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6th grade social studies resources in English (UK)
All about me Social Media Character profiles
Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
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3rd - 12th
Three Levels of Government Australia | Year 6 HASS Australian Government Civics
Explore the three levels of government - local, state and federal government - in Australia with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This unit looks at the roles and responsibilities of the levels of government and includes fact sheets, a range of activities (including research activities) and an assessment piece. This mini-unit is also available as part of the Levels of Government in Australia Complete Bundle and the Levels of Government Mini Unit BundleThis mini unit is written t
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6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Egypt history full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and six hands-on art and craft projects!Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while
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3rd - 6th
Weather Report Unit
Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Weather Report Unit - British Weather Resources Bundle
United kingdom country and city report- King Charles III coronation
This resource is designed to help students explore the geography and cultural aspects of different cities and countries in the United Kingdom. With the Coronation of King Charles taking place this month, this resource is an excellent way to bring English geography and culture into the classroom.This resource includes:A foldable suitcase that students can use to research any city or country in the United Kingdom. The report on the chosen city or country will be presented inside the suitcase, maki
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4th - 6th
Also included in: World Geography Bundle- Country research projects
Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundle | Year 6 HASS Government
Explore citizenship in Australia and what it means to be a world citizen with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. Covering the Australian citizenship pledge, the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens and global citizenship, this Australian government HASS bundle includes information sheets, activities, assessment tasks and vocabulary word wall and poster resources. These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Australian students. Most
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6th
Australian Citizenship Rights Responsibilities | Year 6 HASS Australian Civics
Explore Australian citizenship and the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government unit covers the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Australia as well as human rights and laws and the rights of children. This resource includes information sheets, a wide range of learning activities and an assessment task.This mini-unit is also available as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundl
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6th
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Also included in: Australian and Global Citizenship Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
Australian Government Basics Bundle
Explore Government in Australia in your classroom with this complete bundle of teaching resources. Engage your students with the mini-unit covering Australian government structure, voting rights and citizenship. Then reinforce learning with the word wall, vocabulary games and poster set.This bundle includes a range of resources which are also available individually. Find individual links belowAustralian Government Basics Mini UnitThis resource includes:✫ Teaching Notes✫ Cover Page for Work Bookl
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5th - 7th
Coloring Sympathy Cards
Have your child cut, color and write inside these sympathy cards for a classmate/ classmate's family who has experienced loss.
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3rd - 8th
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Global Citizenship | Year 6 HASS Australian Government Citizenship and Civics
Explore the concept of global citizenship with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government resource explores who global citizens are, the obligations of world citizens and the ways different countries work together. It includes information sheets, a range of learning activities and an assessment piece.This mini-unit is also available as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundle and as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Mini-Unit Bun
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6th
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Also included in: Australian and Global Citizenship Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
Magna Carta, Westminster System and Australia (Year 6 HASS)
What is the Magna Carta? What is the Westminster System? And what influence do they have on Australian government? Explore these questions and more with this comprehensive Year 6 government mini-unit. With information sheets, a wide range of activities, interactive notebook resources and an assessment task, this is perfect for exploring the foundations of Australia's governmentThis resource is also available as part of the Australian Democratic Systems Mini Unit Bundle and the Australian Democra
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6th
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Also included in: Australian Democratic Systems MINI UNIT BUNDLE (Year 6 HASS)
Memorial by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan: Book Study Reading Activities
Perfect for an Anzac Day or Remembrance Day reading activity, this book study reading resource explores Memorial by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan. With comprehension activities, vocabulary, discussion and more, this book study explores Anzac Day, Australians at war, types of memorials and how we remember things. The ideal learning resource for any classroom exploring this fabulous picture book.This book study is also available as part of an Australian Picture Book Study Bundle To use this resource yo
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5th - 7th
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The Wind in the Willows Art + Baking Unit Study
Come on a read, paint, cook journey with the Build Your Masterpiece Class and the classic novel, The Wind in the Willows, by Scottish Novelist, Kenneth Grahame. The landscapes and cultural references are deeply embedded in Edwardian England. This story, set in England in the 1800's, is about four animals, Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, who all have emotions, traits, intentions and personalities like that of humans. This is called Anthropomorphism. It has inspired many authors since it was first pu
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PreK - 12th
Levels of Government in Australia COMPLETE BUNDLE (Year 6 HASS)
Take a closer look at the different levels of government in Australia with this complete Australian civics and citizenship bundle for Year 6 students. With two mini units looking at the levels of government and how they work together, a work wall and poster resource and an assessment resource, this is a complete resource for HASS classrooms exploring this important topic.These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Australian students. Most elements will work
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6th
I'm Australian Too by Mem Fox - Book Study
What does it mean to be Australian? Explore this question and so much more with these reader response and book related activities for the picture book I'm Australian Too by Mem Fox. Designed for Year 5, 6 and 7 students, these activities are designed to allow them to investigate what it means to be Australian, what it might be like immigrating to Australia and where our families come from as well as taking a closer look at the themes of the book.Short on time?✫ Explore what the book includes and
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5th - 7th
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Women of History Inventors - Activities for Teens
Are you looking for some unique teen activities for Women's History month? Women have invented some incredible things to make our world a better place, but so many of these are unknown!
