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3rd grade social studies centers for Easel Activities under $5
Presidents Day Reading and Writing Craft Flip Book - Presidents Day Activities
Looking for a way to teach Presidents Day activities without interrupting your reading and writing time? This craft flip book teaches all about the President of the United States. It includes a flip book plus a craft topper for decorations. Presidents Day Activities Included: Let's Read page: reading passage Let's Answer page: comprehension questionsLet's Sort: Cut and sort things that the president does and the requirements of the presidentLet's Write: Students write what they've learned about
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Reading Flip Book Bundle - Collection of Reading Comprehension Activities
3 Branches of Government Activity Reading Comprehension US Checks & Balances
This interactive reading activity teaches students about the United States government and its three branches while practicing essential comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's a great way to integrate social studies into your reading instruction!TOPICS COVERED:The ConstitutionDemocracyChecks and BalancesThe Legislative BranchThe Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with
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Grades:
3rd
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Also included in:Â Third Grade Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1500+ Pages
Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Grades:
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: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Egyptian Gods Pharaohs Pyramids
Students will explore life in ancient Egypt while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features with this interactive book.TOPICS INCLUDE:the Nile riverUpper and Lower EgyptKing Menes and the double crowndaily life in ancient Egyptpharaohsgods and goddessesmummiespyramidsWHAT YOU WILL GET12-page printable bookCut-and-glue titlesAncient Egypt vocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer Full color, digital vers
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3rd - 4th
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Christmas around the World Scavenger Hunt
Keep them learning during this holiday season! This scavenger hunt introduces students to information and fun facts about Christmas Traditions around the World. How to Use This Product1. Print the Christmas Traditions around the World Scavenger Hunt cards on card stock then cut them apart. 2. Make copies of the Christmas Traditions around the World Scavenger Hunt questions worksheet. Each student needs a copy. 3. Place the Christmas Traditions around the World Scavenger Hunt cards around your c
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Winter Holidays Scavenger Hunt Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Page- Crossword - Word Search Puzzle
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword - Word Search Puzzle - Coloring pageHispanic Heritage Month ActivitiesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month using Marie’s collection of resources specially designed for the event. Our Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Word Search is the perfect introduction to words children will need to describe the celebrations taking place in September and October.Students will enjoy s
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1st - 10th
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Margaret Hamilton and the Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Margaret Hamilton Space STEM Challenge! Help Apollo astronauts land safely on the moon with Margaret Hamilton! Build a Lunar Lander STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be successful in STEM regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Margaret Hamilton and learning vocabulary about Lunar Landers. Y
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
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: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
PILGRIMS The First Thanksgiving Reading Activity Comprehension Passages
This interactive booklet lets students practice essential reading comprehension skills while learning all about the pilgrims. The activities incorporate main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features.TOPICS INCLUDE:Leaving EnglandThe Pilgrims' journeyPlymouth ColonyHardshipsFamily Lifethe WampanoagWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary word cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer (similar to a Frayer model)Links to supplemental websites and vid
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehensio
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3rd - 5th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Your class will enjoy learning many interesting facts about Hispanic heritage while completing this 16 card scavenger hunt. It also features flags from all 21 Hispanic countries. Several additional resources about Hispanic countries are included.Table of Contentscover card for organizing and storing scavenger huntHispanic countries and their capital cities resource page (find a free sample in the preview!)16 fact-filled scavenger hunt cards in color (now also in an easy-to-read font)16 fact-fill
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3rd - 5th
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Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle Patriotic November Word Find Early Finishers
This is a fun, quick, and easy Veterans Day activity to do with your students. Complete with over 20 Veterans Day related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to Veterans Day prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! Let's Stay ConnectedClick HERE to receiv
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with End of the Year & Summer
Greek Mythology Word Search Puzzle Early Finishers Word Find Puzzle Activity
This is a fun, quick, and easy Greek Mythology activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 Greek Mythology related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to Greek Mythology prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Pilgrims and Puritans Reading Comprehension Passage Similarities and Differences
This resource contains two sets of reading comprehension passages relating to the Pilgrims (became known as Separatists), the Puritans (non Separating Puritans) and the Church of England. The aim of each reading comprehension is to show the differences and similarities between these Puritan sects.You could use this resource as additional information to your Thanksgiving lesson or any social history lesson on the Puritans in England.Please note: It is not about the Mayflower Compact or detailed
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3rd - 6th
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Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study - 18 pages
Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study is based on the novel by Clyde Robert Bulla.If you are studying Thanksgiving, Indigenous people, and/or History, this is a terrific set of activities to follow up on each chapter of the book. Perfect for guided reading groups.Questions involve different levels of comprehension including:♦ predicting♦ inferencing♦ multiple choice questionsUpdated Sept 2017 - new front cover, borders put on pages and updated clipart.Updated Sept 2021 - 'Indigenous
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3rd - 4th
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VOCABULARY 4 Square Graphic Organizer & Booklet Vocabulary Building Sheet
Building academic language and subject-area vocabulary is so important, and getting your students to remember all of those important words can be challenge! This is a graphic organizer and personal vocabulary booklet that gives them another way to build their knowledge of any topic or theme you teach.GRAPHIC ORGANIZERThis half-page organizer is great for introducing new words to your students. They will write the word at the top and then:indicate how familiar they already are with the wordwrite
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3rd - 6th
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Abraham Lincoln Activities Reading Comprehension 2nd 3rd Grade Social Studies
With this resource, students learn all about Abraham Lincoln while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!WHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizerFull color, digital versionLinks to supplemental websites and videos about Abe LincolnAnswer keyHOW TO USE T
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Titanic Task Cards: Context Clues (Common Core & TEK Aligned)
Build your students' vocabulary skills with these 28 Titanic Themed Context Clues Task Cards. Task Cards are perfect for partner work, center/station work, SCOOT game, Quiz Quiz Trade, Inside Outside Circle, or whole group activity.Students read a sentence with an underlined word and then choose the correct meaning (3 choices are given), using the context clues. Your students will enjoy reading facts and learning more about the Titanic and that tragic night.I like to print these on card-stock, c
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â ELA Growing Task Card Bundle (LIFETIME ACCESS): Reading & Vocabulary Skills
George Washington Reading Passage Timeline Comprehension Activity
This resource about George Washington builds essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!TOPICS INCLUDE:George Washington's youththe Continental Congressthe Revolutionary WarBecoming PresidentAccomplishmentsWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable book about George WashingtonCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organize
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
Pollution - Ocean Plastics: Clean Up Invention Project
This STEM activity is all about the negative effects that plastic pollution in our oceans is having on humans and the environment. Students will be challenged to design and create their very own invention to help save our ocean plastic crisis.Contents: - Teacher Guide - Invention Example - Differentiated Design Sheets - Differentiated Final Idea Pan - Differentiated Evaluation Questions-----------------------------------Please don’t forget to rate this product and provide feedback to earn credit
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3rd - 6th
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Land Forms and Water Close Reading Passages
Make reading comprehension come alive with these 9 engaging, hands-on, and interesting landforms close reading brochures ! This set includes 9 low-prep close reading passages, perfect for small groups, literacy centers, content area instruction, tutoring, and homework. They have SO many uses! THEY ARE SO EASY TO PREP, JUST PRINT FRONT AND BACK, TRIFOLD, AND VOILA! This resource contains everything you will need to implement close reading in your classroom! There are also text-dependent questions
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Grades:
3rd
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Also included in:Â Science Close Reading Passages - Reading Comprehension Bundle
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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