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Geography Understanding and Reading Graphs & Charts Carousel Activity
By Geography & Math Made Easy
UNDERSTANDING & READING GRAPHS & CHARTS IN GEOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY
This lesson is an introductory lesson to (1) prepare students and a climate students with the different types of graphs and charts, (2) to understand the difference between a graph and a chart, (3) begin learning to decipher the data each represents and (4) how each represents the data.
OBJECTIVE:
o The learner will understand the difference between a graph and a chart and will be able to identify each.
o The learner will recognize 14 graphs and/or charts.
o The learner will interpret 14 graphs and/or charts.
MATERIALS:
o Reading Activity: (2 pages) Is it a Graph or Chart? (Included)
o 14 Graph & Map Stations (Included)
o List of graphs & charts (Included)
o Laminate- Laminate all 14 stations and list of graphs and charts for future use and
durability. o Blue painters tape to display stations on the wall throughout the
classroom
o Rulers for each station for students to use in reading the graphs.
o Student answer sheet, one per student or one per team to save paper and ink.
(Included)
o Exit Cards (Included)
o Timer to measure time at each station.
PREPARATION:
Laminate each station and the list of chart and graph names for each station. The list of chart and graph names will be used as a reference for students. Prepare each station with a ruler and any other supplies that may be needed.
INTRODUCTION:
Either show an introduction video (there are some suggestions below) or have students participate in the introduction activity.
PROCEDURE:
Reading Activity: Organize the class into teams of 2-4, at the teacher’s discretion. Have student groups read and discuss the student reading activity (2 pages included).
Carousel Activity: Student groups will rotate from one station to the next answering four (4) questions at each station and identifying each graph and/or chart. Based on the information provided in the reading on how to determine a graph and/or chart, students will identify each station as a graph or chart, how the data is being displayed, the name of the graph or chart, and provide an interpretation of each. Provide groups 3 minutes at each station; use a timer. You may cut down on the number of stations if- your class time is more limited. Students will work together to complete the questions for each station on their Student Answer Sheet. When the timer goes off, all groups will move on to the next station. Once the carousel activity is complete, display each chart and answer and discuss them together allowing students to correct their answers.
CLOSURE / EVALUATION:
Have students complete and submit an Exit Card
ENRICHMENT REVIEW ACTIVITY:
Have students choose a topic and create their own chart or graph as a home assignment for extra credit. They can present and display them in the classroom the next day.
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 Activity Bundle | US & World History Lessons
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Engage Students with an In-Depth Exploration of the Industrial Revolution!
This comprehensive Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle offers a variety of engaging activities and resources to help students dive deep into the key events, inventions, and societal changes of the Industrial Revolution. Designed for both US History and World History classrooms, this bundle provides everything you need to bring the period of industrialization to life.
Perfect for middle and high school history classes, this resource will guide your students through the major innovations, key figures, and social impacts that defined the Industrial Revolution in both the United States and Europe.
What’s Included:
World War II Unit - DBQs & Primary Sources, PPT Lessons, Reading Worksheets
By Christa Nonnemaker
Lots and lots of resources! 25% off price you'd pay if purchased separately!
These resources include DBQ and Primary Source Sets, Guided Reading Assignments and Power Point Lessons on the following topics:
* Home Front
* Japanese-American Internment
* Women in the U.S. Military
* Victory Gardens
DBQ and Primary Source Sets
DBQ and Primary Source sets include primary sources with questions, DBQ prompts and Answer Keys. Students have a chance to develop understanding of context, perspective, purpose, audience and context. DBQ prompts prepare them for integration of sources into essay responses. These are excellent ways for students to develop historical thinking skills. APUSH students can benefit from DBQ practice. A Bonus File on "How to Integrate Sources in a DBQ" is included.
Guided Reading Assignments
Guided Reading Assignments are 1-3 page overviews of these topics which provide more detail than textbooks might provide or can replace textbook reading. A Worksheet at the end of the Reading Assignment will help students to process the information.
