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This YEAR-LONG quick-writing activity invites students to creatively explore alternative historical scenarios in CIVICS UNITS by imagining how different outcomes could have shaped the American Government, encouraging critical thinking...

Checkout the video preview Use “Clap and Chant” to introduce key vocabulary terms for Early Humans such as Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, specialization, hunter-gatherers, and domestication, and engage all students in your world history or...

This resource not only supports social-emotional learning but also encourages creativity and critical thinking, making it a must-have for any teacher looking to enhance student engagement and classroom inclusivity. The Notebook is visually appealing and...

Students will read and analyze an account of the death of Socrates and two brief points of view on his teachings and trial by answering 16 questions and completing an extension task. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for...

Students will research, or review, the advancements, inventions, and more of the Scientific Revolution by designing an advertisement. The front will have visuals, a tag line or slogan, and 3 key pieces of information. On the back they will fulfill 9...

Students will review what they learned about the people, beliefs, advancements, inventions, and more from the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties of Ancient China by making trading cards, a cube (2 options provided), or both. Each project balances...

Are you looking for a way to use the strategy Mystery Sequence in your 7th grade Texas History Class? You found it! Print these and have students use their knowledge to put the events in order. Each grouping has the associated TEKS at the top of the page...

This NO PREP activity provides a GREAT OVERVIEW of 9/11, looking at it from many DIVERSE VOICES who were affected by the terrorists attack on America. The product is designed for REFLECTION and DISCUSSION. Thirty DIVERSE Excerpts are provided...

Students will review the people, events, reigns, developments, locations, achievements, and more from Ancient Egypt by making trading cards, a cube (two options provided), or both. Each project balances academic requirements with personal choice and...

This NO PREP, DIGITAL RESOURCE, is comprised of CLOSE READINGS from the U.S. Constitution. The Short-Answer questions help students engage deeply with a text, promoting critical thinking, comprehension, and analytical skills...

Ideal for history and geography classes, this resource helps students understand the vital role geography - rivers, mountains and climate - played in the shaping of ancient civilizations, and enhances critical thinking, analytical skills, and historical...

Capture your students' imaginations with this captivating one-day lesson that delves into the motives driving historical exploration. This resource is a complete package designed to guide educators through a seamless and insightful lesson. **EVERYTHING...