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Geography: Understanding Culture and Subculture Cooperative Learning
By Geography & Math Made Easy
In our global society, our students need to understand how **cultures are developed **and how they adapt to and adopt practices and beliefs from others through cultural diffusion. As students understand cultures vs subcultures, it will help them navigate and appreciate the diverse world we live in. In this lesson, students will look at "the American culture" vs its subcultures.
Students will enjoy working in **cooperative groups **to create a collage that illustrates various American subcultures. This activity will require them to use **higher-order thinking skills **as they analyze, compare, and evaluate American culture alongside its subcultures.
Additionally, students will complete a short preliminary assignment in which they will interpret a political cartoon. This approach caters to** visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners** in grades 5 through 12, ensuring that even older students will find it engaging!
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By Beth Hammett
1 Crossword, 1 Word Search, and 3 Crytogram puzzles to accompany Top Ten Outstanding Presidents' unit found at: http://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Top-Ten-Outstanding-Presidents-A-Complete-Unit-for-Presidents-Day Can be used alone. Fun for group or individual activities!
Entrepreneur Series - Daniel Ek - Business Reading Assignment
By Quick Assignment Central
Entrepreneur Series
This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.
Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:
China: One Question, Five Generational Perspectives
By Mark Holmes
“China: One Question, Five Generational Perspectives” is a set of resources delving into the changing politics of the Chinese leadership over a seventy year period. This resource contains five files:
Google Slides (31 slides)
Highlighting the background and achievement of five generational Chinese leaders; Mao Zedong, Deng Xiao Ping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping.
Google Doc (12 pages)
The purpose of the document is to provide comparative insights on various questions as if answered by five significant Chinese leaders: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping at the time of their leadership. Each response embodies the philosophies and policies prevalent during each leader's tenure.
The responses to the 10 questions posed have been generated using AI. This particular bot was prompted to:
The questions asked were as follows;
Google Doc (3 Pages)
Suggestions for potential lessons, activities and projects (20 suggestions in all).
Google Forms (2)
Back to School Four Corners | Mini Debate | Icebreaker | Digital Games 4 Teens
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom game bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or as a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves!
►Use them as engaging class activities throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for middle and high school!
WHAT'S INCLUDED....
1. Four Corners Icebreaker
Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
HOW TO USE IT:
2. Four Corners Mini Debate Activity
Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect as icebreakers for those in-between days during back to school when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!
Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle school/high school, but teachers are encouraged to preview the statements and skip over any which you feel are too controversial for your student population. (I definitely stayed away from the most controversial topics).
►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and even learn something new!
►The printable Reflection Sheet will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented, and asks them to discuss two issues that they may have changed their stance on after the debate and the reasons why. This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
35 Statements (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
5 Printable Classroom Signs
Student Reflection Sheet
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:
►If you agree with the statement, move to the side of the room labeled “Agree” or “strongly agree.” If you disagree, move to the side of the room labeled, “Disagree” or “strongly disagree.” If you’re not sure how you feel about the topic yet, move to the side of the room labeled, “Undecided.” (I typically have "undecided" students stand in the middle and hang the other posters in the four corners of the room.)
***Students should be prepared to defend their position even if they’re undecided.
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kyle K. said, "Excellent resource for students to use after state testing. It got them up and moving. It also got them to use critical thinking skills and focus on speaking and listening skills."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosa Claudio (TeachShare Seller) said, "Great discussions with this activity. Students enjoyed sharing their point of view on the topics and trying to convince others."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth M. said, "My students enjoyed learning more about each other in a fun and engaging way. This was a great beginning of the year activity!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NerdTeacher1337 (TeachShare Seller) said, "My students loved this engaging activity! It was a great kick off to CER/argumentative writing."
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***
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⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
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Beyond the Battlefield: Legacy of World War II Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Beyond the Battlefield: Exploring the Lasting Legacy of WWII
Unpack the far-reaching consequences of WWII with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Students will grapple with:
Why Buy This Resource?
Learning Objectives:
Common Core Standards Addressed:
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The Debate on Affirmative Action
By Sarah Austin
Affirmative Action had been a contentious issue in the United States since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to reject race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities around the nation upended decades of law and the higher education landscape. This lesson will invite students to draw connections between the past and today, as they take a focused look at affirmative action as it applies to admission programs at universities. Students will be provided with an introductory framework from which to understand the historical roots of affirmative action and its' controversial application today through the analysis of primary sources, research, and student-led discussion forum activity.
