Welcome to the M Teaching Peaks store! With over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple states and countries, we offer a diverse range of products designed to boost student engagement, consolidate taught concepts, and promote classroom discussion. Enjoy exploring our store!
Welcome to the M Teaching Peaks store! With over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple states and countries, we offer a diverse range of products designed to boost student engagement, consolidate taught concepts, and promote classroom discussion. Enjoy exploring our store!
Criminology: Crime Scene Investigation Sorting Activity
Engage students in an interactive, hands-on exploration of crime scene investigation!
Students will analyze crime scene procedures, match investigative steps to their purposes, and determine real-world tasks performed during crime scene processing—helping them understand the systematic methods used to collect and preserve evidence.
What’s Included:
60 Total Cards – Featuring engaging, real-world crime scene scenarios.
20 Investigation Step Cards – Covering critical steps like securing the scene, documenting evidence, and collecting samples.
20 Purpose Cards – Explaining why each step is essential for forensic accuracy.
20 Example Task Cards – Demonstrating real tasks performed by investigators at crime scenes.
Blank Cards – Customizable templates that can be used for student-created scenarios, independent research tasks, or formative assessments.
How It Works:
Students will match a Crime Scene Investigation Step with its corresponding Purpose and Example Task to form a complete forensic set.
Why Teachers Love It:
Hands-On & Engaging – Encourages students to think like forensic investigators.
Develops Critical Thinking – Helps students understand why each CSI step is crucial.
Customizable for Deeper Learning – Blank cards allow students to create their own crime scene cases, research forensic techniques, or design assessment questions.
Versatile for Assessment & Research – Teachers can use blank cards for extension tasks, group discussions, or independent research projects.
Classroom-Ready – Easy to print, laminate, and reuse for long-term classroom use.
Perfect for Criminology Lessons – Great for activity centers, group discussions, or independent study in Grades 10–12.
With 60 total cards plus blank cards for customization, this highly engaging resource brings crime scene investigation to life through real-world forensic scenarios!
Help students uncover the science behind crime scene investigation—one step at a time!
Push and Pull Factors Migration Match-Up Social Studies Activity
Explore the dynamics of human migration with this interactive and engaging classroom activity!
Students will deepen their understanding of push and pull factors by matching causes, motivations, and examples of migration to uncover the complex reasons why people move.
What’s Included:
20 Push Factor Cards: Identify reasons people leave, such as “Conflict and violence in the region.”
20 Pull Factor Cards: Explore motivations to move, like “Safe shelters in refugee camps.”
20 Migration Example Cards: Connect real-life scenarios like “Refugees cross borders to escape civil war.”
Blank Cards: Inspire creativity as students create their own push factors, pull factors, and migration examples for an extra challenge.
How It Works:
Students act as “migration analysts,” matching Push Factor Cards, Pull Factor Cards, and Migration Example Cards to create complete sets of three.
Diagnostic Fun: Teachers can begin with the blank cards, encouraging students to fill them out as a diagnostic assessment or research task. This engaging activity can be attempted with or without books, independent or in small groups, making it an exciting challenge.
Why Teachers Love It:
Interactive & Engaging: Perfect for Social Studies centers, group rotations, or independent work.
Critical Thinking: Encourages analysis, synthesis, and real-world application of social studies concepts.
Classroom-Ready: Print, laminate, and reuse for years of learning.
Flexible Learning: Designed for grades 5–7 and adaptable for diverse student needs.
Versatile Use: Ideal for collaborative group activities, independent practice, or as a classroom activity center.
With 60 total cards, plus blank cards for creative customization, the Push and Pull Factors Migration Match-Up transforms Social Studies lessons into an engaging and memorable learning experience!
Best Wishes!
Immerse yourself in the realm of Immigration and Migration with our captivating Case Studies series.
Explore a collection of 8 case studies, each thoughtfully crafted to shed light on pivotal themes within the dynamic field of immigration and migration.
Tailored for students eager to explore the complexities of migrant journeys, cultural integration, policy impacts, and beyond, these studies offer rich insights into fundamental principles and tactics essential for understanding the intricacies of contemporary migration dynamics in our interconnected world.
The case studies include:
The Great Migration (Concept - Push and Pull Factors)
From Syria to Sweden (Concept - Forced vs. Voluntary Migration)
Crossing Borders (Concept - Impact on Source and Destination Countries)
Little Italy (Concept - Cultural Exchange and Assimilation)
A New Beginning (Concept - Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
Maria’s Journey (Concept - Immigration Policies and Legislation)
Global Journeys (Concept - Diaspora and Transnationalism)
The Boat People Crisis (Concept - Ethical and Moral Considerations)
This resource contains:
8 case studies (one for each concept)
6 multiple-choice comprehension questions (per case study) complete with answer sheet
10 essential vocabulary words per case study, along with definitions for students to match. These are taken from the original reading centers and are included as a bonus.
Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)
This versatile resource is ideal for educators seeking an engaging and effective teaching tool. Additionally, teachers can utilize this resource as an independent work packet, allowing students to work on it individually, or they can provide it to substitute teachers to maintain continuity in learning during their absence.
To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the texts, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.
All the very best!
The Political Voice – A Student Reading Center
Part of the Modern Youth Identities Series
This engaging student reading center introduces key ideas about youth political expression.
**How It Works: **
Vocabulary Matching – Students start by matching 10 essential political and civic terms to their definitions, helping them build key context before reading.
Informational Text – Students read an engaging and accessible text that explores how youth around the world are shaping political movements and challenging the status quo.
Comprehension Check – Six multiple-choice questions test understanding of the informational reading.
Case Study – Youth-Led Hong Kong Protests – Students analyze a real-world case study of youth activism, exploring themes of civic identity, protest, and the power of collective action.
Reinforcement – A second set of six multiple-choice questions reinforces comprehension and encourages deeper thinking about the case study.
**Includes: **
1 informational text on youth political voice and civic action
10 key vocabulary words with definitions
1 case study – Youth-Led Hong Kong Protests
12 multiple-choice comprehension questions (6 per text)
Answer sheets and optional answer strips for easy checking
**Why Teachers Love It: **
Flexible – Perfect for independent work, small group rotations, or class discussion starters
Engaging – Vocabulary matching activity builds background knowledge and boosts confidence
Clear Structure – Easy-to-follow format and ready-to-use materials
Assessment-Ready – Multiple-choice questions provide quick and effective comprehension checks
Reusable – Laminate for long-term classroom use
**Perfect for These Subjects: **
English Language Arts – Vocabulary development and nonfiction comprehension
Sociology / Civics– Understanding identity, agency, and activism
Social Studies – Civic participation, government, and global youth movements
Social and Emotional Learning – Exploring personal voice, values, and leadership
Critical Thinking – Analyzing protest, power, and ethical decision-making
Best Wishes
Welcome to the Modern Youth Identities Series: An Engaging Exploration of Contemporary Youth Culture
This resource bundle offers 8 printable reading centers that teachers can easily set up for independent or small group learning.
These resources can be used individually or in combination with others, offering teachers flexibility in selecting the best fit for their curriculum.
The series includes eight centers, each focusing on a different aspect of modern youth identity.
The modules include:
Music Identity
Athletic Spirit
Gaming World
Social Media & Influencing
Political Voice
Free-Spirited Nomads
Art & Creative Expression
Wisdom Seekers
How This Resource Works:
Stage 1: Students engage in a warm-up activity, matching ten key vocabulary words to their definitions. This interactive exercise primes them for the upcoming reading.
Stage 2: Students read the informational text, either independently or in small groups.
Stage 3: Comprehension is assessed through six multiple-choice questions, ensuring students have grasped the fundamental concepts before proceeding.
Stage 4: Students explore the content further by deepening their understanding through a case study.
Stage 5: Another set of six multiple-choice questions checks their understanding of the case study and reinforces learning.
This Resource Includes:
8 informational texts
10 essential vocabulary words with definitions for each module
8 in-depth case studies
12 multiple-choice comprehension questions for each module (6 per reading), complete with answer keys
Optional answer strips for student responses
Why Teachers Love It:
Flexible – Ideal for independent study, small group discussions, or classroom rotations.
Engaging – The vocabulary matching activity prepares students and enhances comprehension.
Easy to Implement – Simple, straightforward setup for teachers, with everything needed for the lesson.
Great for Assessment – Multiple-choice questions provide clear insights into student understanding.
Durable – Laminate for long-lasting use, perfect for repeated lessons.
Perfect for These Subjects:
Social Studies – Exploring youth roles in modern cultural and social landscapes
Sociology – Examining social identity, peer influence, and group dynamics
Contemporary Issues – Investigating identity and influence in today’s world
English/Language Arts – Strengthening vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
Civics – Understanding personal and political expression in youth communities
Critical Thinking – Encouraging reflection on personal identity and social development
This resource is ideal for educators seeking to provide an engaging and effective teaching tool. It can be used as an independent work packet for students, as a resource for substitute teachers/home schooling parents, or for small reading groups, fostering collaborative learning and discussion.
To maximize longevity, we recommend laminating the texts, vocabulary matches, and comprehension question sheets. This will maintain the quality of these materials, making them a valuable long-term asset in your teaching toolkit.
Best Wishes!
