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Check out the complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, , assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."

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Check out the complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, , assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."
Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review
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Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review

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Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 18 Terms and 18 clues plus word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. And of course, a key is included. Word Bank: hypothesis heliocentric
Isaac Newton gravity
Johannes Kepler Galileo Galilei scientific revolution geocentric René Descartes Robert Boyle Andreas Vesalius recant Francis Bacon scientific method heresy
Nicholas Copernicus Galen Ptolemy More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis(Ancient Rome)
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Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis(Ancient Rome)

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Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis teaches students how the emperors of Rome used free food and extravagant events to entertain and pacify their citizens. Students read about the methods emperors used, and then move on to a first hand account from the Roman statesman, Seneca, of the bloody gladiator fights to the death. The final two questions from this resource links the Roman games of 2000 years ago to America today. This is an engrossing and important activity linking past to present. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Related: • Ancient Rome Video Questions - Youtube Video Link included • Ancient Rome PowerPoints • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity • The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis • Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes • Rome Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Rome Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Psychology: Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams Project
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Psychology: Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams Project

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Sleep is an altered state of consciousness that we experience every day. This Sleep and Dreams project gives students an opportunity to research sleep and all of its aspects. Students then present and teach their research to the class. Included is a research guide and rubric for two types of presentations, a PowerPoint/slideshow presentation and a presentation using poster boards. Product includes PDFs and editable Microsoft Word documents for customization for your class. Students will research and present the following topics: • Stages and why we sleep • Dreams Sleep Disorders • Sleep apnea • Insomnia • Night terrors • Narcolepsy • Sleep walking • Sleep paralysis More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at Psychology TpT Store or at Psychology Lesson Ideas!
World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis (WWII)
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World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis (WWII)

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World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis takes students to the end of World War II. Students learn about the costs of war through lives and money by analyzing data on a chart. Students then to informational text describing the Nuremberg Trials and MacArthur’s occupation of Japan. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. Related • The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII) • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • World War II Timeline Activity • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas! File Under: World War II World War 2 WW2 WWII
Protestant Reformation Chart (Renaissance and Reformation)
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Protestant Reformation Chart (Renaissance and Reformation)

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Protestant Reformation Chart guides students in organizing important beliefs, and teachings of the Catholic Church, Lutheranism, Calvinism, and the English Church. Chart works with notes, or research from a World History Book and/or the internet. Chart come with key. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, project, crossword review, video/video guide, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. More Great Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review • The Renaissance Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Psychology: Consciousness - Psychoactive Drugs Project
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Psychology: Consciousness - Psychoactive Drugs Project

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Drugs that affect states of consciousness are called psychoactive drugs. This psychoactive drug brochure project gives students an opportunity to research psychoactive drugs and their effects on the brain. Included is a research guide and rubric for a brochure that will focus on one of the three psychoactive drugs, depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens. You assign the category, or students sign up(a sign up sheet is included). Product includes a PDF and an editable Microsoft Word document for customization for your class. More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at Psychology TpT Store or at Psychology Lesson Ideas!
Ancient River Civilizations Crossword Puzzle Review
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Ancient River Civilizations Crossword Puzzle Review

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Ancient River Civilizations Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 17 Terms and 17 clues plus word bank. This covers the River Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled Word Bank Dynastic Cycle subcontinent oracle bones Yin Yang Mandate of Heaven city state delta ziggurat feudalism cuneiform Sargon I Hammurabi vizier Mesopotamia Zhou Dynasty Old Kingdom theocracy More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Scientific Revolution Newspaper Project
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Scientific Revolution Newspaper Project

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This Scientific Revolution Project is perfect assignment after teaching students about the profound contributions made by early scholars during the Scientific Revolution. This project is a wonderful way for students to research and creatively present their findings about key figures of the Scientific Revolution and their accomplishments. A list of scientists is assigned however the Word file in addition to the PDF is included so you can customize the assignment for your class. Save some money by getting this project with the entire unit including, PowerPoint notes, primary source activity, lesson plans, review and assessment. Go to Scientific Revolution Unit Bundled. More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Psychology: Effects of Alcohol & Smoking during Pregnancy Infographic Analysis
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Psychology: Effects of Alcohol & Smoking during Pregnancy Infographic Analysis

