Social Studies
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Atlantic Slave Trade (Triangular Trade) Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) Activity
$2.00This product is a great teaching strategy to have students understand the causes and impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade. The product includes a copy of the reading and a PowerPoint to guide you and the students through the TRTW (Talk, Read, Talk, Write)...$2.00 -
Scramble for Africa Simulation
$2.00Scramble for Africa Simulation is a game style product to engage and excite students to understand Imperialism and its impact on the continent of Africa.Students will be one of six countries, have predetermined goals as they strive to take over the...$2.00 -
Student Listening Guide for the Washington Post's Presidential Podcast
$2.00Hello there!This editable listening guide will allow your students to organize their thoughts and think critically as they listen to the Washington Post's Presidential Podcast. This excellent podcast by Lillian Cunningham is a wonderful resource for the...$2.00 -
Amending the Constitution Mini Project- FREE
$0.00In this engaging mini project, students will research a specific proposed amendment to the Constitution and determine whether they think it should be ratified or rejected.This project may be used as a supplement to a unit about the Constitution...$0.00 -
The Great Depression: Introductory Lesson! - FREE
$0.00Hello there!This editable lesson is a fun and interactive way to introduce the Great Depression and get students excited about the unit. This is a complete lesson starting with students accessing prior knowledge about recessions and the economy in the...$0.00 -
WWII Museum Exhibit Creative Project - FREE
$0.00Hello there!This project will engage your students as each group explores a specific topic in World War II and creates their own museum exhibit based on their research. Your students will practice writing summaries, making creative primary sources, and...$0.00 -
Economics Personal Finance Budgeting Project
$5.00Greetings Friend!I'm Mrs. P and I'd love to help you increase student engagement while you're teaching personal finance! "Learn by doing" when it comes to finances will allow your students to explore their financial futures in a structured, thorough, and...$5.00 -
Personal & Family History Project
$5.00Greeting Friend!Honestly, this is my favorite history project of the year! After spending all year (and all their school years) learning about mostly other people’s history, it’s time for students to dig deep into their own personal as well...$5.00 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 20 - "An American in Paris"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about Benjamin Franklin's trip to France to gain them as an ally during the American Revolution.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids. This set includes 2 levels of quizzes in 2 grade...$1.25 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 19 - "Across the Delaware"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about the challenges facing the Continental Army during the winter off 1776 and the first major victory at Trenton after the crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video...$1.25 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 18 - "American Crisis"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about the challenges facing the Continental Army during the winter off 1776 leading up to the famous crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids...$1.25 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 17 - "Captain Molly"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about Margaret Corbin, a woman who followed her husband into battle and took his place when he fell in battle during the Revolutionary War.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids. This...$1.25