the camps.
Primary Sources include:
Customer Complaint and Restaurant Owner’s Response
Transcript from a Meeting in General DeWitt’s Office
Excerpt from Executive Order 9066
Evacuation Notice Number 9
Images from Evacuation and Assembly Center
Letter from Internee to Former Middle School Teacher
Report from Congressional Committee on Camps
Photographs of Life inside the Internment Camp
Resolution by the Native Sons of the Golden West, Santa Cruz Parlor
Photographs of Contributions by Japanese-Americans
Letter Insert by Assistant Director of War Relocation Authority
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 letters, photos, reports and other documents. Each page of primary sources includes questions. Two DBQ prompts with instructions are included.
There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet.
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