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Social studies games for SMART Notebook and for homeschool
World War II - SmartBoard Game & Introduction
8 SmartBoard Pages/Slides
Slide 1 - World Map with pictures of the Leaders of the Countries involved in World War II to assist discussion of this time period.
Slide 2 - Spinner Game with 10 categories (can be adapted to other wars or concepts) and the kids LOVE it. You can use it as a preview or a review. My class uses their textbook to search for the answers....very active involvement.
Slide 3 - Basic Notes (causes, Axis, Allies, dates, etc.)
Slide 4 - Targeted Groups
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5th - 8th
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VS.9 Virginia Studies Review I Spy SmartBoard Game
Kids LOVE to play "I Spy..." With this SMARTboard game, you can call students up to the SMARTboard and move the magnifying glass around the screen, searching for the correct answer to each question. There are four hidden answer choices on the board - only one is correct for each question. Once they settle the magnifying glass on the answer they believe is correct, they tap the red box in the upper left corner to reveal the correct answer. If it matches, then they are correct! I give my kids eith
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5th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Map Your Classroom - Activity NOTEBOOK Gr. PK
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Map Your Classroom mini, students will learn how to map a small area, such as their classroom. Students drag things that appear in a classroom to the map of a classroom. Follow the prompts for a complete score, or create your own..
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Movement of the Sun -Explore NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5.
About this Resource:
In this Movement of the Sun mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students learn about how the Sun moves across the surface of the Earth.
This resource includes both English and Spanish versions. Our content meets your State St
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3rd - 5th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Map Your Community - Activity - NOTEBOOK
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Map Your Community mini, students will learn about coordinates and grid references. Students answer A or B to answer each question as they appear.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Popcorn Game - Template
This file contains Popcorn Game Template which has 16 open ended questions (blank questions for now). The game is played using Koosh ball or Softball.
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Enjoy!!!
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mapping a Topographic Map - Activity - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5.
About this Resource:
In this Mapping a Topographic Map mini, students will create a Geographical Map. Students drag features onto the topographic map. Follow the prompts for a complete score, or create your own.
This resource includes both English and Spanish versions. Our content meets your State Standards and are written t
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3rd - 5th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: How to Read a Map -Activity NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this How to Read a Map mini, students will learn about color-coded maps and what each color means. Students touch a colored dot in the legend to choose it. Then, they touch a place on the map to turn it that color.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Identifying a Color-Coded Map - Explore - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Identifying a Color-Coded Map mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students learn what the different colors on a map mean.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Social Studies: Branches & Levels of Government Sort Activity
This is a SmartBoard I created to give my students additional practice with the responsibilities of the branches and levels of government. There are 2 slides in this Notebook file which consist of sorting activities. It meets the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for 3rd grade social studies.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Social Studies Egypt and Nubia Jeopardy
This is an interactive SmartBoard review activity for a Social Studies unit on Egypt and Nubia. It is in the format of Jeopardy and has leveled multiple choice questions along with open ended questions. Includes correct answers in slides.
Grades:
5th - 7th
Understanding Time Zones - Activity - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5.
About this Resource:
In this Understanding Time Zones mini, students will learn about the different time zones and how they work. Students touch A or B to answer each question as they appear.
This resource includes both English and Spanish versions. Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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3rd - 5th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Memory Match Game - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Memory Match Game Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this memory match game, 6 matching pairs of map symbols are hidden in the puzzle. For primary school, this mini is great for comprehending 6 of the map symbols covered in the topic of Mapping Skills with Google Earth™.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Map the World - Activity - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Map the World mini, students will find the coordinates of the continents and oceans. Students answer A or B to answer each question as they appear.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Map Your Continent - Activity - NOTEBOOK
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Map Your Continent mini, students will label their continent with some of its countries and oceans. Students touch the icons to reveal a multiple choice option. Then, they touch A or B for the right label.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Map Your Route to School - Activity -NOTEBOOK
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Map Your Route to School mini, students will learn how to map a route from one place to the school using the cardinal directions. Students touch A or B to answer each question as they appear.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Identifying Continents and Oceans - Explore - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Identifying Continents and Oceans mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students find all the continents and oceans in the world.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Identifying Countries, Oceans and Lakes - Explore - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Identifying Countries, Oceans and Lakes mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students find as many countries, oceans and lakes within their continent.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's
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PreK - 2nd
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Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Communities - Explore -NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Communities mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students learn the differences between these three communities.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom'
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Drawing a Route to School - Explore -NOTEBOOK
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Drawing a Route to School mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students learn how to map out a route from their house to their school.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Relative Location - Explore NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Explore Mini. It is just one explore with Google Earth™ activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this Relative Location mini, students will complete an Online activity using Google Earth™, or an Offline activity. Students learn how to find places on a map using relative location.
Our content meets your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Crossword - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Crossword Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. PK-2.
About this Resource:
In this crossword mini, 11 vocabulary words are provided with across and down clues. This mini is great for vocabulary and comprehending all the words centered around the vocabulary in the Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ lesson plan. Vocabulary Words include: east, equator, north, seven, symbol, continen
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PreK - 2nd
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State & Capitals BINGO
This file includes a list of objectives (1. Student will be able to identify states from their capital names. 2) Students will be able to identify capitals from their state names.) It also includes a blank BINGO template suitable for printing, two example templates which show the states dropped onto the grid. It also includes all the labels for both states and capitals suitable for printing and laminating for durability.
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3rd - 6th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™: Label the World - Activity - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5
**THIS is a SMART Notebook Version**
This is a Interactive Mini. It is just one activity from the full lesson plan Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ - NOTEBOOK Gr. 3-5.
About this Resource:
In this Label the World mini, students will label the world map with the continents, oceans, and major bodies of water. Students touch the icons to reveal a multiple choice option. Then, they touch A or B for the right label.
This resource includes both English and Spanish versions. Our content meets you
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3rd - 5th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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