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Free social studies internet activities
Career Exploration Research Activity Worksheet - Career Day
This career research activity works perfectly with an economics unit or Career Day! Students research a career that interests them. This sheet includes a website link that students can use to explore a variety of different careers. The sheet then asks them several questions about that career. This activity holds student interest because it applies to their own lives. I always have my students research two careers that they are interested in.⭐ | Save Money | Print AND Digital Economics Unit Avail
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Also included in: Economics Unit with Google Slides™
Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip (Distance Learning)
Take a Virtual Road Trip to learn about Yellowstone National Park! This resource includes both a Google Slides edition for digital learning, as well as a printable version. Students use Google Earth and multiple print and digital sources to quickly draw information to answer questions pertaining to Yellowstone National Park. This resource is aligned to the Common Core Standards.Students begin by reading a short passage about Yellowstone to build background knowledge before using the amazing feat
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5th - 8th
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World War I Central Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Central Powers of World War I 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:SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
End-of-Year Student Reflection & Feedback Google Form (Editable)
Encourage reflection and gather meaningful student feedback with this free End-of-Year Student Reflection & Feedback Google Form. The responses are automatically stored in a Google Sheet for easy viewing from any device, so no need to worry about collecting paper or wonder where you're going to store all those paper stacks. This Google Form is fully editable, so use as is or make any changes you'd like.Note: You must have a Google account to access the Form. ---------------------------------
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Not Grade Specific
FREEBIE Biography Research Project Template Google Slides for Any Person
This 8 page FREEBIE: biography research project template is in Google Slides and is great for any person students are researching. Great for student collaboration (partners) and perfect for Speaking and Listening Activities. This is also included in my Women in History Month Close Reading Passages Writing Biographies 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's what teachers are saying:"I used these templates to start our novel unit on Ready Player One. My kids liked the ease of use. The questions were simple to und
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2nd - 8th
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5 Themes of Geography: Country Research Questions
Students (individuals or groups) can research any country and answer the questions related to the five themes of geography. The assignment comes in 3 different formats so you can choose the one that best fits your classroom environment. It can be used as a stand-alone assignment or as the basis for a country project. Students will need access to the internet and/or library resources to complete this assignment. These resources are not editable, so please contact me via email for customization
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5th - 10th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Google Slides FREEBIE
This FREE interactive Google Slides presentation can be used as a bonus resource for your students during Hispanic Heritage Month. It includes a digital bookshelf as well as information about Spanish-speaking countries, genres of music, and Día de Muertos.
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Not Grade Specific
Chinese New Year Freebie 2024 Activities and Worksheets: Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon!This Chinese New Year freebie has two printable worksheets: a Legend of Nian storyboard and an internet research activity. There are two creative and critical thinking tasks and five CNY Word Cards. Great way to celebrate the Lunar New Year.The freebie is a sample of my Chinese New Year Pack which contains 24 critical and creative thinking task cards , mapping and art printables, 50 word cards, printable posters and no prep student worksheets. You can find the comp
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3rd - 6th
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Reader’s Theater Script Legend of the Sunflower Greek Mythology Folktale
Looking for an adaptation of a Greek myth? Low prep and ready to go! The Legend of the Sunflower is a dramatization of a Greek myth, a short story, with roles for 10 students and suitable for any one studying mythology in a Drama, Language Arts, Social Studies or reading classes. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. This product was created specifically for the classroom. The story: The ancien
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Theater Arts Native American First People Folk Tales Readers Theater
American Revolution Timeline FREEBIE! | Inspiration Template and Sample
American Revolution Timeline Template with Sample | Educational Resource for Students. Explore the Virginia Studies SOL VS.5 curriculum. Get a free downloadable Inspiration file to organize key American Revolution events chronologically. Use this template and sample for a seamless learning experience. Requires Inspiration software for access. Leave a rating and comment to show your appreciation for this free educational tool.Download a free trial of the Inspiration software: https://www.inspirat
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4th - 6th
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Google Slides: Wants & Needs
Included in this freebie is 4 slides to support your learners.There are two slides with a definition of wants and needs with visuals of each.The next two slides ask students to either identify needs or wants. They will drag the circle to each want or need. I hope you find this product helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know!Did you know rating this TPT product can give you credit to use on future purchases?Go to My Purchases.On each product click Provide Feedback.Provide a quick r
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PreK - 1st
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FREE Map Skills | Continents and Oceans | Digital Activity
Map Skills | Continents and Oceans | Digital Activity This free product helps students practice identifying the continents and oceans with this digital activity for distance learning. It includes one Google Slide that can be easily uploaded to Google Classroom. The students drag the labels to the appropriate continent or ocean.
