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3rd grade critical thinking social studies activities for Easel Activities
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans
Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
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2nd - 4th
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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Challenges Pyramids STEM Challenge Project Craft
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3,
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3rd - 6th
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13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
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2nd - 5th
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities of Being a Good Citizen Civics Lessons
Are you looking for a way to teach your students how to be good citizens? This ready-to-go NO PREP resource introduces students to the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens at home, school, and in their community, state, and country. Easily integrate social studies with reading comprehension skills as students learn about the importance of citizenship and being a good citizen.These time-saving, NO PREP lessons contain reading comprehension passages, text-dependent questions, grap
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: My Entire North Carolina Government Unit | BUNDLE
The Dot by Peter Reynolds Tower Builder READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Dot Day STEM
Create Bravely! Integrate STEM while students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through this Dot Day STEM Challenge! The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Growth Mindset READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges Dot Day
Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages
**TPT Digital Activties Option is included easel. You will have access to the TPT Digital Activity from this product page once the purchase has been made**Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages{Includes a reading passage and three worksheets for each god or goddess}Covers the 10 following gods and goddesses: ZeusHeraHephaestusAthenaAphroditePoseidonHermesAchillesMidasHercules (Heracles)The three worksheets for each god or goddess are similar. -The first one covers reading ski
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3rd - 6th
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American Civil War Reading Passages Worksheets Unit Causes Battles Maps Timeline
Make history come to life in your classroom with our Civil War Activities Complete Unit! Immerse your students into the American Civil War with this comprehensive collection of interactive activities, leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary posters. Step back in time as you teach your students about the events and people that were part of this crucial moment in history.Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A DIGITAL version of this unit for Google
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3rd - 5th
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Revolutionary War Unit: Causes of the American Revolution Activities Worksheets
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
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3rd - 5th
Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel
Practice using a map key, a compass rose, and a scale to read, interpret, and create basic maps! These printables are perfect for teaching geography or quick map skills assessments in first grade, second grade, or third grade! The following print-and-go map skills activities are included:Map Vocabulary Foldable: Students cut along the dotted lines to create three flaps and then fold along the solid line. Under each flap, students define the vocabulary word shown on the top of the flap. Words inc
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1st - 3rd
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Scavenger Hunts around the school and in nature printable - Classroom & Outdoor
This is a collection of 18 fun and educational scavenger hunts. Scavenger hunts are a motivating way for kids to explore a subject or medium. They can be done individually or in small groups. These scavenger hunts are perfect for:Fast finishersBuilt in classroom movement Brain breaksAlternative to screen timeFun family homeworkClass rewardFun Friday activityEnd of the Year funSub folder fillerEnjoying a sunny dayThis product includes the following scavenger hunts (please see the free preview f
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3rd - 6th
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September 11th Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage 9 11 3rd 4th
Are you looking for age-appropriate and meaningful September 11th activities to add to your lesson plans as you celebrate Patriot Day? These nonfiction passages and ELA activities will have your students engaged and learning about the events that happened on September 11, 2001.These September 11th and Patriot Day reading and writing activities were specifically designed for students with positive and age appropriate activities to help you bring the events of September 11th into your upper elemen
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3rd - 5th
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Fairy Tales 2nd Grade Fairytales, Folktales, & Fables Unit Lessons & Activities
A fairy tale (fairytale), folk tale, and fable close reading unit can make writing lesson plans a breeze and ensure a deeper exploration into understanding stories while students provide text evidence from specified Mentor Texts (a list is included!). This interactive reading unit uses three different genres to teach deeper thinking about the main characters, the moral of the story, text structure, point of view, and comparing and contrasting stories. Graphic organizers are included and can be u
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2nd - 3rd
Ancient Rome Activities Project STEM Challenges Worksheets Roman Empire Republic
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fin
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3rd - 7th
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5 Regions of the United States - United States Regions Activities - US Regions
This 5 Regions of the United States Reading and Map Activity Pack is perfect for teaching this fun and engaging geography subject in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! This packet includes close reading passages, graphic organizers, vocabulary, and map activities for the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West regions of the United States! A few benefits of this resource: ✅ Integrated Learning: Combines geography with ELA skills, allowing students to improve their reading, writing, and compre
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3rd - 5th
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Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity
This interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about Map Skills, Globes, Continents, Landforms, and Communities! These Map Skills activities will not only have your students learning the importance of locating on places on maps and globes, they’ll also be learning about constructing and reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and identifying map symbols. Lastly, they'll also compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments.This Maps
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1st - 3rd
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Continents and Oceans Geography Research, Study Cards, Quizzes | Print & Easel
This seven continents and major oceans geography resource includes: Continent Student Book - A cover page, label by number student maps, and pages picturing an outline of each of the 7 continents with space for students to write three facts about the continent are included.Continent and Ocean Quizzes - Both continent and ocean options come with and without word banks. Answer keys are included.Continent Study Cards - Each study card features a picture of the continent and the continent’s name.
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1st - 3rd
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Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book
The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation
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2nd - 4th
US Constitution Day Activities - Reading Comprehension Passages Preamble
Looking for Constitution Day activities to celebrate this September? These easy-to-use activities will help your students understand the Preamble and the United States Constitution and apply it to their own lives by creating a classroom constitution together as a class.Informational nonfiction reading passages give students the background knowledge that they need to complete illustrations, writing tasks, and other language arts-based activities about the United States Constitution and Preamble.
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3rd - 5th
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Day of the Dead Activities & Craft Reading Passages Flip Book Día de los Muertos
These fun activities were created to teach students about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrated in November each year. This is the perfect resource for teachers looking to engage their students in a fun and educational way. The Day of the Dead is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away, while embracing the joy and beauty of life.What's Inside:Reading PassagesSymbols of the Day of the DeadComprehension QuestionsInformation about
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2nd - 4th
Science Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color
Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 science-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE that, plus it helps focus their critical thinking. Many of the jokes review multiple-meaning words. A bookmarks coloring page is also included with 4 of the jokes from the game. Makes a great reward activity!Play this game digitally using Easel Activit
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Jokes Bingo Games and Bookmarks to Color Bundle
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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