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Social Studies Learning Cubes
Here are three learning cubes to make three common social studies themes a fun, cooperative activity. Each team receives its own cube. They roll the cube and the cube leads teams through questions and activities. Each squishably soft and quiet-to-roll foam cube measures 3 inches. $3 each cube or get a class set of 8 cubes for $16. Save $8!
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Current Event Cube
Explore important current happenings with this Learning Cube. Students will draw the event, create a timeline, write a brief newspaper story about it, and discuss questions about any current event. Set of 8 cubes CMLC • $16 Save $8!
Single Current Event Cube MLC • $3
Famous People Cube
From modern day heroes to historical figures, this cube is a great way to get your students to think about any famous individual's actions, beliefs, and impact. Set of 8 cubes CMLF • $16 Save $8!
Single Famous People Cube MLF • $3
Historical Event Cube
Bring history to life by having students draw a mind map of the event, write a summary of the historical happening, create a timeline of the event, brainstorm positive and negative effects of the event, and glean insights on lessons to be learned. Works with any historical event. Set of 8 cubes CMLH • $16 Save $8!
Single Historical Event Cube MLH • $3

Social Studies Mix-N-Match
Classroom Sets
Teach popular social studies concepts with these dynamic games. Students move about the room trading Mix-N-Match cards until you call "Freeze." Then they find the partner with the matching card. Mix-N-Match is played over and over. An exciting and involving way to learn content and have fun. Mix-N-Matchsets include instructions, ideas for use, and enough cards for 40 students. $5 each.

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Geography Term-N-Definition XGD
Historical Character-N-Achievement XCA
Historical Event-N-Date XHD
 Sport-N-Name XSN
State-N-Capital XSC
State-N-Abbreviation XSAB

Poster Projects for Social Studies
What a terrific way to explore social studies! Students create posters to explore popular social studies topics. Posters create lots of excitement and interest and require little direction and supervision. Each set includes 32 of the same, 11" x 17" poster pages. $7 each.
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Country
PPCO • $7
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Current Event
PPCE • $7
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Culture Study
PPCS • $7
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Event in History
PPEH • $7
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Historical Figure
PPHF • $7
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My Family
PPMF • $7
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U.S. President
PPPR • $7
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U.S. State
PPST • $7
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Mysteries in History
Wendy Conklin (Grades 5–8)
Who really discovered the Americas? Was there really a Trojan horse? Was Mozart murdered? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real-life historical mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions. 144 pages each.

American History
DCMHAM • $18

Ancient History
DCMHAH • $18

World History
DCMHWH • $18
Bring Learning Alive
Bert Bower, et al. (Grades 6–12)
Make social studies come alive! Designed specifically for middle and high school social studies teachers, this book is loaded with active, student-centered instructional strategies that make social studies exciting and memorable. Between the covers, you will discover an innovative alternative to conventional social studies teaching. This comprehensive approach combines active learning theory with standards-based content. Use MI teaching strategies that engage all learners. Connect new learning to students' prior knowledge and experiences. Challenge students to process content at a higher level. Create a cooperative, tolerant classroom where students feel safe taking educational risks. Improve students' test scores as you improve social studies literacy. Highly recommended for all middle and high school social studies teachers. 492 pages. DBBLA • $50

Social Studies Question Cards
Some Social Studies Question Cards are also available in ready-to-use classroom sets. $5 each.
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Social Studies & the Arts
Current Event QCE
Geography: Economic QGE
Historical Characters QHC
Geography: Cultural QGC
Geography: Physical QGP
Historical Event QHE
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