Capitalism vs. Communism: A Capitalistic Political Economy Gr. 5-8
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'A Capitalistic Political Economy', for grades 5-8.
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A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'A Capitalistic Political Economy', for grades 5-8.
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'A Communist Political Economy', for grades 5-8.
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'A Globalization Economy', for grades 5-8.
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'Capitalism Since the Cold War', for grades 5-8.
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'Communism in the 21st Century', for grades 5-8.
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'Freedom of the Market and Individuals', for grades 5-8.
A single-chapter slice of the 'Capitalism vs. Communism' Social Studies resource, focused on the topic 'The Industrial Revolution', for grades 5-8.
Capitol Reef National Park Geography Unit: An Engaging Teaching Resource This comprehensive unit offers an in-depth exploration starting from the inception of the park, moving through its geography, showcasing its wildlife and zooming onto…
First day of a week-long, first-week-of-school interdisciplinary unit: students pick a future career, begin researching it, and practice multiplication fact fluency and word-problem skills, alongside close reading about Chippewa/Ojibwe tribal history.
Second day of the week-long community-workers unit: students continue researching their chosen career using a new source and continue the math/reading/writing routine.
Third day of the unit: students identify a real community member in their chosen career, begin drafting a letter requesting a real math problem from that person, and practice using a peer's job-related question in a class game.
Fourth day of the unit: students work independently to finalize their letter to a real community worker (including a student-created math problem and solution) ahead of a Friday sharing/presentation.
Combined, week-long version of the community-workers unit: ties career exploration to inductive multiplication/division fact fluency and word problems, close reading of Chippewa/Ojibwe tribal history, and daily writing, culminating in a 'Future Me' poster and letters to real community workers.
Combined, week-long version of the framing-workers unit: pairs a 'Self-Employed Framer' real-world measurement/word-problem scenario with Native American (Ottawa/Chippewa) building history, inductive multiplication/division fact fluency (progressing across the week, e.g. x6 to x7 per the intro), and a culminating art/writing project.
Day 1 of a week-long unit pairing a 'Self-Employed Framer' real-world siding/measurement problem with Native American (Ottawa/Chippewa) building history, inductive multiplication fact fluency, and writing.
Day 3 of the framing-workers unit: siding word problem re-run using yard-based measurements (3-yard lengths, 7-1/2" wide pieces, 1-1/2" overlap).
Day 4 of the framing-workers unit: siding word problem re-run using yard-based measurements (3-yard lengths, 4-1/4" wide pieces, 1-1/4" overlap), building toward the Friday culminating art project and writing piece.
A cross-curricular weekly unit lesson plan (Day 3) that uses a real-world IT-director math problem (measuring fiber optic cable, converting units, cost calculation) to teach measurement/radius-diameter math skills alongside close reading, vocabulary, and writing, linked to an Ancient India social studies theme.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Geography Unit A remarkable educational resource mainly for Grade 6 to Grade 9 educators, this Geography Unit aligns perfectly with the Social Studies and Geography curriculum.
I created this simulation to give my middle school students the opportunity to experience the Jack the Ripper phenomena. This simulation does not focus so much on the gory nature of the crime.
Teach your students about the cathedrals of the Middle Ages with this engaging activity. LESSON GOAL Students understand the role that cathedrals played in the religious life of people during the Middle Ages.
An interactive unit study that teaches students about caves and karst landscapes, including how different cave types (solution, lava tube, sea, sandstone) form.
A 5-lesson thematic unit teaching young students about diversity (ancestry/heritage, skin color, physical disabilities, and language) with differentiated activities for K-1 and grades 2-3.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year: A Cross-Curricular Unit An enriching and comprehensive educational resource tailored for grade 5 and 6 students, offering a vibrant introduction to Chinese New Year customs and festivities in unique…