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11th grade social studies handouts
Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
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6th - 11th
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(9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO TEACH ON 9/11. WITH DIFFERENT SLIDE VERSIONS, MULTIPLE HANDOUTS INCLUDED, AND NO PREP NEEDED, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS TO DELIVER AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT AND SENSITIVE TOPIC.THE HIGHLY ENGAGING, FULLY EDITABLE 35-SLIDES ARE EASILY MODIFIED AND TRULY DESIGNED TO TEACH ABOUT 9/11 (PATRIOT DAY) TO ALL GRADE LEVELS.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: SEPTEMBER Interactive, Engaging, Top-Rated Activities - 7-PACK BUNDLE
Crash Course U.S. History Episodes 1-47 (Bundle)
Crash Course Guides for Every Episode (1-47). Works great as homework, independent practice, and to reinforce key concepts taught in class. You save over 70% by purchasing this complete episode bundle instead of purchasing each item separately! Let's face it - John Green speaks too fast, and unless students have something in front of them, they won't be able to fully get the gist of the information being shared. This product includes complete video guides and complete teacher answer keys for epi
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7th - 11th
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MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Write Like a Pro, Mentor Sentences to Improve Teen Writing, PDF & Google Drive
In this "Write Like a Pro" lesson, you'll use the styles of current and classic authors to teach your students six simple and effective techniques that will IMMEDIATELY improve their sentence flow and writing voice.This 28-slide presentation and 2-page student handout will introduce your students to easy-to-use and highly effective techniques to improve their effectiveness on the page. The lecture slide deck includes both online/offline Prezi files and a Google Slides version. The handout, which
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8th - 11th
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Progressive Era Muckrakers Chart & Worksheet Activity for US History
This activity on Progressive Era Muckrakers features a 1-page reading about Muckrakers plus a chart of 7 famous American muckrakers, their works, subjects, and the effects they had on America. After reading the chart, students complete a set of analysis questions to help demonstrate their understanding of muckrakers and their effects.The chart features information on each of the following muckrakers:Thomas NastJacob RiisIda B. WellsFrank NorrisIda TarbellLincoln SteffensUpton SinclairThe complet
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7th - 11th
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TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Facebook Character Page -- Versatile Activity for any Character
This series of Facebook handouts can be used to create a mock facebook page for any character(s) from short stories, novels, films etc. This "fakebook" worksheet will be a fun assignment for any appropriate classroom setting. Included are a main facebook handout, an optional facebook handout (it can be printed on the back of the main handout), a brief student instruction handout, and a teacher grading rubric. It's easy to use since many students are already so familiar with facebook. Students
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Rome Map Activity- Roman Empire (Label and Color!)
This Ancient Rome Map Coloring & Labeling Activity is a great resource to enhance your unit! Each student will make their own, personalized map of the Roman Empire, and learn about the geography and landmarks of the region. They will label and color their blank map, and answer follow-up questions related to the geography of Ancient Rome. A fun 'Make a Travel Brochure' project has also been added. It is a great way to connect this map activity to your lesson on Ancient Rome! A link to Goo
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4th - 11th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations / World Maps BUNDLE- Color & Label Activities!
