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The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

• Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
• Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
• Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
• Reflection and comprehension worksheets
• Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

Build mastery in the study of waves:

Students will be engaged in the study of waves from the beginning of this unit with a hands on introductory activity.

Students will have opportunities to practice their skills with an experiment and in depth research project.

The informational text will lead to good class discussions which will lead to success when working on worksheets provided.

Culminating project requires students to explore the ways transmitting waves are used in technology. This project has options for posters, google slides, essays, and oral presentations. This project increases unit rigor.

This products aligns with Indiana Science Standards MS-PS4-1, MS-PS-2, MS-PS-3.

What's included:

• Table of contents and optional timeline.
• Introductory pattern activity.
• Informational text.
• Anchor charts (black and white and color options).
• Worksheets with answer keys.
• Sound wave experiment.
• Waves and technology project with rubrics.
• Review sheet.
• Link to editable review sheet.
• Link to Google Sheet review activity.
• Unit test and answer key.
• Link to editable test and answer key.

How is this product useful:

• Easy prep for teacher.
• Engaging activities for students.
• Worksheet questions lead to deeper level thinking.
• Easy to follow plans.
• Final project adds rigor.

Engage your middle and high school students with this 21-Day Multimedia Thematic Unit focused on Social Media and Mental Health! Designed for Grades 7 and up, this comprehensive unit weaves together ELA, social studies, and digital literacy through interactive lessons, activities, and assessments that explore the influence of social media on identity, mental health, and society.

This unit features a variety of multimedia resources, including TED Talks, informational articles, political cartoons, and the documentary The Social Dilemma. Students will develop critical thinking skills as they engage with different forms of media, reflect on their personal social media habits, and create meaningful projects like a political cartoon capstone.

What’s Included:

• Daily Lesson Plans for 21 days of engaging, standards-aligned instruction
• A range of activities including debates, Socratic seminars, and reflective writing
• Viewing guides and discussion prompts for multimedia content
• Informational text analysis with evidence-gathering strategies
• Step-by-step directions for creating a capstone political cartoon on social media’s impact
• Assessment rubrics and graphic organizers to support student learning

Aligned Standards:
This interdisciplinary unit is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards (including reading, writing, speaking, and listening), as well as ISTE Digital Literacy Standards. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, it encourages students to develop literacy skills, media analysis, and digital responsibility.

Why You'll Love This Unit:

• Interactive and Student-Centered: Students engage with real-world issues like social media usage, body image, and mental health in meaningful ways.
• Multimedia Integration: Incorporates TED Talks, articles, documentaries, and more to create a rich, dynamic learning experience.
• Project-Based Learning: Culminates with a creative capstone project where students design their own political cartoons, showcasing their understanding of the unit’s themes.
• Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourages self-awareness as students reflect on their own social media habits and the impact on their mental health.

Who It’s For:

• Middle and high school teachers (Grades 7-12) looking for an engaging, interdisciplinary unit that addresses current issues.
• Educators seeking a Common Core-aligned and ISTE-aligned unit that integrates social media, mental health, and literacy skills.

Perfect for:

• ELA, social studies, and digital literacy classrooms
• Teachers looking for 21st-century skill-building units
• Classrooms wanting to address the impacts of social media on student well-being

This 21-Day Multimedia Unit will help students understand the impact of social media on their lives while improving essential academic skills. Get ready for insightful discussions, creative projects, and meaningful reflections that resonate with your students’ real-world experiences. Download now and bring relevant, standards-aligned learning to your classroom!

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.

This Africa book study unit is written based on the story of the Lost Boys in the book: A Long Walk to Water. This is a great way to study Sudan and its struggles throughout the years. It teaches how the goodwill of one person can have a domino effect and change the lives of many while exploring the geographical aspects, environmental issues, political issues, causes of the Sudan wars, resources, and cultures of Sudan. Team up with the language arts teacher and blend geography and language arts.

OBJECTIVES

• The learner will become familiar with the main characters and their plight.
• The learner will describe how unclean water impacts the Sudanese.
• The learner will explore the cause and effects of the Second Sudanese War and its outcomes.
• The learner will understand the impact the Second Sudanese War had on the families living in Sudan
• The learner will analyze the culture and living conditions of Sudanese culture.
• The learner will sympathize or empathize and attempt to relate to the feelings of Salva and other characters.
• The learner will predict the outcomes of the Lost Boys' experiences and the war.
• The learner will value the privilege of having water and resources.
• The learner will collaborate with others to gain an in-depth understanding of who the Lost Boys are and the challenges they face.
• The learner will discover how the goodwill of one person can change the projection of someone’s life.