Time Frame: 2-3 class periods (Based on 60 min class period)
Materials:
If you liked this lesson see other related 'Government' lessons here:
Geography Comprehension: Resume' Character Sketch & Study (Auto-Fill Included)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This is a great way to get your students excited about studying a historical or current figure. Students use research and inference skills to create a resume for a historical or current figure. The example given is Mao Zedong's Resume'. Students will create an objective as to what job the character is applying. The character's education, work experience, etc. will be included. This will enhance the student's comprehension of who the character is and/or was.
This lesson comes complete with a resume layout pdf form for a simple printout as a guide sheet as well as a fillable PDF that can be given to students to fill in at a computer. for easy modifications. a resume' activity sheet, example resume, and grading rubric.
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
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.
Legends Series - The Lady of the Lake - History Reading Assignment
By Quick Assignment Central
Historical Legends Assignment: Part of a 20-Assignment Series!
Ignite curiosity with this engaging reading activity on historical legends. As one assignment in a 20-part series, it’s designed to develop critical thinking and comprehension in an accessible and exciting way. It is written at a 7th grade level so is accessible to a wide range of students.
Students will read 4 focused paragraphs that explore key elements of the story:
After reading, students will answer 4 comprehensive questions, supported by a clear answer key for easy grading and discussion.
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Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun Friday Activity Game |DIGITAL RESOURCE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect as icebreakers for those in-between days during back to school when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!
Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle school/high school, but teachers are encouraged to preview the statements and skip over any which you feel are too controversial for your student population. (I definitely stayed away from the most controversial topics).
►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and even learn something new!
►The printable Reflection Sheet will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented, and asks them to discuss two issues that they may have changed their stance on after the debate and the reasons why. This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
35 Statements (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
5 Printable Classroom Signs
Student Reflection Sheet
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:
►If you agree with the statement, move to the side of the room labeled “Agree” or “strongly agree.” If you disagree, move to the side of the room labeled, “Disagree” or “strongly disagree.” If you’re not sure how you feel about the topic yet, move to the side of the room labeled, “Undecided.” (I typically have "undecided" students stand in the middle and hang the other posters in the four corners of the room.)
***Students should be prepared to defend their position even if they’re undecided.
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kyle K. said, "Excellent resource for students to use after state testing. It got them up and moving. It also got them to use critical thinking skills and focus on speaking and listening skills."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosa Claudio (TeachShare Seller) said, "Great discussions with this activity. Students enjoyed sharing their point of view on the topics and trying to convince others."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth M. said, "My students enjoyed learning more about each other in a fun and engaging way. This was a great beginning of the year activity!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NerdTeacher1337 (TeachShare Seller) said, "My students loved this engaging activity! It was a great kick off to CER/argumentative writing."
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Infrastructure: Great Depression New Deal Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Building America's Future: Unveiling the Legacy of New Deal Infrastructure
Engage your students in a captivating exploration of the enduring legacy of New Deal infrastructure projects. Delve into the iconic dams, bridges, and national parks built during this era, compare them to modern marvels, and uncover the enduring impact these projects have on our lives today. Through primary source analysis, critical thinking questions, and engaging activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of how infrastructure shapes our past, present, and future.
Content:
Learning Objectives:
Aligned Common Core Standards:
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GEOGRAPHY: READER, WRITER, RUNNER GROUP COOPERATIVE GAME - FUN FOR ALL
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Are you and your student bored with worksheets that accompany your textbooks? Turn those tedious worksheets and end-of-chapter questions into a fun interactive game. Although the is is for a geography page, it can be used for all subject areas.
This is a great strategy to get your students involved and learning! Whether you are introducing a unit, researching, or reviewing at the end of a lesson or unit, this a great activity/game that will turn your worksheets and end-of-chapter questions into great fun! All ages will enjoy this activity, from 10 and older.
Can be played with any subject: English, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Geography, Math, Algebra, etc.
Requires:
Student will work in groups, each group competing against other group to answer the questions quickly and correctly. It's a race against time!
This game takes a little preparation on the teacher's part, but will create a positive and exciting learning environment. Get your students involved.
