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Other (social studies) resources for GATE under $5
Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons
This Differentiated Current Events Choice Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons can be used with lessons on Current events in the classroom and for use in Interactive Student Notebooks. Students can also read current events at home and complete the activities as evidence of understanding in their ISN. The Depth and Complexity Icons help promote higher level thinking. This year I made Current Events Scrapbooks(basically a different type of ISN) for my students by binding 15 pieces of 12 x 18 in.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Albert Einstein Scientist Study / Biography Activity
If your students are learning about famous scientists and inventors, you simply cannot beat Albert Einstein! This is an interactive biography study where students complete a mini-booklet using a word bank and images.What You'll Get8 page create-a-book booklet. Your students will add illustrations (provided) and fill in the blanks based on context to complete the book (a word bank is included). There is a hands-on activity to demonstrate space-time, and links to websites to further explore elect
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Students Teach the Class Project - Digital & Printable Student Centered Activity
The perfect back to school activity, this low prep, student led project gets kids engaged by allowing for student choice and personal interests to take center stage. Students take over and teach the class, building leadership and classroom community in the process. The bonus? You don't have to lesson plan! Let the kids do it for you with this Students Teach the Class Project.This is a great activity for before or after a school break, or an end of the year activity. Kids love it, and teachers d
Grades:
4th - 6th
Marie Curie Scientist Study Biography Activity
Looking for a print and go option for Women's History Month or studying about famous women in STEM history? Try this Marie Curie Create-a-Book! Learn about this scientist and why she is famous in this 8 page Create-a-Book (mini biography book). Your students will cut and paste the provided illustrations and fill in the blanks using the word bank, based on context to complete the book. Ideas for extending this activity are included.What You'll GetOverview Poster: There is a poster in color and bl
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
Grades:
2nd - 8th
2023 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 23 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2023. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2023 or the beginning of the new year, 2024!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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American Government and Civics: John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the enlightenment? Use this lesson as a way to teach the philosophy of John Locke and his influence on the Founding Fathers. This can used in Interactive notebooks or as separate consumables You will Love this resource because:Provides 2 lesson versions for Gifted and Gen Ed classes. Collaborative Activity Critical Thinking ActivitiesNotes Declaration of Independence Analysis Editable PowerPointWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics an
Grades:
6th - 12th
Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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SCAMPER Invention Project
This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
The Great Depression Dust Bowl Research Project Gifted Students Enrichment
Are you looking for a student-driven project for your gifted (AIG) students? In this resource, students will research the Great Depression. They will then create a project using the R.A.F.T.S technique where they will demonstrate what they learned. This resource includes ideas for online resources students can use, but you can easily use your own resources for students to use.What is included?Teacher & Student InstructionsGoogle Slides™ presentation that includes graphic organizers for stude
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Colonial America Card Sort and STEM Activities Bundle
**Colonial America Bundle: Minecraft Building Ideas and Traits Sorting Card Activity** This engaging bundle combines two educational resources perfect for students exploring American colonial history. The first resource has students participate in STEM activities through different building challenges. These tasks encourage creativity and problem-solving as students construct items relevant to colonial life, such as buildings, tools, and household items. The challenges are tailored to accommodat
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Civil Rights Leaders
Civil Rights Leaders: 4 Civil Rights Leaders who Influenced American Society is an engaging project to use during Black History Month or as part of your Civil Rights Unit of Study.This resource will help students create a pop-up book of 4 historic civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges. This Civil Rights resource offers three options for classroom use:* mini research project on 4 Civil Rights Leaders* small group project where eac
Grades:
3rd - 5th
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANGE OUR LIFE - THEN AND NOW - English and Spanish
English and Spanish!!2 activities show how science and technology have affected communication and transportation.Students compare life in the past and today.- Sentence starter provided with handwriting lines.- Students read each riddle and use the word bank to find the invention.I also offer:THEN AND NOW - ANTES Y AHORA - Centro - SpanishCHRONOLOGICAL ORDER: One day in my lifeTIMELINE - TEACHER TIMELINE - HOW TO MAKE MY TIMELINECHRONOLOGICAL TIMELINE; and Past, Preset, Future - FoldablesHISTORIC
