Social Studies
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The Space Program Mini Lesson
$3.75Students learn about the American Space Program and NASA's explorations and achievements in this mini lesson. They read 5 paragraphs, answer 19 questions, and complete a graphic organizer. This covers the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, as well as...$3.75 -
The Partition of India Mini Lesson
$4.00This mini lesson on the partition of India and the creation of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Kashmir is a short 16 slide overview power point with background information, discussion questions, and activities built in. Students get an overview of India...$4.00 -
The Inquisition Mini Lesson
$4.50This mini lesson is an extended power point on the Inquisition. Topics include but are not limited to: the Inquisition's origins, methods of torture and death, the effects of the Inquisition on questioners and heretics, and Galileo's experience as a...$4.50 -
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World War 2 Art Theft Mini Lesson BUNDLE
Now: $6.00Was: $7.00Students will learn more about art theft, looting, and recovery efforts by groups such as the Monuments Men during WW2 (WWII) with this PowerPoint and research project. This includes a 24 slide overview of the topic with a straightforward note guide if...Now: $6.00Was: $7.00 -
6888th Battalion of World War 2 Mini Lesson
$3.50Students will learn more about the all African American female 6888th unit from WW2 (WWII, World War 2) who served in Europe from 1945-1946. This resource includes a 10 slide power point (also included as a PDF) and a 14 question note guide with creative...$3.50 -
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Spanish Civil War Mini Lesson
Now: $6.00Was: $7.25Students will get an overview of the Spanish Civil War with this 28 slide powerpoint (also provided as a PDF so you can print it and use it as a gallery walk) and 32 question note guide. The note guide includes matching, identifications, short answer,...Now: $6.00Was: $7.25 -
The Harlem Hellfighters Mini Lesson
$3.50Students will learn more about the 369th Regiment/Harlem Hellfighters from WWI (World War 1, WW1) with this power point and note guide. The power point has 12 slides and the note guide has 18 questions/tasks. The note guide includes short answer and fill...$3.50 -
The Printing Press Mini Lesson
$4.00Students will get a mini lesson style overview of Gutenberg's printing press with these 14 slides, an 18 question note guide, and two optional videos. The slides briefly touch on the history of written works, what started leading to the printing press,...$4.00 -
The Red Ball Express World War 2 Mini Lesson
$3.50Students will learn about the Red Ball Express from WW2 (WWII) and its contributions to the war effort from D-Day through the end of 1944. This resource includes a 10 slide powerpoint (also included as a PDF) and a 10 question note guide with 3 creative...$3.50 -
The Minoans and Mycenaeans Mini Lesson
$4.00Students will learn about the Ancient Aegean civilizations of the Minoans and Mycenaeans with this PowerPoint and note guide. The topics covered include aspects of the impact of geography, their culture and archaeological record, what led to or caused...$4.00 -
Caesar Augustus Interview Review
$3.00Students complete a 3 part interview activity to review Augustus' rise to power and time as Roman Emperor. The first part has 6 academic questions, the second part of the activity has students "interview" Augustus right after consolidating his hold on...$3.00 -
President Andrew Jackson Activity
$3.00Students complete a 3 part interview activity to review President Jackson and his presidency. The first part has 5 questions to help students review factual parts of Jackson's presidency. In the second part of the activity students "interview" Jackson...$3.00