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5th grade test preparation social studies centers for Easel Activities
Lines and Angles, 2D Shapes, Area and Perimeter Geometry Task Cards
Looking for geometry practice that's way more fun than a worksheet? These geometry task cards can be used for math centers, guided math, independent practice, morning work, or homework.This download includes:⭐32 geometry task cards⭐An Easel-compatible digital version of the task cards⭐A student recording sheet⭐An answer key⭐A bonus 6-question printable AND digital assessmentDownload the preview to see ALL the task cards up close.Here are the skills included: Cards 1-8: Identify the polygon (para
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Math Task Card Mega Bundle {ALL of My 3rd and 4th Grade CC Aligned Sets}
Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)
Your students will love learning about the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: 24 PagesDifferentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Main Idea/Key Details Graphic OrganizerWho, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer Matching Activity Mult
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4th - 6th
Factors and Multiples Task Cards
Looking for factors and multiples practice that's way more fun than a worksheet? These factors and multiples task cards can be used for math centers, guided math, independent practice, morning work, or homework.This download includes:⭐32 factors and multiples task cards⭐An Easel-compatible digital version of the task cards⭐A student recording sheet⭐An answer key⭐A bonus 6-question printable AND digital assessmentDownload the preview to see ALL the task cards up close.Here are the skills included
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Math Task Card Mega Bundle {ALL of My 3rd and 4th Grade CC Aligned Sets}
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
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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: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
5th Grade STAAR Science & Reading Test Prep! 12 Science Passages!
Integrated 5th Grade STAAR science and reading test-prep! Science fiction/nonfiction stories and passages that teach several different science concepts and follow up with reading skills questions aligned to the TEKS! I have also included a writing activity prompt for each passage as well. From light and sound, mass, matter, ecology, adaptations, lab safety, inherited traits and much more, this is a super way to integrate science, reading and writing. Great science and reading test prep activiti
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep BUNDLE, PDF or Digital Option!
5th Grade STAAR Reading Skills Task Cards, 36 Nonfiction Passages!
5th Grade STAAR Nonfiction Reading Skills Task Cards, Great Reading Centers and Test-Prep! 36 Short Passages with standards-based follow-up multiple choice inference, main idea, summary, drawing conclusions, problem (conflict)/solution, point of view, cause and effect, reading data tables and graphs and other important reading skill questions. I've also including questions on important informational text features such as captions, glossaries, headlines, and more. Print and go test-prep!Perfectl
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep BUNDLE, PDF or Digital Option!
5th Grade STAAR Reading Inference Test-Prep Task Cards
5th grade STAAR reading inference non-fiction and fiction test-prep task cards! Research-based test practice! I've included 80 multiple choice/short passage inference reading task cards aligned to the most current 5th grade reading Texas TEKS. The task cards focus on the inference skills necessary to pass the 5th grade STAAR reading exam. This resource is perfect for whole class test review, tutoring or small group instruction.The questions used on the task cards are researched based and incl
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep BUNDLE, PDF or Digital Option!
5th Grade STAAR Reading Stems Test-Prep, Review Passages
Excellent 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep with a thorough study of the questions stems. While using this product, the students will analyze reading stems commonly found on the 5th Grade STAAR Reading test to have a better understanding of exactly what the question is asking for. Research has shown that by developing a better understanding of the questions and exactly what they're asking, students will be more successful on test day! This product has been updated to reflect the most current 5th
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep BUNDLE, PDF or Digital Option!
Time Zones and Daylight Savings Math and Social Studies Activity
This is a math (and Social Studies) activity celebrating Daylight Savings Time. The activity gives a brief description of Day light saving time and the time zones. The United States has 6 different time zones! Students will then answer 12 questions about the United States and the different time zones. Students will add and subtract to find the time in different locations. This activity is a fun way to talk about the history of daylight saving time, the different time zones around the world, an
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Celebrating Holidays in Math Class! (Growing Bundle!)
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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 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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Events & Impacts of September 11, 2001 Reading & Writing (SS5H7, SS5H7b)
Your students will learn about the events and impacts of September 11, 2001 with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!This resource includes two levels of a differentiated reading passage - for on-grade level and approaching 5th grade level. It includes five graphic organizers and their answ
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5th
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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
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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: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Author's Style, Tone & Mood Lesson, Reading & Writing Activities +Practice Test
A thorough review of the important reading text structure skills, identifying the author's style, tone and mood. Excellent for introducing this concept, as a review, or as a reading intervention. Students will complete a thorough lesson and then identify the author's style, tone and mood of passages and paragraphs. A bonus author's style, tone and mood creative writing activity and practice test are also included. The students will begin this unit by reviewing five techniques to identify the sty
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4th - 6th
Geometry QR Code Task Cards: Lines, Angles, Polygons, Area, Perimeter
Looking for QR code activities to make math more engaging? Simply cut out and laminate these geometry cards and place in a center with a device that can read QR codes (iPod Touch, iPad, tablet, or laptop/desktop with a camera). Students get immediate feedback when they scan the QR codes.This set includes 32 task cards with self-checking QR codes that cover the following skills:Cards 1-8: Identify the polygon (parallelogram, right triangle, octagon, rectangle, hexagon, trapezoid, square, pentago
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3rd - 5th
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World War 2 Word Search Puzzle Activity Word Find Worksheet Puzzles
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War Two activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War II 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 The World War 2 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 PURCHAS
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4th - 7th
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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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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
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
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3rd - 6th
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World War 1 Word Search Puzzle World History World War 1 Word Search Activities
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War One activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War I 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 The World War 1 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 PURCHA
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4th - 7th
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Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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
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3rd - 6th
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CITIZEN'S RIGHTS and Responsibilities Differentiated (SS5CG1a)
Your students will love learning about citizens' rights and responsibilities with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! The objective of this activity is for students to be able to explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution and explain the responsibilities of a c
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5th
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Also included in: Citizens' Rights Reading & Writing Activity (SS5CG1, SS5CG1a, SS5CG1b)
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