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Map Skills | Geography | Digital Activities | Bundle | Distance Learning
FREE Stock Market Scavenger Hunt
Are you looking for a fun way to start your stock market lesson? This lesson hook will grab your students' attention. Students will use the Internet to research 11 basic open-ended questions. This activity was designed for students with no prior knowledge of the stock market. Students can work individually or with a partner to research the questions provided. After students have had time to answer each question, review the correct responses with the students. The answer key is provided.Included
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Stocks and Bonds Lesson Bundle
Google Maps FREEBIE Lesson Plan | Unit Preview | Technology Lesson | Tech Lesson
FREE Google Maps Technology Lesson! Student tutorials provided! (Grades 3-12) In this lesson, you and your students will explore the Earth using Google Maps, Street View, Time-Travel, and go on an Address Hunt using specific addresses, coordinates, and landmarks! You will even find a school that is in the shape of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars! This lesson is made for use with:PCMacChromebookAll resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom! (Although Google Classroom is
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Middle and High School STEM and Technology Curriculum
FREE What is Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Passage Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th
You will download ONE free What is Veterans Day reading comprehension passage with five facts. This facts sheet may supplement your November activities.One format has a white background and the other a blue background.You may also these Veterans Day activities:: Veterans Day Task Cards with Facts and HistoryVeterans Day Crossword PuzzleNo Prep Veterans Day Worksheets➥ Click HERE to go back to my storefront and browse the categories on the left.▶︎ TERMS OF USE: Single classroom use only. Passwor
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3rd - 5th
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Primary vs Secondary Sources - FREE - Drag & Drop - Digital Distance Learning
If your students need practice identifying the differences between primary and secondary sources, this is a quick and easy practice activity to use with them! Students simply read the example and decide if it's a primary or secondary source. Great for a pre-test, post-test, practice, reinforcement, or intervention. ___________________________________________________________________Benefits to Google Classroom Assignments:Drag and DropEasy to Grade (no messy paperwork)Opportunity to Redo Quickly
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4th - 9th
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FREE Christmas in Germany | Printable and Digital Google Slides™ & Seesaw™
Your class will LOVE learning all about Christmas in Germany this year! This Holidays Around the World mini unit is just one of 13 countries included in my printable & digital Holidays Around the World Unit.Distance learning? No problem! Digital options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! Grab the full Holidays Around the World unit HERE!Included:Informational Book about Christmas is GermanyWriting pagesEmergent readerChristmas Tree CraftGingerbread Directed DrawingResourc
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K - 3rd
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Free!!! Ancient Rome Google Earth Task Cards and Activities
This activity will allow you and your students to travel to Rome and see remnants of the ancient world using Google Earth. The task cards will take the students to the location of such ruins as the Colosseum and then will also bring them into a 360° photo sphere at the site. Each task card has a shortened URL that can be clicked on or entered into the omnibar or a QR code than can be scanned on a computer, chromebook, tablet, or phone.
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★ 14 Task Cards
★Field Trip to Rome
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3rd - 9th
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U.S. State Report
Have students fill out this informational brochure as they research one of the 50 states. Students will have to find the state capital, major cities, bodies of water, industries of the state, states that border, state motto, state bird, state flower, and state tree.
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2nd - 5th
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Global Issues - Ocean Pollution
This worksheet covers the issue of pollution in the oceans and specifically, the Great Pacific garbage patch. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is the Great Pacific garbage patch?How does the garbage get into the ocean?What is in the Great Pacific garbage patch?How large is the Great Pacific garbage patch?What risks does the garbage patch pose for animals and humans?Is it possible to clean up the Great
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Canada Quick Research Project
Give your students a chance to search the internet by searching for Canada facts in this quick research project disguised as a challenge. It's perfect for those days when you need something quick and don't have time to plan.This product includes:instructions on how to do the taskstudent pagesanswer keys This activity was designed for our students to gain confidence using search terms when doing research on the internet. It could be done with books instead, though it was designed to have students
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
FREE Research Project Olympics vs. Ancient Greece Distance Learning Digital
DIGITAL PDF AND PRINTABLES: You will download a free research project for your upper elementary students to compare Ancient Greece with modern day Olympics. You will receive eight research paper questions, along with a Venn diagram, to help students with their report writing. The questions may be answered through student research or an online video (link provided). ➔➔ Click HERE for a country research project.----------------------------------▶︎ DIGITAL COMPATIBLE VIA GOOGLE CLASSROOM: This pro
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5th - 7th
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Free Wants and Needs Sorting Christmas Game for SmartBoards, iPads & Chromebooks
Practice sorting wants and needs with this engaging Christmas game for all interactive whiteboards (SMARTBoard, Promethian, Mimio), tablets and computers. This game is perfect for whole class, small groups or individual play.Note: An internet connection is required to play this game. Game Format:An internet connection is required. This game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. The website was created so that you can easily play and manage your Pink Cat Games. The website also allows
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PreK - 1st
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Immigration- Ellis Island Virtual Tour
Thirty-five guided questions help students navigate the Scholastic.com Ellis Island Virtual Tour. Students work at their own pace and will read, listen, and watch video clips to understand the immigration process of the late 1800s.
An excellent follow up activity to my Immigration Experience Simulation
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6th - 8th
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- 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
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