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Worksheet containing an episode of Winnie the Pooh, followed by a student led analysis of each Winnie the Pooh character. Students have the opportunity to use the information gained to diagnose each character, explain their diagnosis rationale, and brainstorm potential treatment methods.

US history activities from Colonization to the Persian Gulf War. All activities contain the lesson objective, NYS SS framework standard addressed, and a link to the materials. All materials are in English and Spanish and differentiated for all levels. Lessons also focus on developing important Social Study skills like evaluating bias/reliability/perspective/audience as well as writing and annotating skills. Lessons are aligned to the new US history NYS regents exams.

Perfect study guide for students preparing for the NYS US history Regents exam. This overview is broken down by topic with explanations of all the major themes per unit. Regents review based on the NYS US history framework. Materials in English and Spanish! Great for ENL- 12 pages in English and 12 pages in Spanish!

This assignment is an analysis of the holidays focusing on the Grinch. The assignment provides prompting questions with videos that breakdown the emotional aspect of the holidays. Can be used as an SEL lesson!

Slides containing descriptions of major mental illnesses with celebrity examples / videos. Slides correspond with notes/ reflection worksheet. Unit ends with an analysis of the Winnie the Pooh characters providing an opportunity for students to use the information they gained to diagnose each character, explain their diagnosis rationale, and brainstorm potential treatment methods. This unit can be used grades 6-12+.

Ready to play Global 9 jeopardy game with questions/answers in English and Spanish. Great for review!

US regents breakdown with explanations of part 1, part 2 with question prompts, and part 3 with Civic Literacy Essay writing outline. Can be used as a poster, regents review, or addition to an assignment.

This unit includes all materials for in-class or individual lessons on the California Gold Rush, Dawes Act & forced assimilation, Homestead Act, Transcontinental Railroad, Manifest Destiny, and a quiz. All materials are in English, Spanish, and French or Haitian Creole. Designed to be engaging and interactive for students with lots of visuals.

Printable worksheet or poster on the NYS new framework regents exam. The poster is in English and Spanish.

Post-American Revolution unit on the formation of the US government. Materials on the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Federalist vs Anti-federalist, and executive branch. All materials in English and Spanish.

Slides containing descriptions of major mental illnesses with celebrity examples / videos.

Intro to what an enduring issue is followed by a gallery walk activity for students to identify potential enduring issues. Document is in English and Spanish as well as scaffolding for ENL students at all levels.

Interactive activity for students to review major events/ policies/ laws/ presidents/ etc in US History. Can be completed individually, in small groups, or for the entire class.

Project that allows students to learn more about the national parks and monuments. Skills assessed upon completion of this project- research, writing, and geography. Perfect for any grade level.

Lesson that requires students to evaluate multiple perspectives on the Israel / Hamas war. Closure allows students to form an opinion based on evidence.

Lesson on the issues between Haiti and the Dominican republic with a research component and links to educational videos with questions.

Ready to play US History jeopardy game with questions/answers in English and Spanish. Great for review!

Notes, questions, and reflections that correspond with the Mental Illness Slides

Lesson on the Emancipation Proclamation & Gettysburg based on the Social Studies Framework. Document includes all materials in English, Spanish, and French along with videos, political cartoon analysis, document work and historical thinking skills.

Self guided individual or group work lesson on commonly made financial mistakes. Document is in English and Spanish.