This resource highlights some of our amazing women inventors, to show our young students that anyone can achieve great things, regardless of gender.
There are 2 parts to the resource: a PowerPoint presentation with information to teach them about the inventors and what inspired them to invent their products. Th
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4th - 9th
Year 6 HASS Australian Civics and Citizenship Government COMPLETE BUNDLE
Explore a wide range of important Australian government topics with this Year 6 HASS complete civics and citizenship bundle. Covering Australian democracy, government, representatives and voters, laws and citizenship, this bundle includes learning units, assessment resources and word wall and poster sets. This complete HASS bundle is perfect to help students understand the role of government in Australia and the role of civics in everyday life.These resources cover Australian Democratic Systems,
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6th
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Elections in Australia Bundle - Australian Government
Take an in-depth look at Australia's electoral systems with this Elections in Australia bundle of resources. This bundle includes a mini-unit covering elections in Australia, posters, word wall and research resources to accompany that mini-unit, a Run Your Own Preferential Election resource and a Preferential Voting Word Wall resource. Everything you need for a comprehensive exploration of how Australian's vote.
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Elections in Australia Mini Unit
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6th - 8th
If I Was Prime Minister by Beck and Robin Feiner | Book Activities Year 5 and 6
Explore Prime Ministers in Australia, the role they play and what students would do if they were Prime Minister with this book companion for If I Was Prime Minister by Beck and Robin Feiner. Designed for Year 5 and 6 students, these reading and literature activities complement the HASS Civics and Citizenship curriculum. This resource includes book discussion, research, reflection and creative activities. To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of If I Was Prime Minister by Beck and
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5th - 6th
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Law Making in Australia (Year 6 HASS)
Help your students understand an essential part of Australian democracy by exploring how laws are made in Australia. This comprehensive Australian civics and citizenship resource explores how bills are prepared, how they are passed through parliament and how they are applied. It includes a wide range of teaching and learning resources including information sheets, activities, interactive notebook resources and an assessment task.This mini-unit is also available as part of the Creating Laws in Au
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6th
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Also included in: Creating Laws in Australia Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
Social Studies Hands-on Ancient Aztecs Empire Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Aztec history This pack of activities on the Aztec empire is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, codex symbols, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and more!Your students will love learning about the Aztec empire. There is everything from incredible ruins that still exist, fierce warriors, clever methods of farming, pictorial symbols for writing, an impres
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2nd - 6th
Passing a Bill in Australia Activity (Year 6 HASS)
Explore how bills are passed through parliament in Australia with this law making activity. With an information sheet, diagram, reinforcing activities and an interactive notebook resource, this is the perfect way to show your students how bills are made.An Australian government activity examining the process of passing a bill through parliament. This activity contains an information sheet, a diagram, a 'create your own diagram' activity and a quick check worksheet. This activity is an excerpt fr
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6th
Remembrance / Memorial Day Doodle Quote Coloring Pages
Encourage your students to reflect peacefully on Remembrance Day with these quote coloring pages for big kids.There are 5 different quotes to choose from. Students can just color in using whatever shades make them happy, but there is also some white space available for them to add their own doodles too!So teach your students about the significance of Remembrance Day (see teaching resource) and also give them the opportunity to sit in silence and reflect on those who lost their lives so that we c
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Dystopia Vs. Utopia Genre Introduction (The Giver, Hunger Games, 1984, etc.)
My students love this lesson. They learn how societies can be oppressive, read about different types, and then create their own laws to see how they can become oppressive. This lesson provides students with an introduction to the characteristics of a dystopia and dystopia genre. It begins by contrasting utopia vs dystopia, continues with 3 examples of societies (2 dystopian, 1 utopian) and has students underline the characteristics, and ends with students creating their own well-intentioned l
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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