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Social studies study guides for Easel
World War II Timeline Activity (World War 2, WWII, WW2)
This World War II timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of World War II in order! Students will cut and paste pages together and fill out the timeline using their own resources. There is a Word Bank included and an answer key! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the World War II, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!
Includes:
- 2 page timeline to be cut and paste together
- 1 page of events to be glue
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
World War I Worksheets
World War I Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the compelling and complicated saga of World War I? This 34-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhance your own lessons,
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Bundle
Westward Expansion Worksheets
Westward Expansion Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the Westward Expansion? The settlement of the West, as well as the devastating impact this expansion had on Native Americans is included in this unit. The 47-page worksheet packet will provide your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. The Westward Expansion packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Bundle
American Revolution Study Guide and Test
This study guide and test covers the major causes, battles, important people, and the Declaration of Independence of the American Revolution. An answer key is included!This study guide and test covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.a. Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Libe
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
Spanish American War and American Imperialism Worksheets
Spanish American War and American Imperialism Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the dynamic turn-of-the-century age of American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War? This 32-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visua
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Worksheet Mega Bundle
Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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4th - 6th
Immigration and Urbanization Worksheets
Immigration and Urbanization Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching late 19th and early 20th century immigration to the United States? How about the explosive urban growth in the U.S. during that era? This 20-page Immigration and Urbanization Worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory materi
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: Immigration and Urbanization Bundle
Great Depression Worksheets
Great Depression Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the desperation felt throughout American society as well as the government recovery programs implemented during the years of the Great Depression? This 22-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review,
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: Great Depression Bundle
Progressive Movement Worksheets
Progressive Movement Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the amazing changes to American society from 1890 to 1920? This 25-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enha
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Progressive Movement Bundle
Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.Key Features:Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to rein
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Roaring Twenties Worksheets
Roaring Twenties Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the wild and expressive 1920s? This 38-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history.This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhance your own lessons, textbook, and c
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Roaring Twenties Bundle
World War II Worksheets
World War II Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the titanic global struggle between the forces of fascism and freedom? This 46-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history.This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhan
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Bundle
World War I Timeline Activity (World War 1, WWI, WW1)
This World War I timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of World War I in order! Students will cut and paste pages together and fill out the timeline using their own resources. There is a Word Bank included and an answer key! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the World War I, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!
Includes:
- 1 page timeline to be cut and paste together
- 1 page of events to be glued i
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
Civil War - Timeline Activity
This Civil War timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of the Civil War in order! Students will cut and paste pages together and fill out the timeline using their own resources. There is a Word Bank included and an answer key! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the Civil War, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!Includes:- 1 page timeline to be cut and paste together- 1 page of events to be glued in time
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Civil War Unit Bundle
Articles of Confederation to Constitutional Convention | Government Flow Chart
This flow chart visually displays the change from Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. The graphic organizer uses a fill-in-the-blank format to review basic information. Topics Include: Articles of ConfederationGreat CompromiseNew Jersey PlanVirginia PlanConstitutional ConventionBill of Rights ⭐Click the PREVIEW button for a closer look!Great for:✔ ELL's & Learning support ✔ Study tool✔ Guided notesThank you for visiting my store! Click to follow me and be the first to learn
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Reconstruction Worksheets
Reconstruction Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching Reconstruction, Black Codes, Jim Crow, and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments? This 20-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reconstruction Bundle
Industrialization Worksheets
Industrialization Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the dramatic rise of business and industry in America? This 18-page Industrialization Worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Industrialization Bundle
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hiding Place Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Book. The Hiding Place relates the true story of a woman who lived her faith -- despite tremendous costs. The mini-guide contains ten sections that include:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: idiom, suspense, viewpoints, alliteration, metaphor, personification, critical thinking, theme, compare/contrastlife applications/Biblerelated activitiesweb linksa crossword puzzlean an
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6th - 12th
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Cold War Worksheets
Cold War Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the tense and troubling era in which the nuclear superpowers went eye to eye? This 26-page worksheet package (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history.This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and e
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: Cold War Bundle
European Explorers - Age of Exploration - Timeline Activity
This European Explorers - Age of Exploration timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of the European Explorers in order! Explorers included: Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Hernando de Soto, and Henry Hudson. Students will cut and paste pages together and fill out the timeline using their own resources. There is a Word Bank included and an answer key! This activity can be used as an independent acti
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
European Explorers - Age of Exploration Project Choice Board
This project choice board is an awesome way to have students review your European Explorers unit. This project choice board has 9 activities, such as create a test, free thinker, create a brochure, game maker, interviews, flash cards, venn diagram, creating a presentation, and map maker. Choice boards are a great way to differentiate instruction in your classroom!Includes:- choice board- directions- additional resources page with linksThis choice board covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS3
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
White Bird R.J. Palacio A Wonder Story A Graphic Novel Guide the Holocaust
White Bird by R.J. Palacio A Graphic Novel Guide | World History | Holocaust Story This is a captivating story of courage, perseverance, and kindness during the Nazi occupation during the WWII. This pack includes;Lesson objectives KWL ChartPre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswer key includedNew vocabularyMap visualThemes activityCharacter analysisSequencingSymbolism activity& Word search This resource is great for:Teaching about World HistoryT
Grades:
5th - 8th
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
Grades:
6th - 9th
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