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8th grade social studies games on sale
Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)
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. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:°Introduction to get students thinking°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizers°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
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5th - 12th
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Monster Mash:A Study of Mystical Monsters of The World (Geography Halloween)
Need a fun and engaging Halloween lesson and activity for 6th grade through high school? Why not take a look at monsters or cryptids throughout the world? Students will love this Halloween activity as they are already in the holiday mood and will learn about the beliefs, practices, values, and customs of other cultures around the world when looking at monsters and cryptids. Cryptids are animals/creatures that have been suggested to exist now and throughout history, but have or have not been pro
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (GAME ONLY)
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. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This card game includes two play options, encouraging students to evaluate scenarios of migration regarding push and pull factors. Students will love this interactive game!This is the game that is incl
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5th - 12th
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Geography: Christmas Traditions Around The World Trivia Game
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed. A great & fun activity social studies activity to teach students about Christmas traditions around the world! Students will have a wonderful time working in peer cooperative groups to find answers to trivia questions as they earn points toward prizes! Need a quick and fun activity for the day before the holiday break? This mini-lesson is a great, moti
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5th - 10th
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Geography, World Religions Scavenger Hunt Game
A comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic and polythiestic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taosim, Hinduism, Confucianism. Need A Fun and Effective Lesson on World Religions to Use For:Introductory activityAssessment preparationEnd-of-unit reviewBefore-a-holiday activityA Fun Way to Take Class NotesThis lesson encourages students to work in cooperative teams to complete the World Religion Scavenger Hunt Game as they compete to achieve 1st, 2nd, or 3rd plac
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7th - 12th
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The Industrial Revolution - U.S./World History Activity Bundle!
Included in the bundle is the Industrial Revolution PowerPoint with guided notes, the Industrial Revolution crossword and word search combo to introduce key terms, and two fun and engaging classroom games to help bring learning to life!
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6th - 10th
Europe Geography — Eastern & Western Europe Scavenger Hunt (Intro Activity)
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. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this Eastern and Western Europe Scavenger Hunt activity fun and motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Eastern & Western Europe, along with the geographical themes. This is the perfect activity to introduce and be
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Geography Game: Around The World (Countries and Continents)
Fun and exciting for all Ages - Middle School through High SchoolWhat a great way to review the geographical location of countries you study throughout the year! Students absolutely love countiries and continents Around the World game so much that they are disappointed that class is over. This world geography game has been played with my students throughout the year, usually at the later part of the year or end of the year, to reinforce students' recall of countries' geographical locations. As t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Geography: Halloween Around The World
Need a fun, interactive Halloween geography and social studies activity, for ages 6th grade through high school? Study how different cultures celebrate and practice Halloween. This lesson is for you and can be adapted to both middle and high school classrooms. Your students will have a great time playing the Halloween Jeopardy Powerpoint game and learning about beliefs, values, practices, and customs around the world. Every moment is a teaching moment. Make each count!Includes:Detailed teacher i
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Geography: Battleship: Latitude & Longitude (Absolute Location) Map Skills
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. Are you tired of the repetitive worksheets and workbooks that promise to teach your students how to read absolute location (latitude and longitude)? Try out the Battleship: Latitude & Longitude game. This introductory lesson involves a game that will not only encourage students to learn how to read coordinates, but they will have a blast doing it as they
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5th - 9th
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North America Geography Scavenger Hunt - Introductory Activity
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. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereWho doesn't like a scavenger hunt? Students will find this North America Scavenger Hunt motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of North America, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This is the perfect activity t
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6th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Geography: Christmas Around the World - Traditions Trivia PowerPoint Game
A fun social studies and geography activity for your students to learn about Christmas traditions and cultures around the world. Appropriate for all ages, from middle school through high school. This can be used in all social studies classes and makes a great holiday & winter break activity. Not only will students have fun with this Christmas geography activity, but they will be learning. Every moment is a teaching moment. Students will work in collaborative groups. Each team will need a whi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
FAMILY FEUD WWII Review Game with Bonus Materials
