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Bring Black History to Life with this Comprehensive 60-Assignment Bundle!

Perfect for 7th-grade ESOL students and suitable for a wide range of learners, this bundle includes 60 assignments, each covering key figures and events from Black history in four clear, approximately 375-word paragraphs.

Each assignment is designed to make Black history accessible and engaging for all students, with a focus on enhancing understanding and fostering critical thinking.

• Accessible language and structure tailored to diverse student needs
• Includes four comprehension questions per assignment to reinforce learning and support discussion
• Answer keys provided to save teachers time and support self-assessment

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Explore State Symbols and Sayings with this Fun WebQuest!

This State Symbols and Sayings WebQuest engages students with 10 questions about the unique symbols, mottos, and sayings that represent each state.

Each question includes an individual link to guide students in finding the answers online, making this activity interactive and informative. Suitable for a range of grade levels, this WebQuest also comes with an answer key for quick grading.

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A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with forty individual activities about key events in September, October, November and December, or famous figures that were either born or died in the fall. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:

• The Outbreak of World War 2 which began on the 1st September 1939
• VJ Day, which officially ended World War 2 on the 2nd September 1945
• The Treaty of Paris which brought to an end the American Revolutionary War on the 3rd September 1783
• Mother Teresa, who died on the 5th September 1997
• Ruby Bridges, who was born on the 8th September 1954
• The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, which took place on the 11th September 2001
• Roald Dahl, who was born on the 13th September 1916
• Theodore Roosevelt, who became president on the 14th September 1901
• Augustus Caesar, who was born on the 23rd September 63 BC
• Serena Williams, who was born on the 26th September 1981
• Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on the 2nd October 1869
• Christopher Columbus, who first landed in the Americas on the 12th October 1492
• William the Conqueror, who won the Battle of Hastings to become king of England on the 14th October 1066
• Walt Disney, who founded the Walt Disney Company on the 16th October 1923
• The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash on 'Black Thursday' on the 24th October 1929
• The famous artist, Pablo Picasso, who was born on the 25th October 1881
• The Microsoft founder and multi-billionaire, Bill Gates, who was born on the 28th October 1955
• The Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, who came to power on the 29th October 1922
• Muhammed Ali, who defeated George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle on the 30th October 1974
• The World War 2 key events of Dunkirk & the Battle of Britain, which ended on the 31st October 1940
• Abraham Lincoln, who was elected as president on the 6th November 1860.
• The famous scientist, Marie Curie, who was born on the 7th November 1867.
• The Japanese Emperor, Hirohito, who was crowned as Emperor on the 10th November 1928.
• The end of World War 1, which ended on the 11th November 1918, and the Treaty of Versailles that followed.
• The famous French artist, Claude Monet, who was born on the 14th November 1840.
• The English monarch, Elizabeth I, who became queen at the age of just 25, on the 17th November 1558.
• American president, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on the 22nd November 1963.
• The settlement of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, which took place on the 25th November 1621.
• Egyptian pharaoh**, Tutankhamun**, whose tomb was discovered by Howard Carter on the 26th November 1922.
• The British war time prime minister, Winston Churchill, who was born on the 30th November 1874.
• Rosa Parks, who was arrested on the 1st December 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus; the event gave birth to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
• The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base, Pearl Harbor, which took place on the 7th December 1941 and brought America into World War II.
• George Washington, the first American president who died at the age of sixty-seven on the 14th December 1799.
• The Boston Tea Party, which happened on the 16th December 1773 when the Sons of Liberty group destroyed a shipment of tea; this eventually led to the start of the American Revolutionary War.
• The first powered flight by the famous Wright Brothers, which took place on the 17th December 1903.
• Vincent van Gogh, the famous Dutch artist, who cut off his left year whilst in a rage on the 23rd December 1888.
• Santa Claus, who does his yearly present deliveries all around the world on the 24th December.
• The Charles Dickens' character, Ebenezer Scrooge, who was visited by three ghosts on the 24th December 1825.
• Isaac Newton, the famous English scientist, who was born on the 25th December 1642.
• The Battle of Trenton, which took place during the American Revolutionary War on the 25th December 1776.

The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous people or topics whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in each of the forty activities:

• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity

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This resource bundle is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions

These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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• U.S. History Resources
• Distance Learning Resources

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Includes 12 assignments. Each covering the Rashidun, Abbasid, and Umayyad Caliphates.

3 WebQuests

3 4 Paragraph Readings (6-9 Grade)

3 8 Paragraph Readings (9-12 Grade)

3 Compare and Contrast Assignments

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Explore the Dynasties of China with this 10-Assignment WebQuest Bundle! + Additional general overview WebQuest of Chinese history.

