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Understanding the U.S. Presidential Election Reading Passage and Q & A
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the complexities of the U.S. presidential election process with this comprehensive reading passage and Q&A set. Ideal for upper middle to high school students, this educational resource covers the political spectrum of the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian parties, the significance of voting, the workings of the Electoral College, the importance of political polls, and the role of research and analysis in making informed decisions. Perfect for classroom use, this resource helps students understand key concepts and develop critical thinking skills through detailed questions and answers.
If you enjoyed this resource, please check out my full unit study:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Comprehensive-US-Presidential-Election-Unit-Study-11921121
FREEBIE The History of Halloween Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the captivating history of Halloween with this comprehensive, FREE resource designed for middle and high school students. This freebie includes a detailed reading passage on the origins, symbols, and global celebrations of Halloween, complete with engaging questions and guided note-taking sheets to reinforce learning. Whether you’re exploring the cultural significance or dispelling common misconceptions, this resource is perfect for helping students develop a deeper understanding of Halloween. Ideal for use in history, social studies, or language arts classrooms, this set is fully ready to use, with no preparation required.
The History of Halloween: 20 Writing Prompts & 20 Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Ignite your students’ creativity this Halloween season with 20 engaging writing prompts and 20 note-taking sheets. Perfect for middle and high school students, these prompts cover a wide range of Halloween topics, from spooky storytelling to exploring the history and symbolism behind the holiday. The accompanying note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize their thoughts, enhancing their critical thinking and writing skills. Whether for creative writing assignments, classroom discussions, or independent projects, this resource is ideal for incorporating Halloween into your lessons in a fun and meaningful way.
FREEBIE The History and Significance of Labor Day
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the history and significance of Labor Day with this comprehensive educational resource. Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a detailed and complex reading passage on the origins and evolution of Labor Day, along with 20 thought-provoking questions and a separate answer key. Also included are note-taking sheets to enhance student engagement and retention. This resource is ideal for history lessons, social studies classes, or as an enrichment activity leading up to Labor Day.
FREEBIE 2024 Summer Games Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource! Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts. This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.
Self-Checking 15-Question Quiz Template
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
I have created a digital self-checking 15-question quiz template in Excel and Google Sheets.
With this template, you will be able to insert 15 questions as well as insert an answer key into this conditionally formatted template that will do the grading for you automatically. If a student answers a question correctly, the answer will turn green and if they answer incorrectly, the answer will turn red. You will be able to use this template for multiple quizzes in multiple subjects - all you have to do is change the questions and change the answer key.
This template will be a lifesaver and you will be sure to keep handy for every day to weekly use.
I look forward to your feedback.
Thank you for your support,
Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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World Cultures Physical Geography of SW Asia Passage & 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 physical geography of Southwest Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Turkey.
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I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
World Cultures The Government of East Asia Passage & 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 government of East Asia, including countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
World Cultures Physical Geography of North Africa Passage & 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 physical geography of North Africa, including countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt.
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I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: The Dred Scott Decision Passage and Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product covers the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford and the case's impact on the lead up to the Civil War.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of the majority opinion's ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
World Cultures The Government of SW Asia Passage & 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 government of Southwest Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Turkey.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
World Cultures Christmas in Latin America Passage & 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 Christmas in Latin America.
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I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: Fort Sumter Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the battle and fall of Fort Sumter to students. The passage specifically discusses the background and lead up to the events, the decisions that leaders on both sides of the conflict had to make, and the significance of this event as the first official conflict of the Civil War.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of a diary entry composed by Mary Chesnut, South Carolina woman with firsthand information about the events at Fort Sumter
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: The Formation of the Confederacy Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the formation of the Confederacy to students, particularly in the context of the lead up to the Civil War. The passage specifically discusses the tensions that led to the formation of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, and the Confederate States of America Constitution.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of an excerpt of the Confederate States of America Constitution
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the Battle of Gettysburg, an iconic battle during the Civil War, to students. The passage specifically discusses the events that led to the battle, the events of the three day conflict, the immediate impact of this moment in history on the outcome of the war, and the long lasting legacy of this battle on America.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of a letter written by a Union soldier
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: The Second Battle of Bull Run Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the Second Battle of Bull Run, a significant conflict of the Civil War, to students. The passage specifically discusses the motives and actions of soldiers on both sides of the conflict, the events that set the battle into motion, the Union's retreat, and the impact that this battle had on the outcome of the war.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of an official military report written in 1862
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: Battles of Shiloh & Fort Donelson Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the Battles of Shiloh and Fort Donelson during the Civil War to students. The passage specifically discusses the strategic importance of waterways in Tennessee, the events of both battles, the impact and legacy of these battles on the outcome of the war, and more.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of a letter from a Union soldier
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: The Battle of Antietam Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the Battle of Antietam, a significant conflict during the Civil War, to students. The passage specifically discusses the motives and actions of soldiers on both sides of the conflict, the events that set the battle into motion, the massive cost of life imposed by the fighting, and the impact that this battle had on the outcome of the war.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of a letter written by a soldier who fought in the battle
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
The Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the Emancipation Proclamation, famously issued during the Civil War, to students. The passage specifically discusses the events that led to the Proclamation and President Abraham Lincoln's motivations, the immediate impact of this moment in history, the long lasting legacy of this document on America, and more.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 2 page passage
★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
World Cultures The Government of South Asia Passage & 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 government of South Asia, including countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.