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World History Complete Curriculum (800 Resource Pages/185 Activities/18 Units)
Your entire year of lesson planning DONE and packaged up in one easy-to-navigate, organized digital folder. This curriculum has every guided reading article, comprehension question, simulation, activity, game, mapping activity, primary source, critical thinking activity, internet activity and skill building activity that you need for the entire year. Student will love these tried and true activities and they will help prevent both teacher and student burnout - guaranteed!! Eliminate the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Canadian Government Gr. 5-8
Travel back to Confederation to see how Canada became a new nation. Our resource breaks down the responsibilities and parts of the federal government.About this Resource: Recognize that Canada is a democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the head of state being the King or Queen. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, before writing your own Constitution for a new country. Create a presentation on one of the departments the federal government is responsible for, such as nationa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Editable Back to School Classroom Layout - Classroom Forms Classroom Management
Arrange students' desks and the furniture in your classroom with the digital classroom layout and seating chart. Moveable clip art allows you to design your classroom and add names to student's desks. Includes desks, tables, bookshelves, numerous types of boards, and more. Create multiple layouts for multiple classes. Great for all grades and classroom of various sizes!Click HERE to save 30% by purchasing this resource as part of the BACK TO SCHOOL GAMES BUNDLE.Questions/Materials include:✔️ 2 F
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: All Access Pass Powerpoint Games Bundle
World History Complete Curriculum PowerPoint Package (16 Units/800 slides)
Get my Complete World History Curriculum Here ($30 - great value!)Every slide that you need to teach a full year of World History! This resource contains 16 units worth of visually engaging, fully editable Power Point slides to take your students from the earliest humans all the way through the Cold War. Each presentation contains maps, key figures, key terms in differentiated font, "look ins", key concepts and more. Edit as needed or use exactly as it is.Topics Covered River Valley Civiliz
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Editable Substitute Binder Forms (BOHO RAINBOW)
Looking for a fun way to keep your substitute teacher organized? These substitute forms are perfect tool for your sub! Use them as a Sub Binder or place into your Sub Tub! The theme is BOHO Rainbow!Check out my matching Teacher Binder & Planner.What is included in the Sub Binder Form Set?Sub Binder Cover & Spines (2 sets)Table of ContentsWelcome Letter Important TimesClass ScheduleClass SpecialsContact InformationClass ListClass PhotosRoom TourSeating ChartAttendanceSpecial Services Tran
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: BOHO RAINBOW Classroom Decor Bundle
Learning Cursive: Handwriting Practice Workbook for Teens
It's never been easier for middle school and high school teens to learn cursive. Learning Cursive: Handwriting Practice Workbook for Teens, provides extensive focus on cursive letter and sentence formation. This cursive handwriting workbook for teens contains more than 20,000 cursive tracing units. It includes a cursive alphabet chart with guided stroke/directional arrows; a paper position guide detailing appropriate writing posture; uppercase and lowercase cursive letter tracing and freehand c
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
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PreK - 3rd
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
Editable Substitute Binder Forms (Farmhouse Classroom Decor)
These substitute forms are perfect for your Sub Binder or Sub Tub! They're clean and easy to read, and not to mention completely editable using Power Point! This download included the PRINT and GO version (PDF) and the EDITABLE version (Power Point).Fonts Needed:KG LEGO HOUSEKG Strawberry Blossom***Instructions for downloading the FREE fonts are included. Don't worry...it's really simple and only takes a free minutes to install. You can always use your own fonts too!What is included in the Sub B
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Farmhouse Classroom Decor Bundle Set
Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This learning resource BUNDLE is based on the Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series books and help organize and document student learning and understanding of the Coast Salish Culture. This bundle is perfect for: class discussions, individual learning or independent group learning stations.This product is featured in my blog: Strong Stories: my greatest discovery this year!Units included in this BUNDLE support th
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2nd - 5th
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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The Westing Game - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Westing Game written by Ellen Raskin.Take a Peek Inside:Unravel the secrets at the center of an intriguing murder mystery game. Activities are meant to excite students throughout the reading. Using the chapter titles as clues, predict what might happen in each one. Identify elements of foreshadowing from the novel, and imagine what will take place. Follow the clues in the story to solve the game before any of the characters. Identify cause and effect by explain
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7th - 8th
Peer Evaluation and Group Self Evaluation Checklist
Here is a quick rubric that students can use at the end of a project. Students are able to rate themselves and each member on different attributes. There is also a group self evaluation checklist that allows groups to reflect on their accomplishments and improvements that could be made next time. This is an EDITABLE copy. You can use one rubric or both.
