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Social studies Common Core SL.9-10.1 resources
Alexander Hamilton: Lesson Plan for the Musical
Hamilton Lesson Plan for the Hit MusicalThis amazing, fun, and highly-engaging lesson is designed to teach your students all about Alexander Hamilton through a PowerPoint, graphic organizer/interactive notebook pages, cooperative learning activity, primary source, and songs from the hit Broadway show Hamilton. Hamilton is absolutely captivating and this is an awesome resource to bring the smash hit into your classroom! Your download includes a detailed lesson plan/teacher instruction page with s
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7th - 11th
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City
Is your psychology class ready to learn about sleep by actually sleeping? What if I told you that one of my best lessons is an activity that allows my students to fall asleep in class. Guess what? It's true! Although sleeping appears to be disengaging, this lesson is quite the opposite. It has become a student favorite as they are completely engaged and will never forget their sleeping activity in psychology class! This Enchanted City: Sleeping Activity is a must use lesson for all psychology
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Holocaust Resource Bundle for ELA, History - Print & Digital
This bundle includes my best-selling Holocaust resources, all of which are perfect additions to your unit on the Holocaust in either an English Language Arts or history classroom. All of the resources included can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two.Through reading, writing, and activities, students will be introduced to the Holocaust and build an understanding of the events leading up to this genocide and the effects on the individuals targeted by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi P
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9th
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America The Story of Us Worksheets, Questions, Viewing Guide | All 12 Episodes
America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This bundle contains questions for all 12 episodes of the series. By purchasing the bundle you save a whopping 50%! That's o
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5th - 12th
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Geography Skills - The Five Themes of Geography worksheet
Geography Skills - The Five Themes of Geography worksheetBEST SELLER!AIM: How do the five themes of geography help us to better understand our world?Common core compliant worksheet that introduces students to the five themes of geography as a tool for understanding our world. Includes a variety of student-centered activities designed to promote critical thinking and class discussion. Topics covered in this worksheet include:The five themes of geography – location, place, human-environment intera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Freedom Writers Film Unit: Common Core-Aligned Assignments & Activities
This 46-page movie guide for "Freedom Writers" allows you to share this inspirational film with your students while also incorporating meaningful writing and literature learning activities aligned to Common Core Standards.
Student Resources (19 pages) include:
Coming Attractions (Pre-Viewing Activity):
•"The Line" Activity & Student Reflection (Try it for FREE HERE!)
Feature Film (During-Viewing Assignments):
•Character Growth Graphic Organizer
•Character Growth Analysis
•Journal Entries
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7th - 12th
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End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet - Global/US/World History
End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet AIM: How did the end of World War II pave the way for the Cold War? To what extent was the Cold War inevitable? Common core compliant worksheet focusing on the Yalta Agreement and its aftermath Contains several student-centered activities designed to promote active engagement and critical thinking such as: Do now – Casualties of World War IIWhat’s Next for the Allies after World War II? – Problems/Issues facing the Allied Powers.Yalta Agree
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #6 - Expanded World War II - Global/US/World History
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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September 11 Inquiry Jigsaw Lesson: Living in Post 9/11 World
AboutI developed this lesson plan when I discovered that my students (not yet born when 9/11 happened) knew about the events of that horrible day, but had no understanding of the enormous impact those events have had on our everyday lives. They viewed it as a tragic event that was far removed from their own lives. Yet for many adults, we can point to September 11 as a clear before-and-after marker for our generation. Through this 3-day lesson, students collaborate with a small group to become an
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9th - 12th
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Cross-Curricular Activity for any Unit w/Poverty Theme, Math + ELA, CCSS
Use this standalone 45-min. lesson to expose your students to the realities of life for people on the poverty line. This one-page PDF worksheet has students work in teams to two to solve a daily dilemma facing a family of four living on minimum wage. The worksheet includes a modern scenario, discussion of wages/household needs, and a detailed price list of groceries. Using math and problem-solving skills, students will devise a variety of solutions to help these family members meet their daily n
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7th - 10th
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I Spy AI: Creative, Engaging Lesson to Address ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence
Not sure how to address ChatGPT in the secondary classroom? Worried about the use of artificial intelligence and plagiarism in schools? Looking to engage middle and high school students in relevant, age-appropriate discussions about current events in technology while increasing digital literacy? This lesson is for you!ChatGPT, a natural language processing app by OpenAI, is gaining popularity among students and adults alike. Many teachers have well-founded concerns about potential issues due to
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9th - 12th
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The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet AIM: How did the United States respond to the expansion of communism after World War II? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the lesson – Review of Yalta Agreement, Cold War, and satellite states.Rank-Talk-Write Activity Primary source analysis of a 1947 article by Diplomat George Kennan describing t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
Jamestown Activity: Webquest, History Reading, Video, Virtual Archaeological Dig
From adventure, to mystery, to the "starving time," students will enjoy learning even more about historic Jamestown through these 4 content-rich resources. Established in 1607, Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in the Americas, and is considered to be the beginnings of United States History. This mini unit will provide a variety of diverse learning resources to go along with your current unit on Jamestown history. Answer keys are included for all resources. Enjoy, and let
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Enlightenment Thinkers in Their Own Words Station Activity
Enlightenment Thinkers in Their Own Words Station ActivityBest-selling Enlightenment activity!In small groups of four, students go to five different stations around the room analyzing primary sources from famous Enlightenment philosophers (Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft)They then answer a series of critical thinking questions (14 in all). After all five stations have been visited, a class discussion of the major ideas takes place (3 additional guiding questions are included
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8th - 12th
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Children of Blood and Bone Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. With over 140+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the literary analysis resources, critical consciousness activities and discussions, fiction close readings, West Africa and Yoruba historical and cultural readings and activities, extension projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provid
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8th - 12th
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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
The Boys in the Boat UNIT BUNDLE / Top Nonfiction Resource / Online-Ready!
The Boys in the Boat YRE is one of my favorite nonfiction books to teach high school students. My students love this true story of rowing, resilience, athleticism, and teamwork; they are shocked by the obstacles that Joe Rantz faced in his life, and they are hopeful when they learn how Joe overcame them. Although my students are familiar with Nazi Germany, they really didn't know much about the 1936 Olympics until they read this book. Students glean so much from this quick and compelling read. T
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7th - 10th
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Apartheid in South Africa worksheet - Nelson Mandela - Global/World History
Apartheid in South Africa worksheet – Nelson Mandela AIM: How did apartheid rise and fall in South Africa? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Primary source analysis – Several actual apartheid laws Secondary source reading – African National Congress and Nelson MandelaDouble Entry Journal Activity – How did Nelson Mandela’s vision for South Africa oppose the system of apartheid?Four p
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
This bundle contains every single Civics/Government resource from the Mister Harms store! You're getting every single resource but saving BIG with a whopping 20% OFF all current resources. Once the bundle is yours, you will then get 100% off all future products added to the bundle! Buying the bundle format will save you time and money, and you will be getting all of my favorite lessons in one place! This bundle is not necessarily a sequenced curriculum, rather it has a variety of ready-to-use r
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Chernobyl Miniseries Episodes 1 through 5
Based upon the critically-acclaimed Chernobyl miniseries from HBO, this video guide accompanies all 5 episodes of the 5 part drama. The film is a painstakingly accurate account of the worst nuclear accident in human history. This can be used in a physics class for topics of nuclear chemistry, world history class for historical discussions of the accident and the Soviet Union during the cold war, environmental science class for the effects of the accident on the environment, or a biology class
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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First Day of School History Talk Activity
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!This product features an engaging back to school History Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 7 different quotes about history and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students'
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7th - 10th
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