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6th grade social studies task cards for Easel Activities and for Gifted and Talented
Comma Task Cards for Different Comma Rules | Print & Digital | + Anchor Charts!
Use these 24 Comma Task Cards for extra comma practice. Each card includes a specific comma rule, an example, and a short activity, which can be done on notebook paper. These cards are meant to be used as enrichment for concepts that have already been taught.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What's included?24 Task Cards- Color24 Task Cards- BlacklineGoogle Slides ActivityEasel ActivityPosters- ColorPosters- Black & WhitePosters- Coloring PagesReference Cards- ColorRefe
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4th - 6th
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End of the Year Logic Puzzles & Brainteasers; Critical Thinking to the Last Day!
32 Challenging "end of the year" summer themed logic puzzles, and brainteasers! Critical thinking activities that integrate math and vocabulary up until the last day of school!. A super way to make sure your students are using critical thinking skills up until the last day even when they start getting "summer fever." The task cards are challenging and will provide for hours of classroom fun!Answer key included!All new products in my store are 50% off the first 24 hours. Be sure to follow my
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade "End of the Year" Bundle
Creative Thinking Task Cards Word Links 128 Lateral Critical Thinking Puzzles
Use these 126 critical thinking cards to help your students gain fluency with lateral thinking. Similar to the board game, TriBonds, each card requires students to come up with one word that links the three words on each card together. For example, the words, “camp,” “place,” and “wild,” are linked by the word “fire.” These cards can be used by students from grade four all the way to adults (try them yourself!).WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:128 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording
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2nd - 12th
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Critical Thinking Discussion or Writing Prompts - Fast Finishers or Morning Work
Each of these 150 "Thinkable" cards (print or digital) has a different creative and/or critical thinking activity. They will help your students to grow their lateral and higher level thinking skills and are great for fast finishers as well as gifted and talented students. PRINT VERSION: 150 Task Cards (Color)150 Task Cards (Black & White)4 Create Your Own Task Card Templates (Color)4 Create Your Own Task Card Templates (Black & White)Card Check Off SheetStudent Recording Sheet25 Randomiz
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2nd - 6th
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24 Creative Thinking Task Cards - 3 Reasons Why - Lateral Thinking
Use these 24 creative thinking task cards to challenge your students' critical thinking and lateral thinking skills! For best results, encourage students to come up with creative, yet plausible answers. You may also want to use these cards for sentence writing practice by requiring students to answer in complete and error-free sentences. Another option is to use the cards in groups and have students brainstorm answers verbally.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-line
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3rd - 6th
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BRAIN TEASERS - FULL YEAR Pack of Daily RIDDLE CARDS
BACK TO SCHOOL BRAIN TEASERS - FULL YEAR Pack of Daily RIDDLE CARDS This full year pack of daily riddle cards will keep your students guessing all school year long! These are designed in task card form. I love to use these as a morning bell-ringer to get their minds thinking, or as brain breaks! Could also be used as a scoot, or small group activity with a few at a time! 132 total riddle cards included with answers! Are you following me? ALL items are 50% off for the first 24 hours AND FLASH 24
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3rd - 12th
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Types of Maps Task Cards
This product includes the following:- Teacher summary of each type of map- Cornell notes format of the types of map notes for students to record critical information- 12 Task cardsIMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open and edit the file. You can download the software here.You are welcome to use this for classroom use, but this is not for commercial use. Click here to see more of my products!Thank you!Creative Classroom Activities :)Follow me on Instagram: creative.classro
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4th - 7th
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3 Branches of Government Task Cards Activity: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the three branches of government.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the three branches of government. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Branches of Government:
1. Task Cards
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Task Cards and Activities Bundle: Civics
Colonial America Stations Activity - 13 Colonies Centers - Jamestown
Colonial America stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any Colonial America unit. It is aligned to my Colonial America unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the Colonial America era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstructio
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6th - 11th
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Forms & Types of Government Dictatorship Democracy 5th 6th Grade Social Studies
This forms of government resource teaches students the differences between a dictatorship and a democracy. Includes:Democracy Vs. Dictatorship SortIncludes 22 characteristic cards. Students determine whether they describe a democracy or a dictatorship and sort them under the correct heading.Graphic OrganizersIncludes a Venn Diagram and Double Bubble Map for comparing and contrasting the two forms of government.Real-Life Scenarios Task CardsIncludes 6 different scenarios describing a child’s dail
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4th - 6th
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American Revolution Stations Activity - Revolutionary War Centers - Digital
American Revolution stations packThis resource includes 7 stations that will enhance any US Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the American Revolution. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reco
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6th - 11th
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Midwest Region Scavenger Hunt - U.S. Regions
Get your students up and moving as they combine reading and social studies skills to learn about the Midwest Region!
