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Egypt Vocabulary Bundle!!

By The Magical Avocado

Add fun to your Ancient Egyptian Vocabulary lessons with this Vocabulary Game Bundle! This ready to print, cut, and teach bundle has students practicing their vocabulary skills while playing matching vocabulary games and BINGO!

This bundle includes:

Matching Game

  • 28 premade sets of cards (vocabulary term and a matching definition)
  • Premade backs of cards for duplex printing
  • 12 editable pairs for you to personalize the game for your classroom
  • A teacher guide of terms and definitions
  • A lesson plan
  • 3 Scaffolded Student Vocabulary Sheets (definition only, vocabulary term only, blank)
  • A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the cards

BINGO Game

  • 50 unique BINGO boards (2 per page)
  • Three sets of scaffolded vocabulary guides (definition provided, vocab provided, blank guide)
  • Teacher Vocabulary Answer Key
  • Lesson Plan with directions
  • A BINGO call list that randomizes the list for a game every time!

BONUS - Mummifying Teddy Bears Class Activity

  • Material List
  • Instructions for Mummification
  • Details with notes and resources
  • Eulogy Template

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**Vocabulary included**

amulet, ankh, book, of the dead, bureaucrat, Canopic jars, caravans, cartouche, cataract, delta, demotic, dynasty, embalming, hieroglyphics, ideogram, monotheistic, mummification, obelisk, papyrus, pharaoh, phonogram, pictograms, polytheistic, pyramid, sarcophagus, scarab, shadoof, theocracy, vizier

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Easy to use, this activity is not only great for gamifying your lessons, but is also a multimodal approach, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills!

Use this resource for:

  • test review
  • whole group instruction
  • vocabulary practice
  • substitute work
  • centers activities
  • small groups
  • review activities
  • preloading vocabulary
  • reinforcing terms
  • and more!
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Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit Middle School Social Essay Project

By TooBookedUp

Unlock the Power of Student Voices with Our Human Rights Research Project!

Are you looking to engage your middle school students in meaningful learning while empowering them to explore critical global issues? Our Human Rights Research Project is designed to do just that! Perfect for cross-curricular activities, social justice units, or as an extension of your writing or research lessons, this comprehensive resource provides everything you need to guide your students through an in-depth exploration of human rights.

What's Inside?

  • 5 Detailed Lesson Plans – Tailored for middle school students, these plans come with built-in scaffolds and IEP accommodations to ensure every student can participate meaningfully.
  • Essay Graphic Organizer – Simplify the writing process with an easy-to-use organizer that helps students structure their ideas and evidence.
  • Engaging Videos – Incorporate multimedia learning with carefully selected videos that complement each lesson and keep students engaged.
  • Teacher Slides – Save time with ready-to-use slides that guide you through each lesson, complete with discussion prompts and visuals to enhance learning.
  • Human Rights Research Guide – Equip students with the tools they need to conduct effective research on relevant human rights issues.

Checklist for Teachers:

  • Ready-to-use, standards-aligned lesson plans.
  • Built-in supports for diverse learners, including IEP and 504 accommodations.
  • Engaging multimedia resources (videos and slides).
  • Graphic organizers to scaffold the writing process.
  • Opportunities for cross-curricular integration.

Benefits for You and Your Students:

  • Empower Student Voice: Encourage your students to dive deep into human rights issues that matter to them, fostering a sense of global citizenship and advocacy.
  • Time-Saving Resources: With everything prepared for you, from lesson plans to slides, you can focus on what you do best – teaching!
  • Differentiated Instruction: Our materials include IEP accommodations and multiple entry points, making it easy to reach every student.
  • Critical Thinking and Research Skills: Guide students in developing their research, analysis, and writing skills through a topic that’s both relevant and impactful.

Make your next unit unforgettable with our Human Rights Research Project! Your students will not only learn about the world around them, but they’ll also be inspired to make a difference. Download now and bring this powerful learning experience to your classroom!

