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Free social studies activboard activities
13 Colonies Map Activity
This is a simple mapping activity for Colonial America. I've included instructions for finding the different colonies and how they are to color them. The instructions include using directions like north, south, east, and west. All you need to provide is your favorite map of the 13 colonies to use.
Also included is mnemonic for remembering the 13 colonies and a bonus point for drawing a picture of this mnemonic.
I give each student their own map and instruction sheet. I then have students take
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4th - 5th
FREEBIE Latitude and Longitude Map Geography Skills Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking to teach your students the basics of latitude and longitude? Look no further than these interactive Pear Deck slides! This engaging lesson will teach students how to identify lines of latitude and longitude, as well as the Equator and Prime Meridian. With activities that challenge students to determine the definitions of Longitude and Latitude, and opportunities to create and call out a list of locations on a world map using Google Earth or an atlas (not included), this lesson is designe
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5th - 9th
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US Symbols Powerpoint (Primary)
This digital download is for a US Symbols Powerpoint.
This presentation focuses on the following symbols:
American Flag
Liberty Bell
Statue of Liberty
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
Mount Rushmore
The Bald Eagle
The White House
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This presentation is a great way to provide basic facts and images of important US Symbols.
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1st - 2nd
Mapping Skills Interactive Reader, Student Booklet, Assessment AMERICAN Version
Use this interactive reader to introduce mapping terminology and have students practice the skills learned by completing a similar booklet. You could print the reader and use it as a book or project it onto a white board, Smart Board, or Activboard (whatever you have!). I used this in my classroom and the students enjoyed following along and filling in their own papers to match the reader. The booklet has been designed to be printed back to front, cut in half and stapled, with page numbers to gu
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2nd - 5th
Basic Landforms PowerPoint
This is a simple and basic Power Point file that gives students some great visuals for an introduction to landforms. It includes landforms such as valley, prairie, peninsula, bay, canyon, butte, lake, river and gulf among several others. Each slide gives the name, a large visual and a description of each landform.This is great for 2nd-4th graders!
For upper elementary grades, this could be a great review slideshow and certainly expanded upon.
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2nd - 4th
Ancient Rome Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board
Offering choice is an excellent way to motivate your students! Nine differentiated activities are offered on this tic-tac-toe choice board, and students are directed to choose three to complete. The activities were developed with the different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy in mind and focus on different topics so students can choose the topics they are most interested in.
This tic-tac-toe board works great as a final project where students can demonstrate what they have learned about Ancient Rom
Grades:
4th - 7th
Middle School Geography, Timeline, Map Skills Google Slides Pear Deck FREEBIE
Looking to teach your students the fundamentals of historical and archaeological thinking? Look no further! Our comprehensive lesson plan covers key Geography Skills and Timeline Skills while introducing students to a variety of sources through interactive Pear Deck slides. With mixed-level questions to guide instruction, this lesson is designed to challenge and engage students at every level. Plus, students will have the opportunity to practice important ELA skills such as identifying domain-sp
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6th - 8th
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7 Continents of the World Printable Puzzle
DIY Printable Puzzle - 7 Continents of the world
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Not Grade Specific
Snakes and Donuts- Supply and Demand Hands On
This is a hands on activity for students to practice the concept of supply and demand.
You give each student a container of play dough and they will need an unsharpened pencil. For the snakes to count, they have to be the length of the pencil. Donuts are the snakes made into a circle. I set the timer to less and less time each round. Student have to make as many snakes and/donuts as they can. The idea being that while the donuts are worth more, they take more time to make so it is a output vs.
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2nd - 4th
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Georgia Regions: Appalachian Plateau Virtual Field Trip ***FREEBIE***
I am so excited to start using these virtual field trip videos in my classroom! Such a wonderful way to show students pictures of a region without actually visiting!
Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)-5 Georgia Regions
This video is 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
This is a freebie which shows the Appalachian Plateau...coming soon: Blue Ridge Region, Ridge and Valley, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Let me know how you like it! Enjoy!
If you are interested in all five videos, you can click here to pur
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2nd - 3rd
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Mardi Gras
Using informational text, students of all ages can learn more about a fun holiday! Great addition to a Mardi Gras unit, this power point provides a class visual while students can complete a graphic organizer before reading, during reading, and/or after reading at teacher discretion. Or you can turn it into a Read Aloud/listening activity.
The book does need to be purchased separately through booksellers such as Author House, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or others.
If you incorporate a Mardi Gr
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PreK - 8th
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Cardinal Directions
MIMIO ink file
Cardinal Directions
Guide your vessel to the treasure using the Cardinal directions North, South, East, and West. Plan your route carefully to avoid landforms, and pirates! Try and reach the treasure using the fewest moves possible.