ACTIVITIES

• DAY ONE: Introduction to Unit. Focus: What was the Sudanese Civil War? Family Tree & Character Analysis (Chapter 1)
• DAY TWO: 3-2-1 (Chapter 2)
• DAY THREE: Left Behind (Chapter 3)
• DAY FOUR: Super Long Sentence Challenge (Chapter 4)
• DAY FIVE: Finish the Story (Chapter 5)
• DAY SIX: 4 Levels Activity (Chapter 6)
• DAY SEVEN: What Did You Think Would Happen? (Chapter 7)
• DAY EIGHT: Compare & Contrast Poem (Chapter 8)
• DAY NINE: Five Senses Flip-It Book (Chapter 9)
• DAY TEN: Story Portrait (Chapter 10)
• DAY ELEVEN: A Letter to Uncle (Chapter 11)
• DAY TWELVE: Timeline Puzzle Pieces (Chapter 12)
• DAY THIRTEEN: Circling Around Salva (Chapter 13)
• DAY FOURTEEN: What is on Your Mind? (Chapter 14)
• DAY FIFTEEN: Flip It Up (Chapter 15)
• DAY SIXTEEN: Travels to Sudan, Atlas, and time zone map. (Chapter 16)
• DAY SEVENTEEN: Compare & Contrast Lives in Sudan (Chapter 17)
• DAY EIGHTEEN: Tell me a story (Chapter 18)

INCLUDES

• Detailed Teacher Instructions
• 38 pages of instruction and interactive notebook activities
• Has activities that range across Bloom's taxonomy skills from basic understanding to application to evaluation to creation.

NOTES TO THE INSTRUCTOR:

This unit is written to be completed over a three-week period. However, it is highly encouraged that the instructor modifies the unit to meet the time allowed and ability levels of students. All lessons are intended to be modified. You do not have to do all 18 activities. You may choose which activities to have the students complete.

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This product is a 10 day project based learning experience focused on addition, subtraction, real-world problem solving, and word problems. This is a great way to help your students get to know each other better by working in small groups and give them the opportunity to practice using their skills with real world applications.

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• 10 day Unit Plan for instructor
• Instructors manual outlining the activities for each day
• Student Workbook
• PowerPoint Presentation to accompany daily lessons
• PowerPoint Game to review learning at end of unit

This project is a great way to give students the opportunity to work together and practice skills students will use in the real world, such as creating a list, using simple mental math, and creating a budget!

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Whether you have experience teaching music or not, this unit is for you. Have a small budget or no budget for teaching music? I have included ways to make music with your students for very little money. I have used this unit for 5 years teaching music and every year the students love it. This unit will give you a semester (or half a year) worth of material to use with approximately 2 periods of music per week.

What is bucket drumming?

Bucket drumming is a relatively inexpensive way to bring rhythmic practices into the classroom. This unit is designed to be accessible for all teachers to use, regardless of musical training. The use of familiar words helps both teachers and students learn simple rhythms together. The rhythms increase in difficulty and there are options for easy, medium, and hard rhythms. This allows for easy modifications and accommodations ensuring that students of all abilities are successful in this unit. I have taught variations of this unit with grade 6-8 students for over 5 years with success, and these lessons can be modified for other grade levels.

In my experience, students love bucket drumming and enjoy the lessons in this unit. One activity that you can use when you have a few extra minutes is the Elimination Game, and students LOVE it! It can be used as a great warm-up game and to reinforce the skills taught in this unit.

This unit includes games, lessons, and activities to help strengthen ear training, encourage active listening, develop rhythmic abilities, develop composition skills, explore creativity, and most importantly, to have fun! I have also included some helpful information to get bucket drumming started in your classroom. Included in this unit are lessons, games. activities, and rubrics where needed. There are a solid 21 – 31 periods worth of work included in this unit (possibly more).

Included below are the overall lesson plans and activities included in this unit. Most “lessons” can be used for multiple periods and the approximate number of periods is included in brackets beside the activity. I have based these periods on approximately 45 minutes each. These lessons include opportunities to read music, compose, and perform.

