Michael Samuels

This bundle includes my what is culture slideshow/scavenger hunt, culture notes, and my culture brochure.

This PowerPoint describes a number elements associated with human migration including: push factors, pull factors, emigration vs. immigration, refugees, and cultural diffusion. In addition to providing information about the afore mentioned topics, this presentation includes slides promoting Kagan structures in between each topic. I typically have my students record the information on Cornell Notes with formative assessment between each topic in the slideshow. Finally, there is a short assignment

This product includes S3 vocabulary cards, Quiz Quiz Trade cards, and vocabulary quizzes for the entire World Geography course. S3 vocabulary cards can be used for a wide variety of vocabulary review strategies, Quiz Quiz Trade cards can be used for partner or group review, and each vocabulary quiz is matching and includes an answer bank.

This product includes S3 vocabulary cards, Quiz Quiz Trade cards, and vocabulary quizzes for the entire World History course. S3 vocabulary cards can be used for a wide variety of vocabulary review strategies, Quiz Quiz Trade cards can be used for partner or group review, and each vocabulary quiz is matching and includes an answer bank.

This project corresponds with the BUILT acronym of culture (beliefs, understandings, institutions, language, and technology). Students will create a brochure which features their understanding of each element of culture and include examples for each element.

This slideshow contains an introduction to the concept of culture (using the BUILT acronym). In addition to introducing the concept the slides also contain a large number of examples for each element of culture. These examples can be used as review or they can be spread around and used for a scavenger hunt.

This set of vocabulary cards conform to S3 vocabulary strategies and your students will love them. Each page features 3 terms along with their corresponding definitions and images. Print the cards out, cut them into squares, and then have your students perform the wide array of activities possible with the cards. For activity ideas just email me!

This set of vocabulary cards conform to S3 vocabulary strategies and your students will love them. Each page features 3 terms along with their corresponding definitions and images. Print the cards out, cut them into squares, and then have your students perform the wide array of activities possible with the cards. For activity ideas just email me!

This file is designed to be used in the Kagan structure "Quiz-Quiz-Trade". Print out the cards on a double-sided page, the term will be on one side and the definition will be on the reverse. The students can then use the cards to quiz each other and believe me they really love this activity. You can also use the cards as vocabulary flash cards without any adjustment to the files. Enjoy!

This graphic organizer can be used to introduce the 5 Themes of Geography, each of the themes is represented by one letter in the Mr. Help acronym.

This set of vocabulary cards conform to S3 vocabulary strategies and your students will love them. Each page features 3 terms along with their corresponding definitions and images. Print the cards out, cut them into squares, and then have your students perform the wide array of activities possible with the cards. For activity ideas just email me!

This short reading introduces students to the 5 Themes of Geography. Each theme is defined and examples are included.

This document is a graphic organizer for the 5 major world religions (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam). This graphic organizer is logically organized, easy to read, and colorful.

This slideshow introduces the 5 Themes of Geography to students in a informative, easy to understand manner. It includes short definitions, examples, and a wide array of images. Additionally, it includes group activities to help students understand each theme, dry erase review activities at the conclusion of the presentation, and a link to a digital assessment.

This slideshow introduces the SPICE themes of World History and includes a wide variety of examples and imagery along with several slides worth of dry erase review practice and a link to a digital assessment. A copy of the guided notes that accompany this lesson can be found in the preview.

This reading includes a brief description of the 5 characteristics of civilization. Each section of the reading is missing a title which the students should come up with while reading. (This product works best in conjunction with the Characteristics of Civilization Bundle)

This powerpoint surveys the history of man from the Paleolithic Era to the Bronze Age. I use the ESPN (economic, social, political, & environmental) method of organizing information. Each category of ESPN is color coded within the slideshow and information that students should record is highlighted.

This slideshow includes an introduction to primary and secondary sources along with timelines (BCE vs. CE, centuries, etc.). Along with introducing the concepts the slideshow contains a wide variety of dry erase review slides in relation to each concept.

This product includes 30 examples of the 5 Themes of Geography set up in the Quiz-Quiz-Trade format. Print these as 2-sided pages and you will find the question on one side and the answer on the other. This can be used for a wide variety of classroom, group, or partner review activities.

This bundle includes my West African Gold & Salt kingdoms presentation, simulation, guided notes, role cards, and resource cards.