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Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 Unit Test
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Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 Unit Test

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Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 Unit Test/Exam for A Social Studies Life's Jefferson, Madison, and the War of 1812 Unit FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM This test/exam includes: • Multiple Choice Questions • Matching for Understanding • Constructed Response Questions • Answer Key for Teachers ★★ Looking for the Thomas Jefferson & James Madison unit and individual lessons? Find them HERE. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 Unit Assessment ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Clip Art by KERRI'S ART CORNER Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Back to School Activities BUNDLE
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Back to School Activities BUNDLE

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Back to School Activities BUNDLE Task Cards and Activities FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this download: 5 resources including task cards and activities! A $25.00 VALUE FOR ONLY $20.00!! 20% OFF!! This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each resource separately! See the links below for full details on each lesson/product included! 1) All About Me Writing Assignment Google Drive ASSL 2) What is Social Studies? Task Cards Google Drive ASSL 3) Social Studies Textbook Activity Google Drive ASSL 4) Social Studies Essay Writing Google Drive ASSL 5) Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources Google Drive ASSL ★★ You can find all A Social Studies Life's Beginning of the School Year Activities here! Beginning of the School Year Activities ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources An Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more! FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM This series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students! Included in this resource: • Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page • Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for students • What is a document? Explanation page • Problems with Primary Sources explanation and activity • How do I analyze a document? Explanation with example activity • Analyzing Political Cartoons explanation and activity • Answering Constructed-Response Questions explanation and activity • Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers ★ Looking for more introductory lessons and activities in the Social Studies? Find posters, activities, and more here! If you would like more information on how to execute this lesson/activity in your class, please email me at asocialstudieslife@gmail.com. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Erin Bradley Clipart by Melonheadz KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Social Studies Essay Writing
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Social Studies Essay Writing

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Social Studies Essay Writing Writing Document-Based Question Essays & Thematic Essays in Social Studies FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM This packet of tips, do's and don'ts covers everything your students need to know in writing a document-based or thematic essay! Included in this resource: • Essay Writing in Social Studies Cover page • Essay Writing in Social Studies cover page for students • Common Key Action Words Page • Thematic Essay "Tip Sheet" • Document-Based Question (DBQ) "Tip Sheet" • Writing a "good" DBQ body paragraph that includes documents & outside information • Transitional Words and Phrases sheet • Rules of Writing: Do's & Don'ts ★★ Please NOTE: I am a teacher from New York where our students are required to learn to write DBQ's and Thematic Essays. You and your state may call the essays something entirely different! It is a great tool for your students no matter what you call the essays! ★ I spend two to three days and go over this entire packet with my students. Then, I print in color and laminate the packet and keep it posted in my classroom year-round! ★ If you are interested in teaching your students how to implement primary/secondary sources in their writing, find my Primary and Secondary Sources packet, HERE! If you would like more information on how to execute this lesson/activity in your class, please email me at asocialstudieslife@gmail.com. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Social Studies Essay Writing ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Erin Bradley Clipart by Melonheadz & Original Illustrations by KERRI WEBB - Kerri's Art Corner Fonts by Kimberly Geswein & Kevin & Amanda © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Social Studies Textbook Activity
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Social Studies Textbook Activity

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Social Studies Textbook Activity Getting To Know My Social Studies Textbook! A student-centered research activity FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Let's face it...we as teachers refrain from using the textbook, but sometimes it's inevitable for homework assignments, research, etc.! It is crucial for students, especially those in the middle grades, to learn how to navigate their Social Studies textbooks. These skills are transferable to any subject! This student-centered research activity allows students to answer questions based on the sections of their Social Studies textbook. They will identify and research: • Title of Book • Author(s) • Table of Contents • Units/Chapters • Index This activity can adhere to any textbook you use in your classroom! ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Social Studies Textbook Activity ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers & Bunting by Erin Bradley KG Fonts Kerri's Art Corner Clip Art © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Social Studies Task Cards and Recording Sheet
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Social Studies Task Cards and Recording Sheet

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What is Social Studies? Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Full Set of 8 tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 8 task cards covers the themes of the social studies in question form. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! What is Social Studies? Task Cards ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Erin Bradley KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE
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Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE

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Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE 10 Lessons, Formal Assessment (Quiz/Test), Thematic Essay, Project, Task Cards FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this download: 14 resources including lessons, a review packet, assessments, task cards, and project! A $55 VALUE FOR ONLY $41.25!! 25% OFF!! This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately! See the links below for full details on each lesson/product included! 1) Characteristics of a Civilization Google Drive ASSL 2) Empires of the Americas: Mayas, Incas, Aztecs Google Drive ASSL 3) The Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas Google Drive ASSL 4) Iroquois Native Americans Google Drive ASSL 5) The Iroquois Confederacy Google Drive ASSL 6) Algonquian Native Americans Google Drive ASSL 7) Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans Google Drive ASSL 8) Southwest Native Americans Google Drive ASSL 9) Great Plains Native Americans Google Drive ASSL 10) Native Americans of the Northwest Coast, Southeast, Great Basin, and Plateau Regions Google Drive ASSL 11) Native Americans Unit Quiz/Test Google Drive ASSL 12) Native Americans Thematic Essay Writing Google Drive ASSL 13) Native Americans Task Cards Google Drive ASSL 14) Native Americans Snapshot Activity Google Drive ASSL ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans Snapshot Foldable
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Native Americans Snapshot Foldable

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Native Americans Snapshot Foldable Project FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Cover Page • Native Americans Snapshot Foldable Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Foldable template • Native Americans Snapshot Foldable Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images The completed foldable images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students LOVE the app Snapchat?? This popular foldable/project is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of Native American regions! Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the Native American regions. The snapshot foldable booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • Three “snapshots” that must include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying Native American regions • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining and details about the region (who lived there, climate, etc). • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that exemplifies Native American regions This foldable project can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans Snapshot Activity ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans Task Cards and Recording Sheet
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Native Americans Task Cards and Recording Sheet

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Native Americans TASK CARDS and Recording Sheet for Student Responses FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Full Set of 38 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 38 task cards covers important people, terms, and events of the First/Native Americans. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Native Americans lessons and activities HERE! ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans Task Cards ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Lovin Lit KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans Thematic Essay Writing
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Native Americans Thematic Essay Writing

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Native Americans Thematic Essay Writing Aim: How do I write a successful thematic essay? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Thematic Essay packet for students: Thematic Essay task question, How to write a thematic essay guideline, Outline for student use • Thematic Essay Writing Powerpoint presentation for whole-group discussion ★★ Note: This is usually a two to three day lesson culminating in the students writing the essay in class. However, utilize these materials anyway you'd like ! If you have any questions regarding how to execute these materials, please do not hesitate to ask ! :) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans Thematic Essay ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers for Student Outline by MsFultzCorner Digital Papers for Powerpoint Presentation by Emily Wean KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans Quiz/Test
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Native Americans Quiz/Test

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Native Americans Assessment for A Social Studies Life's Native Americans Unit FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Multiple Choice questions • Document-Based Questions (can be used as a quiz or a test) • Suggested Answer Key ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans Unit Formal Assessment ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans - Southeast, Great Basin, Plateau, Northwest Coast
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Native Americans - Southeast, Great Basin, Plateau, Northwest Coast

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Native Americans of the Southeast, Great Basin, Plateau and Northwest Coast Regions Aim: How did Native Americans of various cultural regions live? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered questions • Document Pass Activity ! - Reading passages/documents on Northwest Coast Region, Great Basin, Plateau & Southeast • Graphic Organizers • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key Graphic Organizer for Teachers Students will research & analyze the culture and adaptations of the Northwest Coast Native Americans, Plateau, Southeast, & Great Basin: climate, food, shelter, transportation, ceremonies/rituals ★★ NOTE: This lesson has been structured to have the students conduct a document pass however, you can structure your lesson anyway you'd like ! Station activity, close-text partner readings, or whole-group discussion ★ I have my students complete the document pass and graphic organizers on day 1 and then conduct whole-group discussion on day 2 Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion); analysis & evaluate based on Bloom's Taxonomy ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native American Regions ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Paper by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Great Plains Native Americans
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Great Plains Native Americans

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Great Plains Native Americans Native Americans of the Great Plains Region Aim: How did Native Americans of the Great Plains region adapt to their environment? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered/situational questions • How did the Great Plains Native Americans live? reading passage with corresponding graphic organizer • Uses of the Buffalo question and image • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question Students will research & analyze the culture and adaptations of the Great Plains Native Americans: climate, food, shelter, transportation, ceremonies/rituals ★★ Note: this lesson focuses on the adaptations Great Plains Native Americans made and ties the essential question back to survival tactics Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion); analysis & evaluate based on Bloom's Taxonomy ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Great Plains Native Americans ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Southwest Native Americans
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Southwest Native Americans