Introduction to Bucket Drumming (1 - 2 periods)

Elimination Game (1 period)

Elements of Music (2 – 3 periods)

Rhythm Cards (2 – 3 period)

8 Bar Rhythm Challenges (4 – 6 periods)

Let’s Compose! (5 – 6 periods)

Stomp Composition (6 – 10 periods)

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NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 80-page EDITABLE unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. Invite your students to engage in student-driven discussions that promise to be profoundly stimulating! The discussion prompts, daily quizzes, short writing prompts, and final paper will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, historicist, psychoanalytic, feminist, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Everything you’ll need to teach the novel is included in this bundle. Here are a few of the highlights:

• Unit & Pacing Guide: Suggestions for how to approach the complex themes and deceptively simple language in Kincaid's Annie John.

• Discussion Questions: Sixteen pages of deeply thought-provoking discussion questions! One 2-page handout containing 6-10 questions for each of 8 chapters. The discussion questions are the beating heart of this curriculum. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions could be used to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, to foster in-class writing such as stop-and-jots, or to assign written reflections for homework. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster profound discussions!! (16 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10-12 vocabulary words for every chapter, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in Annie John. A total of close to 100 words. (8 pages)

• Vocabulary & Reading Quizzes: Quizzes with 10 questions per chapter. Build students’ vocabularies while holding them accountable for the nightly reading homework. Each quiz contains 7 questions on vocabulary words plus another 3 questions on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 8 grades in your gradebook. Answer key included. (16 pages)

• Narrative Writing Assignment: A narrative writing assignment that could be given after students finish reading Chapter 3. This assignment is inspired by the "autobiographical essay" that Annie shares with her classmates. (1 page)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to find connections between quotations excerpted from different parts of Annie John. Then invite students to use those quotations as the basis for building an interpretive argument that is supported by textual evidence. Builds skills in close reading and analytical writing! Student writing sample included. (3 pages)

• Creative Writing Assignment: Invite students to think about the messages they have received about what it means to be a "man" or a "woman." Then, following the example in Kincaid's short story "Girl," have students write a short story about how they have navigated the normative pressures associated with gender. Student writing sample included. (2 pages)

• Short Story Pairings: Read and discuss two short stories that examine how and why young children are socialized into normative gender roles: Kincaid's "Girl" & Bret Anthony Johnston's "Boy." This bundle includes transcriptions of both stories as well as a page of thought-provoking discussion questions on Kincaid's "Girl." (3 pages)

• Poetry Pairing: Wrap things up with the poem that Jamaica Kincaid says "taught me how to write." This poem by Elizabeth Bishop engages with many of the same coming-of-age themes explored in Kincaid's Annie John. The poetry pairing includes discussion questions, answer keys, and a quiz on poetic devices. (10 pages)

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Are you looking for mini grammar lessons and practice sheets? Then you will love this bundle! This bundle includes a printable packet for 6 units with 3 mini-lessons, 3 practice sheets, and answer keys. Each unit has 5 weeks of skills for your student to practice giving you a full year of grammar! These grammar skills do follow McGraw Hill Wonders for 5th grade however the grammar skills are your standard grammar skills taught in upper elementary.

Grammar skills included:

• Sentences
• Subject/Predicate
• Commas
• Compound Sentences and Conjunctions
• Complex Sentences and Sentence Combining
• Run on Sentences/Fragments
• Common and Proper Nouns
• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Collective Nouns
• Possessive Nouns
• Prepositional Phrases
• Action Verbs
• Verb Tenses
• Main and Helping Verbs
• Linking Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Pronouns and Antecedents
• Kinds of Pronouns
• Homographs
• Possessive Pronouns
• Pronouns and Homophones
• Independent and Dependent Clauses
• Adjectives
• Adverbs
• Negatives

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DEEP DIVE into literature with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"

Perfect for Horror/Gothic Literature units in English

8 activities focusing on skills for fiction with this masterful text. Students will have the opportunity to practice comprehension, questioning the text, engage in class discussions, and respond.

What's Included:

1. Powerpoint Guide for each activity
2. Pre-reading activity to activate prior knowledge
3. Two Word Documents that allow students to form questions while reading, or make their own annotations (with the abridged text)
4. A guide to facilitate class discussions after reading
5. Summarizing activity and questions
6. Examining Story Elements page with plot diagram
7. Analyzing Characters practice
8. Inferencing
9. Constructed Responses

**All documents are in Word with a PDF - Also translated for Spanish speaking students - Answer Keys included (including sample responses for the constructed response)**

Depth not Breadth

The benefits of 'depth not breadth' are seen in many scholarly journals. When teachers & students spend more time with a text, they have more opportunities to interact and respond to literature.