Review a Unit plan on WWII. This game is very fun and the kids love it! My classes ask me to play for every chapter. My principal actually came in my room because he heard kids talking about it. Very interactive and great for all kids because there are multiple answers. (Even kids who struggle can feel like they contribute to the team).*Game comes with Music/sounds from the real show*Round 1 - There are 4 groups/parts with questions and answers to go with reviewing WWII and important topics. Rou
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6th - 10th
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Geography: Turkey Trotting Around The Globe (Thanksgiving Around the World)
Fun for all ages!Take a trip around the world and experience Thanksgiving and harvest festivals from the US. to Malaysia to Ghana.This is a great way to engage your students in geography and culture when you are winding things down for the fall break/holidays. This Lesson May Be Modified to Reach Various Learning Levels.This lesson includes 17 pages of:Highly-Detailed Teacher Instructions.Helpful Online SitesSpinning Wheel ReproduciblesThinking Map ReproducibleGame InstructionsStudent Reading Pa
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mercantilism/Triangular Trade Game
This product is intended to demonstrate how Triangular Trade worked in the the 17th and 18th centuries.Materials Included: - Country Profile Sheets- Colony Profile Sheets- Raw Material Cards- Instruction sheetTeaching Strategy:- Note: Students should have been introduced to information on Triangular Trade and Mercantilism preceding this activity.- Divide the class into teams of 6- Give each group a Country Profile Sheet - have students read the information for their country- Students will then
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5th - 8th
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NEW! Geography — Regions Simplified: Formal, Functional & Perceptual Regions
Please Note: The instructor/teacher will need to know and understand the concept of REGIONS as this is a concept difficult for young brains to grasp. Even though we simplify it for students, we will need to be ready to verbally or visually explain the concept. Not all students are ready for this high-level concept. This lesson simplifies it as much as possible, but the concept, no matter how simplified, still requires high-level thinking skills and teacher guidance. It takes practice to identif
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Buddhism and Hinduism
Engage your students in the learning process with this geography religion lesson. Let's make it fun! This lesson covers the traditions, history, and belief systems of Hinduism and Buddhism, providing students with an overview of what spirituality is like within other cultures and subcultures. Buddhists and Hindus agree on karma, dharma, moksha, and reincarnation but their belief system differs in many other areas.. A zip file reader is needed.Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleThis les
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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BINGO: US Presidents (100+ printable boards, caller's sheets, and markers)
PRINT AND PLAY!Print as many unique game boards as you want (up to 100).Print and cut as many markers as you'd like, or use pieces of paper, supplies, dobbers, markers, or chips.Use the provided questions sheet to play multiple unique games. Ask one question, or ask many to help your students along.This set will play multiple unique games! It contains 100 bingo boards and over 400 questions (over 10 each per president) to ask your students.Play short, long, or unique games.A rule guide is provid
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The History of Halloween: Close Reading Story and Crossword Puzzle Printable
Give your students a fun, engaging, and educational Halloween lesson activity! This product includes a one page History of Halloween Story, a Crossword Puzzle, and Clues! Your students will have the opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time! Perfect for the upcoming Halloween season! From one teacher to another, you deserve this!The Close Reading story begins with in the 2000s when the Celts of present day Ireland celebrated All Hollow's Eve during a three day festival called Samhain
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NEW! Economic Interdependence & Globalization Geography Lesson
How important is teaching globalization and economic interdependence? Globalization and Interdependence describes the relationships of mutual dependence between all elements and life forms (including humans) within and across cultures, environments, and social systems. Today, more than ever before, globalization and interdependence are part of our everyday local lives. We are linked to others on every continent even if we don't realize it. We are linked through social media and telecommunication
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Social Studies | U.S. & World History Seasonal | Holiday Activity Growing Bundle
Engage your students year-round with our captivating "Social Studies | U.S. & World History Seasonal | Holiday Activity Growing Bundle"! This comprehensive collection currently features 14 best-selling activities designed to infuse your social studies curriculum with excitement and fun across various seasons and holidays. Check out what's included below! Back to SchoolBlobs and Line - Classroom Icebreaker ActivityFour Corners - Classroom Icebreaker ActivityWould You Rather - Classroom Iceb
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6th - 10th
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NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Bundle & Save Up to 20% Students need to understand the role that world governments play in cultures and ways of life and how it affects the economy, civil rights, natural rights, and freedoms -- or lack of freedoms. This Types of World Government Bundle will provide students with various activities to motivate and engage them. These learning activities range from problem-solving, cooperative group reading activities, PowerPoint presentations, games, comparison charts, and more. ☑ Check out
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7th - 12th
History of The Cold War: Spy Games Lesson Plan Activity!
Give your students a fun, engaging, and educational lesson with the History Of The Cold War: Spy Games Lesson Plan Activity! Included In This ProductFull 60-minute lesson planOne Page Cold War SummaryTop Secret Mission PacketSpy Profile Mission BriefingPre-Mission Discussion QuestionsSecret Mission Encryption (students will decode 6 messages using a secret but real spy technique which is explained in the lesson!)Mission DebriefLesson Outline - Check out the preview for the actual lesson plan!In
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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