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Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish Version
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Notebooks Bundle + FREE Spanish Version
Legislative Branch of Government {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the legislative branch of United States government. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the roles of the local, state, and national legislative branch, along with Congress, General Assemblies, and checks and balances. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
American Symbols and Monuments {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}
This 22-image set is perfect for creating social studies materials! Included are 11 vibrant, colored images and 11 black and white versions.
**This set was previously included in my USA Graphics Trip. If you were a member of that club, please do not purchase this set- you already own it!**
Included images are the following:
- Liberty Bell
- Eagle
- Flag
- United States outline (Green and flag pattern)
- Lincoln Statue
- Washington Monument
- Mount Rushmore
- Statue of Liberty
- Capitol Buildi
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
In this resource, there are 4 nonfiction reading passage based on Branches & Levels of Government Passages. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate social studies content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Accompanying activities will ask students to fill in the blank, circle multiple choice questions, fill in a timeline based on the passage, and answer a writing prompt about the US Government.*INCLUDES 4 DIFFERENT TOPICS
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3rd - 6th
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Election Day: A Mini-Packet for Voting, Presidents, and Elections!
Get ready to celebrate Election day with this BEST SELLER!!Completely Updated with 25 pages added! (March 23, 2020)In this completely revised packet, you will find the following activities:Book ideas to include in your unitVocabulary cards about presidents and elections/voting.Anchor chart cards for:- Elections and the voting process- Presidents (KWL, and can,have,are}Duck for President;- voting picture cards- graphing/results- ballot box pictures- Ballot cards {2 versions - words and pictures}M
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K - 2nd
ALL THE AMENDMENTS: FUN, EASY & ENGAGING WITH VISUALS AND TEXT
THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER WORKING THROUGH THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS WITH THEIR STUDENTS. YOU WILL READ THE TEXT FROM EACH AMENDMENT AND CONSIDER VISUALS AND EXAMPLES WHILE TRACKING EACH ONE ON A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***Updated to include Graphic Organizer handouts in MS WORD and PDFThis series of PowerPoint slides offers a gra
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5th - 12th
Levels of Government {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the levels of the United States government. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the roles of the local, state, and national executive branch, along with the office of mayor, governor, and president. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
Community Leaders Sort Activities + FREE Spanish Version
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about types of community leaders. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved,
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Sort Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish Version
Branches of Government Mini Book
This government mini-book resource is a concise, yet simple way to introduce government starting with the branches of government. Students will understand the branches of government, be able to identify their responsibilities, and give examples of each. Simply print two-sided (in black and white to conserve it) and cut in half for your students to enjoy. If you are teaching local, state, and national government, this mini-book is a great way to introduce it! If you like this item, check out the
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3rd - 5th
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Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Craft and Writing Activities Veteran Card
Celebrate Veteran's Day with these adorable US military Veteran crafts and writing activities! The set comes with letter writing templates and five different crafts (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) with twelve different heads and four different skin tones each. Students will craft a Veteran and attach a letter to celebrate and thank a Veteran for their service.These crafts and writing activites are perfect for learning about Veteran's Day in the classroom or to create as gifts f
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K - 2nd
Judicial Branch of Government {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the judicial branch of United States government. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the roles of the local, state, and national judicial branch, along with state courts, the Supreme Court, and checks and balances. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set.