SS.K.G.1.3 Identify cardinal directions (north, south, east, west).
SS.K.G.1.1 Describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words. 7
Grades:
K - 3rd
Thanksgiving Activity Pack
This pack contains a variety of activities to supplement your Thanksgiving Unit. Activities include: word search, maze, code breaker, "I am thankful for" writing template, Venn Diagram to compare holidays, Reading passage with comprehension questions.
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1st - 3rd
Symbols of our Country Promethean Flipchart
This flip chart is compatible with Promethean software. It covers the following symbols of our country: American flag, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, Bald Eagle and White House.
It's the perfect summary of the symbols. It includes links to various brainpop videos, youtube videos, etc..
If you like this activity be on the look out for more flip-charts coming soon!! You can check out my blog to find a mini book for free that goes with this flip chart... :)
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PreK - 1st
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Constitution and Bill of Rights Bingo
Students select 4 activities to complete Bingo. Activities reinforce standards pertaining to US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Great for differentition and cooperative group work.
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5th - 8th
American Revolution Jeopardy Game
This is a Jeopardy game about the American Revolution for a 9th Grade Honors US History class. Topics include: Causes of the Revolution, Taxes and Acts, Key People, Battles, Theories of Government, and the Bill of Righs/Constitution.
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9th - 12th
US President Brain Breaks
This is a fun way to review presidents and get your kids up and movin' at the same time. Choose movements for your kids to do as they say the name of each president - jumping jacks, punch out, and chair kicks are just a few ideas you can use. There are two speeds to choose from. With "click to advance", you will control the speed. This is a good one to use if you want to discuss the presidents or just go slowly. If you choose this "auto advance", transitions happen automatically. This is f
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K - 6th
First Week of School Activity
This is a great resource for the first week of school to get to know your students. Ask questions about their responses - whether they're seated (if their answer is a "no") or standing (if their answer is a "yes"). Change the prompts as you wish!
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Paris Interactive Map Activity- Travel to France
This activity offers students the opportunity to embark on a virtual tour of Paris. Students will navigate an interactive Google map that I personally created, which is publicly accessible. The map features markers hovering over 12 significant landmarks in Paris. When a student clicks on a marker, a photo and a brief description of the landmark will appear. Students will then complete a provided worksheet by extracting information from the virtual tour. The worksheet consists of two parts:1. In
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
FREEBIE: Quiz Game: Civil War and Reconstruction - Card and PPT Version
FREEBIE: 30+ Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition.This Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity to guess the person, place or thing related to the topic. Gameplay generates maximum participation for students at all levels. 10 Answers is engaging and super fun with learning happening almost by accident.The Clickable PowerPoint version is great f
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5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Quiz Game - US HISTORY - Great for End of the Year
Industrial Revolution (Inventions and Innovations)
This set of resources was created for Ks3 and more specifically for year 8. It follows the National curriculum in England.The lesson is about the Inventions (Inventors) and Innovations of Industrial Revolution.In this set of resources you can find:- a well prepared ppt presentation,- a sorting the cards activity- many ppt activities/questions- a filling the gaps activity- and a table to be completed after the lesson (it can be used as a plenary) Just set up the ppt presentation and let the stude
Grades:
6th - 10th
Mapping Skills Interactive Reader, Student Booklet, Assessment CANADIAN Version
Use this interactive reader to introduce mapping terminology and have students practice the skills learned by completing a similar booklet. You could print the reader and use it as a book or project it onto a white board, Smart Board, or Activboard (whatever you have!). I used this in my classroom and the students enjoyed following along and filling in their own papers to match the reader. The booklet has been designed to be printed back to front, cut in half and stapled, with page numbers to gu
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Diwali Free Lesson Plan 20 Mins
Diwali: Lesson Plan and 2 Activities
Diwali is a fun holiday for students to learn about in the fall, especially in multicultural classrooms. Share this beautiful holiday with your the early elementary students.
Designed especially for Kindergarteners, Pre-K's and 1st Graders.
Comes in 20 Mins, 40 Mins, and 60 Mins versions.
Include
Teachers Guide
Learning Goals
Common Core Standards
Group Discussion Topics
Activity
Additional Resources
Designed by the top educators who also help create Art
Grades:
PreK - 1st
"Patience means..." Poster
Every teacher needs to post a reminder about what patience means! This is perfect for any classroom!
© Jaylynn Richardson. All rights reserved.
PLEASE READ
Terms of Use: When purchasing this product, you are buying ONE license to use this product in your classroom. You may not share it with anyone by e-mail, website, blog, sharing site, or in any other way. This product is property of Jaylynn Richardson and all rights are reserved. Thank you!
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Not Grade Specific
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