This resource includes handouts for five major climate zones (tropical, arid, polar, temperate, and continental). Each handout includes key facts, example locations, maps, and key images. There are also two student worksheets: one is a graphic

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, World History, Geography

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$3.25

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Five Pillars of Islam Stations

By Social Studies Stars

These materials include a one-pager about each of the five pillars of Islam. This is a perfect introduction for students into the core beliefs of one of the world's oldest religions. These readings pair perfectly with the Five Pillars of Islam

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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Neolithic Revolution Developments Stations

By Social Studies Stars

This set of handouts explores five major developments during the Neolithic Revolutions: division of labor, farming tools, Neolithic art, food surplus, and permanent settlements. For each of these, there is a short text about that the development and

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$3.50

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Five Pillars of Islam Graphic Organizer

By Social Studies Stars

This is the perfect graphic organizer for students taking notes on the five pillars of Islam! Visualizing the pillars helps students understand how these beliefs hold up the Muslim religion. This graphic organizer pairs perfectly with the Five

Subjects:

World History, Religion

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

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Early Humans/Neolithic Revolution Multiple Choice Test

By Social Studies Stars

This is a 26-question multiple choice test that covers early humans and the Neolithic Revolution. Four of the questions have students read a short text and respond to it; the other questions are information and vocabulary recall. The test answers

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Infographic Template

By Social Studies Stars

This is a blank template for students to create a 1-page infographic about any topic! There is space for a title and then different boxes that can be designated for any category of information. This is a great tool for summative assessments that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Graphic Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.50

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Hindu Gods Texts

By Social Studies Stars

This packet contains information about three Hindu gods: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. For each god, there is a one-pager about their origin story, purpose, and appearance. There is also a page for each with key images. These materials could be used

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History), Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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Culture Project Template (Printable)

By Social Studies Stars

This is a template for a culture project! It is designed to be printed, as students will make a physical booklet to teach about their culture(s). The resource begins with students identifying their own cultural components: languages, race,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Hinduism Beliefs/Practices Stations

By Social Studies Stars

These materials cover information about major Hindu beliefs and practices: Diwali/Holi, the Bhagavad Gita, and yoga. For each of these, there is a one page text that explains the major aspects of the belief or practice, and a page of accompanying

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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Neolithic Revolution Tools Handouts

By Social Studies Stars

These handouts go over five major tools from the Neolithic era: hand axe, flint blade, chopper, spear, and bow. For each of these, there is a short reading about the tool and a series of accompanying images. The text explores the design of the tool,

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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In This Class We Stick Together - Cactus Decor Signs Printable

By Social Studies Stars

This is a printable classroom decoration for a door or bulletin board! The text reads: "In this class we stick together" in fun, large fonts! The text is in black and is intended to be printed on colored paper! There are then over 15 large, cute

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, For All Subjects

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.50

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Model Argumentative Essay: Egypt and Mesopotamia

By Social Studies Stars

This is a model essay for a 5 paragraph essay answering the question: which characteristic of civilization was most important for Egypt and Mesopotamia? It is structured into the following sections: introduction, Mesopotamia, Egypt, counterclaim,

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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Parts of Map Stations

By Social Studies Stars

This resource includes handouts on different parts of maps: compass rose, legend/key, title, scale, and symbols. Each page includes key ideas and images.

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.75

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Mesopotamian Tools and Technology Stations

By Social Studies Stars

This is a stations activity about tools and technology in Mesopotamia. The materials overview five inventions: the wheel, the plow, canals/levees, time/mathematics, and bronze. For each of these five, there is a one-page quick reading and some

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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Mesopotamian Tools and Technology Graphic Organizer

By Social Studies Stars

This is a student-facing note catcher for information about tools and technology in Mesopotamia. It is set up to take notes on: the wheel, the plow, canals/levees, time/mathematics, and bronze. There is also a follow-up writing question, which asks

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

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Digital Writing Editing Guide

By Social Studies Stars

This is a great tool for helping students edit their own writing! This is a Google Slide that could be uploaded to a Google Classroom or included in a large writing resource. It includes reminders about spelling, capitalization, spell-check advice,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Printables

$1.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Characteristics of Civilization Worksheet

By Social Studies Stars

This is a double-sided worksheet for students to engage in critical thinking about the characteristics of civilization. On the front, students can rank the characteristics from most to least important, and then answer questions justifying their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

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Academic Language Poster

By Social Studies Stars

This is a simple academic language chart or poster! The aim is to help students master academic synonyms (evidence = proof = example). This could be printed for classrooms or uploaded to digital learning spaces.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Posters

$1.15

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Book Report Project

By Social Studies Stars

This is a worksheet for a fun twist on a classic book report project! Each student can pick their book to read, and the front side of the worksheet has a space for them to capture notes as they read. On the back, there is a menu of project options

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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Egypt Tools and Technology Stations

By Social Studies Stars

These are materials for stations about tools and technology in ancient Egypt. The stations cover ink and papyrus, the shaduf, the calendar, and make-up and toothpaste. Each of these comes with a 1-page text and key images. These materials can be

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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Follow me on Instagram at @socialstudiesstars! I am in my 9th year teaching! I currently teach 6th grade social studies in a humanities setting at a large Brooklyn middle school. I am the 6th grade Grade Level Lead, and support coordination across the 6th grade team. Previously I have taught 3rd and 10th grade, at a charter school, and internationally. In addition to teaching, I coach new teachers, run the debate team, and serve on my school's Data Team and Equity Team.

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