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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Comparing the Vietnam and Korean Wars Worksheet
This great Vietnam War and Korean War Comparison Worksheet has students use higher-level thinking skills to compare the Vietnam War to the Korean War. In 2 simple columns, students respond to a variety of prompts about the two conflicts against the spread of communism.Examples of prompts include: the dates, causes, geography, key players, casualties, outcome, and more! Following the comparison chart, students complete a Venn diagram comparing the Korean and Vietnam Wars (or conflicts to be speci
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7th - 11th
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Age of Discovery and Exploration Readings & Dinner Party
This critical thinking lesson on the Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) features 8 short readings on major figures of the period along with maps and pictures. This includes:Vasco da GamaFerdinand MagellanFrancis DrakeChristopher ColumbusJacques CartierZheng HePrince Henry the NavigatorQueen Elizabeth IA chart is included for students to complete based on the readings along with a map on which students draw in each explorer's route. After rotating around the room learning about each explore
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5th - 11th
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Israel Palestine Conflict History Set
This set includes several resources and activities to use when teaching the complicated Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This set includes:- A short reading on the "two-state solution"- Several primary source documents that help students understand the major issues preventing a two-state solution. As students read the documents, they have to decide whether each document has a pro-Israeli perspective, a pro-Palestinian perspective, or a neutral perspective. - 12 page PowerPoint slides for teachers t
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6th - 12th
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Types of Government Gallery Walk
Students analyze several different types of government. Governments include democracy, capitalism, dictatorship, fascism, communism, and many more!Descriptions of government can be based on economy, politics, and authority.Walking around the room, students analyze each government poster. They will define each type of government, provide advantages and disadvantages of each government, and provide an example of a nation with this form of government. Included:- 11 Colorful Posters (Laminate and th
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6th - 12th
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Unit 3: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for each CED topic for Unit Three.Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshow! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 3 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or print and have students complete hardcopy.So many use
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9th - 12th
Rhetorical Triangle : Persuasive Techniques : Ethos , Pathos , Logos : Rhetoric
Teach rhetorical devices through movement and color-coding! This rhetorical appeal lesson will help students understand Aristotle's rhetorical triangle through a kinesthetic strategy and then will give students a highlighting technique to apply to any rhetorical analysis!No matter the rhetorical writing prompt, reading analysis, or propaganda scrutiny, this color-coding activity proves to be a great way to analyze rhetorical appeals. It works well with English, history, and speech classes. This
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7th - 12th
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APUSH Exam Review Mega-Pack - AP® US History Test Prep - AP Exam Prep
CHECK OUT MY NEW AP EXAM PREP WORKBOOK for an even more streamlined & foolproof APUSH Exam Prep plan. FYI: There is quite a bit of overlap between the two, so you probably don’t need both.Your one-stop-shoppe for APUSH Review! Timelines, Thematic Study Guides, PPTS, Handouts, and more! This includes a bundle of helpful review resources for the APUSH Exam. These resources can be used throughout the year or just in preparation for the May Exam. They can also help a new teacher to prepare for t
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9th - 12th
Identifying Non Fiction Text Structures Practice Pack
In today's day and age it is incredibly important that our students can recognize and describe the text structures that they experience in their reading. Teaching students to recognize the underlying structure of texts can help readers focus attention on key concepts, relationships, and anticipate what's to come.Each double sided sheet provides a list of possible text structure, clear (yet challenging) examples for students to label, and space for them to provide the clues/reasoning they used fo
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5th - 11th
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Unit 4: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for each CED topic for Unit Four.Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshows! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 4 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or print and have students complete hardcopy.So many use
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9th - 12th
Social Psychology Group Activity Why do People Join Cults?
Cults
This group activity works in a regular psychology class and AP. It will allow students to take a more in depth look at the motivations behind why people join cults to enhance their understanding of conformity, obedience, and group dynamics.
The teacher will do a conformity activity with the students as a warmup and discuss the reasons why the students played along. Then there is a PowerPoint lecture with notes on cults and forms of control that cult leaders employ. The students will then
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9th - 12th
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Psychological Disorders Unit for Psychology or Abnormal Psych: Print & Digital
This item covers the information for a unit on psychological disorders or abnormal psychology. It contains numerous PowerPoint Presentations or Google Slides presentations, several readings & activities, a one-pager project, and a test.Items:Psychological Disorders PowerPoint Presentations (Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, and Dissociative, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders.Psychological Disorders Exit SlipsPsychological Disorders KIM VocabularyA
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9th - 12th
Unit 5: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for CED topics 5.1-5.10 for Unit Five. *NOTE: THIS IS MISSING TOPICS 5.11 and 5.12*Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshows! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 5 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or pri
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9th - 12th
Supreme Court Cases Web Quest Activity: Students investigate 6 landmark cases!
In this Supreme Court and Constitution web quest activity resource, students engage with six landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v the Board of Education, Tinker v Des Moines, New Jersey v TLO, Miranda v Airzona, and more! Students use included QR codes to learn about four cases, or use the included Google 1:1 version to have students do the activity digitally. After reviewing and critiquing six major rulings, students investigate two others of their choosing before completing a fina
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8th - 11th
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World War I Christmas Truce Article and Worksheet Activity
This magical, true story from World War I tells of the famous Christmas truce that took place between German and British soldiers in 1914.The 1 page article begins with the background to the event before explaining how and why it came to be that both sides emerged from their trenches to celebrate the Christmas holiday together.Following the article is a set of Common Core-aligned comprehension questions and an activity in which students create postcards to send home telling about the event.An ed
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7th - 11th
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