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This structured Weekly Reading Log helps students practice summarizing, making inferences, and citing textual evidence while building consistent reading habits. Designed with clear prompts and sentence starters, this resource supports students who need scaffolding when writing about their reading. Students record their book title, pages read, and minutes read, then respond to daily prompts that guide them through thinking about character actions, traits, and evidence from the text. By the e

Uncover the Legacy of Mesoamerica in Your Classroom!Dive deep into the vibrant civilizations of Mesoamerica with this 49-slide Google Slides presentation, designed to meet CA State Standard 7.7.1. This comprehensive resource explores the geography, culture, innovations, and challenges faced by ancient Mesoamerican societies—all in an engaging, accessible format for 7th-grade students. Key topics include: Geography & Climate Extensive Trade Spanish Invasions Society Innovations Warrior Cultu

Explore the World of Ancient Japan with Your Students!This engaging 29-slide Google Slides presentation introduces students to the rich and complex world of Ancient Japan, fully aligned with CA State Standard 7.5.2. Designed for middle school learners, this resource breaks down essential aspects of Japanese history with visual aids, academic vocabulary, and multimedia support. Key topics include: Feudal Society The Mongol Invasions Religion and the ArtsFeatures: 3 short, classroom-friendly

Explore the Rich World of Islamic Civilization with Your Students! This comprehensive 30-slide presentation guides students through the captivating history and culture of Islamic civilizations, fully addressing CA State Standards 7.2.1 and 7.2.2. The slideshow features 1 thought-provoking discussion question, vivid pictures, and clear sections to engage students with the content in a structured way. Key topics include: The Origins of IslamArabic FolkloreWith visuals and informative content, t

Enhance your "Save Me a Seat" unit with this focused resource featuring: - 2 thought-provoking questions for each section of the book ("Monday" - "Friday") - Embedded RACES strategy annotation tool Perfect for grades 4-7, this resource promotes critical thinking and structured writing. RACES Strategy Tool: Guide students to Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize. Features: - Aligns with CCSS for Reading Literature and Writing - PDF Deepen understanding of themes, characters, and plot whi

This customizable Google Docs template is designed for middle and high school students to easily record and manage their volunteer hours. Key features include:- Pre-formatted tables for quick data entry - Fields for date, event, hours served, and supervisor signature- Running total of hours and minutes served - Fully editable to fit your club's specific needs Perfect for: - Service clubs - Honor societies - College application preparation - Personal growth tracking Start documenting you

Explore the Dawn of the Middle Ages with Your Students! This comprehensive 24-slide presentation guides students through the fascinating transition from ancient to medieval times, fully addressing CA State Standards 7.6.3 and 7.6.5. The slideshow features 1 thought-provoking discussion question, 4 engaging videos, and clear sections to structure student learning. Key topics include: Kingdoms in Western EuropeThe Church and its InfluenceWith vivid images and informative content, this slides

Uncover the Power Struggles and Holy Wars of Medieval Europe! This extensive 43-slide presentation offers a deep dive into the political and religious landscape of the Middle Ages, addressing CA State Standards 7.6.6 and 7.6.8. The slideshow includes 1 stimulating discussion question, an engaging decoding mini-game, and clearly defined sections for structured learning: Royal Power in EnglandParliamentMedieval MoscowEuropean CrusadersWith dynamic visuals and interactive elements, this compr

Discover the Social Structure that Defined Medieval Europe! This engaging 23-slide presentation explores the feudal system and its impact, addressing CA State Standards 7.6.4 and 7.6.5. The slideshow includes 1 thought-provoking discussion question, 1 informative video, and clear sections to guide student learning: Feudal OrderThe Growth of Towns and CitiesWith clear explanations and illustrative visuals, this slideshow makes the complex feudal system accessible and relevant for your 7th g

Discover the Spread of Christianity Across Europe! This engaging 18-slide presentation explores the development of Christian Europe, addressing CA State Standards 7.6.3 and 7.6.8. The slideshow includes 3 thought-provoking discussion questions, 1 informative video, and clear sections to guide student learning: Christian ChurchesSpread of ChristianityWith dynamic visuals and concise content, this slideshow makes the complex story of Christianity's expansion across Europe accessible and enga

