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Higher education social studies thematic unit plans
Sociology Course Curriculum - Introduction to Sociology & Social Issues Units
Teach Sociology with confidence and impact with this full-course curriculum that will transform your students into thoughtful self-reflectors and change-makers.Whether you're brand new to teaching it (never taking a single Soc class in college) or you're simply looking for a more meaningful and streamlined course than the hodge-podge of lessons you currently have, this course will save you time and sanity.Best of all, every student activity comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files, mak
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Abridged Food Truck Business, Marketing, and Finance Semester Project Bundle
Engage your students in course content with this relatable, food truck-themed project. This product incorporates many aspects of the business world including: marketing, finance, sales, business pitches, business plans, etc. This is a semester project meant to accompany a high school business course such as Introduction to Business and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Essentials, or Marketing I. This is a smaller selection of materials that also appear in the best-selling Food Truck Busines
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Media Literacy: The Complete Unit
This unit is a student favorite-- they often want to keep the conversation going and seek out ways to apply the information learned from this unit to their everyday lives. This unit covers everything from identifying fake news, avoiding filter bubbles and echo chambers, native advertising, logical fallacies, the first amendment, using Wikipedia the smart (and safe!) way, social media algorithms, and more!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
America in the 1970s and 1980s Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the changes to America and the world in the 1960's? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "America in the 1970's & 1980s Unit Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, pe
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Nationalism, Unification & Imperialism Complete Unit for World History
This is a complete unit on the Age of Nationalism and Unification leading to Imperialism in the mid to late 1800s. This unit includes a daily plan, activities, notes, PowerPoint lectures, and other materials. It also includes a unit study guide and a matching short answer unit test. An alternate assignment with the movie, Avatar, is also included with viewing guide. Content Topics CoveredAvatar movieImperialism IntroductionImperialism Mapping and GeographyImperialism of AfricaNationalismUnif
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: World History SEMESTER 2 COMPLETE UNITS Everything for World Civ Bundle
Asian Empires Complete Unit for World History or Civilizations
The Asian Empires Complete Unit will introduce your students to the major Asian Empires as they investigate how each originated, developed and grew, expanded, made cultural changes, and made contributions to the rest of the world.
Address and practice skills while teaching the core content on the Asian Empires.
This is a complete 2+ week unit (added activities can extend this unit beyond the 10 day instructional period) for the study of the new Asian Empires.
Unit Covers the Following Empi
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "This Land Is Your Land". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 40 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. There is creative animation included with many of the slides as well.
*There are a total of 4 verses included.
*There is NO music track included.
*If you like this powerpoint...you may also like the following:
America the Beautiful - powerpoint
God Bless America - powerpoint
My Country '
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
America the Beautiful - powerpoint
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "America The Beautiful". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 11 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics.
*There is NO music track included.
Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4)
U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE
U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE
The Star Spangled Banner - PowerPoint
God Bless America - Powe
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Supply and Demand | Microeconomics | Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle
Are you looking to add state of the art, engaging, and impactful activities and PowerPoints to your classroom arsenal, but don't have the time to create it all? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This ONE OF A KIND bundle can revolutionize your course and flip the way your students learn economics, and it's only a click away!This incredible "Supply and Demand Deluxe Bundle" includes:1) All 9 multi-dimensional activities that will challenge your student
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
AP Spanish – La Geografía Humana (Práctica Integral en español).
