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6th grade social studies internet activities
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
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4th - 7th
September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key
September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the September 11 attacks in America. It contains 25 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and the significance of the September 11 attacks in the United States. It covers all of the major themes and events of the September 11 attacks. Specifically, your students will learn about the fate of the four planes on September 11, the
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5th - 11th
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Latitude and Longitude Fun Activities and Practice Worksheet | Google Slideshow
If you are looking for a creative and no-prep resource to teach about latitude and longitude, look no further! This printable and digital activity includes an editable Google Slideshow to teach your students about latitude and longitude, and three different practice activities, giving your students the chance to decode secret messages, figure out mystery locations on a world map, and determine the coordinates of various US states.This resource goes beyond traditional longitude and latitude works
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5th - 8th
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Spanish Speaking Countries Project Research a Country with Google Slides Digital
This Spanish-Speaking country project is an organized and efficient way for students to research Spanish-speaking countries. The templates are in both English and Spanish and can be completed digitally or handwritten. Includes digital templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides.*can easily be adapted for other languages, geography, or social studies classesThis project to create an infographic for a country includes:-Templates in 3 different designs-English templates-Spanish templates-Completed
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Spanish Speaking Countries BUNDLE Project Maps Flip Book Quizzes + DIGITAL
Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Holocaust Webquest Bundle (Sampler Collection)
CSI Forensic Science. Who done it? Print & Google Classroom | Distance Learning.
CSI Forensic Science - Be a detective and use science to figure out who stole the jewels from the town hall. Print Version + Boom Card Version + Google Slide Version!This pack now includes a print version a google classroom & a BOOM card version for distance learning with your students! With the google classroom and Boom Card version your students can fill in editable textboxes and move images to complete the activity online!Your students will love doing this activity, suitable for both midd
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â End of Year Math Activities Bundle! CSI Math Mysteries, Math Mazes&Games
Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Gods Ancient Greece Myths Unit
Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages and Annotations for Upper Elementary and Middle School2 versions included for all reading passage files: Digital Google Slides {Google Classroom Compatible}Printable PDF VersionDesigned for Upper Elementary and Middle School students! Perfect for Distance Learning and/or the Digital Classroom6 Passages on 12 Greek Gods & Goddesses Covered in this Unit: Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Zeus, Hera, Hestia, Athena, Poseidon, Hephaestus, Demeter, &
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
This Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle has over 350 pages of Egypt projects and activities. It contains Ancient Egypt reading passages, an Ancient Egypt timeline, comprehension questions, an Ancient Egypt map, foldable activities, projects, graphic organizers, and more! ✅Be sure to click on the previews for detailed descriptions and images of exactly what is included in this package.✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE OF EGYPT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AT A REDUCED PRICE! This is a HUGE value w
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4th - 7th
World War One - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
World War One - Webquest with Key - This 14 page teaching resource includes a webquest that covers the major historical events of World War One (WWI). It contains 47 questions from a great history website and includes questions that cover the major events of World War I. Your students will learn about the major events of World War One. The resource includes a detailed teacher key for ease of assessment.This resource will help your students understand the general history of World War One. Spe
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6th - 11th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Allusions from Ancient Greece - Mythical Allusion Project
This Greek mythology unit resource package contains everything you need to teach students about allusions from Greek Mythology - reading passages, graphic organizers, answer keys, foldable activities, and class posters! Detailed instructions and student examples of all of the included mythological allusions are included. It is formatted to meet the common core standards relating to allusions from Greek Mythology. These activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of Gr
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4th - 7th
Spanish Country Profile Project
This is a country profile project over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. Students will research important geographical and cultural facts about each country. This activity includes a blank country profile template, a template for each country, a list of Spanish-speaking countries, and a grading rubric in both English and Spanish. Research topics include: Countries flag, map, capital, language(s), population, area, currency, climate, interesting facts, tourism and attractions, cuisine, sports, a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in:Â Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Geography of the World (Bundle)
Let’s learn about the Countries, Capitals and Geographic Features of the World! The World’s countries, capitals, geographic features, and attractions are addressed in these units with a wide variety of fun activities such as puzzles, crosswords, word searches, gap-fills and many others. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! The units also include additional map quizzes of different levels, maps, answer sheets and answer keys. BONUS: EXTRA REFLECTION MATERIALS THAT COVER ALL UNITS! You
