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5th grade Presidents' Day social studies thematic unit plans under $5
13 Colonies PowerPoint Slideshow: Colonial Life Geography Resources Tradesmen
Students will learn all about Life in the 13 Colonies with over 90 slides of Information on the 3 different regions:New England ColoniesMid-Atlantic ColoniesSouthern ColoniesThis 13 Colonies PowerPoint presentation is packed full of colorful slides with information about:✔Life in the New England Colonies✔The Puritans✔Life in Mid-Atlantic Colonies✔The Quakers✔Life in Southern Colonies✔Life on the Southern Plantations✔Shipbuilding & Plows✔Natural Resources in the 13 ColoniesThis slideshow has
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3rd - 5th
Current Event Newspaper Assignment I Google Slides and Print
*A DIGITAL OPTION/GOOGLE SLIDES HAS BEEN INCLUDED* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the zip file :)About this Product:Current Events are a nice way to integrate Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. Additionally, they are a wonderful way to keep your students connected to the community and world around them. This resource addresses the following Common Core State Standards:Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly
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2nd - 6th
Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
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4th - 6th
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Early Explorers Powerpoint With Cabot Hudson Cartier Balboa Ponce de Leon
Famous Early European Explorers Powerpoint: The Age of ExplorationYour students will love learning about these 6 famous early explorers with this creative PowerPoint presentation!Students will learn about 6 early explorers with this 70-slide PowerPoint Presentation. The following explorers are highlighted:⭐John Cabot⭐Vasco Nunez de Balboa⭐Juan Ponce de Leon⭐Christopher Columbus⭐Henry Hudson⭐Jacques Cartier⭐Hernando de SotoThis unit is geared for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th-grade students. It a
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3rd - 5th
Three Branches of Government Brochure Project & Editable Rubric
This resource is an engaging project for teaching the branches of our government. Students can create a brochure with a cover illustrating how the three branches are rooted to the Constitution and open the fist fold to read The Preamble. Inside the brochure the students will list characteristics of each branch as a trifold. As an extension students can use the illustration to observe and sketch the buildings ( The White House, The Capitol, and The Supreme Court) where each branch is housed. Sco
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2nd - 5th
Colonial America Narrative Writing Project - 3rd 4th & 5th Grades - US History
Looking for a way to make your narrative writing lessons more fun? You and your students will love this Colonial America Narrative Writing Project! If your kids are anything like mine, they love writing from other perspectives. This project asks students to write from the perspective of a Colonial Tradesman or Woman living in the English Colonies. Students are asked to research and fill in multiple graphic organizers and note-catchers to help them eventually write a historically accurate depicti
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3rd - 5th
Wants vs. Needs Economics Sorting Worksheet
Great practice for sorting words (no pictures) into the Wants or Needs category. This can be a great assessment! It can also be used for homework or practice. Great follow-up to my wants vs. needs sorting center. I also have a wants/needs sorting worksheet with pictures! Check them out! :) I have many Economics resources available in my store--natural/human/capital resources, goods/services, producer/consumers, etc.
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K - 5th
Also included in: Economics Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grades - Worksheets and Center Activities
Living Wax Museum - Best Project Ever! {Editable}
Welcome to the most incredible, fun, challenging, and creative project ever where students bring history to life! If you are looking for a project that will "wow" everyone at your school, look no further. This is an incredible opportunity to teach your students about planning, researching, sharing information, and having fun! If you have high expectations and if you want your students to complete a project that they will Never forget (100% guaranteed), give this project a shot!I have students
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4th - 8th
Everybody Cooks Rice: A Book Companion
This product includes several activities for the book Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley. This book is great for the culturally responsive classroom! It takes a journey through a very diverse neighborhood and takes a look at culture through food. It incorporates lots of thinking maps and integrates several social studies skills.
Included:
- Before Reading Questions: Activating prior knowledge and setting purpose for reading
- Bubble Map: Character traits of Carrie
- Vocabulary: 6 vocabula
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K - 5th
United States Geography Worksheets
Let Your Students Have Fun As They Study The States!Looking for a way to learn more about the different states in America? Then check out these United States Worksheets! This packet has one sheet for each state, with key information like the state motto, nickname, abbreviation, capital, and popular cities. So whether you're looking to brush up on your geography or just want to learn more about America's history and culture, these worksheets are a great resource. Get started learning today!*This
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1st - 6th
Veterans Day Activities (Unit for 3rd 4th 5th grades)
This low-prep social studies and literacy unit is designed to teach students about the origins of Veterans Day which is celebrated on November 11 each year. Your kids will love learning about the history behind this holiday with these engaging resources! Resource includes: * The Origins - Non-Fiction Passage and Comprehension Questions (includes answer key)* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Non-Fiction Passage & Comprehension Questions (includes answer key)* Full color vocabulary posters; armis
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Social Studies Activities for Grades 3, 4, 5
Athens vs Sparta Activity Compare and Contrast Comprehension Passages Worksheet
Your students will love learning about Athens and Sparta with this resource! It includes reading passages and activities to compare and contrast these two ancient Greek city-states!There are 3 informational articles on the following topics:⭐Life in Athens⭐Life in Sparta⭐The Way of Life for Boys and GirlsThis unit includes many interactive activities: ✔Comprehension Questions✔Athens OR Sparta?✔Hidden Word Fact Sort (cut-n-sort activity)✔Venn Diagram✔Writing PromptSEE THE PREVIEW FOR MORE INFORMAT
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2nd - 5th
Marie Curie Scientist Study Biography Activity
Looking for a print and go option for Women's History Month or studying about famous women in STEM history? Try this Marie Curie Create-a-Book! Learn about this scientist and why she is famous in this 8 page Create-a-Book (mini biography book). Your students will cut and paste the provided illustrations and fill in the blanks using the word bank, based on context to complete the book. Ideas for extending this activity are included.What You'll GetOverview Poster: There is a poster in color and bl
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Candy Bar Elections
Looking for a mini unit to teach students about the election process? Look no further. . .With candy bar elections, students hold primaries and a general election while persuading their classmates to vote for the best candy in the "Chocolate" or "Chewy" parties.Includes election vocabulary, introduction to the election process, and a rubric for persuasive speech.If you like this, teach your students about the Presidential candidates with our "Election Extravaganza"Please rate this product &
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3rd - 6th
Parts of a Medieval Castle
Worksheet and answer key to label the parts of a Medieval castle. Includes labels to cut and paste onto top of worksheet. Parts include portcullis, dungeon, drawbridge, moat, outer wall, battlement, inner wall, keep, bailey, barbican, arrow loops, and tower. In black and white so students can color the castle themselves. A great addition to your Medieval unit of Social Studies.
