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8th grade social studies unit plans on sale
Ancient China Unit: PPT, Test, Readings, Activities, Projects: Print & Digital
This is my complete unit on Ancient China from the Yellow River Civilization through the fall of the Han Dynasty. It covers the geography of China, the Yellow River Civilization, the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties. It also covers Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism, the Great Wall the Terracotta Army, and the main rulers. There are more materials in this bundle than you will most likely be able to use based on time. So pick what you need! Everything can be edited as they are all Wo
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8th - 12th
Americas Unit Bundle - Aztec, Olmec, Maya, Inca, Inuit, Iroquois, & More!
This unit covers the migration theories and goes over the major pre-Colombian Civilizations. There is a 125 slide PowerPoint with a corresponding note sheet (one filled in and the other with fill-in-the-blanks). There are three projects (a timeline, creative project, or small group presentation project), a test with study guide and jeopardy review game, and a folder of supplemental materials. These materials include quick reads (1 page readings) on the Olmec, Maya Aztec, Aztec poetry, and the
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7th - 12th
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The Interwar Unit Bundle: PPTs, Test, Study Guide, Activities, Projects, & More!
This bundle includes the items I use to teach the Interwar period in my World History and European History courses. I teach at an AP level and regular level and use these resources based on the time I have. I do not have daily lesson plans or a unit plan with this as I know teachers have different schedules from blocks to 45 minutes classes to 60 minute classes. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I would be happy to help.Items:Numerous PowerPoints covering events in Europe and As
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7th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia, the Middle East, and Egypt Unit Bundle: Print and Digital
This bundle has numerous items to help you teach a unit on Mesopotamia and Egypt for a high school or even middle school World History course. Every item can be edited to fit your classroom needs and they come with answer keys or rubrics and checklists to help with grading. There is most likely more in this bundle than you will have time to use, but I have been teaching this unit for 10 years, and I somehow keep adding items from year to year. There is no specific calendar with this unit as I
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8th - 12th
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Medieval Asia 500-1650 Unit Bundle: Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Tokugawa, & More!
This unit bundle covers the history of Asia from 500 to 1650. I start with China during the Sui Dynasty and then cover the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties. I also cover the major dynasties of Korea (Koryo, Silla, and Chosen), the history of Japan through the feudal age to the Tokugawas. I then go into Southeast Asia with Vietnam, the Khmer Empire, and more! I discuss the society, religions, governmental structures, trade with the Silk Road, and the geography.This unit can easily work wi
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8th - 12th
Age of Absolutism & Wars of Religion Unit Bundle - Print & Digital
This bundle has a lot for you to use in a High School World History or (AP) European History course when covering the Age of Absolutism. I have numerous materials for you to pick from. I do not have a formal unit calendar with this as I know that teachers have different pacing based on the type of World History or European History course you are teaching. I typically have 2 weeks for my Absolutism unit.Materials:PowerPoint and Note Sheet: This bundle has 2 PowerPoint presentations. One covers t
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8th - 12th
World History Entire Year Unit Plans Bundle!
