**Newly revised to include suggested background information & discussion questions, as well as fix a few bugs** This board game allows students to simulate the "race" between Union Pacific and Central Pacific during the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Each card has a situation based on true events, that has students advance or retreat on the track that leads them to Promontory Summit, Utah. Set up to print cards on front and back of paper, you just cut them out! I laminated th
This paper timeline can be used to order events in the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. I use it in my World History 1 class. Students assemble the timeline, then cut and paste events where they belong on the timeline. Finally, students draw images that represent 6 events of their choice from the timeline. Print front and back so that the paper aligns accurately. Aligns with Virginia World History 1 SOL 2.
Find the resources to complete the packet at https://kaciescreativeclassroom.blogspot.com/2025/06/unit-1-geographic-theme-of-location.htmlThis unit explores the geographic theme of location, exploring the question: where is it located? Students will learn about absolute and relative location, diving more deeply into the coordinate system. They will also learn about map types, map scale, and map projections.
This set of assignments and a simulation explores the way that humans interact with the environment at Mt. Everest. Students will explore the way humans and animals have adapted to the harsh conditions of Mt. Everest, then students will research climbing Mt. Everest and play a game simulating climbing Mt. Everest, to see who has what it takes to make it! A key theme throughout is the way humans ADAPT to the environment, specifically the way Sherpas have evolved to thrive in the harsh climate aro
This assignments asks students to choose a Roman God and imagine what it would be like to invite them to Thanksgiving dinner! Included: Google Slides Assignment Recommended: Have students present their slides
The goal of the worksheet is to help students identify the ways that they can make change about issues they care about. This documentary covers the journey of students from Parkland, Florida after the shooting at their school. It shows the things they do to make change, from a school walk out to a march on Washington. It does contain some cursing, and one student vapes on camera multiple times. The movie is available for free on "Tubi" for free, it does have adds. You can also purchase the movi
PRINTABLE AND ON JEOPARDY LABS ONLINE This printable bingo activity allows you to play Jeopardy without a computer, you just have to do some cutting and gluing! Alternatively, you will find the password to play using Jeopardy Labs on a computer in the download.
This resource presents test taking as a puzzle students can solve (growth mindset anyone?). Students will walk around a classroom (or just view the slides) to put together the puzzle pieces on their worksheet. Elements of test taking included span from before the test, to during and after the test. The gallery walk materials include visuals. This resource also employs a new acronym for test taking success - D.E.M. as in "How to get 'DEM 100s" D is for directions, E is for examine, M is for mark