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Higher education social studies elective course proposals
Participation in Government WHOLE Course 80 separate Lesson Bundles!!!!!
Whole course that will last Full semester. *Includes SPANISH translated worksheets/handouts for every lesson*There are 80 separate Lesson BundlesThis course will teach itself and you will save hours upon hours!! You literally follow numbered files 1.2.3....Very CLEAR AND ORGANIZED. There is a day by day Calendar that maps the whole course. What days to teach which lessons. Below the Calendar is a chart that tells you the lesson, topic and activity which is numbered in order.All Units are separat
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
History Through Movies: Elective Proposal/Movie Guides
History Through Movies: This course is designed to explore the ways in which film can be used as a tool for teaching history. Students will learn how to critically analyze historical events and themes as portrayed in films, and how to evaluate the accuracy of those representations. We will examine a range of films from different genres and time periods, as well as explore the ways in which filmmakers have used their medium to challenge, reinforce, or revise historical narratives. Through class d
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Les circuits électriques simple
Montage en série Montage en parallèlele sens conventionnelle du courant
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Famous Mathematician Project (Computer Based Activity)
Students research mathematicians who have made famous and well known mathematical discoveries that have led to the mathematics they learn today. Some of the mathematicians are known by name, while others are known by their work. This project targets Common Core Technology Standards, mainly for grades 6-8. Students will also practice computer research methods, PowerPoint creation, proper citations and referencing, as well as correct English grammar and punctuation.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Course Proposal for Local History
This is a proposal that you can use to create a proposal to present to a committee or board for the teaching of a course in local history. It is easily adaptable for your community, uses primary and secondary sources, national and state park services, and museums, and is highly cross-curricular and engaging.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hip Hop and Rap Music in the Classroom to Improve Writing
This file includes an outline for a course on Hip Hop designed to help students with analysis, research, presenting and other soft skills. The file includes two videos (one explaining the course and the other is a historiography on Hip Hop history). Accompanying these files includes two worksheets that require students to research terms and incorporate such terms into a presented rap. If considering using rap lyrics or Hip Hop culture as a vehicle to engage students this is your starting point.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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African American History: 20th Century and Related Events
This elective course inspires guided inquiry and discussions relating to African American history in the 20th century. It addresses triumphs of a resilient people who have progressed in American culture despite systemic barriers. Historic tragedies are also discussed and the contributing role different types of racism historically played in society. The course is intended for high school students in grades 9 – 12 and includes advanced reading selections that can be explored as appropriate.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
High School Psychology Elective Course Resources
High School Psychology Course Resources INCLUDES:Course RationaleUnit OutlinePacing Guide30 VocabularyPossible AssignmentsHelpful WebsitesMovies for each UnitPsychology provides insights into human behavior, thoughts, emotions, and motivations. High school students can benefit from understanding themselves and others better, promoting empathy and effective communication.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Psychology Class Resource BUNDLE
Italy’s ‘last godfather’ - The Boss of all Bosses
Italy’s ‘last godfather’ - The Boss of all BossesDiscover how Italy's 'last godfather' eluded law enforcement to avoid being captured for decades. This notorious mobster was the worst of the worst and called 'the boss of all bosses' among Italy's mafia and crime scene. Lesson Components Include:- 1 Insightful Article to Read (web link and PDF provided)- 3 Pages of Text for Reading (web link and PDF provided)- 10 Question Quiz based on the Text - Answer Key (for easy grading)- Total page count i
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Business Stakeholders Objectives and Conflicts Lesson
This lesson is suitable for IB students studying for IB diploma or Cambridge students studying for A Level and O level examinations. The objectives of the lesson are:-To define Business Stakeholders- Describe and explain their objectives- Describe and explain how they affect the business- How to manage stakeholder conflicts
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Bitmoji Virtual Classroom-Psychology
Take your creativity and student engagement to new heights with the Aesthetically Pleasing Psychology Bitmoji Classroom! Also, it is very neutral and does not contain controversial topics! There are many ways to utilize Bitmoji within your classroom, whether remotely or in-person. Please make sure to create a copy! ⭐ Examples/Ideas Fun way to provide feedback to online student work.Enhance documents, forms, digital communications.Print them out on sticky address labels for use on student work.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
USA National Parks
National parks in the United States are an example of environmental protection, especially in the context of increasing global warming. The virtual lesson takes place through the Google Earth Web application and flies over the most important natural parks, offering the possibility to access the information on the screen.