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Southwest Native Americans Native Americans - Native Americans of the Southwest Region Aim: How did the Native Americans of the Southwest region live? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Native Americans of the Southwest reading passage with graphic organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for graphic organizer Students will research and analyze the lives and culture of the Native Americans of the Southwest region of the United States: present-day areas, groups, geography/climate, adaptations, cultures/spiritual rituals/roles of men and women Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Southwest Native Americans ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Kimberly Geswein Fonts and Kevin/Amanda © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans
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Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans

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Native Americans - Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans Comparing and Contrasting the Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Aim: How were the Iroquois & Algonquian similar? Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered questions • Map of Native American tribes in New York, USA • The Algonquians: A Case Study of Culture reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Iroquois: A Case Study of Culture reading passage with scaffolding questions • Algonquian & Iroquois Venn diagram • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question Students will research & analyze the similarities and differences between the Iroquois & Algonquian Native Americans living in the Northeast region of present-day United States Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete scaffolding questions & venn diagram based on teacher's discretion); analysis & evaluate based on Bloom's Taxonomy ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts Clip art by KERRI'S ART CORNER © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Algonquian Native Americans
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Algonquian Native Americans

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Native Americans - Algonquian People of the Eastern Woodlands Aim: How did the Algonquian people live? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • The Algonquian reading passage with graphic organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Graphic Organizer Students will research how the Algonquian lived: location, tribes, homes, adaptation based on environment, role of women Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Algonquian Native Americans ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts Clip art by KERRI'S ART CORNER © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Iroquois Confederacy
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Iroquois Confederacy

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Native Americans - The Iroquois Confederacy Aim: Why did the Iroquois form a confederacy? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • Problems & Solutions graphic organizer • The League of the Iroquois Policies Document • The Iroquois League Graphic Organizer • Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Question Students will research how and why the 5 Iroquois tribes formed a union; students will agree or disagree with the policies of the confederacy and explain why or why not and suggest new policies if in disagreement Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion) ★★ NOTE: This can be a one or two day lesson depending on the length of time students need for their work - day one can be cooperative, day two can be whole-group discussion -->your decision !) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Iroquois Confederacy ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Paper by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Iroquois Native Americans
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Iroquois Native Americans

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Iroquois Native Americans Native Americans - Iroquois People of the Eastern Woodlands Aim: How did the Iroquois people live? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered questions based on document • The Iroquois reading passage with graphic organizer • The Hiawatha Wampum Belt reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Graphic Organizer Students will research how the Iroquois lived: location, tribes, homes, adaptation based on environment, role of women, League of Five Nations, Hiawatha Wampum Belt Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: graphic organizer; questions are scaffolded; cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete reading questions and graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Iroquois Native Americans ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas
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Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas

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Native Americans - Land Bridge Aim: How did humans get to the Americas? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered map-skills questions • The Land Bridge reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Land Bridge graphic organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Questions Students will research how the first humans reached the Americas by the Land Bridge Theory and use their research and analysis of the document to answer scaffolding questions and complete the graphic organizer Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students may work in groups/teams/partner to complete reading questions and graphic organizer) ★★ NOTE: This can be a one or two day lesson depending on the length of time students need for their work - day one can be cooperative, day two can be whole-group discussion -->your discretion !) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Land Bridge Settlers ASSL •• Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts and Kevin/Amanda fonts Clip Art by KERRI'S ART CORNER © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Native Americans - Mayas, Incas, Aztecs
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Native Americans - Mayas, Incas, Aztecs

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Native Americans - First Empires of the Americas: Mayas, Incas, Aztecs Aim: Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • Ancient Maya reading passage • Ancient Inca reading passage • Ancient Aztec reading passage • Ancient Maya, Inca, and Aztec graphic organizers (3) • Venn Diagram/Compare & Contrast the Inca, Maya, and Aztec • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs; Venn diagram/compare & contrast application Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument Differentiation: graphic organizers; cooperative (students can work in teams or partners for reading passages/graphic organizers/compare & contrast based on teacher's discretion) ★★ NOTE: This can be a one or two day lesson depending on the length of time students need for their work - it can be used as day one: cooperative learning, day two: whole-group discussion ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Mayans, Incas, Aztecs ASSL •• Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Mayas, Incas, Aztecs Clip Art/Illustrations by Kerri Webb {GET IT HERE!} KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.