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3rd grade social studies scaffolded notes
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Grades:
1st - 10th
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
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
World War II: Holocaust PowerPoint and Notes Set (WWII, WW2)
This PowerPoint and Notes set is everything you need to teach your students about the Holocaust! It covers Hitler ruling Germany, ghettos, concentration camps, helping, hiding, Hitler's reign ending, and relocating after the Holocaust.
Includes:
- 11 slide PowerPoint
- 3 pages of scaffolded notes
- answer key
This PowerPoint and Notes Set covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:
SS5H4 Explain America’s involvement in World War II.
a. Describe German aggression in Europe and Japanese aggressio
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
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: Civil War Unit Bundle
Note-Taking Bundle
This bundle includes 6 products for all levels of note-takers, from 2nd grade beginners to advanced high school students. It supports and instructs students on how to take effective notes. Use the templates that work for your learners and gradually introduce new templates as your students are ready. Specific templates are included for science, social studies/history, math, and coding language arts texts. In addition, general templates are included that can be used with ANY history/social scien
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2nd - 12th
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World War II Pearl Harbor Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review Pearl Harbor 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 aggression in A
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Causes of the Civil War PowerPoint and Notes Set
This PowerPoint and Notes set covers all of the major causes that led to the Civil War, including Fugitive Slave Law, Compromise of 1850, popular sovereignty, Underground Railroad, Kansas-Nebraska Act, etc. This powerpoint and note set is a great way to keep your students engaged!Includes:- 9 slide PowerPoint- 5 pages of structured notes- answer keyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H6 Analyze the effects of Reconstruction on American life. a. Describe the pur
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Abolitionist & Suffrage Unit Bundle
Industrial Revolution PowerPoint and Notes Set
This PowerPoint and note set includes the most important topics of the Industrial Revolution. How the Industrial Revolution began, Eli Whitney, Lowell Mills, Farm Life, Changes in Transportation, Steamboats and Canals, and Railroads are all covered in the PowerPoint.
Includes:
- 14 slide PowerPoint
- 5 pages of notes that go along with PowerPoint
- Answer Key
This PowerPoint and Note set covers Georgia Performance Standards:
SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America betwee
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Causes of the Great Depression Differentiated Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Causes of the Great Depression in your classroom? Check out this differentiated internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research through the website: https://www.jerseygirlgonesouth.com/curriculum/social-studies/great-depression/causes-of-the-great-depression/Includes:- instructions page for teacher- 4 page fill in the blank only internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer key- 3 page open ended c
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: The Roaring Twenties and Great Depression New Deal Unit Bundle
Louisiana Purchase PowerPoint and Note Set
This PowerPoint and Note Set includes everything you need to teach your students about the purchase of the Louisiana Territory! Students are introduced to Napoleon Bonaparte and Thomas Jefferson's exchange of Louisiana in a very kid-friendly way!
Includes:
- 7 slide PowerPoint
- 2 pages of corresponding notes
- Answer key
This PowerPoint and Note Set covers Georgia Performance Standards:
SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.
a. Describe territor
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Primary and Secondary Sources
I created this resource to introduce primary and secondary sources. I have two slides defining each. Then, I have a slide comparing and contrasting first and second hand accounts. I would have students complete the Venn Diagram first, and then show the answers after. Next, I have 11 slides for interactive practice. Students will be presented with various resources and decide whether each one is primary or secondary. They can use whiteboards, hand signals, or turn and talk to show what they
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Reconstruction Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt webquest allows you to incorporate technology into your Civil War unit! Internet scavenger hunts are a great way to review previously taught concepts or introduce a new concept! Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H2 The student will analyze the effects of Reconstruction on American life.a. Describe the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.b. Explain the work of the Freed
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Civil War Unit Bundle
World War II Holocaust Internet WebQuest
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Holocaust in your classroom? Check out this internet webquest. Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 3 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 aggression in Asia.
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
North America Social Studies Interactive Notebook Year-long BUNDLE
North America Interactive Notebook Bundle Social Studies 3rd Grade This is a complete set of interactive notebooks with assessments for North American geography and cultures, economics, and government and civics. The interactivities are created to support students' reading skills. The guiding questions and topics provided help students to determine which facts are main ideas. These activities are meant to be used with a textbook.This bundle will cover Florida standards for 3rd grade. The uni
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Transcontinental Railroad Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt directs students to a website. Students will use the website about the Louisiana Purchase to answer questions provided on the worksheets. This is an awesome way to incorporate technology into your classroom!Includes:- 3 page internet scavenger hunt- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.a. Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisia
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
North America & United States Geography Interactive Notebook 3rd Grade
North America & United States Geography Interactive Notebook UnitThis is a complete interactive notebook unit with assessments for North American Geography, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. There are 95 pages, including activities, vocabulary, and photos of the completed activities. There are maps of North America, the United States regions, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. There is a Venn diagram that can be used for comparison activities. A final test is
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: North America Social Studies Interactive Notebook Year-long BUNDLE
Underground Railroad Internet WebQuest
This internet webquest directs students to a website that will help them answer questions. Students are given fill in the blank and short answer questions scaffolded to the website. It is an awesome way to incorporate technology into your classroom!Includes:- 2 page internet scavenger hunt - answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H7 The student will examine the main ideas of the abolitionist and suffrage movements.a. Discuss the biographies of Harriet Tu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Abolitionist & Suffrage Unit Bundle
Dust Bowl Differentiated Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Dust Bowl in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website:https://www.jerseygirlgonesouth.com/curriculum/social-studies/great-depression/dust-bowl/Includes:- instructions page for teacher- 3 page fill in the blank only internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer key- 3 page open ended comprehension questions and fill in the blank internet s
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: The Roaring Twenties and Great Depression New Deal Unit Bundle
Trail of Tears PowerPoint and Notes Set
This PowerPoint and Note Set includes everything you need to teach your students about the Trail of Tears and the Indian Removal Act!
Includes:
- 7 slide PowerPoint
- 2 pages of corresponding notes
- Answer key
This PowerPoint and Note Set covers Georgia Performance Standards:
SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.
a. Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Te
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Colonial America New England Middle Southern Colonies Unit Bundle
This amazing Colonial America bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about Colonial America!Includes:-New England Colonies PowerPoint and Note Set-Middle Colonies PowerPoint and Note Set-Southern Colonies PowerPoint and Note Set-Colonial Vocabulary PowerPoint and Note Set-Colonial America Classroom Poster Set (3 Posters Included)-New England Colonies Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest-Middle Colonies Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest-Southern Colonies Internet Scavenger Hunt Web
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Feudalism in the Middle Ages worksheet graphic organizer
This worksheet can be used by itself when teaching the feudal system or with the fully animated powerpoint I have also uploaded onto my store here.This worksheet comprises of a diagram of the feudal system with the information removed. The class must label each group in the hierarchy. The second page contains boxes with the correct statements for each point of the system. Students can cut and stick the statements to the correct part of the diagram or write them in. They also have to add arrows
Grades:
3rd - 7th
World War I Trench Warfare Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review Trench Warfare 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 war
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
Oregon Trail PowerPoint and Note Set
This PowerPoint and Note Set includes everything you need to teach your students about the purchase of the Oregon Trail! Students will learn about the trail, how it started, the first pioneers, and how the Oregon Trail impacted the United States.
Includes:
- 9 slide PowerPoint
- 3 pages of corresponding notes
- Answer key
This PowerPoint and Note Set covers Georgia Performance Standards:
SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.
a. Describe territoria
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Abraham Lincoln 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 Abraham Lincoln! 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.d. Describe the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Je
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Civil War Unit Bundle
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