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Fact-Based Discussion & Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
15 World War posters with ELA/SS/History writing activities or discussion starters for secondary students. Use as individual assignments or with small/whole group settings. Excellent graphics with 3 thought provoking prompts per each page.Includes: use: Propaganda (Definitions, Activity for defining, and application of) Critical thinking skills Analysis Explanation Illustrating Inferencing Designing Problem Solving Segregation and much more! Excellent for teaching fact-based, textual evidence with inferencing and critical thinking, as well as for standardized testing practice.
Industrial Revolution - Steam Engine - Important Inventions
By Quick Assignment Central
Discover an Important Invention from the Industrial Revolution with This Engaging Assignment!
This is one assignment from a series of 15 (check out my store for the others or a bundle deal for all) that explores groundbreaking discoveries and inventions from the Industrial Revolution. Perfect for engaging students and fostering curiosity about the transformative ideas and innovations that reshaped industries and societies.
Each assignment is:
Dive into the series to spark a deeper appreciation for the innovations that revolutionized the modern world. Check out my store for more engaging resources and bundle deals!
Why Did Maya Collapse? Mayan Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Unravel the Maya Mystery: Why Did a Thriving Civilization Collapse?
Engage students in a captivating exploration of the enigmatic Maya collapse!
This reading comprehension worksheet delves into various theories, from warfare and environmental challenges to religious upheaval, using captivating text, thought-provoking questions, and a primary source analysis. Uncover the secrets hidden beneath majestic pyramids and unravel the fascinating puzzle of the Maya's decline.
What's Inside:
Learning Objectives:
Common Core Standards Addressed:
NEW! Geography Easy-to-Use Substitute Teacher Pack + Freebie
By Geography & Math Made Easy
As you and I know planning for subs can be time-consuming and tedious. One might say that "it is easier being there than planning for a substitute".
Wouldn't it be great to have a pack of backup lessons from which to pull on short notice? Consider putting these in a binder that you keep as a substitute with other instructions, class rotations, schedules, emergency drills, events, etc. These can be used anytime during the year.
Includes 14 Lesson + 2 Freebies
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Each lesson in this bundle has been specifically picked as they are easy to use for almost any substitute. These require very little preparation from the teacher and students can independently work on the lesson without much guidance.
These are great for those days when you don't expect to be out and need a quick backup plan.
If you want to build your own bundle at a discount, visit here and follow the instructions.
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Assessment Board Games How-To for ELA/English and History
By Beth Hammett
Everything you need to for students to make their own game boards based on concepts from unit lesson plans:
Student examples
Templates for squares, objects, and more...
Images for game pieces (male/female of different ages, modes of transportation)
Images for pitfalls and rewards (bridges, buildings, desert, mountains trees, etc...)
Directions
Suggestions for using/playing
Scoring Rubrics
Many items for students to make their own game boards! A great assessment tool for project based classrooms! Use as chapter/novel comprehension, reinforcing skills, main ideas/supporting details, historical events, and more... Fun for students and teachers! Be sure to have a game day to play the board games!
History Snapshot - TIMELINE 1442 CE - 1542 CE - What was Happening?
By Quick Assignment Central
Looking for an engaging way to help your students understand global history?
This assignment features a detailed timeline that showcases 30 - 50 significant events from around the world, making it easy for students to see what was happening on each continent. By taking a significant moment in history and expanding it to reveal global contexts, this resource fosters a broader understanding of historical connections and events!
In addition to the timeline, the assignment includes 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, complete with a comprehensive answer key. These questions encourage students to dive deeper into the timeline, promoting critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.
Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or social studies, this assignment is a valuable tool to enhance your curriculum.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your students with a clear and insightful overview of global events. Get this timeline assignment today and help your students explore the rich tapestry of our world's history!
Space Exploration: Current Event Guided Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Engage your high school students in the captivating world of current events with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet on space exploration!
Dive into the thrilling rise of private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, and explore how they are transforming the space industry by:
Blast off to the Moon and discover the exciting possibilities and challenges of future lunar missions:
Go beyond the stars and discover the ripple effects of space exploration on Earth:
This engaging worksheet features:
Blast your students' curiosity and understanding of space exploration to new heights with this exciting and informative resource!
Current Event Bundle #1
Student Rights:
Student Led Action: