Less than $5 Middle School Social Studies & History Graphic Organizers (by price, high to low)

Great resource for teaching the major civilizations of the Americas: Maya, Aztecs, and Inca! Use the notes and graphic organizer to discuss the environment, cities, language, religion, and achievements of each civilization! Finish with the included quiz to assess students' understanding!

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This is a Culture Lesson with 2 Main Parts

1. Elements of Culture Notes

• Culture Quiz about customs and traditions around the world - You can use attached sheet to record answers
• Elements of Culture Notes - Use the attached Graphic Organizer to fill in Elements of Culture

2. Culture Mix and Match

• Use attached Graphic Organizer to analyze images
• View 12 different images of Foreign Culture - Match the Description with the Foreign Culture image
• View 12 different images of American Culture - Match the American Culture image with the related Foreign Culture image
• Write one sentence explaining why each American Culture images matches with the Foreign Culture image

This lesson will have students explore & debate the five major compromises that were made at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. The delegates were charged with the task of amending the Articles of Confederation. However, they quickly decided to replace the Articles and write a new constitution. Because the delegates came from all parts of the country, they differed on a number of key issues. In order to keep the convention going and ensure ratification of the Constitution, the delegates had to compromise a number of times. As a result, the final document is sometimes described as a "bundle" of compromises.

Materials Include:

• Student Guided Notes T-Chart
• 23 Slide Presentation
• Teacher Answer Key

Supporting Questions:

• What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
• What are the five compromises of the Constitution?
• How did the Constitutional Convention address the issue of slavery?

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The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 pushed the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war. This lesson will have students critically examine the complex relationship between the United States and Cuba that led to this climatic point in history. Students will delve deeper into this conflict by analyzing the differing points of view and perspectives concerning the events that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis through the study of three sources of information.

This resource is a perfect lesson for students to work independently, or for a substitute to teach!

This lesson includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Reading: ‘On the Brink- From the Bay of Pigs to the Cuban Missile Crisis’
• 44 min Documentary film ‘Fidel Castro Declassified’
• 2 page set of 7 questions (analysis and comprehension)
• Venn Diagram
• American history textbook version

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• Hot War Turns into the Cold War
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In this lesson, students will gain a frame of reference for understanding how multiple factors can influence how history is written. This resource will prompt students to be able to answer not only “What happened?” BUT-- “How do you know?” and “Why do you believe your interpretation is valid?”

Critical questions are posed;

• What kind of factors can influence how history is written?
• What is a primary source? What is a secondary source? Strengths and limitations of each?
• Does one's analysis of recent historical events differ from distant past events?

Students will explore these important questions through the study of Christopher Columbus. Through the analysis of primary & secondary sources, students will re-examine the way in which the Columbus story has been portrayed in mainstream literature. A culminating Venn diagram activity will complete the lesson.

Two Optional Extension activities include;

#1. Analyze Excerpts from Children's books; Identify the different possible ways in which the following images and/or text can influence a reader’s understanding of Christopher Columbus and the Taino culture.

#2. Debate: Should Columbus Day be Celebrated?; FOR & AGAINST arguments included.

This Resource Includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 34 Google Slide Presentation & Guided Notes
• Two Optional Extension Activities: 1# Analyzing Children's Literature, #2 Debate- Should Columbus Debate continue to be celebrated?

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• U.S. Imperialism UNIT: Interactive Notebook
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel

This is a Texas History and U.S. History Lesson over Cattle Drives and The Chisholm Trail. There are 3 parts:

1. Cattle Drives and Chisholm Trail Reading. This covers topics such as the movement of cattle, Longhorn cattle, Cowboys, cowtowns, the open range, and barbed wire.

2. Cattle Drives and Chisholm Trail Questions. Students will use the reading to answer the questions.

3. Cattle Drives and Chisholm Trail Vocabulary. Students will use Cattle Drive Readings, a dictionary, or the Internet to define and draw a visual/symbol for words related to the cattle drive era

This is a lesson over the Four Natural Regions of Texas. It includes 3 parts:

1. A reading over the physical geography of Texas and the 4 natural regions. Students will use reading to fill out a chart of Texas Regions.

2. A Map of the 4 Texas Regions. Students will label and color a map of Texas Regions.

3. A Texas Regions Matching Activity. Students will match regions with various geographical features.

12 History structure strips are visual reminders for students who are struggling with essays, writing, primary and secondary source analysis, compare and contrast and more for middle school and high school grade students.

These simple tool yields BIG results and is perfect for struggling learners or advanced who just need a little support focusing on structure. You'll love this simple classroom tool and so will your students! Hadn't them out as laminated bookmarks or paper to be glued into workbooks for the exercise. See the improvement as I have seen in the quality of student work.

12 Structure strips include the following topics and points;

• Historical Essay Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Background context, thesis statement.
  • Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link to thesis.
  • Conclusion: Sum up points, restate thesis, broader significance.

• Historical Narrative Structure Strip:

  • Setting: Time and place.
  • Characters: Important figures involved.
  • Main Events: Chronological order of events.
  • Outcome: Results or effects of the events.
  • Reflection: Why these events are significant in history.

• Cause and Effect Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Event to be analyzed.
  • Causes: Immediate and long-term causes.
  • Effects: Immediate and long-term effects.
  • Conclusion: Overall impact on society, culture, or history.

• Compare and Contrast Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Subjects to be compared.
  • Similarities: Key points of overlap or commonality.
  • Differences: Key points of divergence.
  • Conclusion: What can be learned from the comparison.

• Historical Argument Structure Strip:

  • Claim: State your main point.
  • Evidence: Provide historical evidence to support the claim.
  • Counterclaim: Consider opposing viewpoints.
  • Rebuttal: Explain why your initial claim stands strong.

• Historical Biography Strip:

  • Early Life: Birth, childhood, early experiences.
  • Achievements: Key contributions and events.
  • Challenges: Any obstacles faced and overcome.
  • Legacy: How they are remembered or their impact on history.

• Primary vs. Secondary Source Analysis Strip:

  • Source Identification: Type, author, date.
  • Purpose: Why was it created?
  • Content: What information does it provide?
  • Perspective/Bias: Any evident biases or viewpoints?
  • Reliability: Trustworthiness of the source.
  • Usefulness: Relevance to the topic of study.

• Historical Event Deep Dive Strip:

  • Prelude: Events leading up to the main event.
  • The Event: Detailed description.
  • Key Figures: Important individuals and their roles.
  • Aftermath: Consequences and repercussions.
  • Significance: Why is this event important in history?

• Historical Era Overview Strip:

  • Timeframe: Start and end dates.
  • Key Events: Major occurrences in chronological order.
  • Societal/Cultural Changes: Shifts in society or culture.
  • Technological/Scientific Advancements: Major innovations.
  • Legacy: Lasting impact on the world.

• Historical Debate Strip:

  • Position: One side of a historical debate.
  • Supporting Points: Reasons for this stance.
  • Opposing Position: The counter-argument.
  • Rebuttal: Response to the counter-argument.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriclum Links
Chronology, terms and concepts

• Sequence historical events, developments and periods (ACHHS205) & (ACHHS148)
• Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) & (ACHHS149)

Analysis and use of resources

• Identify the origin and purpose of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS209) & (ACHHS152)
• Locate, compare, select and use information from a range of sources as evidence (ACHHS210) & (ACHHS153)
• Draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources (ACHHS211) & (ACHHS154)

Historical questions and research

• • Identify a range of questions about the past to inform a historical inquiry (ACHHS207) & (ACHHS150)
• • Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208) & (ACHHS151)

Perspectives and interpretations

• • Identify and describe points of view, attitudes and values in primary and secondary sources (ACHHS212) & (ACHHS155)

Explanation and communication

• Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS214) & (ACHHS157)

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12 History structure strips are visual reminders for students who are struggling with essays, writing, primary and secondary source analysis, compare and contrast and more for middle school and high school grade students.

These simple tool yields BIG results and is perfect for struggling learners or advanced who just need a little support focusing on structure. You'll love this simple classroom tool and so will your students! Hadn't them out as laminated bookmarks or paper to be glued into workbooks for the exercise. See the improvement as I have seen in the quality of student work.

12 Structure strips include the following topics and points;

• Historical Essay Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Background context, thesis statement.
  • Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link to thesis.
  • Conclusion: Sum up points, restate thesis, broader significance.

• Historical Narrative Structure Strip:

  • Setting: Time and place.
  • Characters: Important figures involved.
  • Main Events: Chronological order of events.
  • Outcome: Results or effects of the events.
  • Reflection: Why these events are significant in history.

• Cause and Effect Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Event to be analyzed.
  • Causes: Immediate and long-term causes.
  • Effects: Immediate and long-term effects.
  • Conclusion: Overall impact on society, culture, or history.

• Compare and Contrast Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Subjects to be compared.
  • Similarities: Key points of overlap or commonality.
  • Differences: Key points of divergence.
  • Conclusion: What can be learned from the comparison.

• Historical Argument Structure Strip:

  • Claim: State your main point.
  • Evidence: Provide historical evidence to support the claim.
  • Counterclaim: Consider opposing viewpoints.
  • Rebuttal: Explain why your initial claim stands strong.

• Historical Biography Strip:

  • Early Life: Birth, childhood, early experiences.
  • Achievements: Key contributions and events.
  • Challenges: Any obstacles faced and overcome.
  • Legacy: How they are remembered or their impact on history.

• Primary vs. Secondary Source Analysis Strip:

  • Source Identification: Type, author, date.
  • Purpose: Why was it created?
  • Content: What information does it provide?
  • Perspective/Bias: Any evident biases or viewpoints?
  • Reliability: Trustworthiness of the source.
  • Usefulness: Relevance to the topic of study.

• Historical Event Deep Dive Strip:

  • Prelude: Events leading up to the main event.
  • The Event: Detailed description.
  • Key Figures: Important individuals and their roles.
  • Aftermath: Consequences and repercussions.
  • Significance: Why is this event important in history?

• Historical Era Overview Strip:

  • Timeframe: Start and end dates.
  • Key Events: Major occurrences in chronological order.
  • Societal/Cultural Changes: Shifts in society or culture.
  • Technological/Scientific Advancements: Major innovations.
  • Legacy: Lasting impact on the world.

• Historical Debate Strip:

  • Position: One side of a historical debate.
  • Supporting Points: Reasons for this stance.
  • Opposing Position: The counter-argument.
  • Rebuttal: Response to the counter-argument.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriclum Links
Chronology, terms and concepts

• Sequence historical events, developments and periods (ACHHS205) & (ACHHS148)
• Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) & (ACHHS149)

Analysis and use of resources

• Identify the origin and purpose of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS209) & (ACHHS152)
• Locate, compare, select and use information from a range of sources as evidence (ACHHS210) & (ACHHS153)
• Draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources (ACHHS211) & (ACHHS154)

Historical questions and research

• • Identify a range of questions about the past to inform a historical inquiry (ACHHS207) & (ACHHS150)
• • Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208) & (ACHHS151)

Perspectives and interpretations

• • Identify and describe points of view, attitudes and values in primary and secondary sources (ACHHS212) & (ACHHS155)

Explanation and communication

• Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS214) & (ACHHS157)

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✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✊ USA Civil Rights

☥ Ancient History

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This is a Geography lesson on Inventors and Inventions. There are notes over invention vocabulary and categories of inventions and a fill in the blanks notes guide. Included are multiple choice questions and a graphic organizer over Inventions That Have Changed the World. Answer sheet is included. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.

Natural Disasters US History Interactive Fan Activity Research

Dive into U.S. history with the Natural Disaster in US History Interactive Fan! This engaging educational tool is designed for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource brings a fresh and interactive approach to learning about the most significant natural disasters in American history.

This ready to print and use activity has students analyze cave paintings from Tsodilo Hills Botswana using a Primary Source Analysis format. Perfect for prehistory lessons and understanding primary sources, this acts as as a stand alone lesson or can be expanded to include art, writing, geography skills and more!

This resource includes:

• An instruction page with questions
• The ABCs of Primary Source Analysis catered for this assignment
• Four photos of cave paintings taken by the author
• An Answer Key with answers to the questions, primary source analysis, and highlighted copies of the cave paintings
• A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the assignment
• An editable lesson plan

You can use this assignment for centers activities, small group review activities, reinforcing primary source skills, enrichment, extension, sub plans, portfolio assignments, and many more!

I don’t know about you, but I love having options! Because of that, I have worked to provide different leveled newspaper templates. These could easily be combined into a multipage newsletter booklet if you so choose, or it could remain as a single page assignment. I also tried to make it so that you could have a “front page” and a content page if you printed front and back. Whichever level your students are in, I think that there is a little something in here for everyone!

Includes:

• 9 Newspaper Outlines (with one page of lined paper)
• 1 page of newspaper jargon to inspire better word choice
• Tidbits and advice!

Do you use GRAPES to teach ancient civilizations? This ready to print and use GRAPES packet helps students organize their thoughts on Mesopotamia using the GRAPES acronym.

