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10 Activities for Teaching Historical Perspective.    "Analyzing history from both sides of the story can encourage students to delve more deeply into the people and events they are studying. But, analyzing is difficult for many students. An easy way to help your students is to add a graphic component. This helps activate various multiple intelligences to assist understanding and retention."      Free worksheets to go along with these ideas. Perspective, Teaching History, Teaching Social Studies, History Teachers, History Classroom, History Education, 6th Grade Social Studies, Social Studies Middle School, History Interactive Notebook
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10 Activities for Teaching Historical Perspective. "Analyzing history from both sides of the story can encourage students to delve more deeply into the people and events they are studying. But, analyzing is difficult for many students. An easy way to help your students is to add a graphic component. This helps activate various multiple intelligences to assist understanding and retention." Free worksheets to go along with these ideas.
Ancient Egypt: Make a Cartouche.    " After learning what hieroglyphs were and how they were deciphered, we decided to try our hand at this ancient script.  Using oven-bake craft clay we were able to create our very own Cartouche necklaces, oval-shaped ornaments worn by pharaohs depicting their name in hieroglyphs." Crafts, Egypt Crafts, Egyptian Crafts, Cartouche Necklace, Ancient Egypt Crafts, Craft, Ancient Egypt Projects, Egypt Project, Egypt Activities
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt: Make a Cartouche. " After learning what hieroglyphs were and how they were deciphered, we decided to try our hand at this ancient script. Using oven-bake craft clay we were able to create our very own Cartouche necklaces, oval-shaped ornaments worn by pharaohs depicting their name in hieroglyphs."
25 Cool Facts to Teach Your Kids About Egypt.    "You can teach your children about exotic places without ever leaving your home. Start with these 25 fascinating facts about Egypt." Pre K, Africa, Egypt Lessons, Ancient Egypt For Kids, Egyptians, Ancient Egypt Lessons, Ancient Egypt Activities
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25 Cool Facts to Teach Your Kids About Egypt. "You can teach your children about exotic places without ever leaving your home. Start with these 25 fascinating facts about Egypt."
21 Landforms for Kids Activities and Lesson Plans.    "Learning about landforms can be a lot of fun! Here are plenty of interactive ideas and activities to teach landforms for kids. If you’re working on landform vocabulary, then you’re sure to find these videos, worksheets and even experiments to help." Home Schooling, Lesson Plans, Montessori, Teaching Landforms, Landforms Activities, Kindergarten Lesson Plans, Science For Kids, Homeschool Science
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21 Landforms for Kids Activities and Lesson Plans. "Learning about landforms can be a lot of fun! Here are plenty of interactive ideas and activities to teach landforms for kids. If you’re working on landform vocabulary, then you’re sure to find these videos, worksheets and even experiments to help."
Books on the Holocaust.    "You could tell kids about the Holocaust or have them read about it in a text book, but given all the absolutely tremendous firsthand accounts, why would you?  Such a topic is far more meaningful and life changing coming from someone who was there.  Most of our favorite books on the Holocaust were written by people who lived through it or who heard firsthand accounts of it." Book Lovers, Films, Reading, English, Book Worth Reading, Books To Read, Book Nooks, Great Books, Literature
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Books on the Holocaust. "You could tell kids about the Holocaust or have them read about it in a text book, but given all the absolutely tremendous firsthand accounts, why would you? Such a topic is far more meaningful and life changing coming from someone who was there. Most of our favorite books on the Holocaust were written by people who lived through it or who heard firsthand accounts of it."
Free Landforms Bulletin Board Posters and Matching Activity.    "20 landform posters with illustrations and definitions, plus two matching activities! The landform vocabulary cards look stunning on a bulletin board, or they can be displayed digitally on the overhead projector to introduce your landforms unit. Teachers appreciate our design and clarity, and students love the illustrations." Ideas, Science Resources, Design, Science Units, 4th Grade Science, Homeschool Geography, Science Activities
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Free Landforms Bulletin Board Posters and Matching Activity. "20 landform posters with illustrations and definitions, plus two matching activities! The landform vocabulary cards look stunning on a bulletin board, or they can be displayed digitally on the overhead projector to introduce your landforms unit. Teachers appreciate our design and clarity, and students love the illustrations."
