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Free other (social studies) resources for Microsoft Word
3-2-1 Exit Ticket
Simple yet effective exit ticket. I use this activity daily as a quick check to see how well my students grasped the lesson.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Now and Then picture sort
This is the perfect activity for a Social Studies unit on the Past vs. the Present. Students are to cut and sort the pictures based on if the technology was used in the past or the present.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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Continent of Africa - Thematic Unit
In this complete 7 lesson plan introduce your student to the continent of Africa. Study the animals that live in Africa,learn about the anatomy of a lion, explore the continent and the cultures of people who live there. To purchase all the materials mentioned in the lesson plans please visit www.getbrainykit.com
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
What is a Hero? September 11th Writing Prompt
This writing prompt asks the question "What is a Hero?" The prompt stems from the heroes that helped on September 11th, but asks students to explain their own thoughts on what a hero is. I used this with my 2nd grade students and found their responses to be quite impressive!
The basics of the page allows students to add their own creative touches and colors if they wish.
Grades:
1st - 6th
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Rules and Laws Quiz
This rules and laws quiz is easy and simple for English language learners, Pre-K, or Kinder! My ELL students were having trouble following along with normal quiz formats so I had to change it up and include visuals. You can edit and feel free to add more questions. Hope you enjoy!
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Flat Stanley Letter
Every year my Kindergartneners read the chapter book Flat Stanley and then he visits our classroom. We then send him out to all the family memebers we know around the wrold and see what fun and mischife he can get into while with them. This is a great actity to talk about other places around the world as well as track on a map all the cities, states and countries he visits.
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
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Boy in the Striped Pajamas Movie Questions
Level 1 and level 2 comprehension questions for the film, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. These questions can be used to guide comprehension throughout the film. They are aimed at helping students make sense of the horrors of concentration camps and actively watch the film. The questions make explicit that the camps were marketed as something different than what they were and will help students understand what happened in the camps. They are best used in a history class, as they do not focus on
Grades:
9th - 11th
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FLASH CARD TEMPLATE *editable*
3.5 x 5 editable templateSet to print 6 to a page for the best outcome
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer
This cause and effect graphic organizer was designed to be used as a critical thinking activity related to a literature story, but it could also be used in many other subject areas, including science and social studies/history. Take a look and see how you might be able to use it!
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Venn Diagram Blank Fully Editable
This is a blank Venn Diagram template that students can complete on a computer or you can fill in your own titles and print as a worksheet. Fully editable! The borders, text boxes, name, and circles can all be moved. Compare and contrast. Find similarities.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Columbian Exchange Reading Comprehension
The following is a reading comprehension on the Columbian Exchange. It would be best used in a middle school classroom but could be adapted to meet the needs of high school classroom as well. The reading does a nice job of introducing the topic and helping students apply it to their lives. It also includes several short answer style questions. The questions were created to help students think critically and use details from the text to prove their answers. The reading be used as an in clas
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Passport for Christmas Around the World
Here is a passport to go with your Christmas Around the World Research project. Students can collect a stamp or sticker as they learn about each country. You can customize the countries to match whichever countries your class will be covering, as well as the various greetings.
Looking for something to keep your student's research organized? Check out my Christmas Around the World Research Packet.
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Family Tree Template
This family tree template is created with editable text boxes in Microsoft Word. Students can fill in name and statistical information about their parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Other extension activities could include having students collect anecdotal information about their family history.
Key:
b - birthdate
w - where
m - married
d - died
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Events Leading to the American Revolutionary War
This printable is a timeline of events leading to the American Revolution, including:
French and Indian War
Stamp Act
Townshend Revenue Act
Boston Massacre
Tea Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
A completed timeline can be printed, or a blank form can be filled in by students.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Roaring 20s Slang Words
Your class will experience the 1920s by speaking their language! This is a group activity that takes a single class period. Full directions, questions for students to answer, and slang cards to cut out. Students will pick 8 slang terms at random, create an outline, then present to the class.
If you like this activity, be sure to check out 20s and 30s: A Unit Plan.
You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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World Geography Web Quest
This web quest will lead students to several different websites to gather answers and information related to world geography. Students must define geography, human geography, & physical geography; take a quiz on the continents & oceans; determine why it is difficult to give an exact number of countries in the world; explain what is interesting about the earth's circumference; and answer several basic questions related to the world's current population, land sizes, landforms, climate, &am
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Crash Course Study Skills Note Taking Ep. 1
This is a great way to discuss with your students the different ways to take notes in class. It allows the students to help figure out which way works best for them. Here is what is included in this 3 page download: 1. Note Taking Guide for Students: A fill in the blank sheet to help students stay focused during the video. There are 10 questions for the students to answer during the course of the video.2. Teacher Guide: Answers to all the questions that the students just filled in. 3. Homewor
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Study Skills Bundle Ep. 1-10
Timeline of Events Leading to the American Revolution
This printable is a timeline of events leading to the American Revolution, including:
French and Indian War
Stamp Act
Townshend Revenue Act
Boston Massacre
Tea Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
A completed timeline can be printed, or a blank form can be filled in by students.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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2nd Grade social Studies Holidays and Celebrations
Match the holiday name to the definition for Kwaanza, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. Social studies activity best for second and third grade. Ten questions total with an open response question for #10. Printable worksheet is front and back of one page.
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
History Timeline Template
A template suitable for History timelines, particularly useful for Early Years education.
Grades:
K - 3rd
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Compass Craft
All you need is some markers, a paper plate and these cut outs for early explorers to learn how to use a compass. Completing map activities is fun when they have a hand made reference of north, south, east and west!
Draw a personal design in the middle and bon voyage!
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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Christmas Around the World Research Template
This simple template is designed to be used by students as they are researching facts on a certain country for a Christmas Around the World project. Not only are students directed to find information about how their country celebrates Christmas, but it will lead them to discover information about their country, it's place in the world, and more!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Causes of WWI (Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, Militarism)
2 PArt Assignment about the CAUSES of WWI
-Imperialism
-Alliances
-Militarism
-Nationalism
Part 1
-Students identify if a scenario represents Imperialism, Alliances, Nationalism or Militarism
PArt 2
-Students Color code a map to represent the Triple Alliance, Triple Entente and Neutral countries
Grades:
8th - 10th
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United States Symbols Research Paper
This is a Research Paper created to research Symbols of the United States. It is designed for elementary students and has been used in a 1st Grade classroom. This can be completed with book information or can be used as an online web search. Examples of United States Symbols include the Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Grades:
1st - 6th
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