Power Point Lesson
The Power Point Lessons allow teachers to discuss key developments and significant aspects of the era with students. Alternatively, students can review independently. Slides include photos, images and Reflection Questions.
If you like World War II historical fiction (with some romance!), my book, Hearts at War, highlights the secret and unsung contributions of the Nisei soldiers in the Pacific theater who served as translators and interrogators. Young Adult/Adult/Interracial Romance. Available on Amazon.
Thank you and I appreciate any TeachShare or Amazon reviews!
- Christa Nonnemaker
Medieval Europe - Feudal System - simulation activity for whole class with slide
By Yugen Learning
Bring the Middle Ages to life with this no prep interactive Feudal System Simulation Activity! Perfect for middle and high school students studying medieval Europe and England, this activity immerses students in the complexities of the feudal system through role-playing and hands-on learning.
In this simulation, students are assigned roles as kings, lords, knights, or peasants, and must navigate the social and economic structures that defined the era. Through a series of scenarios, students will experience the challenges of medieval life, from negotiating land deals to managing resources and alliances.
Includes:
Key Features:
This Feudal Simulation Activity is a fantastic way to complement your curriculum on medieval Europe and England, providing students with a memorable and meaningful learning experience.
Common Core Outcomes (Grades 5 to 12):
Australian Curriculum Links and Codes:
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AICE Environmental Unit#2 Environmental research and data collection BUNDLE
By AICE the Test
Are you new to teaching Environmental Management AS or you're looking to improve your passing scores? Here is everything you need to teach Topic#2 Environmental research and data collection. This is an important topic for the Environmental Management AS Exam. Second paper exam will test students on the topics covered by this Unit.
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Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow
By Sarah Austin
This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow.
LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]
Includes:
LESSON ONE will have students examine;
LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote
Includes:
LESSON TWO will have students examine;
LESSON THREE: The Ku Klux Klan (Comparing the Past to Today)
Includes:
LESSON THREE will have students examine;
LESSON FOUR: Jim Crow Laws
Includes:
LESSON FOUR will have students examine;
Choice of three supplementary activities;
The 1st Optional Activity will have students analyze four political cartoons. Students will identify whether the author was FOR or AGAINST the Jim Crow Laws, & describe supportive details from the cartoon on their POLITICAL CARTOON HANDOUT.
The 2nd Optional Activity will have students critically read a primary source article titled ‘A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS’, and respond to text dependent questions in their ‘TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS QUESTIONS HANDOUT. The teacher can do a read-aloud, OR students can read independently. Class discussion is encouraged.
The 3rd Optional Activity will have students analyze a film titled ‘FREEDOM SONG’. Students will apply their knowledge from their guided notes, and respond to open-ended questions in their FREEDOM SONG HANDOUT.
Asia Geography — Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year & its Influences on Asia
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, is an annual 15-day Chinese festival that begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20. It is an important part of Asian history and is considered the most important celebration for families and includes a week of official public holidays. The history of the Chinese New Year festival can be traced back to about 3,500 years ago.
Have your geography students explore the Chinese zodiac and learn about how the Lunar calendar culturally influences Asia and its people through this fun and thorough lesson. This geography Asia Lesson includes an introduction, a group cooperative interactive reading activity, a carousel activity, and a wrap-up activity.
All Geography & Math Made Easy lessons can be modified to meet the needs of the students and time restraints. Your student will enjoy the interaction while learning.
OBJECTIVE:
o The learner will become familiar with the purpose of the Chinese New Year.
o The learner will understand how China’s Chinese New Year influences Southeast Asia.
o The learner will understand the importance of the Lunar Calendar within various countries in the eastern
hemisphere.
o The learner will understand how the Lunar Calendar influences Asian culture.
o The learner will recognize the differences between the Gregorian calendar and the lunar calendar.