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3rd - 11th, Higher Education
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Samba Dance History
Hello!I've provided a powerpoint that provides the History of Samba dance in Brazil. This includes video links for examples, mastery connect pre-test, Quizlet vocab/definitions, warm-ups, crossword puzzle, quiz, graphic organizer, and explanations of various Brazilian Samba dance styles, Samba schools, and Carmen Miranda.The copy will allow you to edit to your preferences.Please, enjoy!LCrittFind me online!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Samba Dance History BUNDLE
Psychological Disorders / A Brief Introduction to Major Psychological Disorders
This presentation introduces the learners to the major types of psychological disorders, and it provides the learners with the basic knowledge to identify the types of normal and abnormal behavior. The titles in this presentation are:MODELS OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR• STATISTICAL APPROACH• PSYCHODYNAMIC MODEL• BEHAVIORAL MODEL• HUMANISTIC MODEL• COGNITIVE APPROACH• SOCIOCULTURAL MODEL OF ABNORMALITY
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Law: One term analytically :''Admissible'' in plain text here not file
1) . Admissible=Whether a jury will be allowed to hear evidence to determine its value and jury is free to believe or not believe the evidence. We also say in lawsuits of First Instance Court=that the submitted lawsuit has been ‘admitted’ namely found substantial one, acceptable, typically and essentially. -> The term ‘admissible’ or ‘inadmissible’ is also used in submission of request of Cancellation by the interested party, either appealer or appealed respectively, and is found admissible f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Pandemic Novel Study - "The Mandate" Higher Education
The Mandate is a unique novel written and set during the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United States. A story that is told solely through the use of text message threads, it is sure to engage and provide a unique glimpse into life during those challenging and uncertain times.Your purchase comes with a PDF version of The Mandate as well as a list of suggested discussion guide questions (intended for secondary education or adult education classes only).Synopsis:The Mandate gives i
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Foreign Policy and Federal Government Lesson Outline and Lecture Resources
Foreign Policy and Federal Government Lesson Outline and Lecture Resources
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Chinese Culture Guide / A Guide to the Basics of Chinese Culture
A Guide to the basics of Chinese Culture, This guide introduces the basics of Chinese Culture in simple language and straightforward explanations, with pictures. This Guide is very helpful for the teachers of cultural studies.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
911 and terrorism Full Curriculum
Course Description or Content Overview: This course will explore the ideological origins that led to the 9/11 Attacks, US foreign policy after the Cold War, the debate about the definition of “terrorism,” the manipulation of religious text to justify acts of terrorism in the name of religion, the role human nature plays in terrorism as a defensive reactionary solution to perceived injustice, various methods of terroristic attacks, and the aftermath of 911 with regard to domestic policy, governme
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: 911 Curriculum and Lessons Bundle
My Confessions by Leo Tolstoy - Part 2 (PPTX w/ Link for Reading)
This 26-slide presentation was created and used in a University classroom. Leo Tolstoy, most famous for his realistic fiction (e.g., Anna Karenina and War and Peace), wrote an autobiography of sorts reflecting upon a horrible existential crisis that he encountered around the age of 50. He wants to find meaning, and neither his family nor his "art" (writing) seem to have any purpose. This is truly a dark time, and when he looks for answers in the "field of experimental science" and "speculative p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Race and Social Justice Ethnic Studies Course Outline/Resources
A Race and Social Justice Ethnic Studies course typically explores the historical and contemporary experiences of marginalized communities, with a focus on race, ethnicity, and social justice issues. The course may cover a wide range of topics, including the social construction of race and ethnicity, colonialism and imperialism, racism, prejudice and discrimination, identity formation, intersectionality, and resistance movements.The course may also delve into the ways in which race and ethnicity
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
WAR, A VERY UGLY SUBJECT THAT WE ALL MUST LEARN
None of us escapes war. We are either soldiers or vics of collateral damage. Man's History can be told entirely from battle to battle, war to war. Students either learn what it is early on or wind up in uniform or dead. There is nothing glorious about war. Its ugly and brutish in the extreme. Drum, tells the story of war, why, who and how! The lessons need be learned as young as possible. Maybe we can learn and prevent more?
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Daughters of Bilitis - LGBTQ Pioneers
Originally this work was a master’s Thesis for a MA in History - I am now offering to Educators who may have students - recommended at least Juniors in High School who are researching the various topics of the LGBTQA Movement - specifically the women who fought to have Lesbians recognized as "equal partners" in this struggle for gender equality. This effort is dedicated to the brave women, and their supporters that are detailed in this work. They fought and laid the groundwork for the many vict
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Spanking Plato: Set 6: Adam Smith:The Rise of Capitalism & Interlude
Alfred North Whitehead, a famous thinker, once said, “All of western thought is a footnote to Plato.” But imagine that western thought is a person. How would he or she feel? Behave?
In Spanking Plato, a satirical, funny, and irreverent story that some have called the next Monty Python, I have personified Western Thought—also known as Wes or Wesley Thought—as someone who is confused and angry because everybody thinks he is nothing more than a copy, a cheap imitation of Plato. After all, as he s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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