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8th grade social studies lectures on sale
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
APUSH & US History- Full Year of PowerPoints & Lectures - Guided Notes Included!
This Full Year APUSH PowerPoints Bundle includes 36 PowerPoint Lectures (1200+ Slides!) for each of the key chapters in APUSH and are specifically geared for helping to guide your students through the entire year of AP U.S. History covering Periods 1-9 in the AP U.S. History curriculum. Political Cartoons and Historical Images for each time period are included along with links to engaging video clips, as well! Each PowerPoint includes Fill-in the blank Notes/Guided Notes Handouts to help keep y
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8th - 12th
Geography Powerpoint Bundle (14 chapters)
This includes powerpoints for the ENTIRE yellow myWorld Geography book. Please also look for my guided notes bundle.
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8th - 9th
The Great Depression Unit - 4 Lessons
Students will learn about the causes of the Great Depression, how it affected the United States, how each president of the time approached the crisis, and analyze the New Deal’s successes and failures.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan 1 - Causes● Lesson 1 Google Slides● Lesson Plan 2 - Effects on Louisiana and the United States● Lesson 2 Google Slides● Lesson Plan 3 - Government Reactions● Lesson 3 Google Slides● Lesson Plan 4 - The New Deal● Lesson 4 Google Slides● Student Guide with Writing Ru
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8th - 12th
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Tensions of the Early 20th Century - American History
Students will learn about specific events that caused and exacerbated these tensions. These events include the 1818 influenza outbreak, recession and inflation, labor strikes, the resurgence of the KKK, the Chicago riot of 1919, and the Tulsa Massacre. There are two activity options to differentiate student learning opportunities.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Option One Student Guide● Option One Google Classroom Version of the Student Guide● Option One Answer Key● Option One
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8th - 12th
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Militarism & Totalitarianism - Intro to WWII
This lesson will provide background information for students to understand the rising political tensions between Imperial Japan, Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Soviet Union. They will learn how these tensions led to violence in the 1930s and 1940s.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Guide● Google Classroom version of the Student Guide● Answer KeyThis lesson is aligned with Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
The Harlem Renaissance - Teacher-Led Lesson
This lesson covers prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Students will learn about the causes of the Harlem Renaissance and how it affected Black Americans at the time. This is a teacher-led lesson. If you're looking for a more hands-off approach to the topic, see my student-led version.Resource Components:Lesson PlanGoogle SlidesStudent GuideGoogle Classroom version of Student GuideAnswer Key and Writing RubricThis lesson is aligned with the Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Soc
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8th - 12th
The Homefront - WWII
Students will learn about how life in the United States changed during and immediately after World War II, with an emphasis on wartime production and the workforce, rationing, conservation, victory gardens, financing through war bonds, propaganda campaigns, and the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (GI Bill). Students will analyze primary and secondary sources alongside the lecture-given information from the Google Slides. Guided questions in their Student Guide will lead them towards mastery of the
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
Key Figures of WWII
Students will learn about the roles and importance of key figures of World War II. These figures include Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Sir Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Michinomiya Hirohito, and Hideki Tojo. This is a lecture-based lesson that includes a Student Guide for students to document their learning and guide them toward mastery of the learning target.Resource Componen
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
Role of Alliances - WWII
Students will learn about the Axis and Allied Powers during World War II and how these alliances were formed. A Student Guide is provided with a timeline activity for students to add details about the events of each alliance created. This is a lecture-based lesson, but virtual learners can use the Google Slides with the Google Doc version of the Student Guide in Google Classroom as well.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Guide● Google Slides Version of the Student Guide● A
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
The Holocaust Lesson
Students will learn about the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, including anti-Semitism, Nuremberg Laws restricting civil rights, resistance efforts, concentration camp system, liberation of camps by the Allies, and Nuremberg trials. This lesson includes primary and secondary sources for students to analyze in a Student Guide.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Guide● Google Doc Version of the Student Guide● Answer KeyThis lesson is aligned with Louisiana State Stan
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
U.S. Joins WWII Lesson
