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Description of template
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3 branches of government
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A simple powerpoint that summarizes the jobs of the three branches of government. This would be a good introductory lesson or review.
3 branches of gov.ppt
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3 branches of government and the Amendments
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This presentation gives more information about the 3 branches of government as well as details about some of the Amendments to the Constitution. This powerpoint also has hyperlinks to resources and worksheets.
4Government.ppt
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Amendments
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This presentation is all about the Amendments of the Constitution. The powerpoint contains information, review questions and a writing activity.
 amendments.ppt
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Ancient Greece
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The story of Hermes and Apollo-written in story book format.Click here.
Ancient Greece Geography/ Location: This is a great presentation to help introduce students to Greece's geographic features.
ancient greece location.ppt
Ancient Greece Picture gallery: Nice presentation with pictures of Greece and Ancient ruins.
seidel_v2.ppt
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Bills: How a bill becomes a law
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This presentation is all about how a bill becomes a law. This powerpoint contains information, web quests and a writing activity. This is terrific presentation to use in class.
bill.ppt
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Celebrations of Various American Cultures
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This presentation explains different Holidays and National days of Celebration that exist in the United States.
Celebrate-cultures.ppt
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Civil War and Reconstruction
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This presentation reviews some of the basis points of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era.
civil and reconstruction2.ppt
This is another presentation that reviews some facts about the Civil War and Reconstruction Era. It was originally designed as a study guide.
civil war and reconstruction.ppt
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Civil War Begins
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This presentation explains all the events that led up to the Civil War and explains how the war began.
civilwarbegins.ppt
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Civil War: Books and facts
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This powerpoint contains some basic facts about the Civil War. It also contains explanations of several books written about the Civil War era. A partner activity is included in this presentation. This presentation can be used as an introductory lesson.
Civil War books Power point.ppt
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Civil War Review
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This presentation is interactive and is specifically for reviewing facts about the Civil War. Great to use as a review or concluding lesson.
civil war facts review.ppt
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Civil War Review 2
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This presentation is simple and provides some facts about the Civil War. This presentation is a good tool to use as a visual.
civilwar3.ppt
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Civil War: Tic Tac Know
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This is an interactive review game that review the events that led up to the Civil War. It is based on Tic Tac Toe. Students pick a square and have to answer the question correctly to get the x or o in the space. Contains three rounds. You can modify this to meet your needs.
civil war review game.ppt
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Colonial Era
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This is a detailed presentation that describes colonial life. This is a terrific presentation to use in class. Since it is a big presentation, you can choose to break up the content.
colonial era.ppt
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Communities
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This presentation is all about the different items that exist in a community.
communities.ppt |
Community and Government game
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This is a very creative powerpoint game. Students are race car drivers and must answer questions correctly to complete the race. If they give the wrong answer they will have to got to pit row to get their car fixed. They are given the opportunity to give the correct answer. This powerpoint is about the democratic process in a community.
Community and government game.ppt
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Conflict and cooperation
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These presentation are good for life skills instruction. The first presentation discusses what it means to have conflict and what it means to be cooperative. The presentation explains how we should try to work out things when we have a conflict. The second presentation is an interactive review game that reviews the content of the first powerpoint.
conflict and cooperation.ppt
3-conflict-game.ppt
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Depression
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This presentation teaches about The Great Depression in simple terms. This presentation has terrific pictures.
Depression.ppt
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Dr. King
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This is an informative presentation about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This powerpoint contains audio clips.
drking.ppt
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Famous African Americans
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These presentations are about Famous African Americans. The first presentation teaches about the accomplishments of these famous Americans. The second presentation is a fun review game based on the content of the first presentation. This presentations are appropriate for K-2 students.
famous african americans.ppt
famous african americans happy game.ppt
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Geography Basics
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This is a simple powerpoint that teaches about the 7 continents and the four surrounding oceans. This is appropriate for K-2 students.
geography basic.ppt
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Growing Nation
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This presentation deals with life after the Civil War and Reconstruction era ended.
Growingnation.ppt
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Journey of Lewis and Clark
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This is an interactive presentation about the journey of Lewis and Clark. This presentation outlines the path the two explorers took and gives information about the places the two visited.
journey of lewis and clark.ppt
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Leaders of the Civil War
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This presentation gives facts about the leaders of the Civil War era.