• Deep Understanding: When students delve deeply into a text, they gain a thorough understanding of its themes, characters, and nuances. This deep engagement allows them to appreciate the complexities of literature, fostering a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
• Critical Thinking: Depth encourages critical thinking. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts, which enhances their ability to think critically about what they read. This skill is crucial not only for academic success but also for making informed decisions in everyday life.
• Skill Development: Engaging deeply with a few texts helps students develop essential literacy skills, such as close reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation. These skills are foundational for success in higher education and beyond.
• Connection and Retention: Students are more likely to form connections with the material and retain information when they study it in depth. This approach allows them to see the interconnectedness of themes and ideas, making the learning experience more cohesive and memorable.
• Personal Engagement: When students spend more time on a text, they have the opportunity to relate personally to the material, fostering a greater sense of engagement and motivation. Personal connections to literature can inspire a lifelong love of reading.
• Addressing Complexity: Many literary works are complex and require time to unpack fully. By focusing on depth, students can explore these complexities, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of literature's multifaceted nature.
• Application of Concepts: A deep dive into a text allows students to apply literary concepts and theories in a meaningful way. They can practice applying various analytical lenses, which deepens their understanding and prepares them for more advanced literary study.
• Quality Over Quantity: The quality of learning is often more important than the quantity. By focusing on a few key texts, teachers can ensure that students are engaging with high-quality literature and getting the most out of their reading experience.

This is the THIRD of SEVEN color theory unit activities that cover the main types of color schemes-

-primary and secondary

-monochromatic

-analogous (current)

-complementary

-triadic

-tetradic

-hue, saturation, & value

All seven activities have a different theme, keeping students engaged throughout the unit. For this particular activity, it has a space theme.

What will the students be doing?

The students will be creating a poster in Canva that follows the knowledge of the scheme being covered. Then, the students will answer a reflective question about that scheme. I have provided all of the questions, however you can change and edit anything you would like with these templates.

What will you receive?

You will receive a PDF that contains the link to my Canva template. This activity is used with free Canva elements only. This template includes a cover page, directions page, page reserved for student poster, and a reflection page.

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Ignite middle schoolers' curiosity with our inquiry-based project on imports, exports, energy, and electricity. Cross-curricular and transdisciplinary, it fosters critical thinking through reading, writing, and research. Transform learning with a dynamic, comprehensive experience!

Take a look at the preview to see first-hand what you can expect in this mega-resource that was a labour of love for me!

This 146-page unit will provide you with content, activities, projects, rubrics, simulations and discussion prompts necessary to engage your students for upwards of 2 months in a series of learnings, research and projects which will ultimately have them creating solutions for real world problems relating to food waste, energy sources, importing and exporting and the choices we make relative to our consumption.

Following a cross-curricular approach, I include step-by-step details, thorough lesson plans that will have you and your students deeply exploring some big concepts, connecting subjects, digging deeper, and thinking critically about sustainability and the future of our planet.

Within this mega-resource, you'll find two parts:

• A 57-page teaching guide including a brief overview of the unit, the outcomes you'll be covering, detailed and thorough lesson plans for each day, all assignments, graphic organizers, stations, debates, simulations, answer keys, and rubrics. Many additional projects are recommended and explained for each of the major sections in addition to the lesson plans I provide. It includes printables for all games and activities, research, projects, and success criteria.

• I also guide you on using the second part to this resource:

• A 91-slide teaching document which includes all content, vocabulary, games and concepts relating to:

• Food waste in Canada and the effects on the economy and the environment:

• Perishability of food items.

• A close look at expiries and "best before" dates.

• A quick game on perishability.

• Recommended film and videos.

• Importing and exporting in Canada and its impacts on the economy and the environment:

• Connection between food waste and imports.

• The importance of shopping locally.

• A trivia game on natural resources which are either imported or exported and a breakdown of the destinations of each.

• A segway into imported and exported energy sources - and why we export some of our energies out-of-country and overseas.

• Energy sources in Canada and its impacts on the economy and the environment:

• Why do Canadians export their energy?