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5th - 12th
Cursive Handwriting Practice Copybook for Teens
Teaching cursive handwriting to middle school and high school teens has never been easier. The Cursive Handwriting Practice Copybook for Teens, provides extensive focus on cursive letter and sentence formation. This cursive handwriting workbook for teens contains more than 20,000 cursive tracing units. It includes a cursive alphabet chart with guided stroke/directional arrows; a paper position guide detailing appropriate writing posture; uppercase and lowercase cursive letter tracing and freehan
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6th - 12th
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
7 Wonders of the Ancient World (The Ancient Olympics and More!)
#halfoffhalftimeGreat ideas for studying the Olympics, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and much, much more! 149 pages of learning fun and exploration! This resource pack was developed for use with my elementary students when studying ancient civilizations, cultures, and the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. Join Cleo the Camel as we explore together!This unit also references other wonders of the world, and its approach is interdisciplinary in nature. Students will enjoy learning about history,
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1st - 8th
STEM Project Based Learning Unit | Past, Present and Future Technologies
Teach your students about technologies that changed the world.What made them so successful? How did some become completely superseded or obsolete? And what will replace them in the future based upon what we know about history and our society's wants and needs?This collection of 20 beautiful past and present technology cards are accompanied by 4 easy to follow activities and lesson plans to get your students thinking like a STEM designer, entrepreneur and innovator.*****************************
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3rd - 8th
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Christmas Around the World Bundle + FREE Spanish
SAVE BIG with this 13 pack MEGA BUNDLE! Have fun learning about other cultures this winter with these Christmas units. They include posters, nonfiction texts, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, crafts and more! They works great for boosting vocabulary development, reading comprehension and writing skills during the holiday season. You can focus on one country a day, or set up centers to represent the different countries. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicol
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K - 2nd
Christmas Around the World Germany + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about other cultures this winter with this Christmas in Germany unit. It includes posters, a nonfiction text, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, crafts and more! It works great for boosting vocabulary development, reading comprehension and writing skills during the holiday season. You can focus on one country a day, or set up centers to represent the different countries. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEA
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Christmas Around the World Bundle + FREE Spanish
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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The War with Grandpa - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
A Literature Kit for the novel The War with Grandpa written by Robert Kimmel Smith. Take a Peek Inside:Explore the complexities of intergenerational family relationships as one boy declares war on his older relation. Bring this novel to life for students, with well-designed and thorough vocabulary and chapter assessments. Imagine the problems that may arise from a grandparent moving in. Draw a scene from the novel as it is being described. Come up with reasons behind certain characters' actions.
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3rd - 4th
Guided Reading With Post-Its
Guided Reading With Post-Its is a hands-on resource to get you started and keep your reading groups organized. If you or your students love using sticky notes to interact with text then you will be excited about this resource! The benefit of using sticky notes is the flexibility to move them around when monitoring student progress. Of course, I really like to move those sticky notes to the (+/mastery sign), but this visual is great for my planning. This resource is perfect for students to “hold”
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3rd - 5th
Myers-Briggs Personality Type & Career | High School Research Paper Writing Unit
A synthesis research project. Use this unit to help your students explore one of 16 personality types and synthesize information from multiple sources and guide your students through a research paper. Students must include a (1) description of their Myers-Briggs personality type including its characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and frequency in the population, (2) ideal career and professional options for the personality type, and (3) well-known individuals with the same personality type fro
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9th - 12th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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