Dive into the rich history of China’s dynasties with this bundle of 10 WebQuests, each dedicated to a different dynasty. Each WebQuest includes 8 questions guiding students to discover key facts, important rulers, cultural achievements, and innovations that shaped each era.

Designed to promote independent research and critical thinking, each WebQuest includes reliable links and an answer key for easy review. Perfect for a wide range of students, this bundle makes learning about China’s dynasties accessible and engaging.

Bring the fascinating legacy of China’s dynasties into your classroom—check out this bundle and explore more educational resources in my store!

These engaging assignments are designed for 7th-grade ESOL students and include 4 well-structured paragraphs with 5 thought-provoking questions. It's perfect for helping students develop their language skills while learning about fascinating topics! The assignments are thoughtfully crafted to take around 40 minutes to complete, making them ideal for classroom use or homework.

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This 14-assignment bundle is designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but is suitable for a wide range of learners. Each assignment includes 4 paragraphs that explain the origins and beliefs of a major world religion, written at an accessible level. The bundle also features a comprehensive timeline of religious development.

To reinforce learning, each assignment comes with 4 questions for students to answer.

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Comprehensive Caliphate Bundle: Dive into the history, achievements, and culture of an Islamic caliphate.

• Included Assignments:

  • 8-question WebQuest
  • 4-paragraph overview with 4 questions (6th-9th grade level)
  • 8-paragraph in-depth reading with 4 questions (9th grade and above)
  • 2 compare-and-contrast assignments to explore connections between caliphates

• Teacher-Friendly: Answer keys provided for all assignments.

Perfect for building analytical skills and historical understanding.

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Comprehensive Caliphate Bundle: Dive into the history, achievements, and culture of an Islamic caliphate.

• Included Assignments:

  • 8-question WebQuest
  • 4-paragraph overview with 4 questions (6th-9th grade level)
  • 8-paragraph in-depth reading with 4 questions (9th grade and above)
  • 2 compare-and-contrast assignments to explore connections between caliphates

• Teacher-Friendly: Answer keys provided for all assignments.

Perfect for building analytical skills and historical understanding.

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Students recognize the difference between primary and secondary sources:

This activity will help students practice determining primary and secondary sources. This skill is important across a variety of subjects.

When given a source, students will determine if it is a primary or secondary source. Based on their determination, they will be directed to draw a detail to complete a picture. This allows students to add their own creativity to their work. It also makes it easy for the teacher to determine understanding of the concept presented.

Provided follow up questions increases rigor. These questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or to lead class discussion.

This activity can be used individually, with a partner, as part of a center, or with a group.

Aligns with 5th grade Studies Weekly Week 2.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Sources sheet.
• Drawing sheet.
• Answer Keys.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Easy to check.
• Practice important skill.
• Students can add creativity.
• Helps with future research.

Super simple but sends a huge message!

This includes:

2 PDF files - one in black and white and the other in rainbow

Credit to fonts given in terms of use.

A study of women's labor during the early Industrial Revolution. using the song "The Jute Mill" song. Students will enjoy learning about how women played a role in the Industrial Revolution.

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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!

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.

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BPoPVo1-nnE

Black history month ,coloring pages, quotes pages

Delve into the brilliance of Black history with our captivating Black History Month Coloring Pages and Quotes bundle! Tailored for young learners, this set features 5 captivating pages highlighting iconic figures like Robert Nesta Marley, Toni Morrison, Jay-Z, Barbara Jordan, and Erykah Badu. Each page offers profound quotes and fascinating stories, creating an interactive learning experience. Our resource is perfect for Black History Month and year-round exploration, promoting inclusivity and understanding. Choose our Black History Coloring Pages with Quotes for proven engagement, consistent quality, and diverse representation. Immerse students in the richness of Black history, sparking curiosity, creativity, and honoring the vibrant legacies of extraordinary individuals.

Use this any person report page to develop early research skills with your child/student.Research using the internet or print material

of your choice.

This Thanksgiving turkey drawing and coloring activity is a perfect resource for teachers looking to engage students while building fine motor skills! Designed as a half-finished turkey guide, this activity encourages creativity as students complete and color the image themselves. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your classroom:

• Promotes fine motor skill development as students draw and color.
• Boosts creativity by allowing kids to design their own version of a turkey.
• Versatile use: ideal for Thanksgiving-themed art, early finishers, or indoor recess.
• Quick and easy to print—a stress-free, mess-free classroom activity!

Add a fun, festive touch to your classroom this Thanksgiving with this engaging, skill-building activity.

This group work sheet can be used for any subject area. It is a very simple tool used for students to reflect on group work.

Students Will Write:

Plus- an area they did very well in

Delta- an area they could improve on for next time

Shout out- this is where they name a group member and what they did well

Stand out- this is where they share something that stood out to them from the experience with their groups

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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.