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Effects of Alcohol & Smoking during Pregnancy Infographic Analysis gives students an opportunity to analyze data from an infographic about the effects alcohol and smoking during pregnancy. Analysis includes six questions and a short writing assignment. This is a perfect activity for your Developmental Psychology Unit! A QR Code is included on the infographic in which students can link to to see an HD color version of the infographic. A QR Code scanner is not needed but does help engage students during the lesson. A key is included. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this infographic with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, project, review and assessment. Just go to Developmental Psychology Unit Bundled. Related: • Developmental Psychology PowerPoints with Video Clips • Playing with Piaget Activity • Developmental Psychology Crossword Review • Developmental Psychology Unit Bundled More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at Psychology TpT Store or at Psychology Lesson Ideas! File under: Developmental Psychology
The American Colonies Powerpoint w/Presenter Notes, w/Video Clips + Assessment
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The American Colonies Powerpoint w/Presenter Notes, w/Video Clips + Assessment

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The American Colonies Unit Powerpoint with presenter notes and 7 embedded video links is a great resource to your American Colonies unit. I have used these with my A.P. classes as well as regular U.S. History classes. Lecture is 24 slides total with presenter notes to guide you through the lecture, help you to tell the whole story, and verbally assess and engage your students. Also included is an assessment that can be used as a test or quiz. It is in PDF and Word formats, so its completely editable. Save money! For the entire unit, including these Powerpoints, warm-ups, primary source doc worksheets, review,assessment, Travel Poster Project and lesson plans, go to The American Colonies Complete Unit. Save time and Save money! Topics include: Brief summary of French and Spanish Colonization Jamestown - Virginia Company - John Smith - John Rolfe - Tobacco - Indentured Servitude - Headright System - House of Burgesses New England Colonies - Puritans, - Separatists, - Pilgrims - Mayflower Compact - William Bradford - Wampanoags - - Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop, Salem Witch Trials - Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson Lord Baltimore, Maryland Act of Religious Tolerance James Oglethorpe Native American Relations - Bacon’s Rebellion, The Pequot War, King Philip’s War New Netherlands, New York, Henry Hudson William Penn, Society of Friends More on the way! "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest at Teaching History or U.S. History Store. And follow Teaching History on Facebook. File Under: Colonial Times, The 13 Colonies, Colonial America, Thirteen Colonies, The Colonies
Great Depression: PowerPoint with Videos Clips & Lecture Notes, Quiz
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Great Depression: PowerPoint with Videos Clips & Lecture Notes, Quiz

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The Great Depression - Honors Powerpoint and Apple's Keynote files with Lecture notes and video links to Youtube. I have used this with A.P., Honors, and regular classes. Included is an 18 question Quiz/Test that covers everything from the notes. For the entire unit, including these powerpoints, warm-ups, additional worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans, go to Great Depression: Complete Unit. There are three slideshows(13 slides total) covering: Stock Market Crash Underlying Causes Effects of the Crash Poverty and unemployment Dust Bowl Societal Strains Hoover’s strategy Hawley-Smoot Tariff Bonus Army Election of 1932 - Hoover v FDR Presentations uses primary source documents/photos for student analysis. More on the way! "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest at Teaching History or U.S. History Store. And follow Teaching History on Facebook.
New Deal PowerPoints with Short Videos & Quiz
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New Deal PowerPoints with Short Videos & Quiz

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The New Deal Powerpoint with embedded video links to Youtube and lecture notes. Includes Apple's Keynote files as well. I have used these with my AP, Honors and regular classes. Included is a 17 question quiz/test that covers everything from the notes. Make it easy on yourself. Get the entire unit, including these powerpoints, warm-ups, worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans at New Deal: Entire Unit. Topics covered are: The New Deal FDR’s Fireside Chats First 100 Days Relief, Recovery and Reform New Deal Programs Second New Deal Social Security Act Court Packing Scheme Criticisms of the New Deal More to come. Find me on Pinterest! And follow Teaching Psychology on Facebook and Teaching History on Facebook!
Thanksgiving: Psychology of Giving Thanks and Gratitude & Google Apps Version
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Thanksgiving: Psychology of Giving Thanks and Gratitude & Google Apps Version

