Haunted History & Global Superstitions

Description

Halloween & Global Superstitions: Middle School Social Studies Google Slides Lesson

Explore the mysterious origins of Halloween and discover spooky traditions from around the world with this fully scaffolded, standards-aligned lesson designed for middle school students. This engaging Google Slides presentation covers history, geography, and cultural studies while supporting diverse learners with built-in scaffolds and differentiation strategies.

What’s included:

• Informational text on Halloween’s origins and its evolution from ancient Celtic Samhain to today’s celebrations

• Interactive timeline activity with drag-and-drop and word banks

• Research and compare global traditions such as Día de los Muertos, Obon, and the Hungry Ghost Festival

• Map-based cultural exploration linking geography to traditions

• Compare and contrast activities with sentence starters and graphic organizers

• Exit ticket reflections with multiple response formats (writing, drawing, oral)

• Teacher notes with North Carolina Essential Standards alignment and differentiation ideas

Standards Addressed:
Aligned to North Carolina 6th Grade Social Studies Standards:

• History: 6.H.1.1, 6.H.1.2, 6.H.1.3

• Geography: 6.G.1.1

• Civics and Government: 6.C&G.1.1

Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or remote learning. This ready-to-use lesson includes editable Google Slides and printable components to fit your classroom needs.

I don’t create overly flashy lessons filled with extra graphics and distractions. My focus is on clear, purposeful content that empowers students to show what they know in a variety of ways. These activities are designed to support engagement without gimmicks, making it easier to gauge mastery, and participation. Every resource includes built-in scaffolds to ensure all students can access the learning and demonstrate their understanding with confidence.

Please note: This is a digital download with a two-download limit per purchase—download promptly after purchase.

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