This packet includes:

• An editable Lesson Plan
• One page for students to overview the acronym
• Three pages with two letters per page to organize GRAPES information
• Four page answer key. Does A stand for Arts or Achievements? The answer key includes both!
• A page of suggestions for extension and enrichment

Perfect for centers, review, group work, homework, sub plans, organizing notes, and countless other options!

Engage Students in the Artistic Legacy of the Renaissance with This PowerPoint, Organizer, and Activity!

This Artists of the Renaissance PowerPoint and Activity resource offers an interactive way for students to explore the lives and works of famous Renaissance artists. With an engaging organizer and classroom activity, students will dive into the innovative techniques, influential patrons, and cultural shifts that transformed art in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ideal for middle and high school world history classes, this resource makes the Renaissance’s creative impact accessible and memorable.

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Covers key Renaissance artists, from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to Raphael and Donatello, complete with stunning artwork examples.
• Graphic Organizer: A structured, student-friendly organizer that encourages note-taking and helps students retain information about each artist, their styles, and their most famous works.
• Interactive Activity: Fun, hands-on activities to reinforce understanding, encourage critical thinking, and bring Renaissance art to life.

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Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizers

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Includes 2 small products

★ Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizers

★ 6 pages

★ PDF files

★ Suitable for grades 5-12

This resource includes TWO PACKETS:

★ 2 overview pages

★ 2 higher-level graphic organizers

★ 2 differentiated graphic organizers

★ 2 Google Slide links

Set #1: Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizer Packet

Students read two Common Lit articles and observe/analyze images related to the Great Depression and Migrant workers (Links to all images and articles are provided - actual articles are NOT included. only links).

Students will observe, read, analyze, and make evidence-based inferences related to the Great Depression and the lives of migrant workers. Students will then use these texts (articles and images) to make connections to the characters / events in the book Of Mice and Men. The graphic organizers require students to cite evidence from both the articles, images, and the book to support their analysis, conclusions, and observations.

✅ The two graphic organizers contain the same information, but one of them is differentiated for lower-level students.

✅ The differentiated version graphic organizer includes paraphrased, step-by-step instructions as well as examples of how to think about the information they observed in the images and read in the articles. These examples will increase their understanding of how to think about information and complete the graphic organizer appropriately.

Set #2: Great Depression, Dust Bowl and Migrant Workers Image Analysis Graphic Organizer Packet

These graphic organizers require students to analyze three images related to the Great Depression and Dust Bowl and draw evidence-based conclusions. The differentiated version graphic organizer includes scaffolding questions to help lower level students analyze the images and write about them. The graphic organizers also require students to cite evidence from the images to support their analysis/conclusions. The graphic organizers are visually appealing and eye catching!

These graphic organizers are excellent for Do Now, unit launch, groupwork, homework, independent work, and/or research activities. They can also be used to set a purpose for listening/watching video clips used to supplement lessons. It's a great tool to help build students' background/prior knowledge for upcoming units/topics related to the Great Depression and/or Dust Bowl.

These graphic organizers make a great addition to a lesson plan!

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A great resource that covers the four major river valley civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Indus River Valley) with content categories relating to geography, government, and innovations! Use the notes and chart to ensure students have a foundational knowledge of the RVC period!

Resource includes PowerPoint notes, Graphic Organizer, Warm Up, and Exit Ticket!

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The graphic organiser provides a framework for students to see the link between causes, events and their impacts in a clear and connie manner. .

Template allows links between:

Long and short causes. (hours to years)

Event

Significant points of interest: Date, places, names, cultural points.

Short and long term impacts of events. (hours to years)

Applications of the template:

• Applied to any course of study
• Used as you progress through your unit of study with students recording major events as you encounter them
• As a revision summary task.
• Supporting template for history essay task.

Please leave a review if you download a copy and utilise it.

This resource is a review for the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Test. It uses a Graphic Organizer format to review events and facts related to United States History: Exploration through Reconstruction.

Do students need help understanding cause and effect? These cause and effect activities offer reinforcement and practice to produce great student essays.Step-by-step and easy-to-follow cause and effect activities include: Relationship Word Chart Fill-in-the-Blank Pearl Harbor Essay Activity 2 Fill-in-the Blank Organizers for Pearl Harbor 2 Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers for Generic History Writing 1 Pearl Harbor Cause & Effect Essay Assignments with Pre-writing 1 Generic History Cause & Effect Essay Assignment/Pre-writing Meets state and federal guidelines for ELA; meets state history guidelines. Help students easily understand cause and effect with this Pearl Harbor/generic history packet with visual graphic organizers. Use for test preparation and standardized test practice.