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South America Geography Double-Die Scavenger Hunt (Introductory Review Game)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

It is important that our student have fun as they are learning! Implement this group cooperating activity as a means of teaching your students the cultural, geographical, governmental and economics of South America. This scavenger hunt has a twist as it is not only a hunt, but also a game all in one. This lesson can be modified to only be used as a scavenger hunt if needed.

The goal of the game is to earn the most points without answering the same questions twice. Students will take turns rolling die to determine which question they will attempt to answer. They will be given 60 seconds and resources to help in determining the answer if they do not already know it. Students will have a blast! Before you know it, class will be over and they will have gained/reviewed a wealth of knowledge.

This Lesson May Be Used For the Following:

• Introductory Activity

• Assessment Preparation

• End-of-Unit Review

• Before-a-Holiday Activity

This lesson Includes:

• South America Double-Die Board Game Reproducible (36 questions)

• Zip File Includes the Original Word Document of the Game Board for Teacher Question Modification

• Included in the Zip File is a PDF of the Full Version of the Lesson.

• Answer Sheet Reproducible

• Game Instructions (May be reproduced for groups if needed)

• Teacher Instructions and Preparation

• Suggestions for Purchasing Affordable Sand Timers.

Requirements and Tools:

• 1-minute hourglass for each team. If not available, make sure each team has someone with a stop watch or other means of timing.

• 1 Set of Dice Per Group

Permissions are given to the purchaser to made modifications to the game board using the Word document provided in the zip fie. No other modifications may be made to this document.

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Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

By Science and STEAM Team

  • These math classroom posters are perfect for your math bulletin boards.
  • Each poster includes a picture of the mathematician and a short description of his/her contributions written appropriately for the middle school level.
  • When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards or Math Standards.
  • Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

The following mathematicians are included:

Pythagoras

Archimedes

Isaac Newton

Sophie Germain

Carl Gauss

Florence Nightingale

Mary Boole

Benoit Mandelbrot

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Film Analysis A How-To Guide

By Beth Hammett

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.

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Revolutionary Era (1775-1783) BUNDLE - 4 Paragraph/5 Question 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.

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Ancient Greece Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes ancient Greece in regard to their culture, government and Alexander the Great which is studied in the 6th grade curriculum under the following standards:

  • 6.5 As complex societies and civilizations change over time, their political and economic structures evolve. A golden age may be indicated when there is an extended period of time that is peaceful, prosperous, and demonstrates great cultural achievements.
  • 6.5a Geographic factors influence the development of classical civilizations and their political structures.
  • 6.5b Political structures were developed to establish order, to create and enforce laws, and to enable decision making.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, act as Alexander the Great and conquer new lands across Africa, Europe, and Asia, just as Alexander did over 2,000 years ago; failure will result in them "perishing", unable to overcome the rugged terrain and powerful enemies that stand in your way. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #6. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have successfully conquered new lands over various continents!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

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Constitutional Convention Activity Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

This constitutional convention activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the constitutional convention by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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History: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

By Susan Wolfe

This product includes Power Point and Google Slides presentations, PDF and Google Slides Graphic Organizers and Journal templates (with text boxes); video links and a class spin and review game; learning skills and success criteria.

Students will learn and analyze primary and secondary data and the pros and cons of each resource as it pertains to historical research and information collection.

Excellent to start your history unit with or prior to assigning a research project.

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Black History Month, MLK 3 Interactive Timelines, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor

By TooBookedUp

Introduce your upper elementary and middle school students to the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Era with our comprehensive and engaging Civil Rights Timeline Resource. Perfect for Black History Month or MLK study, this educational tool spans the years 1941-1989, highlighting 33 critical events that shaped history.

