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California History Research Guide teaching resource preview
Research & projects

California History Research Guide

Scaffolded research-essay guide walking middle/high school students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style essay on an important figure in California history, with rubric and peer-review support.

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California Mission Unit teaching resource preview
U.S. history & civics

California Mission Unit

A CLOSE reading unit teaching the history and role of California missions through nonfiction reading passages, vocabulary, and graphic organizers for grade 4 social studies.

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California Missions – Research Report Resource teaching resource preview
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California Missions – Research Report Resource

Begin with general questions about California missions, then investigate one selected mission through guided prompts covering its early history and founding, the materials used to build it, the duties of Junipero Serra and the missionaries, everyday mission life, agriculture and industry, the roles and treatment of Native Americans, and how the site compares to how it looks today. Four vocabulary pages plus a blank vocabulary template ask students to define and illustrate mission-specific terms such as mission, convert, missionaries, territory, ranches, communities, agriculture, and adobe. Illustration and collage pages let students draw or assemble images of their chosen mission, and the packet closes with a resources/bibliography section, an editing checklist, and a 100-point rubric.

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Canada - History & Geography teaching resource preview
Maps & geography

Canada - History & Geography

Canada - History & Geography is a short mini-unit covering the geography, wildlife, and history of Canada from the first human settlement to the present day.

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Canada And Its Trading Partners Gr. 4-6 teaching resource preview
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Canada And Its Trading Partners Gr. 4-6

Canada And Its Trading Partners Gr. 4-6 The teaching resource "Canada And Its Trading Partners Gr. 4-6" is an essential tool for educators venturing into the area of international trade in a social studies context.

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Canada Eh! Gr. 4-6 teaching resource preview
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Canada Eh! Gr. 4-6

4-6 A comprehensive teaching resource designed to engage grade 4-6 students in an immersive study of Canada's vast physical and cultural landscapes. Capturing the natural beauty, untapped resources, and fascinating geopolitical structure of the nation.

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4–5
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Canadian Cities Gr. 2-3 teaching resource preview
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Canadian Cities Gr. 2-3

Canadian Cities Gr. 2-3: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource The Canadian Cities Gr. 2-3 resource is an excellent addition to any teaching toolbox, designed specifically for Grade 2 and Grade 3 students studying Social Studies with a focus…

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2–3
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Canadian government teaching resource preview
Government & citizenshipResearch & projects

Canadian government

A comprehensive teaching unit on the structure and history of the Canadian government: introduces basic government concepts, the branches/roles of government, elections and political parties, legislation, the Confederation, and Canada's founding documents.

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Canadian Government Gr. 5-8 teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government Gr. 5-8

A teacher resource compiling eight reading-comprehension chapters on how Canadian government works (what government is, kinds of governments, the Canadian Constitution, the three branches of the federal government, divisions within each branch, how a bill becomes a law, provincial/territorial governments, and elections), for…

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Canadian Government: Divisions of Each Branch of Government teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: Divisions of Each Branch of Government

Canadian Government: Divisions of Each Branch of Government This unique instruction kit serves educators across the spectrum including public school teachers to homeschoolers. Designed for students between grades 5 and 8, it imparts detailed knowledge about Canadian governance and electoral systems. Usage: Suitable for various teaching…

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Canadian Government: Electing a Government teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: Electing a Government

Canadian Government: Electing a Government - A Comprehensive Teaching Resource This teaching resource is designed to demystify Canada's governmental structures and electoral functions for students.

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Canadian Government: How a Bill Becomes a Law teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: How a Bill Becomes a Law

Canadian Government: How a Bill Becomes a Law This teaching resource provides an exhaustive view into the inner workings of the Canadian government and its electoral procedure.

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Canadian Government: Kinds of Governments teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: Kinds of Governments

Canadian Government: Kinds of Governments A comprehensive exploration into the structure and functions of Canada's governmental system, suited for students in grades 5 to 8.

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Canadian Government: Provincial & Territorial Governments teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: Provincial & Territorial Governments

Canadian Government: Provincial & Territorial Governments This is a stellar teaching resource that provides deep insight into the functionality of the Canadian government—a fitting supplement for Social Studies curriculum from Grade 5 to Grade 8, focusing specifically on Government. The key features offered in this resource package…

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Canadian Government: The Canadian Constitution teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: The Canadian Constitution

'Canadian Government: The Canadian Constitution' Teaching Resource This is an invaluable teaching resource that allows educators to teach about the governmental structure of Canada and the constitutional aspects that support it. This material comes from the comprehensive lesson plan, "Canadian Government," making it a concentrated…

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Canadian Government: Three Branches of the Federal Government teaching resource preview
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Canadian Government: Three Branches of the Federal Government

Canadian Government: Three Branches of the Federal Government The 'Canadian Government: Three Branches of the Federal Government' guide provides a detailed and comprehensive breakdown of Canada's governmental structure, designed for…

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Canadian Governments and Elections Gr. 5-8 teaching resource preview
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Canadian Governments and Elections Gr. 5-8

Canadian Governments and Elections Gr. 5-8: Teaching Resource The teaching resource "Canadian Governments and Elections Gr. 5-8" is an engaging study unit that aims to enhance understanding about Canadian government.

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5–6
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CANADIAN MOSAIC Gr. 3-7 teaching resource preview
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CANADIAN MOSAIC Gr. 3-7

The Canadian Mosaic Gr. 3-7 The Canadian Mosaic Gr. 3-7 is a comprehensive and accessible multifaceted teaching tool meticulously curated to navigate students through various aspects of Canadian culture, geography, literature, arts, and…

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3–4
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Canadian Urban And Rural Communities Gr. 2-3 teaching resource preview
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Canadian Urban And Rural Communities Gr. 2-3

The Canadian Urban And Rural Communities Gr. 2-3 Resource This unit is a comprehensive, five-part resource designed to engage grade 2 and 3 students with an in-depth look into the contrasting elements between urban and rural communities…

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2–3
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Canyonlands National Park Geography Unit teaching resource preview
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Canyonlands National Park Geography Unit

The Canyonlands National Park Geography Unit This teaching resource focuses on middle-school geography studies for grades 6 to 9. Offering a unique journey through one of America's most picturesque landmarks, the Canyonlands National Park.

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Capitalism vs. Communism Gr. 5-8 teaching resource preview
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Capitalism vs. Communism Gr. 5-8

A full 8-chapter Social Studies resource on Capitalism vs. Communism for grades 5-8, covering the rise of capitalism, the Industrial Revolution, the Cold War, and contrasting capitalist, communist, and globalized economies.

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