Check out our 100% editable World History Entire Year Bundle!Units IncludedAge of ExplorationIndustrial RevolutionFrench RevolutionWW1Interwar PeriodWW2The Cold WarPost WW2 Civil RightsDigital OR PrintBONUS: Escape Room Activities!These are SUCH fun lessons for the kids AND for the teacher!Activities and Assignments IncludedLesson PlansSlideshowsGuided NotesGamesSummaries and QuizzesVocabularyPuzzlesVenn DiagramMappingConcept MapsAnalysisFrench Revolution Board GameCuban Missile Crisis Escape Ro
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8th - 12th
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World History Curriculum Bundle Part 1: Ancient & Medieval: Print & Digital
This bundle contains resources to help you teach World History from the Paleolithic Age through the Middle Ages. It contains several resources to assist you and you can use my weekly outlines from my website to help you create your lesson plans.Units:Introduction to World History - Paleolithic & Neolithic AgeMesopotamia, Egypt, and the Ancient Middle EastAncient and Classical ChinaAncient and Classical IndiaAncient and Classical GreeceAncient and Classical RomeCivilizations of the AmericasT
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8th - 12th
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WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
This is a complete bundle with lessons, projects, essays, a study guide, and a test covering the Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies. All resources with the exception of the test can be added to Google Classroom for virtual learners.Included in this bundle:Militarism & Totalitarianism LessonActs of Aggression LessonU.S. Joins WWII LessonRoles of Alliances LessonCauses & Alliances of WWII EssayLouisiana During WWII LessonJustification of WWII EssayAtlantic Theater Map
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Ethics & Morals: Lesson Plan
This lesson explores the concepts of Ethics and Morals, as well as the ideas of right and wrong. The PPT slides will define and explain these concepts for students, and give them ample opportunity to discuss several hypothetical examples of moral and ethical dilemmas.After exploring these ideas and discussing them as a class, the lesson then moves into a text passage to set up the five paragraph the essay (optional). The excerpt describes a martial arts award ceremony that escalates into a confr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Residential Schools Lessons - Reconciliation Inquiry Project
Supporting Indigenous Reconciliation Resources Through InquiryThis 14 day Inquiry Unit follows the BCTLA’s Points of Inquiry which is based on Barbara Stripling's Inquiry Process. There are five aspects to this inquiry: Connect-and-Wonder, Investigate, Construct, Express, and Reflect (at all stages).With the examination of eight children's reconciliation picture books and novel excerpts, and lessons to support the understanding of the Rights of the Child, students will be able to investigate, co
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4th - 8th
Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to For
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
World War I (WWI) Unit Bundle: PowerPoints, Tests, Projects, Quick Reads & More!
This unit was designed for World History and European History courses at an AP and regular level as I teach all of those courses. These are plenty of materials here for a course to thoroughly cover the war.Items:5 PowerPoints4 projectsResearch Paper, Timeline, Creative Project, and an Academic PosterTest with Study GuideMovie guides to a BBC documentarySeveral Quick Reads The Alliance System, The First Battle of the Marne & the Outbreak of the War, The Christmas Truce, and WWI PoetryClassro
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Prehistoric - Bronze Age - Art History Lesson - Slideshow, Notes, Webquests
This art history unit covers art from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age and early Persian Empire. A slideshow with a guided note packet and modified note packet is included, along with webquests, several assessment versions, a test review slideshow, and a flashcard matching game for review. This unit can take two to three weeks depending on how you pace it.All resources included are editable Google Docs and Google Slideshows!The Flashcard review game is a PDF.Artworks Included:L
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
2nd Semester Psychology Complete Curriculum Bundle: Print & Digital
This eight-unit bundle will help you teach psychology effectively for your second semester! It follows the progression of the Myer's Psychology textbook (which is why these 8 units were chosen in this order). If you teach other units during your second semester, feel free to contact me for a custom bundle!Multiple Editable Version: My items come in different formats (Microsoft, PDF, and Google) to fit your needs!Updated Yearly!Units:Memory LearningStates of ConsciousnessPersonalityIntelligence,
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8th - 12th
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Ancient World History Bundle: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, & Rome
This bundle contains over 100 items to help you teach the ancient world! These are all the materials I use in my World History course and then some! Since I have taught this for 10 years, there are more projects that can probably be used (which isn't a bad thing). I simply match the project with the educational needs of the students.Units: Introduction to World History - Paleolithic & Neolithic AgeMesopotamia, Egypt, and the Ancient Middle EastAncient and Classical ChinaAncient and Classical
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8th - 12th
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World War II Complete Unit Slides, Notes, Activities, Assessments, and More!
