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8th grade social studies graphic organizers on sale
Greek and Roman gods and goddesses Worksheet Chart Graphic Organizer Activity
Introduce or review the Greek god and goddesses and their Roman equivalents. This chart goes great with my Greek gods & goddesses: The Olympians | Google Slides™ Presentation OR my Introduction to Greek Mythology Powerpoint. Four options and key included.The chart is organized into four columns: (1) Greek name, (2) Roman name, (3) Realm & Responsibilities, and (4) Symbols. A BONUS SHEET related to vocabulary derived from Greek and Roman god and goddess names is also included.CLICK HERE F
Grades:
4th - 10th
If I Go Missing MMIWG2S Inquiry Project - Lessons for Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and High School StudentsThrough the examination of videos, articles, and the picture book, If I Go Missing, written by Brianna Jonnie, students will investigate, construct and express their findings on inquiries stemming from the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, MMIWG2S. Experience with Inquiry projects is not necessary for this unit! Included in this inquiry unit are step-by-step lesson instruction
Grades:
5th - 10th
Country Research Project Central America and The Caribbean
Our engaging Country Research Project Central America and the Caribbean is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of these vibrant regions.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
I AM NOT A NUMBER & As Long as the Rivers Flow - Residential School BUNDLE
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsThis response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNING forI AM NOT A NUMBER with Google Classroom and Microsoft TEAMS.It works well with EPIC! an amazing online book website carrying this title, I AM NOT A NUMBER, as well as many other contemporary Indigenous titles.This bundle is a combination of two individual novel units, As The Rivers Flow, written by Larry Loyie, with Constanc
Grades:
4th - 10th
Geography, 4 Economic Industries Lesson and PowerPoint — Primary, Secondary, etc
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. Understanding the Four Economic Industries + Community Service ProjectThis cooperative learning economics industry and factor of production lesson addresses the four economic industries: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and quaternary Industries. A nation's economy can be divided into various sectors. Understanding these is important in understanding how our na
Grades:
6th - 12th
History of Christianity: The Great Schism of 1054 Common Core/Close Read
Here is a great interactive common core lesson plan complete with all materials. The Lesson starts with a mini-dbq/scaffolding question worksheet. This worksheet is about how Christianity got to Rome through St. Peter. It leads into the Powerpoint presentation with intro notes to St. Peters basilica with many pictures and also goes into detail about the reasons for the SCHISM. The activity is great for corporative learning and/or a close read.There is a great graphic organizer that goes with the
Grades:
8th - 10th
Country Research Project North America
Our engaging Country Research Project North America is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
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
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Residential Schools Lessons - Reconciliation Inquiry Project
Supporting Indigenous Reconciliation Resources Through InquiryThis 14 day Inquiry Unit follows the BCTLA’s Points of Inquiry which is based on Barbara Stripling's Inquiry Process. There are five aspects to this inquiry: Connect-and-Wonder, Investigate, Construct, Express, and Reflect (at all stages).With the examination of eight children's reconciliation picture books and novel excerpts, and lessons to support the understanding of the Rights of the Child, students will be able to investigate, co
Grades:
4th - 8th
Causes of the American Revolution - Cause and Effect
This product is related to the Causes of the American Revolution. Students will use the Causes of the American Revolution Readings to fill in the Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer about events such as the French and Indian War,Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, and the First Continental Congress.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Bundle
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
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Protest Worksheets | Protest Activities | Civil Rights Movement | Civil Rights
Protest Worksheets | Protest Activities | Civil Rights Movement | Civil RightsThis resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:Protest BUNDLEELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE *******************************ABOUT THIS RESOURCE★ Protest Activities★ 29 pages★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)★ Editable version includedThis resource includes:★ 12 Protest Graphic Organizers (PDF, Google Slides, and EDITABLE)★ 5 ANSWER KEYS★ Google Slide Link
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Social Emotional Learning and English Language Arts Mega Bundle
Country Research Project Asia
Our engaging Country Research Project Asia is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or assign a
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
Country Research Project Europe
Our engaging Country Research Project Europe is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or assign
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
13 English Colonies PEGS Activity
