Aaron Head

Vocabulary direct instruction and whole-class practice 3 Levels of Scaffold Guided Notes Engaging Independent Practice Post-Lesson Short Assessment

Higher level thinking geography bellwork/warmups. Students are given four words/items/phrases/pictures every day. They are asked which items does not belong and to explain why. The catch? They ALL belong! This forces students to examine the words closely and come up with a reason why one may be different than the other. The answer doesn't matter, it's the student's explanation that does. You can even add to it by asking students to compare their answers in either homo-genius or hetero-genius g

A google slides/powerpoint map project that is made to scaffold to wherever your students are academically. Students will never know their project is different than the person's next to them as these projects are made to look as identical as possible. Each project is completely editable so the teacher can edit it to suit the needs of their own classroom. Also, there are three different rubrics to match each level of the projects, as shown below. Finally, there is a pre/post assessment so that y

-Three tiered/differentiated worksheets based on YouTube videos.. -10 questions pre-assessment to groups students by level of mastery. -Answer keys included for all assessments and worksheets -Each worksheet has a qr code AND the web link, so students can use iPads, smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, or desktop computers to watch the videos. -Each of the questions say where in the video the information is located, so that students can scan the video for the answer if they missed it. -Th

This lesson includes: -five role cards for students to use within their groups -two differentiated versions of the same game (over the same content) -detailed step-by-step directions for students as well as a seperate set of directions for teachers -set of cards that varies in number (from 22 cards all the way to 33 cards) based on the difficulty chosen for each group

This 15 question (mixture of short answer, fill in the blank, and multiple answer) worksheet goes along with the video "Empire Games: China". It covers the start of Ancient China and some of its famous philosophers, founders, and warriors. Before purchasing this, please make sure you have access to the video, which is located on Netflix. Note: I do not claim to own the video "Empire Games: China" and am simply selling a follow-along worksheet for the video

This activity will have students working in small, homogenius (data-based) groups to sort vocabulary cards into various categories. Students will be assigned one of five roles to help in the activity. Since the task cards can be differentiated to meet students' ability level, there are requirements or restrictions for each group. This could include which group titles they must use,which group titles they cannot use, and how long they are able to use their voices to interact with one another for

This worksheet goes along with the PBS's video about King Tut. Note: I do not own the rights to the video but I do include a link to the video on the worksheet in case you would like to use this video as an independent station for student, or if you'd like to show it whole-class. Excellent for sub-plans! Completely self-contained.

What this product includes… 1.) Interactive peardeck with vocabulary, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead by the teacher whole-class) or assigned virtually through any online platform (such as google classroom). These slides can also be edited by the purchasing teacher to fit the needs of the class.  2.) Google forms exit ticket for quick formative assessment. Also a paper version is included. 3.) Differentiated workshe

What this product includes… 1.) Interactive peardeck with vocabulary, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead by the teacher whole-class) or assigned virtually through any online platform (such as google classroom). These slides can also be edited by the purchasing teacher to fit the needs of the class.  2.) Google forms exit ticket for quick formative assessment. Also a paper version is included. 3.) Differentiated workshe

What this product includes… 1.) Interactive peardeck with vocabulary, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead by the teacher whole-class) or assigned virtually through any online platform (such as google classroom). These slides can also be edited by the purchasing teacher to fit the needs of the class.  2.) Google forms exit ticket for quick formative assessment. Also a paper version is included. 3.) Differentiated workshe

What this product includes… 1.) Interactive peardeck with vocabulary, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead by the teacher whole-class) or assigned virtually through any online platform (such as google classroom). These slides can also be edited by the purchasing teacher to fit the needs of the class.  2.) Google forms exit ticket for quick formative assessment.  3.) Differentiated worksheet on identifying types of maps 4

What this product includes… 1.) Interactive peardeck with vocabulary, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead by the teacher whole-class) or assigned virtually through any online platform (such as google classroom). These slides can also be edited by the purchasing teacher to fit the needs of the class.  2.) Google forms exit ticket for quick formative assessment.  3.) Differentiated worksheet on using a compass rose 4.) Bl

A worksheet which follows along with a video on Ancient Egypt (QR code and web address for the video located on the worksheet). Can be used in stations, or whole class. Topics include: Geography of Egypt Importance of the Nile to Egyptians Cause and Effect Chart Pharaohs Pyramids Mummification note: I do not own the video, am only selling the worksheet to accompany the video which is located on YouTube A differentiated bundle of worksheets including this one can be found at the link below https:

Cooperative learning game for students over Geographic Tools 2 Game. This lesson includes: -five role cards for students to use within their groups -three differentiated versions of the same game (over the same content) -detailed step-by-step directions for students as well as a seperate set of directions for teachers -set of cards that varies in number (from 28 cards all the way to 42 cards) based on the difficulty chosen for each group

I can statements: Explain what economics is Identify is something is a human need or wantIdentify if an economic solution answer answers one of the three basic questions of economicsComplete lesson that includes instruction, virtual interactive materials, a worksheet over the material learned in the lesson, a formative assessment/exit ticket, and a blooket game for students to play in class or as homework. -Interactive 24 slide peardeck with ample reading, vocabulary review, interactive question

Worksheet (with answer key) that follows along with a free online game which takes students on an adventure exploring an Egyptian tomb. Worksheet will ensure students play the game in its entirety, as well and help students focus on some of the most important pieces of information explored by the game. The game will require students to... -analyze hieroglyphics -find Egypt on a map -use written directions to find the tomb -look closely at artifacts found in the tomb -look at the purpose for som

I can statements: Identify physical environments.Identify human activities.Evaluate if an environment supports or limits human activities.Complete lesson that includes instruction, virtual interactive materials, a formative assessment/exit ticket, and a game over material learned in lesson. -Interactive 11 slide peardeck with ample reading, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead by the teacher whole-class) or assigned virt

I can statements: Identify how natural disasters impact people’s lives.Explain how natural disasters can cause humans to adapt to their environment.Complete lesson that includes instruction, virtual interactive materials, a formative assessment/exit ticket, and a lesson extension in the form of a student report over natural disasters -Interactive 14 slide peardeck with ample reading, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead

This lesson over parts of a map and reading various geographic tools and maps, has three must-do activity (a mixture of paper and online) along with two games students can play online once they have completed their "must-do's". It includes very explicit and direct instructions for both the teacher (or sub) and students. For this reason, it's an excellent lesson for a substitute teacher, as the teacher's role is more monitor. These activities include a differentiated vocab drawing activity, drag-