Students will learn about the events that led to World War II, the United States’ policy of neutrality, and what ultimately led America to joining the war effort. This is a lecture-based lesson, and students will answer guided questions in their Student Guide as they view the presentation. There is a Google Doc version of the Student Guide to assign in Google Classroom for virtual learners.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Guide● Google Doc Version of the Student Guide● A
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
Acts of Aggression - WWII
Students will learn about Adolf Hitler’s acts of aggression that led to World War II and how world leaders and the U.S. public reacted. This is a lecture style lesson that includes a Student Guide that can either be printed to complete in class or done online in Google Classroom.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Guide● Google Classroom Version of the Student Guide● Answer KeyThis resource is aligned with Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion Guide
Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion GuideEngage your students in a dramatic exploration of one of the most pivotal Supreme Court cases in American history with our Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion Guide. This resource includes a detailed and compelling script that brings to life the events, key figures, and critical moments leading to the establishment of judicial review.Script Highlights:The origins and significance of the "midnight appointments" by President Jo
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8th - 12th
Teacher’s Unit Guide: Lower Paleolithic to Iron Age
Dive into the annals of time with "Epochs Unveiled: A Journey from the Lower Paleolithic to the Iron Age," a comprehensive 12-page guide crafted to illuminate the transformative epochs of human history. This meticulously curated resource is designed to guide educators and students through the fascinating journey of human evolution, technological innovation, and societal development. From the rudimentary stone tools of our ancient ancestors to the sophisticated metalwork that defined entire civil
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History BUNDLE
Reading: Well-Known Native Americans
I created this collection of articles to help students learn about significant Native American figures who played crucial roles in early American history. This resource covers the lives and legacies of Squanto, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Chief Joseph, emphasizing their contributions to diplomacy, exploration, resistance, and advocacy for their people. Each article provides a detailed account of their backgrounds, key events, and their impact on history. This compilatio
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8th - 11th
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Chapter 9 Southwest Asia Through Time Lessons 1-7 PPTs
This PPT supports the myWorld yellow Geography book. All SEVEN lessons for the chapter are included. There are three sections that cover Judaism, Islam, and Christianity as world religions. All information is from the textbook. These PPTs pair well with my guided notes.
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Geography Powerpoint Bundle (14 chapters)
Teacher’s Unit Guide: Civilizations Dawn - The Tapestry of Human Ingenuity
"Civilizations Dawn: The Tapestry of Human Ingenuity" offers a comprehensive exploration of the rise and legacy of the world’s first civilizations. This guide challenges students to consider the myriad factors that contributed to the complex societies we study today, from their technological innovations to their cultural achievements. As we uncover the layers of history, we gain a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity and resilience of our ancestors, whose legacies continue to shape our world.
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History BUNDLE
Chapter 8: Africa PPTs
All 7 lessons from Chapter 8 Africa in the yellow myWorld Geography textbook. All lessons are fully editable EXCEPT for lesson 2 which contains clipart that has been flattened into the powerpoint. These PPTs pair well with my guided notes.
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Geography Powerpoint Bundle (14 chapters)
Teacher’s Unit Guide: Prehistory
Embark on a journey through time with "Teacher’s Unit Guide: Prehistory," a meticulously crafted resource that I wish existed during my early years of teaching. Designed with the challenges of new educators in mind, this guide serves as a beacon, illuminating the path through the complex tapestry of human history. Remember the feeling of facing a classroom, armed with passion yet grappling with the scarcity of quality materials? This guide is the culmination of that experience, offering not just
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History BUNDLE
Veterans Day math puzzle worksheets icebreaker game brain breaks no low prep
The Veterans Day puzzle is a combination of Mental math and independence game activity, Critical thinking, problem solving, brain breaks, crafts, phonics, main idea, centers, activity NO PREP, substitute, Classroom Management, gift idea, Place value, and logic games with solutions. Place value, Numbers, Math test prep, and Other Math activities. This game is great for ages: 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Junior high schoo
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5th - 12th
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Ch 5 Europe Through Time Lessons PPTs
Powerpoints for all 8 lessons in chapter 5 Europe through Time in the Savvas myWorld Geography yellow book.Pairs well with my guided notes.
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Geography Powerpoint Bundle (14 chapters)
Geography Chapter 1 Basics Lessons 1-10 PPTs
Powerpoints for all 10 lessons from myWorld Geography chapter 1. Perfect for putting online for distance learning. Over 150+ slides! Each lesson is on an individual powerpoint inside a compressed folder. Editable!
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Geography Powerpoint Bundle (14 chapters)
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