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AMERICAN HISTORY, WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE, 20TH CENTURY STUDY (POWERPOINT ONLY)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
A FUN WAY TO INTRODUCE A STUDY 20TH CENTURY PEOPLE AND EVENTS!
Save yourself hours and hours of planning with this all-in-one, ready-to-use PowerPoint.
Students will love this PowerPoint! This lesson engages students with the incorporation of music, as students watch the Powerpoint.
Through this PowerPoint, students will become aware of people and events that played an integral part in shaping the 20th Century. It is encouraging that the teacher removes or mutes the free song included in the PowerPoint and plays Billy Joel's 1989 Hit: We Didn't Start The Fire, which depicts major events and people who influence the 20th Century written about in Joel's song.
NOTE: The song on the PowerPoint is a free song, but can be removed or muted in order to play Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire, easily downloaded on iTunes or can be obtained using Pandora or Spotify. Legality reason will not allow one to sell a copyrighted song in their materials.
This lesson took 4+ hours to plan, design, and tweaked.
INCLUDES
· Introduction PowerPoint (54 slides with music that can be removed and replaced with Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire)
Joel's song addresses people and events beginning with Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray; to Sugar Ray, Panmunjom Brando, "The King and I", and "The Catcher in the Rye;" to Joseph Stalin, Princess Grace, Trouble in the Suez.
Early 1900's through the 1980s.
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World History Mega Bundle: The Middle Ages to Renaissance | World Religions
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Save time and money with this amazing bundle of over 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Middle Ages to The Renaissance, as well as World Religions, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.
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Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:
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Character Analysis Conspiracy Theory Role Play Game
By Beth Hammett
Cause and effect, character traits, and critical thinking are the focus of this Conspiracy Theory Role Play Game. Students develop and define their beliefs and opinions, sort fact and fiction, use character trait role play cards, debate and argue their points of view, think about community responsibilities, question ethics and morals, and use cooperative learning to save planet Earth with this fun, educational, fact-based scenario about conspiracy theories. Includes: Directions Fact-Based Newspaper Article Conspiracy Theory Scenario Cause & Effect Worksheet Conspiracy Theories Worksheet Role Play Cards (optional directions are included) Character Traits Handouts (Positive & Negative) Character Reflection Sheet Optional Writing and Illustrating Activity Fact versus Fiction Excellent for AP, dual credit, GT, homeschool groups, flipped classes, ELA, History/Social Studies, Journalism, Science, STEM, STEAM! Use for building and assessing cause and effect, character traits, critical thinking, facts, logic, time management, writing, working with research based information and citations of research materials. Meets CCSS and state ELA guidelines. Makes learning engaging and interactive. Use with Circular Reporting on TeachShare for a complete lesson plan on how we believe and how media plays a role in what we believe.
By ARIANA PEREZ
✅Juego de Desafíos CUBA
This GAME Includes a Reading about the History of Cuba and Notable people that have came out of this beautiful country. Everything is already already done for you, no extra preparation needed. This can be used as a bonus to any cultural unit in class. The reading is completely in Spanish.
This method makes reading easy and more engaging.
This resource encourages students to find answers and review the text for additional information they might have missed. The text is easy to read, and it also includes beautiful graphics to encourage students to participate.
This source includes an activity that has students’ identity national icons of Cuba.❤️
Assign as homework.
Assign as a sub-plan.
Assign as extra credit.
Assign as a cultural project.
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✅Includes 2 Readings
· One Visual National Icons Activity
· 4 Different Challenges to discover a Secret Code
· Printable
· Answer Key
Can be used for emergency Sub-plans and to help students practice reading comprehension.
Escape Rooms are student favorites!
✅✅ Este juego incluye una lectura sobre la historia de Cuba y personas destacadas que han surgido de este hermoso país. Todo está completamente listo para ti, no se necesita preparación adicional. Esto puede usarse como un complemento en cualquier unidad cultural en clase.
La lectura está completamente en español. Este método facilita la lectura y la hace más atractiva.
Este recurso anima a los estudiantes a encontrar respuestas y revisar el texto en busca de información adicional que puedan haber pasado por alto.
El texto es fácil de leer y también incluye gráficos hermosos para motivar a los estudiantes a participar. Esta fuente incluye una actividad en la que los estudiantes identifican íconos nacionales de Cuba.