This activity is al
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
US Symbol Sort Activities + FREE Spanish Version
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about U.S. symbols. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Sort Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish Version
Capitalism vs Communism: an engaging overview with interactive slides & handouts
This resource includes both the interactive slideshow (in PowerPoint and compatible with Google Slides) and the graphic organizer handouts (in MS WORD and PDF; compatible with Google Docs).The series of slides goes over a number of topics, including:* explaining the origins of capitalism (Adam Smith) * explaining the origins of communism (Karl Marx)* developments in the Cold War as a prime example of these worldviews colliding* critiques of each system* political and economic spectrums * flowcha
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6th - 12th
Government Task Cards
Students need to understand the democracy in which we live. I created this government task card activity (scoot) to help my students distinguish between the 3 branches as they learn about the abstract concept of government! There are 20 task cards, a recording sheet, and an answer key for easy grading. Check out my Differentiated Reading Passages for the Year! Check out my Student Created Newspapers Here!Check out my Government Book of Sorts BUNDLE that perfectly complements this pack! Check out
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies Task Cards Revolution to Reconstruction BUNDLE
13 Colonies Reading Comprehension & Fluency Task Cards about Colonial America
There are 24 reading passage task cards specifically addressing the key concepts of the 13 Colonies & Colonial America. These cards are utilized in three different ways to promote fluency within nonfiction texts and to enhance comprehension skills. Students have a recording sheet to use to answer questions (3 questions per card for a total of 72), generate their own questions, summarize important ideas, and review. You could use the task cards for three days and have each student to do all t
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3rd - 7th
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Federalism: Balanced Powers Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up social studies class! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. Afte
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5th - 10th
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Richard Nixon: cartoons, watergate, foreign/domestic legacy PPT & handout
This download comes with a rich 26-slide PowerPoint and a graphic organizer in both PDF and MS WORD formats.The handout has been made to fit one page for easy printing and handouts. The slides and the handout contain a number of primary source political cartoons to be analyzed, as well as famous quotations from Nixon, information on the Watergate scandal, Vietnamization, and a list of bullet points regarding the foreign and domestic policies/legacy for president Nixon. Enjoy!
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8th - 12th
Russian Revolution - 4 causes, 4 figures, 4 events, 4 effects (23-slide PPT)
THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO SHOW STUDENTS AN EFFICIENT AND COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. BY THE END, STUDENTS WILL HAVE ORGANIZED 4 CAUSES, 4 FIGURES, 4 EVENTS, AND 4 EFFECTS OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"Have students follow along to identify 4 causes (e.g. "Bloody Sunday" or "poverty"), 4 figures (e.g. Len
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7th - 12th
The Constitutional Amendment Process Leveled Text Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about how amendments modify the Constitution. The text discusses the US Constitution and how changes are made to it through a process. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate American History content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: N-Q-WAmerica in World War II Differentiated Reading PassagesAmerican Presidents Differentiated Reading Passages$Why
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Government Unit Mega Bundle for Levels and Branches of Government
Russian Revolution Comic Strip Activity: fun engaging informative 21-slide PPT
This series of PowerPoint slides allows students to create comic strips demonstrating their understanding of key steps of the Russian Revolution. The 8 steps start with the fall of Tsar Nicholas II and end with Stalin's rise to power (industrialization, 5-year plans, Great Purge, collectivization, etc.). Numerous links to relevant videos on YouTube are also included. As specified in the directions, students fold a blank paper in to boxes and are encouraged to use the following 16 terms in the
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7th - 12th
Articles of Confederation Crossword
A simple, easy, engaging crossword puzzle about the Articles of Confederation I will teach during my government unit. My students love them this year and it keeps them engaged, yet productive!
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies (History & Government) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Bundle
State Government Florida Government Project
Are you looking for a fun way to learn about State Government? Students will create a lapbook folder that covers the Florida Constitution, the 3 branches of government, local government, how a bill becomes law, and what citizens can do as an active member of our state. This is easily adapted to other states as well! Included Inside Is• Step-by-step instructions• Project Cover in color•, Vocabulary foldable activity• Definitions for vocabulary activity• Primary and Secondary sources idea
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4th
REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Causes, Leaders, Battles, Outcomes (62 slides) w guided notes
**Updated to include guided notes & alternate PPT formatsThis Unit can be downloaded as one PowerPoint or downloaded separately and taught as individual lessons. The slides contain visuals, text, primary and secondary sources, maps, writing prompts, activities, lists, assignments and much much more. ENJOY!FREE GUIDED NOTES available at:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-American-Revolution-Guided-Notes-1359838Introduction (2 slides) - includes: table of contents, distinction bet
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5th - 11th
Federalism Project | Federalism Research Project | Government Project | Civics
Get this is an amazing Modern Day Federalism project. Students are assigned one US federal event such as Columbine, Sandy Hook, Hurricane Katrina, etc. and they trace federal, state, and local responses to the crisis. Students can be so creative with this project. This is a wonderful way to finish your federalism unit. This project takes my students two class days to work on and two days for presentations.What’s included: 1. Federalism project2. project rubric4. This takes 4 class days This is i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
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