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K - 6th
Alexander Graham Bell Inventor Study / Biography Activity
Are you learning about famous inventors or scientists? Alexander Graham Bell is one you don't want to miss! This is an interactive biography study, where students fill in the blanks and add provided illustrations to complete a booklet about a famous inventor. What You'll Get8 page booklet ("create-a-book"): Your students will add illustrations (provided, or they can create their own) and fill in the blanks using the word bank to complete the biography.Poster (in color and black and white), which
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Holes Mock Trials - a court simulation activity
This resource is included in Holes available at our store. Holes Mock Trials is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. They will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Proced
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5th - 8th
Globe Craft: The Seven Continents Writing Activity
This globe craftivity is a perfect way for your students to demonstrate their knowledge of the seven continents. This is a versatile writing resource, in that it can be used with ANY research on the continents. However, if you are looking for a guided resource that includes specific facts and features, this craftivity is also included in The Seven Continents Unit. This craftivity makes a wonderful classroom display and perfect keepsake. What's Included:: Step-by-step printing and assembly instru
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2nd - 7th
French & Indian War – Proclamation of 1763 American History Lessons Unit
Complete French and Indian War Unit of Nonfiction Informational Text detailing French and Indian War Battles, the Treaty of Paris, the Proclamation of 1763, THREE Interactive Notebook Assignments, and a balanced mix of hands-on activities to teach students about the causes and effects of the French and Indian War:
• French and Indian War nonfiction informational text-all CONTENT included!
• Questions to assess Informational Text Comprehension
• thought-provoking Discussion Questions about the
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4th - 5th
Nikola Tesla - Meet the Inventor Biography Activity
Are you studying famous inventors? Nikola Tesla was one of the greatest inventive minds of all time! Read about him in a kid-friendly way in this interactive biography activity.What You'll GetA poster with quick facts in color and black and white, which can be used for display in your science centers, or print the black and white one at 2 pages per sheet so each student can have a fun fact sheet in addition to the mini-book. 8 page "create-a-book" where students fill in the blanks to complete th
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "This Land Is Your Land". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 40 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. There is creative animation included with many of the slides as well.
*There are a total of 4 verses included.
*There is NO music track included.
*If you like this powerpoint...you may also like the following:
America the Beautiful - powerpoint
God Bless America - powerpoint
My Country '
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Remembrance Day Booklet - A Straight-Forward View Of Canada's War History
A straight-forward, 29 page booklet and synopsis of Canada's contributions to war - both past and present - is sure to be an asset to your Remembrance Day lesson plans!
This document includes a student booklet with:
a) a colourable cover page
b) What we know/want to know about Remembrance Day
c) Brief description of Canada's role in World War I
d) Comprehension/reflection questions related to World War I
e) History of John McCrae
f) John McCrae's famous poem
g) Reflection/comprehension question
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3rd - 6th
Being a Good Citizen project | Teaching citizenship & responsibility activity
Use this being a good citizen writing and social studies project to teach your students about citizenship. This no-prep activity is perfect to use when teaching kids all about responsibility. There are three parts to this resource that can be used all at once or broken up over the school year. Use the writing portion of the product as a PBL unit to be used for a group or independent grade. INCLUDED INSIDE:❀ Posters describing good citizenship and what it looks like. ❀ Worksheets to check student
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3rd - 6th
American Revolution Battles in the North–Revolutionary War Lesson & Activities
American Revolution Battles of the North uses Nonfiction Informational Text, THREE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ASSIGNMENTS, and a balanced mix of other engaging hands-on activities to teach students about the American Revolution Victory in Trenton, the Battle of Saratoga, the attempt to capture the American Capital, the Winter at Valley Forge, and France's help to end the American Revolution:
• COMPLETE Lesson of Nonfiction Informational Text-we provide all CONTENT!
• Questions to assess Informationa
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4th - 8th
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