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High school social studies lessons on sale
The Black Death - History Classroom Game
Students will simulate the spread of the Black Death through this fun and engaging classroom game! Students are assigned roles and play to win by collecting cards that earn points for their role. But watch out - the plague is all about! Will you survive? Great addition to a Middle Ages unit, or to use as a classroom game any time throughout the year!
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6th - 12th
ECONOMICS FULL COURSE 70+ SEPARATE LESSON BUNDLES!!!!
*Just updated 6/01/2023 for this upcoming school year. I made it easier and more organized with a Unit by Unit Folder and numbered lesson plans*Everything you need to teach an Economics course. Includes 73 separate lesson plans with 47 powerpoint presentations. Lesson plans are very detailed and include NY State + Common Core Standards, Essential Questions, Aim questions, Bell work and Closure Activities. Almost all lessons have some sort of student centered cooperative learning activity. There
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Treaty of Versailles Vs. Wilson's 14 Points Lesson + Activity +Many Extras!
Here is a great lesson to wrap up your discussions and lessons on World War I. Great Common Core reading and student centered!Actual lesson plan is given with all of this to use as guide/directions. Included are standards/essential questions/Aims (very organized).This Lesson begins with a primary source reading activity on George Washington's Farewell Address. This can be used with great discussions about alliances and entanglements. You can show students because of this document, the US. is not
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6th - 11th
Propaganda Presentation (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Now 40 Slides! Available in Google or PowerPoint! Updated, revised, expanded! Looking to build some knowledge of propaganda with your students? Look no further! This PPT includes notes on many different types of propaganda, but also includes beautiful images and interactive work for students to engage in. Easily adaptable for your own unique style. This is a visually engaging, entertaining presentation that will help your students learn the concept of propaganda. Examples from 1984, Anima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Animal Farm Digital Bundle: Background, Symbolism, Propaganda, Quizzes
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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World History Curriculum: Ancient History to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
Hello everyone! Here is the holy grail of my sales: All of my materials, ancient history to the modern world, all in one bundle. These materials cover two years worth of materials, based on NYS curriculum. The value of all of these files on TPT is around $400, but I'm selling two years of teaching materials for $200! Multiple zip files and Google Drive files, all at your fingertips. Google files are converted as Google Docs, and if you're still using Microsoft Word, you will have Word Docs and P
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6th - 12th
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US History Regents/Final Exam Review - 1600s to Modern Day - English/Spanish
Attached is a literacy based review packet of topics taught in U.S History. It is based on NYS curriculum geared for the NYS Regents, BUT it can also double as curriculum for a summer school course. I based this packet on U.S history lessons I previously uploaded to TPT, so there is repetition from my other materials there, but it is designed to provide students the chance to review key topics throughout the school year.Topics in this packet:Establishment of the 13 Colonies13 Colonies and Revolu
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5th - 12th
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Advertising & Marketing Bundle | Persuasive Techniques & Media Literacy
This bundle combines two of our most popular resources for teaching students about ⭐MARKETING and PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES, and the ⭐ADVERTISING INDUSTRY uses a range of strategies to influence consumers to purchase products and services.The ADVERTISING UNIT has resources and tools to ensure students develop the MEDIA LITERACY skills to comprehend and create advertising. In contrast, the PROJECT-BASED MARKETING UNIT allows students to use all these skills to create a breakfast cereal product and ma
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4th - 10th
World History Curriculum: 1750-Modern Day, (English and Spanish)
Hello everyone! Here we have a bundle of a Google Drive and a large zip file of all of my materials global/world history: 1750 to Modern day!The drive includes all of my files as Google Docs, Google Slides, and the original downloadable Word Docs/PowerPoint files.In this collection you will find daily materials, PowerPoints, essays and exams geared to the NYS Global 2 curriculum. All of my materials are in English and Spanish, geared to literacy-based learning, and provide various forms of asses
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece and Rome Activity Bundle! - World History | Ancient Civilizations
Looking for fun lessons and activities that will keep your students engaged and your prep-time to a minimum? Then the Ancient Greece and Rome Activity Bundle is right for you!Enhance your classroom's study of the Ancient/Classical Greek and Roman civilizations with these 16 amazing resources! Save BIG when you purchase this bundle with 16 fun and engaging lessons, assessments, and activities!Included in the bundle are...EIGHT Interactive Reading Lessons (notes, reading passages, built-in warm-up
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5th - 10th
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Mini Lesson : Causes of the French Revolution
* 1 page reading covering the causes of the French Revolution
* 1 page worksheet with 12 content-based questions
* 1 page answer sheet to the questions
The layout is organized into the four different factors leading to the French Revolution: political, intellectual, social, and economic.
Historical images accompany the text for teacher reference, and to engage the student while acquiring the material.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Middle and High School History or English Facts Of The Day Activity BIG Bundle
Students in Middle School and High School will have a great time with this digital resource! English and History teachers can use this to begin their classes every day.Get your students engaged and energized with this COMPLETE 11 MONTH BUNDLE of daily warm-ups, brain breaks, and fun facts! This bundle contains 11 months (August through June)! This resource includes interactive Google Slides with prompts that will get your students thinking, and learning about famous and historical people/events.