Incluye:
✅2 lecturas
• Una actividad visual de íconos nacionales
• 4 desafíos diferentes para descubrir un código secreto
• Imprimible
• Clave de respuestas Puede utilizarse para planes de emergencia de sustitución y para ayudar a los estudiantes a practicar la comprensión de lectura.
By The Academic Architect
Use this Reading Response Assignment and Battle Royale style activity to teach about Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Techniques while reinforcing simple geographical knowledge about world geography and the basic biomes of the world. Any fan of fortnite or other battle royale style video games will love this assignment! But even the students who don't play fortnite will enjoy making their battle royale survival plan.
I normally use this assignment during my Ancient History unit on early humans as a way to help students understand the hardship of surviving without modern technology. I've also used it directly after my unit on the Fall of Rome when we discuss the collapse of civilization before diving into Feudalism in Europe.
Really this assignment is a plug and play that you can use in many different class periods. Thinking tactically about survival never goes out of style, and students are always engaged during this assignment. I've also used it as a last minute sub plan and have never gotten a bad note!
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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2024 Presidential Election Candidate's Stance on Issues Reading Debate Essay
By More Lessons Less Planning
2024 Presidential Election: Trump vs. Harris - A Deep Dive into Key Issues
Product Description: Engage your students in critical thinking and civic awareness with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet.
Explore the contrasting stances of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on six pivotal issues facing the United States in the 2024 election. As students delve into topics like immigration, economy, healthcare, education, climate change, and criminal justice, they'll develop a deeper understanding of the candidates' policies and their potential implications for the nation.
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Lesson Plan on World Fair Trade Day
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the concept and importance of World Fair Trade Day through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Aimed at upper elementary and lower secondary learners, the lesson fosters global awareness and social responsibility by exploring how Fair Trade supports farmers, workers, and communities in developing countries.
The session begins with a warm-up discussion and a short educational video to spark curiosity. Students then complete a guided reading task and comprehension questions that highlight key information about World Fair Trade Day and its global impact. A vocabulary section reinforces essential terms, while a matching activity connects Fair Trade products with their countries of origin.
Interactive elements include a fun word scramble, a product hunt, and a mini role-play where students imagine being Fair Trade farmers and shoppers. The lesson wraps up with a reflective writing task, encouraging students to express why Fair Trade matters in their own words.
A printable worksheet is included, containing all activities and an answer key for easy assessment. This lesson is ideal for integrating citizenship education, ethics, or global studies into your classroom and helps learners become more informed and compassionate global citizens. No prior knowledge of Fair Trade is required.
Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials
By Language Arts Excellence
Are you looking to hold a formal Socratic Seminar in your classroom?
Socratic Seminars (or "Fish Bowl" Conversations as I like to call them with my students) are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to what they are learning in class. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, this student-tested resource includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom. All you need are the 4 or 5 questions to form the basis of these discussions!
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César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
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This inquiry based lesson will vicariously draw your students into the lives, circumstances, and struggle for social justice as they engage in the analysis of three primary sources. Specifically, this resource will have students;
The primary sources include;
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NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
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Music is a great way to get students engaged and support the learning process. Our brain and body must be in a state of calmness to gear up for learning. Studies have shown that using music in the classroom provided an increased level of positivity and calmness in students.
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The Black Death - Bubonic Plague - Middle Ages - History Classroom Game
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Students will simulate the spread of the Black Death through this fun and engaging classroom game! Students are assigned roles and play to win by collecting cards that earn points for their role. But watch out - the plague is all about! Will you survive?
Great addition to a Middle Ages unit, or to use as a classroom game any time throughout the year!
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Presidents Day A Complete Unit
By Beth Hammett
A review of ten presidents that changed history (Lincoln, Kennedy, Roosevelt, and more). Includes facts, visuals, coloring handouts, supplemental resources, activities guide. Everything needed to celebrate President's Day! 23 visually stimulating slides with dates and facts.
Presidents' Day Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
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This product includes adapted notes about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. After reviewing the packet, students can complete the questions - short answer, fill in the blanks, and true false at the end of the product independently or with support.
