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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
American Revolution Activities and Worksheets | Revolutionary War | U.S. History
Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the American Revolution? These activities and worksheets help students learn about the Revolutionary War and this important event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th 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'
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Timeline Templates - Print and Digital Graphic Organizers
Here you will find 20 diverse timeline templates that can be used in any subject area! With the wide variety of timelines included, you can easily provide differentiation for your students. Timelines are perfect for any activity involving sequencing or chronological order. Your students could use these graphic organizers to create timelines about history, their lives, science inventions, events in a story, and much more!This PDF file includes 10 horizontal timelines and 10 vertical timelines. Th
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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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Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research
Country Research Projects: This newly revised (July 2023) country study worksheet packet will help your 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade social studies students conduct a country study research project for countries around the world. It not only includes country research graphic organizers and templates and for gathering information and conducting country research, but also guidance and skills for country report writing and giving a presentation. Grading rubrics, answer keys, differentiated a
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4th - 7th
Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital
Social Studies research project for any country / Geography research projectEngage your students in an exciting social studies research project that explores the rich cultural heritage and geography of different countries. This country research project encourages students to explore fascinating topics such as history, traditions, and customs. Through this hands-on geography investigation, students develop a deeper understanding of global diversity and enhance their research and critical thinkin
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Also included in: Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
European Explorers - Age of Exploration Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
This interactive European Explorers webquest covers the following explorers: Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Hernando de Soto, and Henry Hudson. This webquest covers Georgia Standards of Excellence: SS3H2 Describe European exploration in North America.a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of North America.b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England), Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (S
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
13 Colonies Activities and Worksheets | Thirteen Colonies Unit
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 13 Colonies. This Thirteen U.S. Colonies resource is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th 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
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Black History Month • Civil Rights Biography Activities and Research Projects
Study four heroes of the civil rights movement for Black History Month. These biography research activities include printable or digital texts and organizers for Martin Luther King, Jr., Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson and will guide students through a brochure writing project for each historical figure.Option 1 Lesson Plan Activities: Students research one civil rights hero in an "expert group," take notes, and create a group poster project (hands on or digital) to share their in
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4th - 6th
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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Declaration of Independence | Liberty Bell | U.S. History
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell. These activities and worksheets help students learn about this important U.S. document and U.S. symbol. 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 ar
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
3 Branches of Government Worksheets and Activities | U.S. Government Unit
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 3 branches of government. This U.S. Government Unit is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th 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
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3rd - 5th
Types of Communities - Urban, Suburban, Rural Communities
These digital Types of Communities activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We a
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1st - 2nd
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Design a Quilt Project Communities in Canada 1780-1850 (Grade 3 Social Studies)
This project is intended as a culminating task for Grade 3 Social Studies - Communities in Canada, 1780-1850, aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. Students will research an early community (Early Settlers, Anishinaabe, Mi'kmaq, Métis, Cree, Haudenosaunee, or Inuit) and decorate a quilt. Their quilt will include a design that represents the daily life, home, clothing, food, work, and transportation of their chosen group.Two versions of this project are included:Students ca
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3rd
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Also included in: Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
American Revolution Important People Research Project Activity
This American Revolution Important People Research Project allows students to choose which type of project they would like to create: a PowerPoint, Poster board, iMovie/app, or writing a paper. Students are given a list of requirements that each project must include.Included:- Sign up sheet- Project Directions and Requirements with Rubric- Grading sheet for teacherThis research project covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolutio
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
California Missions One Page Report Poster - 4th Grade Social Studies
Don’t have enough time to do a full research report on the California Missions? This one page mini report is a great way for students to learn information about a California Missions without taking the time to write out a full report. This resource is no prep. Just print and go.The template helps students to be specific in their research and to organize their information. After filling it out, students can color it so that it can be hung up on a bulletin board, making it perfect for open house.
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4th
Also included in: California History Activities - One Page Posters and Reports - BUNDLE
Articles of Confederation Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt webquest is an awesome way for students to learn more about the Articles of Confederation while using a kid friendly website! Students will have a blast using their technology in a fun and educational way!Included:- Internet Scavenger Hunt (editable PDF or printable)- Answer KeyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. a. Identify the weaknesses of the government establish
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Canadian Physical Regions Hockey Jersey Project (Grade 4 Social Studies)
This project is intended as a culminating task for Grade 4 Social Studies - Canada's Political and Physical Regions. Students will research a chosen physical region of Canada (i.e. Cordillera, Arctic Lands, Canadian Shield, Interior Plains, Hudson Bay Lowlands, St. Lawrence Lowlands, or Appalachian Region) and design a hockey jersey for a hockey team from that region. Their hockey jersey will include a design that represents the types of landforms, climate, animals, vegetation, landmarks, and jo
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3rd Grade Research Projects, Science and Social Studies Projects With a Twist!
PDF and Digital! Ready-to-Go Research Projects for Third Graders! With this resource, you'll find 40 engaging, creative and fun enrichment research projects about interesting science and social studies topics aligned to most 3rd grade curricula. The projects allow students to think outside of the box when they research topics for specific answers. From creating awards for famous cowboys or explorers, to researching ways a hero has shown good citizenship or even researching ways that a penguin
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3rd
50 United States Trifold Travel Brochure Project Geography Research Activity
This is a set of templates to make travel brochures about each of the 50 states. These can be used for your study of the U.S., its regions, and geography. They give students a structure to follow when doing research. Since there is a brochure for every state, you can easily assign a different one to each student or let them choose their own.Each tri-fold brochure includes: state namenicknamestate birdstate flowerdate of statehoodoutline map regionpopulationcapital cityland areabordering statesbo
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3rd - 5th
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California Gold Rush
**This product now contains a digital format in addition to a printable (PDF format), perfect for distance learning or paperless classrooms. This packet will give you and your students everything they need to research and learn about the California Gold Rush. Use this packet with the Internet, your social studies textbook, or trade books - it can be used with any curriculum! This resource will help your students enhance their research skills and encourage them to take ownership of their learni
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Viet
Election Day Lesson Plans - Print & Digital Voting Activities - US Elections
These digital Election Day activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep voting lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We al
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1st - 2nd
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Candy Mini Research Project with Informational Writing - Editable Templates
Ignite a Passion for Research with this engaging Mini-Research Project on the History of Candy! What better way to captivate your student's interest in research than by delving into the sweet world of candy? This mini-research project is designed to be both fun and educational, making it suitable for any time of the year. Whether it's Halloween, Valentine's Day, or an ordinary school day, this project will excite your students to learn.By embarking on this delightful mini-research project, stude
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2nd - 3rd
Lewis and Clark Expedition Activities and Worksheets | Westward Expansion
Are you looking for activities and worksheets to teach your students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition? These activities and worksheets are perfect for students to learn and research about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center t
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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