LeadersCivilWar.ppt
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Learning about America
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These presentation give facts about the nation's capital, famous holidays, people and places in America. The first presentation provides the content. The second presentation is a fun interactive review game based on the content of the first presentation.
learning about america.ppt
learning about america game.ppt
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Lincoln story
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This is a cute presentation that teaches students about Lincoln's life. It is written like a story book and is meant to be read aloud. This is appropriate for grades k-2.
lincolnstory.ppt
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Lines on Maps and Globes
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This is a terrific presentation to help teach students how to read a map using longitude and latitude. The content covered in this presentation deals with the following Social Studies standard: maps.ppt
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Maps
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This powerpoint teaches about the different types of maps and what kind of information you can get from maps.
mapsoverview.ppt
 This powerpoint talks about the parts of a map: legend, scale, compass and more. Nice introductory powerpoint. Appropriate for grades 1-3.
Mapping.ppt
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Martin Luther King Jr.
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This is a nice presentation about Martin Luther King Jr. It contains hyperlinks to three online activities. This is appropriate for 2-3 graders.
mlk-2.ppt |
Eastern Woodland Native Americans
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This powerpoint is about the Woodland Native Americans and their culture.
Woodland Indians Tribes.ppt
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North-South
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This presentation is about the leaders of the North and South during the Civil War. Writing activities for students are also included in this powerpoint.
north-south.ppt
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The Oregon Trail
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Nice presentation that teaches about the Oregon Trail.
The Oregon Trail.ppt |
Pioneers
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This powerpoint teaches about Westward expansion. It is an interactive presentation and has writing and group activities for students.
pioneers.ppt
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The Pledge of Allegiance
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This presentation a child's interpretation of the Pledge. It is a terrific presentation. It definitely makes you feel warm and fuzzy.:)
pledge.ppt
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Pre-Civil War
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This powerpoint teaches about the events, conflicts and tensions that led to the civil war. This is a detailed presentation. Excellent for use in class!
pre civil war.ppt
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Preamble
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This is a simple presentation that has students examine the Preamble of the Constitution. This presentation has some writing activities for students.
Preamble.ppt
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Reconstruction
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This is a simple presentation that reviews some of the hardships and difficulties that people faced during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War.
Reconstruction.ppt
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Revolution
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This is a detailed presentation that covers the events that led to the American Revolution.
revolution.ppt
This presentation is also about the events that led to the American Revolution. It contains a writing activity as well.
rev-war.ppt
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Rosa Parks
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This presentation is about the life of Rosa Parks. This is a terrific powerpoint that also includes writing activities for students.
RosaParks.ppt
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Ruby Bridges
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These presentations are appropriate for K-1 grades. The first powerpoint gives some basic information about Ruby Bridges. The second powerpoint is a hands-on timeline activity that goes with the first powerpoint.
Ruby Bridges The Story of Ruby Bridges (PowerPoint).ppt
Ruby Bridges Timeline Activity (PowerPoint).ppt
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Statue of Liberty
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This is a cute presentation about the Statue of Liberty, its history and what it represents.
saueofliberyeacher.ppt
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Spanish Explorers and Conquistadors
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This presentation introduces students to some famous Spanish Explorers.
spanish explorers and conquistadors.ppt
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Star-Spangled Banner
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These presentations are about the history of the Star-Spangled Banner. The first presentation is very simple and provides some history and the lyrics to the song. The second presentation provides a detailed history. This presentation has nice graphics and audio clips.
SSBanner.ppt
SSBHistory.ppt
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Tell Me Mr. Lincoln
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This is a cute presentation that teaches students about what life was like during Lincoln's time. It is written like a story book and is meant to be read aloud. This is appropriate for grades k-2.
tellmemrlincoln.ppt
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Three types of communities
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This presentation is about the three types of communities. The following questions are addressed in this presentation:
What are three characteristics that define a community? nHow is a Rural community different from an Urban community? nHow are they the same? nHow are they the same? nCan you name an example of an Urban community? A Rural community? A Suburb? three types of community.ppt
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Trail of Tears
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This presentation gives details about the Trail of tears. This presentation also has hyperlink to two online activities the students can do.
Trail-Tears.ppt
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Union Victory
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This presentation teaches about the events that led to the Union's victory in the Civil War.
union victory.ppt
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U.S. Government
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This presentation is all about the government of the United States. This powerpoint contains detailed information about the three branches of government, online resources and a writing activity. Excellent presentation to use in class.
us-gov.ppt
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Western Expansion
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These presentations are all about Western Expansion. The first powerpoint provides information and facts. The second presentation is interactive and has students go on an imaginary trip West. Students have to pick supplies and what path they will travel. Also has a writing activity.
The third powerpoint is an interactive review game on Western Expansion.
westexp.ppt
westward expansion activity.ppt
Westward expansion review game.ppt
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Women’s Suffrage Movement
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This powerpoint is about the Women's Suffrage movement.
WomenSuffrage.ppt
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