MATERIALS:
o A type of projector to display any charts or documents that students need to view as a class. i.e. Chinese Zodiac Chart & Phases of the Moon Chart
o Phases of the Moon Chart (Included)
o Chinese New Year Student Introduction Reading Activity (Included)
o Chinese Carousel Travel Activity (Included)
o Colored pencils and highlighters for each team member
o Timer for reading activity
☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students
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World History Mega Bundle: Industrial Revolution to 21st Century | Activities
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Industrial Revolution to the 21st Century, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.
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Victory Gardens in World War II: Class Activities *U.S. History*
By Christa Nonnemaker
There are two class activities available in this 9 page document. Your students will become immersed in the home front issues of World War II with these two activities.
Activity 1 - Create a Propaganda Poster related to Victory Gardens
Students will review posters from World War II and then create their own using similar elements to what was used then in terms of design, message and purpose.
Activity 2 - Participate in 5 Minute Simulations
Students will take on various roles in the effort to organize community Victory Gardens. They will have a chance to be a leader, community member, representative of the local Victory Garden Committee or a garden/hardware store owner.
Primary source documents from pamphlets published by the US Department of Agriculture as well as photographs from World War II to enhance their understanding prior to completing either activity.
Please check out my other Teaching Resources about World War II:
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: PowerPoint Presentation
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in the US Military during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Victory Gardens of World War II: PowerPoint Mini-Lesson
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources
*The Home Front in World War II: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
*The Home Front during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
More are always being added so check back frequently!
Medieval Europe - Feudal System - simulation activity for whole class with slide
By Yugen Learning
Bring the Middle Ages to life with this no prep interactive Feudal System Simulation Activity! Perfect for middle and high school students studying medieval Europe and England, this activity immerses students in the complexities of the feudal system through role-playing and hands-on learning.
In this simulation, students are assigned roles as kings, lords, knights, or peasants, and must navigate the social and economic structures that defined the era. Through a series of scenarios, students will experience the challenges of medieval life, from negotiating land deals to managing resources and alliances.
Includes:
Key Features:
This Feudal Simulation Activity is a fantastic way to complement your curriculum on medieval Europe and England, providing students with a memorable and meaningful learning experience.
Common Core Outcomes (Grades 5 to 12):
Australian Curriculum Links and Codes:
Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)
SUBSCRIBE NOW to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.
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AICE Environmental AS Sampling Simulation Unit#2 Activity Practice Data Analysis
By AICE the Test
Data collection is an important topic in Environmental Management AS class. This practice helps students reinforce how a quadrat is used in random sampling, practice % frequency, and calculate biodiversity of data students collect.
This resource will not only captivate your students' attention but also empower them with a deep understanding of one of the most vital concepts in research.
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Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants
By Sarah Austin
An engaging way to begin a unit on economics! This fun and hands-on activity will have students explore the important concepts of human needs versus wants through an engaging rocket ship simulation. Students will be vicariously drawn into an emergency situation in which they must collaborate, and agree as to what items they consider as ‘essential’ for their survival on their rocket ship mission to live on a far away planet. An interactive Slide Presentation will help guide the groups on their journey… along with prompting students to delve deeper by examining the broader issues of sustainability, waste, and identifying the main differences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries.
Materials:
#1. Student Guided Notes & Student Reflection
#2. Rocket Ship Activity
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The Urban Game: Industrial Revolution Activity - U.S. & World History
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Transform Your Classroom with The Urban Game – A Hands-On Simulation of the Industrial Revolution and Urbanization!
This dynamic Industrial Revolution activity immerses students in the rapid urbanization and social changes of the 19th century. Through an engaging simulation, students actively experience the transformations in society, industry, and daily life during the Industrial Revolution, gaining insights into the era's complexities and innovations.
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Victory Gardens in World War II: Teaching Bundle * U.S. History *
By Christa Nonnemaker
This bundle contains four teaching resources about the Victory Gardens in World War II. Each of these complement one another but can also be used independently.
