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90 Second Social Studies American Constitutional Amendments
By The Magical Avocado
This resource is a template for a 90 Second Social Studies assignment that includes 27 ready to edit slides on the American Amendments
What is a 90 Second Social Studies Assignment?
90 Second Social Studies Assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The 90 second time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. 90 Second Social Studies Assignments can cover concepts, historical figures, landmarks, and events.
Why does this assignment use Google Slides?
One of the issues with student presentations is the transition time between student presenters. When the presentations are all on the same google slide, transitions become seamless. Google Slides also enables students to work simultaneously on the assignment, and for teachers to observe edits and work in real time.
Texas During the Civil War and Reconstruction Notes
By TxMAP Teacher
This is a Texas History lesson on Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Product includes notes over causes of the Civil War, Union and Confederate comparison, important battles and events, Texas battles, and the events and effects of Reconstruction on the U.S. and on Texas. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month art project
By Patricia
Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art project. This student-tested lesson plan is designed to explore the rich traditions of Asian art, with a focus on the unique techniques and styles of Thangka scroll paintings.
Thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings depicting deities, scenes, or mandalas on cotton or silk appliqué. Throughout Asia, these exquisite scroll paintings are treasured for their spiritual significance and intricate craftsmanship. In our lesson, we will dive deep into the history and symbolism of Thangka art, highlighting its importance in Asian culture.
This resource includes:
- Teacher’s guide for a 3- 45-minute lesson. (I did the project with grade 5, and that's how long it took)
- 9 slides - A presentation
- 3 templates
Skills Developed in this lesson:
- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Asian culture.
- Fine motor skills
- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.
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Geography, Map Projection PowerPoint
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Teaching map projections can be challenging! This PowerPoint presentation is an easy way to give student the foundation they need to understand what map projections are and how each has its own level of accuracies and distortions based on size and shape of land masses and measurement/distance between points.
World History Quick Writes - 200+ Writing & Discussion Prompts for a Full Year
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Make Every World History Class Thought-Provoking with 200+ Writing and Discussion Prompts!
Engage your students in a captivating journey through world history with this comprehensive World History Quick Writes collection! This resource offers a diverse collection of over 220 carefully crafted writing prompts spanning 10 world history units, covering Ancient Civilizations, Revolutions, World Wars, Globalization, and more. Transform history into a vibrant and interactive experience, promoting critical thinking, historical analysis, and creative expression!
Key Features:
* Includes PowerPoint and PDF formats of writing prompts and Optional Printable Warm-Ups and Exit Tickets Organizer!
13 Colonies - PowerPoint with Map + Online Quiz - 5th Grade ESOL Reading Level
By Quick Assignment Central
Includes:
- 13 Slide PowerPoint that guides students through the founding of the colonies, a map of the colonies, the 3 different regions, and independance from Great Britain.
- A map for students to label.
- a link to a 15 question online quiz (using blooket) that uses the PowerPoint information.
This is written at a 5th grade ESOL level - perfect for a wide range of learners, especially ELL students.
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Influential Leaders of 20th Century - Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about influential leaders from the 20th century and their work. Students choose an individual of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides or using a Web 2.0 tool. Teacher and student resources are provided for the lesson, along with full instructions and project expectation, including a grading rubric. A list of famous people from the 20th Century is included separately for student choice (or students can choose an individual of interest on their own). This list is also included as a sign-up sheet in case the teacher wants each student to do a different person. Two versions of the lesson are included to let teachers decide if they prefer to have students use the more traditional presentation tools of Microsoft Office or Google Slides or, if they prefer to give students a choice of those and various free Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, eMaze, or Canva. Links for tutorials are provided for all suggested software choices in the student resources.
This lesson can be completed individually, in pairs or in groups, depending on the teacher’s preference. All resources are fully editable, so that it can be easily modified for any classroom.
Perfect for business, history, social studies or career exploration classes. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
Materials Required:
Files included:
Approximate Lesson Duration:
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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The U.S. Civil War Assessment- Context Clues & Primary Sources
By Sarah Austin
Discard the paper/pencil approach to assessment. This quiz will have students access their knowledge of important facts and information regarding the United States' Civil War in an interactive & engaging way. This PowerPoint presentation is rich in primary sources and colorful imagery that will prompt students to examine context clues when answering the provided questions. If you liked this lesson see other related ‘Civil War’ lessons here: • Civil War Role Play/Debate Activity (click here to open in new tab)
Today In History - Daily Warm Up - February
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.
90 Second Social Studies Famous American Women
By The Magical Avocado
Women's History IS American History! This ready to edit slide presentation has 35 slides highlighting famous American Women. Using during Women's History Month, as daily bellwork, student projects, learning about various times in history, and more!
What is a 90 Second Social Studies Assignment?
90 Second Social Studies Assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The 90 second time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. 90 Second Social Studies Assignments can cover concepts, historical figures, landmarks, and events.