This is a lesson for a 13 Colonies Unit. The lesson is divided into 3 parts - New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. For each of the colonial regions, there are 4 parts:1. Students will read through a section on a colonial region. A possible extension to this is to use colored pencils or highlighters to highlight the PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, and Social) in the readings. Use 4 different colors, one for each of the PEGS.2. Students will then answer a question related to t
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: 13 English Colonies Bundle
Global History 1 & 2 - Turning Points Graphic Organizers and Research Activities
The Global History I & II - Turning Point Graphic Organizers and Research Activities can be used for each Turning Point or collectively as a review. Students will: 1) define the characteristics of each Turning Point by exploring the 5W's and How, and/or the categorizing of each Turning Point by using either the PERSIA or PEGS strategies.2) explain the Cause/Effect relationship between the previously explored Turning Point(s)Turning Points include are:Global 1The Neolithic Revolution (Cha
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World War II - Allied and Axis Leaders Lesson Bundle
This lesson contains biography's from Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Hideki Tojo, and Benito Mussolini. Each Biography has vocabulary highlighted in yellow with the definition next to it. The readings are accompanied by a graphic organizer and quiz. This lesson will give your students the understanding of the six major leaders during World War II. This lesson also includes a Spanish translation of the reading. This lesson is for general education, special edu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Domestic & Foreign Issues of Modern America Unit Intro
Students will learn about the importance of key ideas, events, and developments of the modern era. This introductory lesson will outline the following events: the Persian Gulf Wars, the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the War on Terrorism and the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the presidential election of 2008. Students will create a timeline of these events that they will continue to use through
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Mansa Musa African Trading Kingdoms - Bundle w/Bumper Sticker Project
Here a bundle with a lot of information and things you can do with your students with the African Trading Kingdoms.
GREAT FOR COOPERATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES!!!!
You can use everything here and make this into a mini unit that can stretch anywhere from 1-2 days or up to a week.
Great Bumper Sticker activity where students have to make "Slogans" for their assigned African Trading Kingdom. I provided an example for Mali and Mansa Musa that is a TRICK that kids will never forget Mansa Musa and hi
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7th - 10th
NEW! World Geography Summer Camp Week 1 — Geography Basics Map Skills
Geography summer school and camps don't give us enough time to cover all the concepts and topics that need to be covered. Squeezing the curriculum 8 months is difficult; covering it over 6-8 weeks is impossible. There is so much information and so little time. This leaves us as educators with the question of what are the important aspects to cover. Having taught middle school level and high school level geography for 11 years, I have pulled out what I feel is a must! A working knowledge of geog
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Grades:
7th - 12th
MLK Works Lesson
In this lesson, students will read excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and listen to his “I Have a Dream” speech. They will analyze the words in a graphic organizer and then write a paragraph explaining how these works affected the civil rights movement.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student GuideThis lesson is aligned with Louisiana States Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies.
Grades:
8th
World Religions Bundle! - Notes, Organizers, Crossword - World Geo/History
Enhance your World Religions unit and save over 30% off regular price all at the same time with the World Religions Bundle! Included in the bundle are...FIVE editable Google Slides Notes Presentation covering the foundations of each of the five major religions!FIVE Graphic Organizers/Note Guides that correspond with the presentations (digital or print versions included) to make note-taking more effective! Warm Ups/Exit Tickets for each lessonWorld Religions crossword and word search combo to rev
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4th - 10th
Topic Outline Sheets: World History 2 year course guide for 20 unit plans!!
Great Outline by unit and topic. There are a total of 20 Topic sheets that take you pretty much through everything for the first art of world history (first humans-Modern day).
* This is a combination package of 2 of my products with a bundle sale price *
Each individual bundle of 10 unit Outline guides is $3.99 each
Buy this combo and save $1.50!!!!
Each Topic Sheet is broken into 3/4 categories
1) Content Outline
2) Concepts and Themes
3) Vocabulary and People
4) AIM questions and essentia
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7th - 10th
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Country Research Project Africa
Our engaging Country Research Project Africa is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or assign
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
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