Check out our 100% editable WWII COMPLETE UNIT!Content Covered In This UnitIntroductionRise of TotalitarianismCauses of WW2Allies vs. AxisKey BattlesImportant FiguresWW2 Advancements and TechnologyTimelineLasting Impacts52 Slide Slideshow52 Page Workbook3 Weeks of Lessons15+ Activities11 LessonsDaily ObjectivesDaily Formatives Unit TestDigital OR Print100% EditableThese are SUCH fun lessons for the kids AND for the teacher!Activities and Assignments IncludedGuided NotesSummaries and QuizzesVocab
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Entire Year Unit Plans Bundle!
World War I Complete Unit Slides, Notes, Activities, Assessments, and More!
Check out our 100% editable WWI COMPLETE UNIT!Content Covered In This Unit62 Slide Slideshow Guided Notes 45 pgs. of Worksheets & Activities 10 Lesson Plans13+ AssignmentsDaily ObjectivesDaily Formatives Unit TestDigital OR Print100% EditableThese are SUCH fun lessons for the kids AND for the teacher!Activities and Assignments IncludedOverviewGovernments and EconomiesOutbreak of WarM.A.I.N. CausesKey FiguresNew AdvancementsAllied vs. Central PowersTreaty of VersaillesLasting Impactsand more!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Entire Year Unit Plans Bundle!
Industrial Revolution Complete Unit Slides, Guided Notes, Activities, and Tests!
Check out our 100% editable Industrial Revolution COMPLETE UNIT!Content Covered In This UnitOverview and Lead UpLife in the Big CityMap It Out!Key FiguresNew InventionsLife For Women and ChildrenThe Factory SystemLasting Impacts53 Page Slideshow51 Page WorkbookGuided Notes9+ ActivitiesReview Guide50 Question Assessment100% Editable!These are SUCH fun lessons for the kids AND for the teacher!Activities and Assignments IncludedGuided NotesCrossword PuzzleAcrostic PoemCartoon and Quote AnalysisMapp
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Entire Year Unit Plans Bundle!
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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Age of Exploration and Colonization Complete Unit Slides, Activities, and Tests!
Check out our 100% editable Age of Exploration and Colonization COMPLETE UNIT!Content Covered In This UnitThe Lead UpAge of ExplorationFamous Explorers and Their RoutesThe Columbian ExchangeLasting ImpactsUnit Assessment39 Page Slideshow29 Page WorkbookGuided Notes8+ ActivitiesReview Guide40 Question Assessment100% Editable!These are SUCH fun lessons for the kids AND for the teacher!Activities and Assignments IncludedGuided NotesKWLCauses and EffectsExplorer BiographiesExplorer Routes MapColumbi
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Entire Year Unit Plans Bundle!
America Becomes a World Power - WWI
This in a unit lesson plan that encompasses American and World History that culminates in America becoming a world power. Topics include:Annexation of HawaiiThe Spanish-American WarThe Panama CanalCauses of WWIAmerican Involvement in WWIAmerican Home Front during WWIThe Great MigrationThe Russian RevolutionAll lessons include videos with video guides and text for students to analyze. Each lesson includes a Google Classroom version and answer key. These are aligned with Louisiana State Standar
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8th - 12th
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Forensics Unit 14 Resource Bundle: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this complete Forensics Unit 14 Bundle that includes:Forensics Unit Plan 14: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)Forensics Unit 14 PPT: Human RemainsForensics Unit 14.1 All-in-One Lab Activity & Review Worksheet: Overview of the SkeletonForensics Anthropology Unit 14.2 All-in-One Lab Activity & Review Worksheet: Classification of Human BonesForensics Anthropology Unit 14.3 All-in-One Lab Activity and Review Worksheet: Human Bone StructureForensics Unit
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Africa Geography: A Long Walk to Water Interactive Notebook (LOST BOYS)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. This Africa book study unit is written based on the story of the Lost Boys in the book: A Long Walk to Water. This is a great way to study Sudan and its struggles throughout the years. It teaches how the goodwill of one person can have a domino effect and change the lives of many while exploring the geographical aspects, environmental issues, political issues
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Interactive Notebook Bundle + 3 Freebies
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