Key Features:

  1. Three Differentiated Versions: Catering to diverse learning needs, this resource includes three versions of the timeline:
  • Full-Feature Timeline: Dates, high-quality images, and detailed captions for tier 3 or ELLs. This is a great tool for gallery walks or discourse!
  • Moderate Detail Timeline: Dates and captions, inviting students to visualize the events through illustrations.
  • Blank Timeline: Only dates, challenging students to draw their own images and synthesize their understanding to create captions for high learners!
  1. Teacher's Guide Included: A comprehensive guide is provided to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching plan.
  2. Print-and-Go Convenience: Designed for ease of use, this resource is ready to print and implement in your classroom.

Educational Highlights:

  • Fosters Critical Thinking: Students engage with the material at different levels, encouraging deeper understanding and critical analysis of the Civil Rights Era.
  • Visual Learning: High-quality images in the full-feature timeline version aid in visual learning and retention.

Versatile Usage Ideas:

  • Centers: Use the timelines in learning centers, allowing students to explore different aspects of the Civil Rights movement in small groups.
  • Thematic Unit: Incorporate this timeline into a larger thematic unit on Black History Month or the Civil Rights Era.
  • Seasonal Learning: Ideal for use throughout February, this resource can also be integrated into your curriculum at any time of the year.
  • Homework Assignments: Assign different segments of the timeline as homework, encouraging students to research and learn independently.
  • Bulletin Board or Door Decor

This Civil Rights Timeline Resource is more than just a teaching tool; it's a bridge to the past, helping students connect with and understand the crucial events that have shaped the present. Ideal for Black History Month or any time of the year, it’s a must-have for any educator looking to enrich their history curriculum.

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Valentine's Day and Black History Month Middle School ELA Bundle 5-8 (TeachShare.com)

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Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a collection of ten single page science posters. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

The following scientists are included:

Galileo Galilei

Isaac Newton

Charles Darwin

Louis Pasteur

Marie Curie

Albert Einstein

Rachel Carson

Jane Goodall

Neil degrasse Tyson

Ellen Ochoa

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World War II Era (1939-1945) BUNDLE - 4 Paragraph/5 Question 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.

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Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Ancient Egyptian Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a detective trying to find a long lost burial site of an unknown pharaoh who was said to have more riches than even King Tutankhamun.

Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to Ancient Egypt, how the Egyptians modified their environment, how they used their local resources, the role of artifacts and archaeological features. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.

How It Works:

  • Students will need to determine the code word for each card by answering the fill-in-the-blank questions.
  • Once all the code words have been found, students must unscramble the letters from each code word to discover the final mystery word.
  • In addition, they will collect clues to uncover a 4-digit code, which will help them successfully complete their journey.

Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the tomb remaining sealed forever, and the expedition will be lost to the sands of time. However, completing the mission means students will have made one of the greatest discoveries in history, uncovering the forgotten pharaoh’s solid gold burial site, filled with unimaginable riches, artifacts, and secrets of Ancient Egypt!

What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:

  • Engaging and Educational: Your students will be excited to play the role of an explorer while learning about Ancient Egypt and how the Egyptians used/modified their environment.
  • Critical Thinking Skills: By having to cross-reference information from multiple task cards, students practice comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • No-Prep Needed: Simply print the task cards and hand them out to your students! It’s ready to go with minimal prep.
  • Flexible Usage: This scavenger hunt can be used independently, as a group activity, or even as a fast-finisher task. It works perfectly as a history lesson, or as a fun, educational activity!

Ideal for Different Learning Styles

Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the history of Ancient Egypt.

Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about Ancient Egypt.

This Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of history while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the Ancient Egyptian burial site into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.

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Maya Empire Activity Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

This Maya Empire activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the Maya Empire by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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World Cultures The Cuisine of Western Europe Passage and Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the cuisine of Western Europe!


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Cuisine of Western Europe Passage (3 pages)
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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NEW! Economic Interdependence & Globalization Geography Lesson

By Geography & Math Made Easy

How important is teaching globalization and economic interdependence?