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5th - 12th
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Leadership Lesson (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Now 47 slides with activities, questions, video clips, and more! Available in Google Slides or PowerPoint! This presentation focuses on the concept of leadership, attributes of leadership, and student leadership. Students generally like to think about their writing in terms where they can relate. This lesson gives teachers the beginnings of discussions to build their own writing unit around to create papers, discussion and presentations. Includes notes, in class activity, and elements of presen
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness
The Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln Guided Reading Worksheet
This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 25 questions (answer key included!) for The Gettysburg Address, speech by Abraham Lincoln. This lesson also includes a very important "Historical Fact Sheet" to help students complete this assignment. Note: In order to protect the answer key from student's prying eyes, I have removed the key from the thumbnail view. But rest assured, the key is included with your purchase.Since many school text books are revised yearly, I have made a
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9th - 12th
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World History MEGA Bundle Part 1: Prehistory to Middle Ages | 50+ Resources!
Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 55 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, and provides a rich array of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.Topics covered in this bundle:PrehistoryAncient Egypt, China, India, and MesopotamiaClassical GreeceThe Roman EmpireT
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6th - 11th
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ENL U.S - Six Principles of the Constitution (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson discussing the U.S Constitution. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full Global curriculum, ancient history to modern day:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ENL-World-History-Curriculum-Ancient-History-t
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Lesson Bundle - 1600s to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
The Gettysburg Address | Annotation, Parallel Structure, & Rhetorical Précis
With a focus on parallel structure and repetition, this 9 page document contains an annotation-friendly version of the text, an annotated key, and a rhetorical precis wordbank and template.Since it's so short, I always do MULTIPLE reads of "The Gettysburg Address." There is a good audio version on YouTube from Jeff Daniels as well. After the first de-coding read, I discuss why Lincoln structured his speech the way he did. The three paragraphs signify the past, the present, and the future. Then
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9th - 12th
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Constantine's Dilemma. Intro - Byzantine Empire Great Common Core Activity
I use this for an introduction to the Byzantine Empire. Kids love it because it is very student centered and there really is no wrong answers. They have to act like emperor Constantine and find a new location for a new capital using a map. They have to defend their answers. Also includes great pictures and notes through powerpoint and a primary source travelers description of the city of Constantinople. You start with a review of the fall of the western Roman Empire and discuss how there is a sh
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7th - 10th
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ENL U.S - Start of Civil War, Advantages/Disadvantages (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson discussing the Battle of Fort Sumter, the start of the Civil War, and the Advantages/Disadvantages both sides had. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full Global curriculum, ancient history to modern day:https://
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Lesson Bundle - 1600s to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
Haitian Creole ENL Global 2 History Lesson Bundle (Creole/English)
Hello everyone! Attached is a bundle of Haitian Creole translated lessons for global/world history: 1750 to Modern day! In this collection you will find daily lesson packets (Word Docs) geared to the NYS Global 2 curriculum. All of these lessons are translated in English and Haitian Creole, geared to literacy-based learning, and provide various forms of assessments in each lesson. There is not an answer key, as students will form their own responses based on the documents and readings. This bund
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6th - 12th
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World War I: Canada & The Great War Gr. 7-9
Conflict is the central theme of this accurate account of the First World War.
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The unit emphasizes the integral role Canada played in the war, with topics ranging from life in the trenches, the Battle of the Somme, to the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The unit is divided into three parts combining optional lessons and a pictorial history suitable for colouring with the main, information-based body of the unit. Optional lessons include a review, exam, and a newspaper story on the
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7th - 9th
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Africa Geography Lesson Plan with Great Interactive Station Activity UPDATED
Great introductory lesson plan that gets kids familiar with Africa and its geography. The Powerpoint goes over common myths that most people have towards Africa like : "Africa is Poor" and "People in Africa live in huts."The Powerpoint then gives the facts that dispel the common myths, along with pictures proving it. The lesson is a great interactive station activity where students will be up and moving around the room. Each area of the room will represent a different climate zone. Each climate
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4th - 10th
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US History Tests: Over 450 Questions - 1600s to Modern Day - English and Spanish
Hello everyone! Attached is a bundle of tests, or a question bank, made up of 491 questions covering the NYS U.S History curriculum. Every question can be found in English and in Spanish, with documents both in English and Spanish, too. Every question has both answers highlighted! Topics include:(1) Early Colonization(2) Independence through President Washington’s administration(3) President Adams through Civil War(4) Reconstruction through the Chinese Exclusion Act(5) Gilded Age through the Pro
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7th - 12th
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ENL History - Causes of World War I (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson focused on the causes of World War I. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more Global ENL materials?https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Full-Global-History-Curriculum-AND-Google-Docs-Downloads-6336105My Global 9 ENL VIRTUAL
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6th - 12th
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