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Transform your students’ perspective with this engaging guided reading on the Psychology of Giving Thanks. Perfect for the season, this resource explores the powerful link between gratitude and psychological well-being through research studies. Students will learn six practical, easy-to-apply methods for practicing gratitude, empowering them to enhance their mental health and overall outlook on life. This flexible assignment is perfect for in-class learning or as a homework task, making it a standalone resource for educators. Plus, an answer key is included. **Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learning Related: Halloween: Psychology of Fear and Scary Movies + Google Apps Version More on the way! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram!
Halloween: Psychology of Fear and Scary Movies + Digital Resource Version
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Halloween: Psychology of Fear and Scary Movies + Digital Resource Version

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Psychology of Fear and Scary Movies - Students dive right into the reasons why people love to be scared. . . and why some people can’t stand it. This flexible assignment is perfect for in-class learning or as a homework task, making it a standalone resource for educators. Plus, a answer key is included. **Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learning **Topics include: ** biology of fear theories behind fear tension, relevance, and unrealism fight-or-flight response stress amygdala excitation transfer Related: Psychology of Emotion + Google Apps version for distance learning Motivation and Emotion Unit Bundled+ Google Apps version for distance learning More on the way! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram! Friday the 13th Texas Chainsaw Massacre Smile Shining Scream
World War II The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII)
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World War II The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII)

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The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis takes students back to France, 1940. Students learn about the German tactic of blitzkrieg and then are given a front row seat to Hitler just prior to the surrender ceremony with France. This exercise is visually engaging and is an excellent resource to use in your World War II Unit. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. More Great World War II Stuff! • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • World War II Timeline Activity • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas or World History TpT Store File Under: World War II World War 2 WW 2 WW II WW2 WWII
History of Psychology Timeline - 20 Question Worksheet
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History of Psychology Timeline - 20 Question Worksheet

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History of Psychology Timeline takes your students from 1860 to 1960. It covers the modern approaches and players of psychology. A twenty question common core aligned worksheet assesses students on the history of psychology as well as timeline analysis. Save some money! Get the entire unit on the history of psychology, approaches and subfields and careers, including this timeline, warm-ups, Powerpoints, worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans at Introduction to Psychology Entire Unit Or head to my Psychology Store for more great products!
Indus Valley/Harappa Civilization Informational Text Worksheet
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Indus Valley/Harappa Civilization Informational Text Worksheet

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This informational text reading on the Indus Valley or Harappa is an excellent way for the students to learn about about this ancient civilization. After completing the reading, students will evaluate a map and discuss the effects of geography on India’s earliest culture. Students will also examine reasons for our lack understanding of Harappa and learn about their social classes, government, and theories behind their disappearance. This can be used in class or as a homework, as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest!
Shang and Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet
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Shang and Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet

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This informational text reading on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties is an excellent way for the students to learn about the first two official dynasties of China. After completing the reading, students evaluate a list of attributes about each dynasty's culture and fill in the chart. Students learn about the two dynasties' social classes, economy, government, religion and their advances in art and science. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest
World War I Timeline Activity
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World War I Timeline Activity

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World War I Timeline takes your students to Europe from 1914 to 1919. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. This assesses students on the history of the WWI as well as timeline analysis. An optional QR coded timeline is also included for more student engagement. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Topics include: • Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand • Austria Hungary’s declaration of War • Germany’s invasion of Belgium • Gas Warfare • Sinking of the Lusitania • Germany submarine warfare • Battles of Verdun and Somme • First Tanks • Zimmerman Telegram • U.S. enters the war • Armistice Day • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk • Treaty of Versailles Related: • World War I PowerPoint • Trench Warfare & Modern Weapons of War Text & Graphic Analysis • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War I Crossword Puzzle Review • World War I Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas! File under: Causes of WWI Causes of World War I Causes of World War 1 Causes of WW1 World War One
Hammurabi’s Code Primary Source Analysis
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Hammurabi’s Code Primary Source Analysis

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Hammurabi’s Code Primary Source Analysis teaches students about the culture of Babylon and it’s law code justice system through primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on the treatment of women, the value of property, punishment today and the “eye for an eye” form of justice. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest here! File under: Code of Hammurabi Babylon Babylonia