No Taxation without Representation! {Hands on Freebie!}.    "This is a fun activity I do with my students each year after we've talked about the causes of the American Revolution. I want them to REALLY understand what it's like to have to pay unfair taxes! This activity includes the directions, role cards, and tax cards to simulate your own taxing in the colonies!" 4th Grade Social Studies, Homeschool Social Studies, 5th Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade Social Studies, Social Studies Lesson, Social Studies Classroom, Social Studies Activities, Social Studies Elementary
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No Taxation without Representation! {Hands on Freebie!}. "This is a fun activity I do with my students each year after we've talked about the causes of the American Revolution. I want them to REALLY understand what it's like to have to pay unfair taxes! This activity includes the directions, role cards, and tax cards to simulate your own taxing in the colonies!"
Famous African Americans.    Who Is It?  How many answers can you get right?    Learn about an African American each day that influenced the world!    Who was the first African American to patent a medical invention?    Who was the first African American that was honored on a U.S. stamp?    This man invented the pencil sharpener you use in school today!    This African American author holds the distinction of having twice won the Pulitzer Prize Inventions, African Americans, African American Authors, Black History Month, Famous African Americans, American Author, African, Celebrate Black History Month, Black History
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Famous African Americans. Who Is It? How many answers can you get right? Learn about an African American each day that influenced the world! Who was the first African American to patent a medical invention? Who was the first African American that was honored on a U.S. stamp? This man invented the pencil sharpener you use in school today! This African American author holds the distinction of having twice won the Pulitzer Prize
Map and Globe Word Wall Vocabulary Cards.    "There are 50 map and globe word wall vocabulary cards included in this freebie pack. Words included:atlas, cartographer, compass rose, north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, cardinal, intermediate, globe, northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, eastern hemispere, western hemisphere, longitude, latitude, grid, coordinates, equator, prime meridian, axis, 0 degrees, scale, key, legend, symbols, North Pole, and South Pole Literacy, Map Skills, Vocabulary Cards, Free Lessons, Teaching Resources, Teaching Geography, Teaching Activities, Teaching Tools, Slp Resources
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Map and Globe Word Wall Vocabulary Cards. "There are 50 map and globe word wall vocabulary cards included in this freebie pack. Words included:atlas, cartographer, compass rose, north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, cardinal, intermediate, globe, northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, eastern hemispere, western hemisphere, longitude, latitude, grid, coordinates, equator, prime meridian, axis, 0 degrees, scale, key, legend, symbols, North Pole, and South Pole
This Day in History - Elementary Level.    Perfect for your morning board work.  Let students discuss what happened in the world on this same day.  Let them write down their favorite event and research it on the computer during their earned special computer time.  Find out who's birthday in history it is.    Let students explore the links looking for what happened on their birthdays! Writing, History, Social Studies, Teachers, Common Core, Elementary, Students, Student, Discuss
This Day History
This Day in History - Elementary Level. Perfect for your morning board work. Let students discuss what happened in the world on this same day. Let them write down their favorite event and research it on the computer during their earned special computer time. Find out who's birthday in history it is. Let students explore the links looking for what happened on their birthdays!