• The good, the bad, and the ugly of energy consumption and our abuse with overconsumption.

• The laws and transformations of energy.

• An in-depth look at the different forms of energy, where the energy comes from and how they're used.

• An in-depth look into renewable energy sources.

• An in-depth look into our planet's atmospheric layers, our ozone layer, and the different characteristics of each.

• A look into protests and laws that protect our environment - and a call to action.

Interested in testing out an inquiry- and project-based approach, but don't know where to start? Here are some suggestions for you!

• Dragon's Den - Dans l'oeil du dragon!
• Mon espèce en voie de disparition
• Space Food!

For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!

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When I read Night with my students, our focus is how imagery contributes to the author’s purpose of examining how cruelty fuels dehumanization. This product gives you everything you need to track the imagery, check for understanding with 2 paragraph response prompts, and a final test. I’ve included many examples you can refer to as exemplars for the tracking chart, sample paragraph responses, and the Essential Question that you can hang on your board. The final test includes 10 rigorous multiple choice questions that require students to analyze Wiesel's imagery, as well as a final paragraph response question. A thorough answer key for the test is included as well.

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Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.

Key Features:

9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments

Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development

Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking

Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects

Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs

Weekly Themes:

• First Impressions
• Friendship & Social Connections
• Self-Esteem & Self-Talk
• Bullying & Its Effects
• The Power of Counseling & Support
• Personal Growth & Transformation
• Empathy & Understanding Others
• Making Positive Choices
• Reflection & Application

This novel study encourages students to:

• Analyze character development and motivations
• Reflect on their own experiences and growth
• Practice empathy and perspective-taking
• Develop strategies for building self-esteem and positive relationships
• Apply lessons from the book to real-life situations

Includes:

• Detailed daily lesson plans
• Learning objectives for each week
• Printable worksheets and activity templates
• Discussion prompts and reflection questions
• Ideas for extension activities and final projects

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This World War 2 bundle contains a timeline display and sorting activity, sixteen close reading activities that look at the key leaders and timeline World War II; two biography writing units about Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler; an opinion writing unit about the most influential allied leader; and an informational writing unit about World War II.

34 Lessons, or 34 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the key events of World War 2. There are 42 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the Second World War. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to World War II. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.

Then, there are sixteen close reading activities, or informational texts, about:

1 – The Outbreak of War in Europe

2 – World War II (Overview)

3 – Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain

4 – The Blitz

5 – The Eastern Front

6 – The Attack on Pearl Harbor

7 – The Battle of Midway

8 – The Holocaust

9 – The Surrender of the Axis Powers in Europe / VE Day

10 – The Atomic Bombs and Japan’s Surrender / VJ Day

11 – Winston Churchill

12 – Adolf Hitler

13 – Franklin Roosevelt

14 – Benito Mussolini

15 – Joseph Stalin

16 – Hirohito

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Secondly, there are two biography writing units about Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Then, there is an informational text writing unit about World War II. The unit focuses on key facts about the war, from the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 until the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential leader from the war. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

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Our "Beating My Worries Group " is a comprehensive, engaging, CBT and research-based small group counseling curriculum tailored to high school students. This Anxiety Management Small group counseling curriculum is thoughtfully aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards.

This enriching program is thoughtfully designed to empower participants with valuable skills for understanding and managing anxiety effectively. The curriculum unfolds over 13 engaging sessions, fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and strategies to conquer worries.

In a small group setting, students embark on a journey of exploration and growth, addressing anxiety-related challenges with sensitivity and care. This curriculum is full of interactive, hands-on and engaging activities to help reinforce learning. This program aligns seamlessly with ASCA standards, providing a holistic approach to student development.

THE 13 SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to the Group

Session 2: All About Anxiety

Session 3: Anxiety Triggers

Session 4: My Panic Button

Session 5: Worries Brain Dump

Session 6: Cognitive Triangle (Thoughts-Feelings-Actions)

Session 7: The Power of Thoughts

Session 8: What's In and Out of My Control (Locus of Control)

Session 9: Choosing to Let Go

Session 10: Coping Strategies

Session 11: Mindful Moments

Session 12: Stress Management

Session 13: Termination and Review

THIS CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

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• Group Session Overview
• ASCA Mindset and Behavior STANDARDS
• Binder Cover Page & Spine Options
• Teacher Nominations and Follow Up Forms
• Parent/Guardian Letter and Consent Form
• Group Planning Sheet
• Name Tags
• Group Member Reminders
• Group Attendance Record
• Student Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Teacher Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Additional Data Collection
• Confidentiality Sign
• Passes - Hall, Class, Counselor, Social Worker & Psychologist
• Student Desk Reminders
• Counselor Chats Handout
• Certificates

Our "Beating My Worries Group" curriculum is dedicated to fostering self-awareness, promoting emotional resilience, and equipping participants with lifelong skills to overcome anxiety. In a nurturing and engaging environment, students embark on a transformative journey toward managing their worries effectively and building emotional well-being.