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6th - 11th
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Natural Disasters
Let's learn about Natural Disasters! This worksheet includes 34 pages with a large variety of activities and exercises about natural disasters. Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. The answers and an answer sheet are included. GOOGLE SLIDES AND FILLABLE PDF VERSIONS INCLUDED!Overview: Page 1-2: Introduction Page 3-4: EarthquakesPage 5-7: HurricanesPage 8-9: FloodsPage 10-11: Volcanic EruptionsPage 12-13: TsunamisPag
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Geography Bundle (Nature, Oceans, Ecosystems, and Natural Disasters)
Timeline Project- Research a Decade in the 20th Century
2024: I have made the pack editable on Google Docs.2023: I have updated the file with a new look. AND I have added new pages for your students to complete if you want them to do their own research.2021: I have added a digital activity for Google Slides. (April 2020)Your students will have a blast learning about timelines and the 20th century! Included in this pack are 11 information sheets full of events, pop culture, music, and events of each decade of the 20th century. (Decades included:
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4th - 6th
The Middle Ages Early Medieval Europe Feudalism PowerPoint Google Slides Manors
Discover the ultimate Medieval Europe teaching experience with our Early Middle Ages - Feudalism PowerPoint, now with an additional INTERACTIVE Google Slides version. Perfect for a 7th-grade curriculum, this resource covers a variety of topics, including Feudalism, Monasteries, Estates, Manors, Fiefs, and more.With this powerful classroom presentation, students can easily navigate through the material on individual computers or participate in a group lesson. Aligned with our Medieval Europe - Ea
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4th - 8th
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Mesoamerica PowerPoint Olmec Maya Aztec Inca Empires Google Slides History
Mesoamerica: Olmec - Maya - Aztec - Inca Interactive Power Point & Interactive Google Slides**New Update - Now includes additional INTERACTIVE Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus! This teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Ancient Civilizations / Medieval History PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. This resource is part of the Medieval Times / Mi
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4th - 8th
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Causes of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity (World War II)
Looking for a way to introduce or review the causes of World War II in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in WorldWar II.a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s a
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key - 12 page webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Vietnam War and its implications during the Cold War. It contains 42 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the history of the Vietnam War especially as an event in the overall Cold War. The webquests covers the major events, themes and people of the war. Specifically, they will learn about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the Tet Offensive, Draft-Dodging, Anti-war Prote
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5th - 12th
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Plan a Vacation Research Unit - Project Based Learning Math and Social Studies
Give your students an opportunity to plan their own dream summer vacation! With this Project Based Learning unit, students are given a budget of $3000 to plan a vacation to a destination of their choice. Decide how to will spend 5 days and nights on the dream vacation. This 21st Century project based learning unit provides math, research, digital learning, and writing. (Google Version added)This PBL unit incorporates challenging, engaging, and creative activities. There are many opportunities fo
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3rd - 6th
Australia (country study)
Let’s get to know Australia! This worksheet includes 21 pages with a great variety of activities and exercises about Australia. The materials have informative exercises about the things that Australia is famous for, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Aboriginals, Tasmania, the Sydney Opera House, and many other things! Word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overview:Page 1-2: Introduct
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Top 10 Best-selling Units (Country Studies Bundle)
Ancient Civilizations Bundle Part 1: Prehistory, Mesopotamia, Egypt, + India
This epic collection of Ancient Civilizations resources will provide you with a whole semester’s worth of lesson plans and engaging activities at our biggest discount of 40% off! Packed with word walls, vocabulary practice, slideshows, bell ringers, printable timelines, unit tests, printable activities, digital activities, and so much more, you have EVERYTHING you need to successfully teach the first half of an Ancient Civilizations class!With 90 resources, this bundle covers Early Humans and Pr
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6th - 9th
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Causes of the Civil War Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt webquest is a great way to include technology in your student's research! The webquest guides the students to a website to find out all they need to know about the causes of the Civil War! Includes:- 5 page internet scavenger hunt- 3 page answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H1 The student will explain the causes, major events, and consequences of the Civil War.I hope you and your students enjoy this internet scavenger hunt!C
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Civil War Unit Bundle
Ancient Egypt PowerPoint - Google Slides - Google Classroom Activities Geography
Ancient Egypt Interactive Power Point and Google Slides **New Update - Now includes additional INTERACTIVE Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus ***Watch this quick preview video to see the PowerPoint in action!This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Ancient Civilizations PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through
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4th - 9th
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Declaration of Independence Activities Bundle | Civics & American Government
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