Elective 4
from the desk of Jen Sayre
SLM 521
9/29/04
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Introduction:
This page is
designed for teachers of 7th grade World History and 8th grade US
History. Whether you are in your "early years" of teaching (like
myself) or are a veteran, this page can save some of the BLOOD, SWEAT
and TEARS
that you pour into your job!!
US/World Collections
Worksheets To Go! - This link takes you directly to a page that links social studies list by geography,history, government and religion. The worksheets on this page are matching/scramble activities. http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/wtg/social.html
Teach-nology Worksheets -You start with an alphabetical listing of useful worksheet topics for 7th/8th grade. Once you choose your topic, you are taken to a list of worksheets/activities as well as black and white bulletin board sets, stationery and MORE!!! http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/
More with Teach-nology - Scroll to the bottom of the page (unless you want to become a member of Teach-nolog) and you will find links to very useful rubric-makers, puzzle-makers, and graphic organizer generators. Any of these links are helpful for 7th/8th grade teachers. http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/
US Only
EdHelper - This page contains categories in United States history. Each category connects to a LARGE list of links for quizzes, reading comprehension activities, maps, writing prompts and MUCH MORE on your chosen topic. http://www.edhelper.com/United_States.htm
GEOGRAPHY
EdHelper -Find printable map activities on the 50 states, continents and countries around the world!! The country links also provide historcial background/reading comprehension activities in addition to geographical studies!! http://www.edhelper.com/geography/geography.htm
ORGANIZERS and RUBRICS
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - Find UNIQUE printable (PDF format) graphic organizers to enhance notetaking and organizational abilities!! These familiar and unusual organizers help with sorting, sequencing, storytelling and MORE! http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm
More Graphic Organizers - There's still nothing like the traditional graphic organizers that you will find on this page, including KWL, webs, charts, timelines and Venn Diagrams. Organizers are printable, but take caution, as there is a trial membership that is offered on the site, which evidently charges you when expired. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/6293.html?detoured=1
Create a Rubric - This site is free due to a grant by the US Department of Education. Choose the project type being graded (poster, timeline, debate, interview, etc.). You can select a rubric that has already been made, or go through a step-by-step process to create your own rubric. VERY USEFUL and TIMESAVING!!! http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=NewRubric§ion_id=5&PHPSESSID=180854f8f1dded6767ee63121aa682fe#05
PUZZLES, GAMES & MORE!!
Crosswords, Word Find, Bingo -Choose from a list of different activities that would tie into social studies: cloze, bingo, word search/find or crossword. Includes an easy process for entering clues and answers. **You must subscribe to EdHelper ($19.99/yr) to print on this site, but considering the amount of time you save, it is well worth the cost!! http://www.edhelper.com/puzzles.htm
Puzzlemaker - An easy and free alternative to Edhelper. Great for students and teachers to use!! Good selection of puzzle types and easy to understand process. http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
Clip Art - SPICE UP THOSE WORKSHEETS IN NO TIME!!! Directly link to 39 social studies related images as well as easy directions on how to save and transfer them to worksheets! http://school.discovery.com/clipart/category/socs1.html
US/World Collections
Worksheets To Go! - This link takes you directly to a page that links social studies list by geography,history, government and religion. The worksheets on this page are matching/scramble activities. http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/wtg/social.html
Teach-nology Worksheets -You start with an alphabetical listing of useful worksheet topics for 7th/8th grade. Once you choose your topic, you are taken to a list of worksheets/activities as well as black and white bulletin board sets, stationery and MORE!!! http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/
More with Teach-nology - Scroll to the bottom of the page (unless you want to become a member of Teach-nolog) and you will find links to very useful rubric-makers, puzzle-makers, and graphic organizer generators. Any of these links are helpful for 7th/8th grade teachers. http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/
US Only
EdHelper - This page contains categories in United States history. Each category connects to a LARGE list of links for quizzes, reading comprehension activities, maps, writing prompts and MUCH MORE on your chosen topic. http://www.edhelper.com/United_States.htm
GEOGRAPHY
EdHelper -Find printable map activities on the 50 states, continents and countries around the world!! The country links also provide historcial background/reading comprehension activities in addition to geographical studies!! http://www.edhelper.com/geography/geography.htm
ORGANIZERS and RUBRICS
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - Find UNIQUE printable (PDF format) graphic organizers to enhance notetaking and organizational abilities!! These familiar and unusual organizers help with sorting, sequencing, storytelling and MORE! http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm
More Graphic Organizers - There's still nothing like the traditional graphic organizers that you will find on this page, including KWL, webs, charts, timelines and Venn Diagrams. Organizers are printable, but take caution, as there is a trial membership that is offered on the site, which evidently charges you when expired. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/6293.html?detoured=1
Create a Rubric - This site is free due to a grant by the US Department of Education. Choose the project type being graded (poster, timeline, debate, interview, etc.). You can select a rubric that has already been made, or go through a step-by-step process to create your own rubric. VERY USEFUL and TIMESAVING!!! http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=NewRubric§ion_id=5&PHPSESSID=180854f8f1dded6767ee63121aa682fe#05
PUZZLES, GAMES & MORE!!
Crosswords, Word Find, Bingo -Choose from a list of different activities that would tie into social studies: cloze, bingo, word search/find or crossword. Includes an easy process for entering clues and answers. **You must subscribe to EdHelper ($19.99/yr) to print on this site, but considering the amount of time you save, it is well worth the cost!! http://www.edhelper.com/puzzles.htm
Puzzlemaker - An easy and free alternative to Edhelper. Great for students and teachers to use!! Good selection of puzzle types and easy to understand process. http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
Clip Art - SPICE UP THOSE WORKSHEETS IN NO TIME!!! Directly link to 39 social studies related images as well as easy directions on how to save and transfer them to worksheets! http://school.discovery.com/clipart/category/socs1.html