Globalization and Interdependence describes the relationships of mutual dependence between all elements and life forms (including humans) within and across cultures, environments, and social systems. Today, more than ever before, globalization and interdependence are part of our everyday local lives. We are linked to others on every continent even if we don't realize it. We are linked through social media and telecommunications, the movement of people and ideas (culture), international trade, the environment as we share the planet, and through international political relations and regulations. The easiest way to teach interdependence no matter one's age is to address international trade. Help your students understand globalization and interdependence through this lesson Economic Interdependence and Globalization.

Note: This lesson has been reviewed by multiple geography teachers.

OBJECTIVE:
• The learner will understand the purpose of globalization.
• The learner will understand economic interdependence through international trade.
• The learner will be able to explain the difference between imports and exports.
• The learner will be able to identify cause and effect of economic interdependence and international
trade.

MATERIALS:
• Student Globalization and Economic Interdependence Reading Activity • Let’s Trade Game Instructions and Game Cards
• Space for students to stand in a large circle
• Large Ball of Yarn
• Exit Cards

PREPARATION:
• Print out the Global Trade & Economic Interdependence card, cut, and laminate
• Roll the yard into a large ball to make it easy to toss.

LESSON INCLUDES

  • Introduction
  • Detailed Teacher Instructions
  • Preparation Instructions
  • Procedure
  • Closure/Wrap-Up/Evaluation
  • Enrichment Activity & Printable Chart need to complete it
  • Student Reading Activity
  • Class Game & Game Instruction Sheet
  • Game Cards
  • Exit Cards

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United States - Facts - Adapted Notes & Review

By Sign with me TOD

This product is made for:

  • adapting instruction
  • differentiating instruction
  • on level learners
  • struggling writers
  • struggling readers
  • ESL/ENL
  • Deaf Education
  • Homework
  • Classwork
  • Homeschooling
  • Bell Work
  • Virtual Instruction
  • Remote Instruction

This product was made for students to learn where the United States are located in the world. Students will learn the following vocabulary words in this product: continent, 6 regions in the United States - Northeast, Southeast, North Central, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and Pacific Region. Relief maps, climate maps, temperature. thermometer, and moisture are reviewed.

The notes are adapted to meet your student's individual learning needs. After reviewing and discussing the notes, there is a review packet that goes through everything that was discussed in the notes. Students will complete fill in the blank questions using a key and answering short answer questions throughout the packet. Students can complete the review independently, with support, or it can be used as an assessment as well.

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Aztec, Inca & Maya Escape Room with Close Reading Article (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about soils and weathering? This Aztec, Inca & Maya Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore all three of the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (where they were located, when they flourished, achievements, etc.). The article includes essential vocabulary like terrace farming, irrigation, chinampas, aqueducts, astronomy and hieroglyphics, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

  • Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
  • Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
  • Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts about the various civilizations).
  • Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

  • Improve their reading comprehension.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills.
  • Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

  • Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
  • Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
  • Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya ancient civilizations, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on the Inca, Mayan & Aztec civilizations which is studied in the 5th grade curriculum under the following standards:

  • 5.1 The first humans in the Western Hemisphere modified their physical environment as well as adapted to their environment. Their interactions with their environment led to various innovations and to the development of unique cultures.
  • 5.1a Various forms of scientific evidence suggest that humans came to North America approximately 25,000 to 14,000 years ago and spread southward to South America.
  • 5.1b Human populations that settled along rivers, in rainforests, along oceans, in deserts, on plains, in mountains, and in cold climates adapted to and made use of the resources and environment around them in developing distinct ways of life.
  • 5.1c Early peoples living together in settlements developed shared cultures with customs, beliefs, values, and languages that give identity to the group. These early peoples also developed patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Aztec, Inca & Maya Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

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The Great Depression Activity Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

This Great Depression activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about The Great Depression by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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