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Reagan, Bush Sr., Cold War & Reaganomics — Reagan Revolution & Reaganomics DBQ
This DBQ puts students in the middle of the debate over whether Reaganomics was an economic revolution or a policy whose costs outweighed its achievements. Six primary source documents — from Reagan's inaugural address to CBO deficit data to dueling 1984 campaign messages — give students real evidence on both sides so they have to wrestle with the contradiction between genuine economic recovery and exploding national debt. This works especially well when students default to "Reagan was good" or
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Nixon, Ford & Carter | 1970s — U.S. History Guided Notes & Anchor Charts
These guided notes give students a structured way to track three presidencies that fundamentally changed how Americans think about their government. The two-column format pairs key lecture content on the left with space for student notes on the right — so students are processing information in their own words as they go, not just copying slides. A built-in Quick Check at the end lets you see immediately who understood the material and who needs another pass. This works especially well when you'r
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
The Arabic Alphabet
This is a summary of every conceivable sound in Arabic on one page. It includes: - All 28 Arabic letters in their isolated, beginning, middle and final forms - The naughty letters highlighted in blue - The full-mouth letters highlighted in green - The different forms of the hamza - The 3 short and long vowels - The diphthong (harf leen) - All other diacritical marks (the shaddah and sukoon) - The Laam + Alif When students first learn the letters of the Arabic alphabet and their sounds, they can
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Alphabet, Arabic, Spelling
AP Physics 1—Unit 1: Kinematics |No-Prep Lecture Slides |Guided Notes| Answers
Take the stress out of teaching AP Physics 1 Unit 1 with this complete, classroom-ready instructional package. This resource allows teachers to effortlessly teach the entire kinematics unit while staying directly aligned to the AP Physics 1 Course and Exam Description (CED). Designed for 12–15 class periods and covering 10–15% of the AP exam, this unit gives you everything you need to deliver clear instruction, guide student practice, and reinforce AP-tested reasoning—with no prep required. What
10th - 12th
Physics
Exploring the Conditions of Early Earth & Origins of Life – Biology Activity
Help students investigate one of the most fascinating questions in science: How did life begin on Earth?In this engaging Origins of Life worksheet, students explore early scientific theories and landmark experiments that helped shape our understanding of life’s beginnings. Through guided video analysis, structured questions, and scientific investigation prompts, students examine key discoveries including Spontaneous Generation, the Miller-Urey Experiment, and deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosys
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, General Science
Money Bundle - What is it, Does Bitcoin Qualify, and Burgernomics?
This is a bundle of multiple resources that makes for the perfect lesson on understanding money in your economics and financial literacy classes! The first slide deck covers the generic topics of money and inflation and comes with guided notes for your students to follow along (includes answer key). The other documents can be used as a follow either the same day or during a later class to see how well your students grasp the concepts. One document looks at Bitcoin and whether or not it should qu
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Video Viewing Guide for "Guns, Germs, and Steel" Episode 2: Conquest
Seller's note: This product does not include access to the video. Please be sure that you can access the video BEFORE purchasing this product! I cannot provide refunds due to inability to access the video. As of May 2026, the video is available: for free to stream on DailyMotion and YouTube, streaming purchase on Amazon Prime for $1.99, or on DVD for $14.99. Internet links frequently change! If a link is broken, Google "Guns Germs Steel documentary e2" to find current access to the video. T
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Geography, U.S. History, World History
Collisions PowerPoint
PowerPoint on Collisions: How does energy change when objects collide?
4th
Physical Science
Also included in: Energy Science Bundle
AP Business with Personal Finance Unit 1 PowerPoint Slides with Guided Notes
Complete Course Slides, Projects, and Guided Notes Now Available Here!For the Google Slides, Docs, and Sheets version of these materials, click hereIndividual units availableUnit 1 Notes - Business, Competition, and New Ideas (Available for Free)Unit 2 Notes - Marketing (Available for Free)Unit 3 Part 1 Notes - Personal Savings and BorrowingUnit 3 Part 2 Notes - Business Finance and AccountingUnit 4 Notes - Management and StrategyUnit 5 Notes - Goals, Budgeting, and InvestingUnit 6 Notes + Proje
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Central & South America | Rise & Structure of Maya, Aztec & Inca DBQ
Engage students with authentic primary sources exploring the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. This Document-Based Question activity combines historical excerpts with scaffolded questions and an extension task connecting religion, infrastructure, and economy across empires. Includes movie-poster–style anchor charts for each civilization to visualize the sources and reinforce key ideas. Fully Google Classroom ready. What’s Included: Nine primary source excerpts (Maya, Aztec, and Inca) Three sc
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, World History
Executive Branch DBQ | Presidency Primary Sources & Anchor Charts
This DBQ pushes students beyond memorizing what the president does and into understanding why executive power was controversial from the start. By analyzing Article II alongside Hamilton's Federalist No. 70 and Cato's Anti-Federalist Letter, students see that debates about executive authority aren't modern partisan politics—they're foundational questions the framers wrestled with about energy versus tyranny. This works especially well when students think presidential power is settled or don't un
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Executive Branch Bundle | PowerPoint, Guided Notes, DBQ & Scenario Sort
The Enlightenment | World History | Reason, Rights & Revolution DBQ
Bring the Enlightenment to life with this engaging Primary Source DBQ exploring how reason and natural rights transformed government, society, and revolution. Students analyze six authentic excerpts—from Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft, and Paine—to trace how ideas about liberty, equality, and justice reshaped the world. Built-in Anchor Charts help visualize connections between philosophy, reform, and revolution. What’s Included: Six primary source excerpts with scaffol
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, World History
The Scientific Revolution | World History | Understanding the Universe DBQ