PowerPoint Mini-Lesson - This mini-lesson contains eleven slides that provide a deeper look at the Victory Gardens planted during World War II in the United States. Use it to teach F2F or provide as an independent supplemental learning resource. The slides contain fascinating and engaging visuals including posters as well as instructions and text from actual pamphlets produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the war. Victory Gardens provided essential fruits and vegetables to American citizens. It was a wholly volunteer effort and involved youth through adults and became a very successful endeavor during a time of great need! This includes the PowerPoint version as the well as the PDF. In the free version, only the PDF is available.
Primary Source Analysis and DBQs - This 16 page primary source analysis activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into life on the home front in the United States. They will determine why the Victory Gardens were so important to the war effort. Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Primary sources include pamphlet excerpts, photographs and posters. Each page of primary sources includes questions. Two DBQ prompts are also included. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and AP students.
Class Activities - There are two class activities available in this 9 page teaching resource. Your students will become immersed in the home front issues of World War II with these two activities.
Activity 1 - Create a Propaganda Poster related to Victory Gardens
Students will review posters from World War II and then create their own using similar elements to what was used then in terms of design, message and purpose.
Activity 2 - Participate in 5 Minute Simulations
Students will take on various roles in the effort to organize community Victory Gardens. They will have a chance to be a leader, community member, representative of the local Victory Garden Committee or a garden/hardware store owner.
Have students study the primary source documents from pamphlets published by the US Department of Agriculture as well as photographs from World War II to enhance their understanding prior to completing either activity.
Reading Assignment and Worksheet
As an alternative to presenting the Power Point Lesson, students can do close reading about Victory Gardens in World War II and then complete the worksheet. The Reading Assignment is one page and the Worksheet is one page. The Worksheet is available on Easel as a digital option. An Answer Key is included for the worksheet.
Please check out my other Teaching Resources about World War II:
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: PowerPoint Presentation
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in the US Military during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Victory Gardens of World War II: PowerPoint Mini-Lesson
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Classroom Activities
*The Home Front in World War II: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
*The Home Front during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
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AICE Environmental Management Curriculum - Full Year BUNDLE
By AICE the Test
Bonus File: Yearlong Instructional Focus Calendar (Pacing Guide)
This no-prep bundle is a complete AICE Environmental Management AS curriculum with ALL of the notes, activities, practices, projects, quizzes, and tests you need to teach an entire year of AICE Environmental course.
Purchasing this bundle you will get free updates for LIFE for any content added to it.
Who is this curriculum best for?
This all-inclusive curriculum is perfect for:
What it included?
Everything you need to teach a full year of AICE Environmental Management AS course and prep your students for the AICE Exam.
1. Introduction to Environmental Management
2. Environmental Research and Data Collection
3. Managing Human Population
4. Managing Ecosystems and Biodiversity
5. Managing Resources
6. Managing Water Supplies
7. Managing the Atmosphere
8. Managing Climate Change
Study Guides for AICE Environmental Management Exam
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I’ve spent over 10 years teaching AICE Environmental Management course and creating this curriculum took hundreds of hours. With this curriculum I had an average over 90% pass rate on the AICE Environmental Management AS Exam, teaching thousands of students at Florida Public High School.
I believe this success is due to multiple factors, but I attribute a lot of it to the comprehensive and creative nature of the curriculum that I have designed. You can read more about my curriculum strategy on my blog HERE.
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Era of Reconstruction: Interactive Activities
By Sarah Austin
This resource is designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction. Two highly engaging, interactive Slide Presentations will vicariously draw students into the lives of the Freedmen during this historical period of time.
LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]
Includes:
LESSON ONE will have students examine;
LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote
Includes:
LESSON TWO will have students examine;
*Class discussion, simulations, and critical thinking is promoted throughout the entire resource.
*All THREE lessons (Era of Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan, & Jim Crow) is available in the BUNDLE for a discounted %.
World History Bundle - Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games, Projects
By The Classroom Globetrotter
World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom
Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.
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