Interpreting history can seem like a daunting task for students, but with a few creative tools and ideas, teachers can bring historical events and people to life. I love providing students with an interconnection to the people who shaped our country. Our history is on-going and by studying our past, we can hopefully learn
Students love creating cave art paintings! Lots of art materials are used for this layered project. I like to have my students create these projects at the beginning of the year to build their conf…
Introduce students to your unique history class with this engaging activity that analyzing why history is important. This activity is perfect for the first day or week of school as an introduction to U.S. history or world history class. Students work in small groups to complete timelines of important events/issues from three generations: their generation, their parents' generation, and their grandparents' generation. Then, they reflect by highlighting similarities between the generations and answer questions to get them thinking about the importance of studying the past to better understand today. The activity is fast-paced and allows for individual reflection, small group discussion, and large group collaboration. ⭐️ Included in this download ⭐️ Detailed step-by-step teacher instruction page 3 different blank timelines to pass out to small groups A self reflection worksheet with guided questions This download is a great way to get students excited about learning about history and provides you an opportunity to get to know your students and their content levels. For a closer look at this assignment, check out the PREVIEW! If you have any questions or ideas on how to make this source better, feel free to email me at [email protected] Let's Connect! Instagram
Check out over 14 resources that should add to your 8th-grade homeschool curriculum. Includes resources for math, English, history, and even Spanish.
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Iamsa is a Ungaikyou. He is searching for a female keeper due to him not be fond of men. He loves cider as a offering. He is a giant flirt, playboy, and romantic. He has a playful personality. He loves a good laugh, for he is giant jokester/prankster. But can become serious when it comes to his keeper. History: These spirits either is or can transform into a Ungaikyou, a tsukumogami that takes a form of a haunted mirror that houses countless spirits inside it. This tsukumogami is able to manipulate the reflection of the person that gazes upon it, making them see a monstrous version of themselves. It is said that humans use the Ungaikyou to trap spirits. On the 15th night of the 8th month in the old lunar calendar, water is poured into a crystal dish to reflect the light of the full moon. If that water is used to paint the image of a yōkai onto a mirror, that spirit will then inhabit the mirror. Abilities: -Animation -Dimensional Travel -Immortality -Intangibility -Invisibility -Mirror Imprisonment -Mirror Mimicry -Object Possession (countless spirits inhabit the mirror)
LOTS of FREE Printable worksheets for kids to practice math, literacy, science, & history with kids of all ages from 123Homeschool4Me.
Unique, neat, and elegant - more and more students are switching to learning Italic! The Italic Handwriting: Book D will help 8th grade students continue working on their basic and cursive italic letters. Tracing models and writing exercises are varied, eventually covering the total cursive program. Practice problems emphasize prefixes, suffixes, capitalization, and playful poems with notes exploring the history of the alphabet. This softcover book is 80 pages long and is recommended for Grade 3 students.The Italic Instructional Manual is intended for use with this series and contains explanations; in-depth descriptions of the letters and how to write them; a rationale for italic handwriting; techniques for teaching and assessment; sequence of skills; activities and more.
Learn about the most advanced ancient civilization in this fun, hands on Ancient Mesopotamia History Unit. This is fun for kids of all ages.
A fun gunslingers and outlaws project to do with 4th, 5th, or 6th graders. Great for Gold Rush lessons!
As a middle school history teacher, I know that on the first day of school most students get bombarded with rules and expectations for most of their first day. How about doing something different? Get them out of their seats and give yourself a chance to observe the kids you're going to be with all year. UPDATE - AUGUST 2020 Realizing that many of you will be starting out this year with distance learning or using a hybrid model, I made this resource available to be used digitally in Google Slides. See the preview for an example. For just the digital version click HERE. The Pictures Included: Andrew Jackson, Boston Massacre, California Gold Rush, Civil War (1861-1865), Cotton Gin, Donner Party, Harriet Tubman, Jamestown, John Wilkes Booth, Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Territory, Manifest Destiny, Middle Passage, Nat Turner, Pocahontas, Robert E. Lee, Salem Witch Trials, War of 1812, Washington Crossing the Delaware This U.S. History Museum Walk does just this for your first day of school. Included are 20 pictures of famous people, events, or objects that the kids will learn about in their 8th grade U.S. History class. Each item gets printed and taped to a wall with the corresponding number taped over them - you know, for the mystery effect. Decide where you'd like to conduct this activity such as your classroom, library, hallway, or wherever you think would work best so you can observe your students. TABLE OF CONTENTS 20 pages: Image with number and question 20 pages: Numbers to cover pictures 1 page: Student answer sheet 1 page: Teacher answer sheet 1 page:Teacher observation sheet Remember, middle school students need to be able to communicate, move, and be engaged in their learning. Hopefully this gets things off to a good start for you and your students! See ALL of my History Resources! Great History Resources for Middle School For a GREAT classroom management tool check out one of my BEST-SELLERS! Student Conferencing "Deli-Style" Connect with Surviving Social Studies... Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the ‘Follow Me’ next to my logo to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Follow me on Pinterest Follow me on Instagram Follow me on www.survivingsocialstudies.com Thanks for stopping by! Surviving Social Studies Terms of Use: Copyright ©Surviving Social Studies. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Engaging Age of Exploration Unit with 10 lesson plans for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Every lesson, worksheet, and activity is planned.
Your new source for art history related coloring pages. Famous artists and art movements included. Grab your own printable PDF.
US Presidents!!! In this lesson, we will list all US Presidents in order. Below are the 45 men who have served as president of the United States. US Presidents The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term by ... Read more
Neolithic Period, circa 8th-5th millennium B.C Sizes vary between 3.2-13.4 cm (1 1/4 - 5 1/4 in.) Flint scrapers were indispensable tools in the daily lives of ancient peoples, serving a wide range of purposes from practical tasks like hide preparation and woodworking to more specialized activities such as tool maintenance and artistic endeavours. Their versatility and effectiveness made them essential components of ancient toolkits across different cultures and time periods. Each piece is unique, showcasing the craftsmanship and ingenuity of ancient peoples. Ideal for display or educational purposes, sparking conversations about our shared human history. Perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, and educators.
Learn a variety of strategies on how to make history class engaging for students. Check out in this blog post.
Looking for free homeschool history curriculum? I've got a list of truly incredible options for you that won't cost you a dime. Really!
Free 7th & 8th grade worksheets, printable games, and activities to make learning math, literacy, history, and science engaging and FUN!
Virginia history begins with studies of the Jamestown Colony, and this post is filled with ideas for teaching about Colonial Times across the curriculum. Check it out on Virginia is for Teachers.
Update your Social Studies classroom decor cheaply and easily with fun and useful decor. Make your classroom fun and inviting for students.
3 Easy and Fun Edgar Degas Art projects. Great for art teachers, classroom teachers, and homeschool families. Edgar Degas Art Projects!
Add a little pizzazz to your lessons with some United States History Activities that your students will love!
13 Colonies Unit with 15 complete lessons, simulations, games, worksheets, activities, and more! Can be used with 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th graders.
Explore ancient Egypt with kids by solving a FUN, free printable CSI-style case investigating was King Tut Murdered. Fun history activity!