Grades:
1st - 4th
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NATO Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alphabet Activity for Kids
This activity is designed for students to be introduced to the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, in conjunction with facts about the usage in WWII. Students will read a short article explaining the alphabet and its history of integration into WWII, and answer a series of questions for deciphering the alphabet. This can serve as an extension, integration, or as a stand alone activity. This was written for upper Elementary, but can be integrated into any beginning unit on the Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alph
Grades:
4th - 12th
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World War 1 WW1 The Great War Research Project Gifted Students Enrichment
Are you looking for a student-driven project for your gifted (AIG) students? In this resource, students will research World War 1 or The Great War. They will then create 3 small projects that have them focus on the cause, warfare, and impacts. This resource includes ideas for online resources students can use, but you can easily use your own resources for students to use.What is included?Teacher & Student InstructionsGoogle Slides™ presentation that includes graphic organizers for students t
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Critical Literacy Skills BOOKMARKS Book Club Novel Study Middle High School
Introduce critical literacy to your middle school or high classroom with these printable bookmarks. Students participate in meaningful and interesting reflections based on diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice. These can be used for individual thinking or as interactive, fun, and engaging activities! Use them year after year - great when you have a few minutes to spare or as the main focus of a lesson. I've already done the hard work of formulating thought-provoking questions, but you can
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Critical Literacy Skills Book Club Novel Study Middle School High School
2022 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 22 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2022. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2022 or the beginning of the new year, 2023!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
OH.SS.5.12 Types of Government Choice Board
Embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate landscapes of government and political systems with our Choice Board tailored for gifted 5th-grade social studies students. Aligned with the standard OH.SS.5.12, this comprehensive choice board invites students to explore the diverse realms of democracies, dictatorships, and monarchies, fostering a deep understanding of the relationships between those in power and citizens.Featuring eight captivating activities, each meticulously designed t
Grades:
5th
Types:
Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Government Choice Boards
GT Enrichment - Learning Semaphore
My GT kids LOVE to learn about 'random' things. Semaphore is a system of flag signals used by the US Navy to communicate over long distances while underway at sea. In this slideshow, I introduce semaphore, group the letters for ease of learning, and describe how a message is sent.The lesson concludes with two examples of semaphore used in pop culture and a creative activity where the students will use semaphore to create a symbol of their own. This slide show can be used as a whole group lesson
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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5th Grade Social Studies Government Choice Boards
Dive into the intricate workings of government and civic engagement with our comprehensive Bundle of 5th Grade Social Studies Government Choice Boards. Crafted to engage and challenge gifted 5th-grade students, this bundle offers a diverse selection of choice boards aligned with key government standards, providing educators with a versatile toolkit to enhance their curriculum.Each choice board within the bundle is meticulously designed to address specific government concepts and skills while fos
Grades:
5th
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Create-a-Holiday Project
Originally created for a 3rd grade GATE class, this project allows students to consider the reasons for holidays, determine the elements of holidays, and consider what makes a holiday feel "real" vs. "fake." As they discover and discuss these concepts, they will brainstorm and create their own holiday, using the holiday elements. For further enrichment, students will complete at least 3 activities from a Tic-tac-toe board incorporating reading, writing, math, research, and art. Comes with a l
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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My Community Report - Social Studies, Oral Report, & Expository Writing
My Community Report is a great way to get students to identify and tell about various important parts of their local communities. Students take a photo (or draw a picture) and write about:
1.) Their neighborhood
2.) A local business in their community
3.) A government entity (City Hall, fire station, etc.)
4.) Some place uniquely important to the student (could be their church, where they take dance classes, etc.)
This is an ideal home project or after school project that gives students the o
Grades:
K - 3rd
Chapter 5 Lesson 4 – The Mexican-American War
Need a notes worksheet page to go along with Social Studies lessons for the Harcourt School Publishers Reflections: California a Changing State text?
The worksheet is easy to print and includes key ideas, comprehension questions and vocabulary activities. One version includes the depth and complexity icons for GATE students.
Grades:
4th
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