Uncover the Origins of Christianity with Your Students! This extensive 42-slide presentation offers a deep dive into Early Christianity and the formation of the Church, addressing CA State Standards 7.1.1 and 7.6.3. The slideshow includes 4 stimulating discussion questions, 4 informative videos, and clearly defined sections for structured learning: Judaism and RomeJesus of NazarethWho Were the Apostles?Christianity and the EmpireOrganizing the ChurchAs a bonus, the presentation features a

Explore the Rise and Glory of the Byzantine Empire with your students! This comprehensive 12-slide presentation guides students through the fascinating history of the Byzantine Empire, fully addressing CA State Standards 7.1.1 and 7.1.3. The slideshow features 1 thought-provoking discussion question, 2 engaging videos, and clear sections to structure student learning. Key topics include: New Rome: The Foundation of ConstantinopleJustinian's Rule: The Golden Age of ByzantiumWith stunning vi

Explore the Decline of Ancient Rome with Your Students! This comprehensive 18-page slideshow guides students through the compelling history of Rome's decline, fully addressing CA State Standards 7.1.1 and 7.1.3. The presentation features 1 discussion question, two short videos, and clear sections to engage students with the content in a structured way. Starting with the internal challenges and external pressures faced by Rome, the slideshow covers key topics like: Rome at Its HeightA Troubl

Easily and effectively teach students how to write science lab reports with our Science Lab Report Guidelines and Templates for Google Docs! Fully editable and printable, this resource includes two versions: Basic and Advanced, each with matching guidelines. Perfect for middle and high school use, these templates can be assigned digitally or printed and handed out. Features:Two Versions: Basic for foundational reports and Advanced for detailed experiments, including variables and controls.Edita

Create a respectful and collaborative classroom environment with our Classroom Treatment Agreement Template for Google Slides! This fully editable and printable template helps middle and high school students and teachers collectively establish expectations for behavior. Features:Editable Slides: Customize to fit your classroom’s needs.Comprehensive: Covers teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student, and class-guest interactions.Purpose Outlined: Slides explain the agreement’s importance.

Bring Ancient Korea to Life for Your Students! This comprehensive 27-page slideshow guides students through the fascinating history of ancient Korea, fully addressing CA State Standard 7.5.1. The presentation features three discussion questions, three short videos, and clear sections to engage students with the content in a structured way. Starting with Korea's unique proximity between ancient China and Japan, the slideshow covers key topics like: The geographical setting of the Korean

NO PREP NEEDED - use a virtual dice simulator if you don't have dice! This worksheet is a fun and engaging way for middle school students to reflect on their experiences during the past school year. Students pair up and take turns rolling a dice to determine which thought-provoking question they will ask and answer. The questions are designed to encourage reflection on accomplishments, challenges, learning experiences, and personal growth. This activity is a great way to help students process

Motivate your students with these Virtual Behavior Charts!  Simply click the “clip” on the sides and drag them to the desired colored box. Make sure to share your screen while dragging each clip so students can see their clips being moved. You will need to be in edit mode ( not presenter’s mode) in order to drag each clip while sharing your screen. If you need more clips just copy and paste.  You can edit the clips to feature a student’s name or number, along with the colored boxes to fea

Install the Bitmoji extension on Google Chrome in order to insert your Bitmoji via Google Slides. The classrooms included are fully customizable - choose to insert (and delete) items wherever you want! You can also edit all the text - insert your own messages, announcements, and more!What is included:2 completed virtual Magic-themed classrooms2 blank classrooms (to design your own)40+ customizable Magical classroom decorations, furniture, and toys3 customizable Bitmoji icons for your website

52 Dolch sight word flashcards to help students improve fluency, recognition, and understanding of sight words in context. 5 different styles included: Boho Rainbow, Desert Dreams, Butterflies, Groovy Vibes, and Ink-Friendly.