Famous Folks of Black History.    "If you're beginning to teach your students about Black History this February, then download this relevant FREEBIE! As a sample of my larger thematic unit, Famous Folks of Black History, this download includes 7 pages of materials you can use today:    ~2 full color posters of 10 Famous Folks of Black History    ~2 identical black and white posters    ~Character Analysis Chart    ~Questions regarding information gathered from chart    The African-American Heroes Presidents, February Black History Month, Nonfiction, Thematic Units
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Famous Folks of Black History. "If you're beginning to teach your students about Black History this February, then download this relevant FREEBIE! As a sample of my larger thematic unit, Famous Folks of Black History, this download includes 7 pages of materials you can use today: ~2 full color posters of 10 Famous Folks of Black History ~2 identical black and white posters ~Character Analysis Chart ~Questions regarding information gathered from chart The African-American Heroes
Outline Maps - Simple Geography Games for All.    "Outline Maps offers a free set of geography games. The site contains games about Africa, South America, Europe, the United States, and the world. There are two basic types of games on the site. The first type, "find by name," displays a state, country, or city name and you have to click the map to identify that place. The second type of game, "find by feature," highlights a location and you have to type the name of the highlighted location." Geography, Technology, Geography Games, Map Games, Free Technology, Map, Game Sites, Free Blog
Outline Maps
Outline Maps - Simple Geography Games for All. "Outline Maps offers a free set of geography games. The site contains games about Africa, South America, Europe, the United States, and the world. There are two basic types of games on the site. The first type, "find by name," displays a state, country, or city name and you have to click the map to identify that place. The second type of game, "find by feature," highlights a location and you have to type the name of the highlighted location."
Four Tools for Recording Time-stamped Notes While Watching Videos.    " The following four tools enable students to record time-stamped notes while watching educational videos on YouTube, Vimeo, and other video hosting services. Those notes could be questions that they want to ask me or they could be simple notes about an important point made in a video. " Web Design, Software, Apps, Digital Marketing, Youtube, Marketing, Mysql, Internet, Sql
Four Tools Recording Time-stamped Notes While Watching Videos.
Four Tools for Recording Time-stamped Notes While Watching Videos. " The following four tools enable students to record time-stamped notes while watching educational videos on YouTube, Vimeo, and other video hosting services. Those notes could be questions that they want to ask me or they could be simple notes about an important point made in a video. "
United States Geography Bingo Game.    Get this free bingo geography game while your students are learning the states.  Call out the state and see if they can recognize which state it is.    "I let my son pick his BINGO card and cover the FREE space in the center. Then, one by one I selected a state from a pile of cut-up call cards. I called out the states, he searched his card, and, if he found it, covered it with a coin. Like typical BINGO games, when he had five in a row (across, down, or dia States And Capitals, United States Geography, United States, Us Geography, Bingo
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United States Geography Bingo Game. Get this free bingo geography game while your students are learning the states. Call out the state and see if they can recognize which state it is. "I let my son pick his BINGO card and cover the FREE space in the center. Then, one by one I selected a state from a pile of cut-up call cards. I called out the states, he searched his card, and, if he found it, covered it with a coin. Like typical BINGO games, when he had five in a row (across, down, or dia
My Community Writing.    " This week, in Social Studies, my first graders are learning all about communities. To get them to think about what's in their community, I created this web for them to jot down their thoughts. Then, they rewrote the information in paragraph form. It's amazing how many children are not aware of the names of stores and places they visit in their community." Community Helpers Unit, Kindergarten Social Studies, Student Teaching, Social Studies Unit, Community Helpers
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My Community Writing. " This week, in Social Studies, my first graders are learning all about communities. To get them to think about what's in their community, I created this web for them to jot down their thoughts. Then, they rewrote the information in paragraph form. It's amazing how many children are not aware of the names of stores and places they visit in their community."
Goods and Services Activity/Assessment.    " This project ties into first grade economics - the understanding that people are producers and consumers in a community; and, that people trade to obtain the goods and services they want and need." Worksheets, Economics Lessons, Social Studies Worksheets
Goods Services Activity/Assessment., Teacher Idea
Goods and Services Activity/Assessment. " This project ties into first grade economics - the understanding that people are producers and consumers in a community; and, that people trade to obtain the goods and services they want and need."
Celebrate your flag.    Free flag activities to help teach the history of the American flag.      "Sometimes we need to be reminded about how important this symbol of our country is.  Here are some fun and free ways for you to Experience, Enrich and Extend what you already know about the American Flag." Pledge Of Allegiance, I Pledge Allegiance, Flag Colors, Flag, Scouts
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Celebrate your flag. Free flag activities to help teach the history of the American flag. "Sometimes we need to be reminded about how important this symbol of our country is. Here are some fun and free ways for you to Experience, Enrich and Extend what you already know about the American Flag."