Guide students through the Scientific Revolution with this primary source DBQ exploring how thinkers like Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Bacon transformed Europe’s view of the universe. Students analyze six authentic excerpts to understand how evidence, mathematics, and experimentation replaced centuries of tradition—and how science redefined humanity’s place in creation. Built-in Anchor Charts help students visualize the shift from faith to reason and connect key discoveries across
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, World History
Human Knowledge and Knowing Lesson-Presentation (Theory of Knowledge - TOK)
This presentation explores the fascinating world of human knowledge and knowing. What does it mean to know something? How do we acquire knowledge? Engage IB students with this Human Knowledge and Knowing Lesson-Presentation, specifically designed for the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course. This ready-to-use resource introduces students to foundational ideas about how humans acquire, interpret, and evaluate knowledge. It explores key TOK concepts such as perception, language, reason, and emotion,
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (Arts)
Mercantilism & Trans-Atlantic Trade — U.S. History Map Analysis Packet
If you want students to actually understand mercantilism instead of memorizing a definition, this map analysis does the heavy lifting. Students work through six purposeful maps that show how geography, trade routes, enslaved labor, and ports fit together into one economic system that made England rich and kept the colonies dependent. What’s Included Map Analysis Packet – Mercantilism & Trans-Atlantic Trade Six scaffolded maps covering the Atlantic Basin, Triangular Trade, colonial resources, the
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
European Settlements in North America | 5th Grade Social Studies Slide Deck
Bring your 5th grade U.S. history unit to life with this engaging and editable Google Slides lesson exploring the impact of European settlements in North America. Students are guided through Jamestown, early colonial life, Swedish log cabins, deadly diseases, and notable Black historical figures using a blend of critical thinking, leveled questioning, and writing prompts. Key Features: Editable and student-friendly Google Slides Focus on Jamestown’s challenges, early housing, and diseases
5th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
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IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Introduction to TOK – Full Lesson 2026
This fully scripted 90-minute IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) lesson is designed as an introduction to the course. It helps students begin exploring the central TOK question: “How do we know what we know?” The lesson introduces students to the concept of Ways of Knowing (WoK) through interactive activities and discussion. Instead of starting with definitions or theory, students experience how knowledge is formed, interpreted, and sometimes distorted through perception, memory, language, and othe
11th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Other (Social Studies), Psychology
The AP Spanish Argumentative Essay Packet 5 Star
the packet includes: Cover page with Dra. Maureen Warner Teacher overview What current AP essay expectations emphasize What a strong AP Spanish argumentative essay does Student-friendly explanation of what earns a high score Common reasons essays stay at a 3 or 4 An 8-step writing process for the argumentative essay Vocabulary for each step of the writing process An original essay template, including: prewriting planner source capture chart thesis frame paragraph map drafting check
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Spanish
Andrew Jackson Report Card with Anchor Charts – U.S. History Assignment
Turn sectionalism into an activity students actually enjoy. Instead of dry charts, this creative assignment has students “grade” the North, South, and West while exploring the economic, social, and political divisions that pushed the U.S. toward conflict. They’ll learn: Economies of the North, South, and West Labor systems: wage labor vs. enslaved labor Crops, industries, tariffs, and the bank Transportation and infrastructure differences Sectional tensions building toward the Civil War What’s I
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Paradigm Shifts in Science – Full Lesson 2026
This fully scripted 60-minute IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) lesson explores paradigm shifts and the way scientific knowledge changes over time. It introduces students to Thomas Kuhn’s view that science does not always progress in a smooth, linear way, but can go through periods of normal science, anomaly, crisis, and revolution. The lesson is built around the question: Does science discover truth, or does it replace one framework with another? The lesson begins with two contrasting headlines a
11th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Meet the Olmecs (los Olmecas)
Meet the Olmecs | Instructional PowerPoint Introduce your students to the “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica with this engaging and informative 29-slide PowerPoint on the Olmecs! This resource is the perfect way to build background knowledge before exploring later civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs — or to stand on its own as a focused cultural mini-unit. What’s Included:clear and student-friendly breakdown of Olmec history, geography, and influence slides on architecture, religion, mythology,
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, Spanish, World Languages
Systems of Government Unit Test — Assessment, Quizzes & Study Guide
Building a fair, rigorous test for a systems-of-government unit takes hours you don't have — writing questions, balancing difficulty, making an answer key, then building a study guide so students actually walk in prepared. This pack does all of it. It's a complete, ready-to-grade assessment suite that takes students from a pre-test study guide through two quick checks to a full summative exam, with answer keys for everything. The assessments are built to measure real understanding, not just voca
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Imagery Analysis Note Organizer
Rich imagery is one of the things that makes poetry and lyrical prose magical, but to students it can also feel nebulous. This notes organizer gives students the vocabulary and structure to articulate exactly what imagery is and what it does. Students can use this notes form to gather quotations, identify the varieties of imagery, distinguish between figurative and literal, and begin building sophisticated commentary about that imagery. This resource is especially useful for students preparin
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Writing-Essays
AP Business with Personal Finance Bundle with Slides, Guided Notes, and Projects
The complete Unit 1 Materials and Unit 2 Materials are currently available for free for you to check out so you can make a more informed purchase.These materials were all created by a current teacher who has been teaching AP Economics, Personal Finance, and Entrepreneurship for over ten years!For the Google Slides, Docs, and Sheets version of these materials, click hereThis complete set of PowerPoint Slides, Guided Notes, and Projects contains all 37 sections of the new AP Business with Personal
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
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