Purchase all of the US regions as a bundle and save 33% or $5
5 US Regions - Bundle
Your kids will use the task cards to move around the room answering the 24 questions. When they are finished they will learn facts about the 12 states and monuments in the Midwest Region.
Students will learn at least one fact about each state; Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kans
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2nd - 6th
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Bill of Rights Task Cards Activity (US Constitution: Ten Amendments)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Bill of Rights.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about the Bill of Rights. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: Be sure to check out my other products on the Bill of Rights:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordion Booklet
4. Lapbook
All of these products ca
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5th - 9th
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Geography Skills Review Centers Activity
Need to review basic Geography skills? Looking for an engaging resource to review those Geography skills?Use this 26 page Geography Skills Review Centers Activity to help your students review the basic Geography skills that are so vital for any Social Studies course. Open the Preview to see the complete product.Set includes 4 skills review cards on each of the following topics:ChartsGraphsMapsInformational TextsEach card provides 5 questions to guide students in the analysis of the informationa
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3rd - 12th
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Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2
Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal and Task Card Activity Set -- Examine Night by Elie Wiesel with this interactive unit set. Read for content, respond to writing prompts for student engagement, and review key features with various task card sets and the student journal.Includes:9 Page Reading Journal 16 Reading Response Prompt Task Cards20 Vocabulary Cards w/Definitions12 Theme Task Cards8 Image Analysis Task Cards3 Essay Writing Prompts35 Total full pages to print.Addresses the following:Key
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Northeast Region Scavenger Hunt - U.S. Regions
Get your students up and moving as they combine reading and social studies skills to learn about the Northeast Region!
Purchase all of the US regions as a bundle and save 33% or $5
5 US Regions - Bundle
Your kids will use the task cards to move around the room answering the 24 questions. When they are finished they will learn facts about the 12 states and monuments in the Northeast Region.
Students will learn at least one fact about each state; Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massa
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2nd - 6th
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Roaring '20s & Great Depression Stations Activity - Centers - Jazz Age - Digital
Roaring '20s & the Great Depression stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any 1920s & 1930s unit. It is aligned to my Roaring'20s & Great Depression Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the 1920s & 1930s. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack?
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6th - 11th
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Mapping the World Social Studies Skills Practice Activity
Mapping the World Social Studies Skills Practice ActivityUse this skills practice activity to introduce students to maps and world geography or to review skills at the beginning of a World History course.Introduces students to the skill of cartography and examines the importance of cartographers and cartography for accurate historical understanding.Includes pages (for presentation) to introduce activity, to present vocabulary terms, to wrap up activity, and to overview lesson concepts.Pages incl
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5th - 10th
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Continents and Oceans Task Cards Activity (World Geography Unit: Map Skills)
These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with identifying the continents and oceans.In this activity students are to identify each of the seven continents and five oceans as shown within a map of the world. Other questions are included such as: what continent is the largest?If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Task Cards for Social Studies:Important: All the Task Cards below are in my: Social Studies Bundle (50% OFF!)United States History: Get all 39 (3
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3rd - 11th
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Central and South America Geography Task Cards Activity Latin American
Introduce students to Central and South America with fun and engaging task cards! Address the Geography of Central and South America while practicing skills and learning new and interesting facts about the region!This Task Card Set includes 25 cards to help students investigate the facts and practice geographic skills on the region of Central and South America. Covers topics such as longitude and latitude, physical features, culture, population, and so much more.Includes:25 Task Cards with cont
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5th - 10th
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US Civil War Stations Activity - Centers - Abraham Lincoln - Causes of Civil War
American Civil War stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any US Civil War unit. It is aligned to my American Civil War Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the US Civil War. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstruction Era st
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6th - 11th
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Spanish American War Task Cards Activity (Yellow Journalism, Rough Riders etc.)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Spanish American War.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about the Spanish American War. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 18 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Spanish American War:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Cat
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Spanish American War Task Cards and Activities Bundle
World War 1 Stations Activity - WW1 Centers - Treaty of Versailles - WWI Battles
World War I stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any WW1 unit. It is aligned to my World War I Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of World War 1. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstruction Era stations to get a closer look
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6th - 11th
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The Constitution & New Nation Stations Activity - Centers - George Washington
Constitution & A New Nation stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any Constitution & A New Nation unit. It is aligned to my Constitution & A New Nation unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the early US history era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations
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6th - 11th
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