Below are the specific details for each individual session which can be used in isolation or as a comprehensive curriculum.

• Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to the Group In this session, students are warmly welcomed to the Beating My Worries Group.
• Session 2: All About Anxiety Participants delve into the fundamentals of anxiety, gaining insights into what anxiety is, how it manifests, and its individualized impact.
• Session 3: Anxiety Triggers This session deepens students' understanding of anxiety triggers. Through artistic expression and self-reflection, participants visually identify and express their unique triggers.
• Session 4: My Panic Button The session explores the body's response to anxiety, including the anxiety and stress continuum. Participants differentiate between panic attacks and general anxiety while being introduced to anxiety-affirming techniques.
• Session 5: Worries Brain Dump Students explore the concept of a worries brain dump, create their own brain dump craft, and engage in a visualization exercise to empower themselves to regain control over worries.
• Session 6: Cognitive Triangle (Thoughts-Feelings-Actions) This session delves into the cognitive triangle, illustrating the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and actions in anxiety. Participants gain insights into thought patterns contributing to anxiety.
• Session 7: The Power of Thoughts Students explore negative and unhelpful thought patterns, learning to challenge and reframe them. Hands-on activities reinforce mindful reframing techniques, empowering them to harness the power of thoughts.
• Session 8: What's In and Out of My Control (Locus of Control) Participants gain clarity on the concept of locus of control, distinguishing what is within their control and what lies beyond it in anxiety-provoking situations, fostering a sense of empowerment.
• Session 9: Choosing to Let Go This session encourages students to become pilots of their worries, distinguishing between helpful and unhelpful worries. The concept of emergency oxygen masks is introduced, emphasizing self-care strategies and the significance of letting go.
• Session 10: Coping Strategies Participants explore helpful and unhelpful coping skills for managing stress and challenges. They create personal reference folders for coping strategies and engage in a coping skills relay, enhancing practical skills for stress management.
• Session 11: Mindful Moments Students learn to cultivate mindfulness in the moment and various environments. Mindful breathing techniques and observation exercises are introduced, promoting presence and awareness in daily life.
• Session 12: Stress Management This session addresses stress's impact on mental well-being and emphasizes the importance of self-care for recharging. Participants identify activities that recharge them and discuss self-care strategies to manage anxiety effectively.
• Session 13: Termination and Review The final session provides an opportunity for reflection and review. Key concepts and skills acquired throughout the Beating My Worries Group are revisited and celebrated.

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Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This career unit bundle gives students an introduction to each of the 17 Career Clusters and focuses on research and projects to demonstrate what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class. Each career cluster unit takes from 1-2 weeks and the entire bundle takes approximately 30 weeks if all of the materials are used. All units are available individually, if you prefer.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in each unit.

Unit plans for the following career clusters are included:

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

• Business Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Energy (NEW)

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Science

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• Manufacturing

• Marketing, Sales & Service

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Each unit contains the following:

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• Introduction to the Career Cluster – Editable Microsoft PowerPoint presentation

• Introduction to the Career Cluster Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search or Word Scramble Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Individual Student Project (technology based) to research and or simulate the career. These include full student instructions, grading rubric. Resources, samples, and/or tutorials are included where appropriate.

• Group Project (most are NOT technology based or just need access to a computer briefly for research) to use critical thinking and teamwork skills in a career simulation. These include full student instructions, grading rubric, handouts for brainstorming/compiling information. Resources and other documents necessary for completion are included where appropriate.

• Career Cluster Reflection Questions to summarize learning from the lesson (an editable, Microsoft Word file)

Files Included in this Bundle:

• Teacher Notes for the Career Unit Bundle

• A file folder containing the full unit for each of the 17 career clusters (17 total .zip files)

If you prefer to purchase the individual career cluster, those are available here:

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* Government & Public Administration

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