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Are you looking for inspiration? Do you want some new ideas? Do you just need some lessons that require little to no set up on your part? Look no further! These lessons include activities that work for any Social studies class Bad News Bias in HistoryCurrent event connectionsDecoding Media BiasProve it ChallengeResources Grab Social Media ProfileSave our Inventions Trade Game Timeline ChallengeAnd lessons that are content specific to Government, US History, and Geography but can hit stan

Get my Lessons for any subject, my class builder/ team builder lessons and my Social studies lessons all together into one great bundle! These lessons are great for when you need inspiration or activities with little to no set up! Even the social studies one's can be quickly adjusted to other subjects!

Are you looking for new ideas for lessons to spice up your teaching? Do you just need a break from planning for a bit? Are you looking for some inspiration for things that can be fun and content based? Look no further! These 11 lessons can be used for any subject area and can be done virtually, in person, or hybrid! And the best part? The slides are set up to plug into what you show your students as directions! Very little set up on your part, and you can use these lessons again and again

Are you looking for ways to build trust collaboration and fun into your classroom while also working on important academic skills?! Look no further! You get 10 class building/team building activities that can be done virtually, in person, or hybrid!

This week long activity gets student to evaluate the causes and effects of the fall of Rome before participating in a role play game and then reflecting on their understanding! Great as a summative activity for Rome or world religions units, or a bridge between these units and Medieval Europe!

Are you looking for a way to get your students to practice 21st century skills while also learning about the ancient world? Want your students to use the design process? Looking for a way to get your kids to make connections between the past and the present? Or do you want your students to build empathy? Look no further! This research project based in a PBL format asks students to evaluate the causes of poverty in Africa, while also proposing their own solutions! Completely customizable! C

Consider having your students take their learning about ancient world topics and make them into children's books! Attached are directions, a note catcher, a checklist, and resources for students to use to showcase their understanding of how ancient African tribes develop into huge Empires! Customizable to change as needed for students or for your topic! Pro Tip: Have your students share them with other elementary aged students for an authentic audience!

This activity focuses on getting students to use collaboration, problem solving, economic principals, and the design process to create a store front for a classroom marketplace! Can be used as a final assessment or an introduction activity!

Want to find a fun way to end your school year? Look no further than the Medieval Dinner party! This is a great way to allow students to end the year with a party that is also a learning opportunity! You get: Assignment with directions and note catcher for students Organizational spreadsheet for roles with research links A rubric to assess it all!

Great summative activity to start or end world history! Get your students to show their understanding of civilizations while also getting to be creative and have fun! You get: Full assignment description/directions Note catcher for students Peer review Checklist Self assessment rubric Project rubric

Use this character inventory to 1) get to know your students better 2) create metacognition 3) practice reflection and goal setting 4) create action plans and provide systems of support for your students This activity can be done 1x a week, 1x a month, 1x a unit, or 1x a quarter! It is also great for data to use during conferences! Want to download it for free? Visit www.thiswasntonthelesonplan.com !

Want to find a way to bring history to life? Looking for some PBL ideas for ancient China! Try this silk road re-enactment! Includes teacher directions, resources, and customizable handouts!

Use these actives to build expertise and knowledge, and have students make connections with their learning to deepen their understanding of any given topic. Great for formative assessment, and best when used as stations activities!

This fun activity is a great way to get your students to understand the basics of international trade!

Get students to build background knowledge and develop map skills!

This activity is great for the beginning of a unit to get students thinking.  Students can use thee wonderwall for various activities throughout a unit. For example, students could look through primary sources to see if they can find answers to any of the questions on the wonderwall, you could also add key vocabulary/terms/events/ideas you learn about to the wall under questions they help answer as you go through a unit, or students could use questions from the wonderwall to create an inquiry p

This is a great activity that can be used with any subject area/timeframe to build up background knowledge for students

Looking for a way to recognize and encourage your students for character traits and skills? Look no further! Use these character award descriptions to create a Hall of Fame for students! Sold separately are the templates for the awards certificates! The descriptions include the name of the award, a picture, and a description. The awards are all named after a variety of historical figures who were influential of both genders and several ethnic backgrounds.

Want to find a way to make the constitution come to life for your students! Give them the opportunity to change their classroom, school, or district by proposing a bill! This assignment helps students experience the lawmaking process in a way that is both fun and relevant to them! It also helps to show how there are similar processes at the different levels of government!

Use these activities as movement breaks, or to help students practice team work! Some have possible content applications as well! Download for free on my website www.thiswasntonthelessonplan.com !