Why does this assignment use Google Slides?
One of the issues with student presentations is the transition time between student presenters. When the presentations are all on the same google slide, transitions become seamless. Google Slides also enables students to work simultaneously on the assignment, and for teachers to observe edits and work in real time.
By TxMAP Teacher
This is a US History lesson on the Policies of President Andrew Jackson. Product includes notes over topics such as Election of 1824, the Election of 1828, Jacksonian Democracy, Native American Policies, the National Bank Crisis, the Nullification Crisis, and the Legacy of Jackson. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.
NEW! Let's Map It! Map & Projections (PowerPoint Only) Map Skills
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Students will become familiar with the difference between reference, thematic and projection maps. This PowerPoint will ask student to examine 13 different maps and projections to determine what category each fall into. The answer is given by flying in a smiling face to the correct category. Teachers and students can discuss the reasons that each map falls into the category that it does. This would be used as an introductory presentation.
For the full version of the Let's Map It! lesson, click here.
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
The Industrial Revolution - U.S./World History PowerPoint and Guided Notes
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Explore the Transformative Era of the Industrial Revolution with This Ready-to-Use PowerPoint and Guided Notes!
Dive into the social, economic, and technological changes brought by the Industrial Revolution with this engaging PowerPoint presentation and comprehensive guided notes. Perfect for middle and high school history classes, this resource covers key innovations, major figures, and lasting global impacts of this pivotal era in both U.S. and World History. Use this in your classroom as an introduction to the Industrial Revolution! Includes PowerPoint, guided notes, discussion and review questions!
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Classical Music in Modern Day Life - Puzzle & Presentation Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn fun facts about the use of classical music in modern day life such as movies, television, and video games as they research different uses of classical music in modern day life. No download is required to use Canva (www.canva.com) - a free product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. Options for using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides are also included for use if the teacher prefers.
In these lessons, students are provided with a quick tutorial for Canva, as well as links to other resources to help them with their designs. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. Links are included to tutorials for Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. Students create a presentation with examples of classical music used in their own lives after researching the topic. They use that information along with graphics, pictures and backgrounds from the Internet and also supplied in Canva, to create a finished presentation that explains their topic, and add their own opinions and insights to the project. A word search puzzle is also included (with answer key) for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school classes as well. Great to leave for a sub or to use for distance learning too.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Research and Presentation Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Quick Start Tutorial for Canva
· Word Search Puzzle and Answer Key
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Presentation Project Creation – 1.5 – 2 (50 minute) class periods
· Word Search Puzzle - .5 (50 minute) class period
· Presentation sharing with class – time will depend on the size of the class
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Today In History - Daily Warm Up - March
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.
By TxMAP Teacher
This is a US History lesson on the Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War. Product includes notes over Reconstruction Plans, Lincoln's death, Reconstruction Amendments, Andrew Johnson, Freedmen's Bureau, Reconstruction Acts, Southern Politics, Sharecropping, opposition to Reconstruction, the Morrill Act, Ulysses S. Grant, and the end of Reconstruction. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.
Artists of the Renaissance - World History PowerPoint, Organizer, and Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Engage Students in the Artistic Legacy of the Renaissance with This PowerPoint, Organizer, and Activity!
This Artists of the Renaissance PowerPoint and Activity resource offers an interactive way for students to explore the lives and works of famous Renaissance artists. With an engaging organizer and classroom activity, students will dive into the innovative techniques, influential patrons, and cultural shifts that transformed art in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ideal for middle and high school world history classes, this resource makes the Renaissance’s creative impact accessible and memorable.
What’s Included:
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Character Traits of Leaders -Research & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students identify leadership traits by researching leaders throughout history. They are provided with links to resources to help them research three individuals of their choice from three different time periods in history. Lists of leaders from each time period are provided to help them choose. Then, they use that information along with graphics, pictures and backgrounds from the Internet to create a finished presentation that explains the qualities of each leader, the similarities and differences, and add their own opinions and insights to the project as they learn how to apply leadership skills in their own life.
Two versions of instructions are provided to allow the lesson to be done individually or in small groups or partners. Projects can be presented in class or included on a website for viewing.
This is an excellent creative project to add to a unit in a career class, leadership class or to support a history/social studies unit. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with upper elementary or high school students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Student Project Instructions, Expectations, and Grading Rubric (for individual projects)
• Student Project Instructions, Expectations, and Grading Rubric (for group products)
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Today In History - Daily Warm Up - April
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.
By TxMAP Teacher
This is a U.S. History lesson on the Road to the Civil War. Product includes notes over Sectionalism (North and South), the issue of Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement, and events leading to the Civil War, such as the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, Uncle Tom's Cabin, the Dred Scott Case, Harpers Ferry Raid, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, the Election of 1860 and the attack of Fort Sumter. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.