French and Indian War 1754 -1763.    Many lessons and facets about the French and Indian war are discussed in this article.      Did you know this particular war had many names?  Who was involved in this war? What was this war about? Find pictures and handouts galore with this social studies unit plan on the French and Indian War.    You'll find background about the war, key players, pictures and more. Us History, Colonial, North America, Civics, Northeast Region, Battle Of Quebec, The Unit
French Indian War 1754
French and Indian War 1754 -1763. Many lessons and facets about the French and Indian war are discussed in this article. Did you know this particular war had many names? Who was involved in this war? What was this war about? Find pictures and handouts galore with this social studies unit plan on the French and Indian War. You'll find background about the war, key players, pictures and more.
Enjoy Teaching Mythology.    Introduce your students to Greek Mythology with this poster and mini-story about Cronus and Zeus.    "Grab this free mini-poster! It will help your students learn about Greek gods. Check out all of the ideas, activities, links, and freebies in this post about teaching mythology. Your third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students will love It!" Greek Gods, Greek Mythology, Art, Greek Myths For Kids, Greek Mythology Lessons, Greek Mythology Stories, Mythology Books, Myths
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Enjoy Teaching Mythology. Introduce your students to Greek Mythology with this poster and mini-story about Cronus and Zeus. "Grab this free mini-poster! It will help your students learn about Greek gods. Check out all of the ideas, activities, links, and freebies in this post about teaching mythology. Your third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students will love It!"
Simple Simon Meets a Producer.    Use this interactive activity and worksheet to help students understand the meaning of being a consumer and being a producer in this economics activity.    " A classic rhyme, Simple Simon and the Pie-Man, introduces students to the concepts of consumer and producer. Students learn that consumers are the people who buy and use goods and services. Producers make the goods and provide the services. When producers are working, they often use goods and services provi Learning, People, Pie, Interactive Activities, Meet, Student Learning, Interactive
Simple Simon Meets Producer., Teacher Idea
Simple Simon Meets a Producer. Use this interactive activity and worksheet to help students understand the meaning of being a consumer and being a producer in this economics activity. " A classic rhyme, Simple Simon and the Pie-Man, introduces students to the concepts of consumer and producer. Students learn that consumers are the people who buy and use goods and services. Producers make the goods and provide the services. When producers are working, they often use goods and services provi
How to Enjoy Teaching Historical Fiction.    Spread historical fiction over the entire year. Teach the elements at the beginning of the year. Then pair great books with your history units. Historical fiction brings history to life!  Bring history to life with historical fiction. Grab this free infographic (and some great ideas for teaching historical fiction) at http://Enjoy-Teaching.com Historical Fiction, Genre Study, Reading Writing, School Reading, Reading Activities
How Enjoy Teaching Historical Fiction., Teacher Idea
How to Enjoy Teaching Historical Fiction. Spread historical fiction over the entire year. Teach the elements at the beginning of the year. Then pair great books with your history units. Historical fiction brings history to life! Bring history to life with historical fiction. Grab this free infographic (and some great ideas for teaching historical fiction) at http://Enjoy-Teaching.com
U.S. State Journal Page.    Here is a very good layout for studying the states.  The student has room on this printable to add in the facts, landmarks, state tree, animal and flower, draw the flag of the state and more.  Use this for your State Project assignment in your Social Studies classes. Fourth Grade, Layout, Geography Lessons
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U.S. State Journal Page. Here is a very good layout for studying the states. The student has room on this printable to add in the facts, landmarks, state tree, animal and flower, draw the flag of the state and more. Use this for your State Project assignment in your Social Studies classes.
