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GeoGuessr Activity teaching resource preview
Maps & geography

GeoGuessr Activity

A teacher-guided classroom activity using the online game GeoGuessr to teach students to identify physical and human geographic characteristics of a location and infer where in the world it is.

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9–12
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George Washington's Farewell Address: History Speaks . . . teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

George Washington's Farewell Address: History Speaks . . .

A 50-page unit study booklet using George Washington's Farewell Address to teach the full text alongside a modern paraphrase, plus related lessons on his biography, the Constitution's executive branch, political parties, foreign alliances, and Hamilton's financial plan.

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4–8
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Georgia History Research Guide teaching resource preview
Research & projects

Georgia History Research Guide

A scaffolded research-essay guide leading students through selecting a significant historical Georgia figure, researching, outlining, drafting and citing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay.

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7–10
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Georgia State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal) teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Georgia State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)

A 5-day cross-curricular unit study plan (with optional extensions) teaching elementary students about Georgia's state capital, bird, flower, flag, and animal through videos, readings, worksheets, coloring pages, interactive notebook pieces, and research report options.

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2–4
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Gettysburg Address: History Speaks . . . teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsGovernment & citizenship

Gettysburg Address: History Speaks . . .

A reproducible history unit teaching the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, and the Battle of Gettysburg through six paired narrative/review activities.

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4–8
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Glacier Bay National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Glacier Bay National Park Geography Unit

Glacier Bay National Park Geography Unit provides middle school students with comprehensive resources to learn about this Alaskan landmark from start to finish.

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6–9
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Glacier National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Glacier National Park Geography Unit

Glacier National Park Geography Unit This comprehensive study tool aims to elevate the knowledge of middle school students on Glacier National Park, a prominent landmark.

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6–9
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Grand Canyon National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
Maps & geographyResearch & projects

Grand Canyon National Park Geography Unit

Explore the Majesty of Grand Canyon National Park Immerse your middle school students in the awe-inspiring geography and history of Grand Canyon National Park.

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6–9
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Grand Teton National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
World history & culturesMaps & geography

Grand Teton National Park Geography Unit

Grand Teton National Park Geography Unit This comprehensive geography unit offers an in-depth look at one of America's iconic landmarks, Grand Teton National Park.

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6–9
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Great Basin National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Great Basin National Park Geography Unit

Great Basin National Park Geography Unit for Middle School Transport students to Nevada's Great Basin National Park with this comprehensive geography unit.

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6–9
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Great Brains of the Enlightenment teaching resource preview
World history & culturesResearch & projects

Great Brains of the Enlightenment

A cooperative 'speed dating' style history activity teaching students about ten key Enlightenment thinkers (occupation, country, major work, and core belief) and their influence on democratic revolutions.

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9–12
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Great Explorers: Full Day Substitute Plans teaching resource preview
Maps & geographyResearch & projects

Great Explorers: Full Day Substitute Plans

A full-day emergency substitute teacher lesson plan packet for 4th grade combining social studies, reading, writing, and math around the theme of great explorers (Neil Armstrong, Lewis and Clark, Robert Ballard).

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4
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Great Sand Dunes National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Great Sand Dunes National Park Geography Unit

This comprehensive middle school geography unit engages students with the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The complete package includes a presentation, preview sheets, worksheets, a booklet, poster instructions, and presentation materials.

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6–9
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Greece: Exploring Ancient Civilizations teaching resource preview
World history & culturesMaps & geography

Greece: Exploring Ancient Civilizations

A comprehensive social studies eBook/guide exploring ancient Greek civilization, covering politics, war, religion, family life, education, economy, culture, science, philosophy, and its decline, with hands-on activities and discussion questions.

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PDF
Level
3–6
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Groundhog Day 2-Hour Lesson Plan for Elementary School teaching resource preview
World history & culturesResearch & projects

Groundhog Day 2-Hour Lesson Plan for Elementary School

A complete 120-minute, cross-curricular Groundhog Day lesson plan for elementary school (Grades 2-5) teaching the tradition of Groundhog Day, real groundhog biology/behavior, and the distinction between fun tradition and scientific fact.

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PDF
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2–5
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Groundhog Day 2-hour Lesson Plan for High School teaching resource preview
Research & projects

Groundhog Day 2-hour Lesson Plan for High School

A complete 120-minute Groundhog Day lesson plan for high school (cultural studies/science/folklore) examining the historical/cultural origins of Groundhog Day, the scientific accuracy (or lack thereof) of its predictions, and broader critical-thinking distinctions between tradition, superstition, and pseudoscience.

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PDF
Level
9–12
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Group Project: World War II Timeline teaching resource preview
World history & culturesResearch & projects

Group Project: World War II Timeline

A teacher-led small-group project instructing students to research and build a physical illustrated timeline of major World War II events, including comparative Allied/Axis statistics.

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Microsoft Word
Level
8–11
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Geography Unit

Discover the wonders of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with this engaging geography unit for middle school students. The informative PowerPoint presentation brings the park to life through vivid images, maps, and facts about the…

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Multiple File Types
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6–9
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Guided PowerPoint & Notes: Wizard of Oz and the Rise of Populism teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsGovernment & citizenship

Guided PowerPoint & Notes: Wizard of Oz and the Rise of Populism

Guided PowerPoint & Notes: Wizard of Oz and the Rise of Populism This is a well-designed educational resource that offers comprehensive insights into how the Wizard of Oz serves as an allegory for the rise of Populism and the Election of…

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PDF
Level
9–12
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Haleakala National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civicsMaps & geography

Haleakala National Park Geography Unit

Haleakala National Park Geography Unit This is an exceptional curriculum designed specifically for students in middle school, grades 6 to 9. The unit complements Social Studies classes, particularly those focusing on geography.

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6–9
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