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2024 Presidential Election Bundle: Deep Dive & Classroom Debate Guide
By More Lessons Less Planning
2024 Presidential Election Bundle: Deep Dive & Classroom Debate Guide
Bring the excitement of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election into your high school classroom with this engaging bundle! This product includes two comprehensive resources designed to spark critical thinking and informed debate.
Resource 1: "Trump vs. Harris - A Deep Dive into Key Issues" This reading comprehension worksheet explores the key policies and positions of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on major topics like immigration, healthcare, climate change, and the economy. Students will compare and contrast these views, developing an understanding of how different perspectives shape national debates. The worksheet includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions to test comprehension and critical thinking.
Resource 2: "2024 U.S. Presidential Election Political Survey & Classroom Debate Guide"
This survey and debate guide prompts students to answer 40 thought-provoking questions on a wide range of political issues. Based on their answers, students will reflect on their own political leanings and engage in classroom debates, using the facilitator's guide to encourage meaningful and respectful discussions.
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This bundle is an excellent resource for high school government, civics, and social studies classes. It’s perfect for guiding students through real-world political analysis and classroom debate, giving them the tools to become informed and engaged citizens.
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Lesson Plan on the Sinking of the Titanic
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This engaging lesson on the Titanic disaster combines historical analysis with language learning. Using a video and transcript, students explore key events leading to the sinking of the Titanic, analyze decision-making factors, and enhance their English skills through interactive activities. The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion, allowing students to share prior knowledge. A listening comprehension task follows, reinforcing key details from the video.
Vocabulary exercises introduce essential maritime terms, while a timeline activity helps students organize events in sequence. A true-or-false exercise encourages critical thinking by assessing their understanding of the story. Role-playing activities immerse students in historical perspectives, fostering communication and teamwork. Additionally, a creative writing task invites them to write a diary entry from a passenger’s point of view, developing narrative skills.
The lesson concludes with a reflective discussion on the tragedy’s causes and lessons learned. By integrating listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, this lesson offers a well-rounded approach to both historical understanding and language acquisition.
"History Talk" Print & Go Emergency Lesson Plan
By Language Arts Excellence
If you have ever found yourself in need of a no-prep, print-and-go lesson plan that meets standards and upholds a high level of student learning and engagement, this resource is the perfect tool for your teacher's toolbox! It is ideal for days prior to and returning from vacations, between units, emergency sub plans, or simply those days when we just "can't." (And let's face it, we've all been there!) This product features an engaging "History Talk" activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period. In this activity, they must choose between 5 different quotes about history and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. They will have a chance to discuss their opinions in small groups and as part of a full class discussion. The full-length lesson plan can literally be used any day of the school year and is sure to spark thoughtful discussion among your students. Product includes: - Comprehensive Lesson Plan - "History Talk" Sheet for students to fill out - 5 Corresponding "History Quote" signs to hang up around your room _________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note that this resource is similar but not identical to First Day of School "History Talk" Activity and End of Year "History Talk" Activity. If you have already purchased these lessons, please email language.arts.excellence@gmail.com with your order number and date of purchase to receive this lesson for free! (This must be done prior to purchasing this product.) _________________________________________________________________________________________ Also, make sure to check out these great resources by Language Arts Excellence that can be used any time throughout the school year! ⭐ "Still I Rise" (Angelou) Lesson Plan & Materials
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GEOGRAPHY: HOW TO CREATE A POLITICAL CARTOON (STUDENT HANDOUT & EXAMPLES)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Political cartoons are a great way to allow students to express their viewpoints and concerns through a creative alternative outlet. This includes a handout to provide students on "How To Create a Political Cartoon," along with samples and suggested online sites that allow students to create their political cartoons online.
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World History Bundle - Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games, Projects
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World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom
Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.
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Step-by-Step How-To for complete film writing analysis. This 36 page guide has two parts: Getting Started and Writing Your Essay. This easy-to-follow guide includes: What is film analysis? Literary Analysis and Film Concepts Getting Started How to Watch and Take Notes Audience Theme Emotions Writing Your Essay Introduction Plot Summary Body Paragraphs Setting Mood Characters Film Techniques Sound Lighting Symbolism Foreshadowing, Directors and Writers Using Film Quotes Conclusion Peer Workshopping Activity slides for: planning, writing theme and subject, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion Excellent for flipped classrooms, homeschooling, online learners, literacy centers, individual and group learning.