Hi! This editable PowerPoint was created to practice talking about Human Geography. Students will improve their basic skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) in different topics, in this case about Human Geography and its main components. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has forty pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to videos and websites, activit
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish Growing Bundle
Gilded Age & Progressive Era | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the The Gilded Age and Progressive Era in American History? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Gilded Age & Progressive
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to Business Full Course Bundle (Business Foundations)
Introducing the Ed Dynamic Introduction to Business Bundle – a foundational package designed to create an engaging and thorough exploration of the business world for you and your students!Course Overview: Dive into the essentials of business with eight meticulously crafted units that cover everything from the Basics of Business to Career Exploration and Professional Development. Each unit is packed with engaging lessons, including video guides, student notes, and/or interactive worksheets, provi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Intro to Sociology: Deviance Unit Case Study | Great End of Unit Activity
The BEST and most COMPREHENSIVE activity to do when teaching about deviance! Description: This assignment is quite amazing! I came across a study by William J. Chambliss about two groups of teenagers he studied and called “The Saints” and “The Roughnecks.” He observed them for two years and wanted to see how differently society reacts to their delinquent behavior. This assignment requires students to do a comparative study of the two groups and explain their behavior/society’s reaction using co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
America in the 1960's | Distance Learning | Digital Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the changes to America and the world in the 1960's? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "America in the 1960's Unit Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, people, confli
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Greek Mythology Unit | Ancient Greece Activities | 6th-10th Grades
Help your students see Greek myths in a whole new light with this Greek Mythology Unit. This complete 6-week curriculum introduces the structure and purpose of myths in society, highlighting the similarities of mythology to the modern day. This helps students identify the enduring patterns and motifs in mythology that represent human experiences and behavior even today, thousands of years later. ● Encourages learning while having fun: Developed to create a truly immersive learning experience, th
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6th - 10th, Higher Education
America in the 1950s | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
THIS IS IT!!! Every single lecture and activity that you need to plan the perfect unit for United States history offered in a single bundle! Digital and Paper Copies Included!Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the changes to America and the world in the 1950s? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, American & French COMPLETE UNIT
In this COMPLETE UNIT you will receive all of the materials to teach a unit (or 2 separate units) covering the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Absolutism to American and French Revolutions. Includes student reading resources, templates, handouts, activity cards, and more to keep students engaged and interested in learning about the time period.17 Individual ProductsOver 260 Pages!Teacher SuggestionsOptions for Implementing ActivitiesSuggested resources for additional coverageThis is typica
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Executive Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Executive Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle h
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Introduction to American Government? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Full Year U.S. History Course | Distance Learning | Activity Bundle
Every Single One of the 114 Activities from the You Will Love History US History Collection! Each activity comes ready to use with videos from our YouTube Channel, perfect for Distance Learning. Each assignment comes in Digital and Paper copies!If you need presentations and quizzes to go with the activities, check our our deluxe bundle where you get everything you need to plug and play each lesson. The deluxe bundle come with a PowerPoint and Slides presentation, a PDF and Google Slides versio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Heritage Spanish Mini-Unit: El Apagón (Bad Bunny and Puerto Rico)
As one of the most popular Latino artists today, Bad Bunny is undoubtedly an icon of this generation. More than just a reggaetón mastermind, Benito Martínez Ocasio is also known for his controversial lyrics, outspoken activism for the LGBT+ community, and advocacy work for and in Puerto Rico. This 11-day unit introduces students to three inter-connected topics: Bad Bunny, artist and activist, the historic and contemporary government of Puerto Rico, and the current energy crisis plaguing the isla
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
World War One & Russian Revolution COMPLETE UNIT World History WWI
This is a complete 240+ page unit that covers the major events and development of World War I and the Russian Revolution. Review notes and materials are provided for background information, as well as numerous engaging and collaborative student activities, centers, and analysis work. This WWI Unit includes a daily plan with bellringer and exit slip suggestions, a study guide, and a unit test with writing prompt options. Includes many powerpoints and all student materials. Other alternate mat
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
Also included in: World History SEMESTER 2 COMPLETE UNITS Everything for World Civ Bundle
My Brother Sam is Dead Unit Plan- EVERYTHING you need!
This unit plan has everything you need to teach the historical fiction novel, "My Brother Sam is Dead". This Unit Includes: Vocabulary Organized by Chapter Comprehension Questions Organized by Chapter Revolutionary War Activities and SignsAnchor ChartsGraphic OrganizersTests and Quizzes with Answer Keys!If you find this unit useful, you may also like to try these products as well!Miss Peregrine Bundle Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children COMPLETE Unit Plan7th Grade by Gary Soto- Short
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Legislative Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Legislative Branch Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle has everything y
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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- 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
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