Greek Mythology Worksheets & Printables.    Use these worksheets in your Greek Mythology lesson plans; these free printables are suitable for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students.    "These three word puzzle worksheet can help you build familiarity with the names of characters in these ancient myths in a Greek mythology unit. There’s a crossword, word search, and word scramble with a ‘secret message’ that will appear when the puzzle is completed." Colouring Pages, Ancient Greece, Mythology Lesson Plans, Greek Mythology Worksheets, Ancient Greece For Kids
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Greek Mythology Worksheets & Printables. Use these worksheets in your Greek Mythology lesson plans; these free printables are suitable for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. "These three word puzzle worksheet can help you build familiarity with the names of characters in these ancient myths in a Greek mythology unit. There’s a crossword, word search, and word scramble with a ‘secret message’ that will appear when the puzzle is completed."
United States State Abbreviations Crossword Puzzle Printable.    Great Social Studies Map activity for learning about the United States!    "If you've been working on learning state abbreviations, today's printable offers a chance to try out a your state abbreviations knowledge with a state abbreviations crossword puzzle." Texas, Humour, Crossword Puzzle, Printable Crossword Puzzles, Crossword Puzzles, Crossword
United States State Abbreviations Crossword Puzzle Printable.
United States State Abbreviations Crossword Puzzle Printable. Great Social Studies Map activity for learning about the United States! "If you've been working on learning state abbreviations, today's printable offers a chance to try out a your state abbreviations knowledge with a state abbreviations crossword puzzle."
Primary History.    Learn about the Ancient Greeks, the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings , Britain and WWII with this great site that presents history in a way children can understand what was happening during those periods of history. World History, Romans, Anglo Saxon, American Library Association, Greats, History Timeline, Primary History
Primary History., Teacher Idea
Primary History. Learn about the Ancient Greeks, the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings , Britain and WWII with this great site that presents history in a way children can understand what was happening during those periods of history.
7 Outstanding YouTube Channels for History Teachers.    Explore these 7 YouTube channels to learn about history through videos and short video clips. Educational Technology, Videos, Mobile Learning, History Class, Study History, Social Studies Class
7 Outstanding YouTube Channels History Teachers., Teacher Idea
7 Outstanding YouTube Channels for History Teachers. Explore these 7 YouTube channels to learn about history through videos and short video clips.
Create Beautiful Maps with MapMaker.    Use the free website, Mapmaker, to create maps and practice measuring with a digital ruler.  " A fun way to learn about map skills is to have your students create their own, unique map. A very EASY to use map maker website can be found {HERE} and was created by TeacherLED.com. Use this digital tool to have your students create their own maps and then practice measurement with a digital ruler." Maths Resources, Maths Centres, Education Math, Math Resources, Math Measurement
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Create Beautiful Maps with MapMaker. Use the free website, Mapmaker, to create maps and practice measuring with a digital ruler. " A fun way to learn about map skills is to have your students create their own, unique map. A very EASY to use map maker website can be found {HERE} and was created by TeacherLED.com. Use this digital tool to have your students create their own maps and then practice measurement with a digital ruler."
Goods and Services Lesson Plan.    Teach goods and services by using If You Give a Mouse a Cookie book. Students led a discussion about how everything the mouse requests can be classified as either a good or a service. Teacher Boards, First Grade Science, 1st Grade Science, 2nd Grade Classroom, 2nd Grade, Grade 3, Teaching Economics
Goods Services Lesson Plan., Teacher Idea
Goods and Services Lesson Plan. Teach goods and services by using If You Give a Mouse a Cookie book. Students led a discussion about how everything the mouse requests can be classified as either a good or a service.
Wants vs Needs Learning Pack.    Learning the difference between a want and a need with your kindergartner! A great way to explore vocabulary as well as a life concept! Motivation, Needs And Wants Activities Free, Homeschooling, Needs Vs Wants
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Wants vs Needs Learning Pack. Learning the difference between a want and a need with your kindergartner! A great way to explore vocabulary as well as a life concept!
Online game - Branch-O-Mania.    This is an educational game for students to practice what they have learned about branches of the government.  Scroll down to the Branch-O-Mania game. Brownies, Foundation, Government Lessons, Teaching Government, Government Unit
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Online game - Branch-O-Mania. This is an educational game for students to practice what they have learned about branches of the government. Scroll down to the Branch-O-Mania game.