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Free high school other (social studies) activities
NO PREP! Map Skills Scavenger Hunt: Continents, Types of Maps, Finding Location
This activity is sure to get your year started off right! This Scavenger Hunt will help you introduce a variety of map concepts!
Focus Skills and Concepts:
*The location of the Continents and Oceans
*Using a Compass Rose
*Finding Relative Location
*The Equator and Prime Meridian
*Hemispheres
*Reading a Political Map
*Reading a Physical Map
Included in this packet:
*Pretest
*Links to Online Maps
*Black and White Printable Maps of the World-Continents and Oceans
*Labeled Political World Map
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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FUN Latitude & Longitude Riddles
This product includes TWO fun and engaging worksheets that will help students practice finding absolute location using their latitude & longitude skills. Both maps include an example to show students how to locate coordinates and how to write them. This product is bundled with the print and digital options. The digital version in in Google Slides format and simple to use!
Grades:
5th - 12th
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7 Principles of the Constitution One Pager Activity
Looking for a way to wrap up your 7 principles unit? Use this free 7 principles of the constitution one-pager activity. There are 2 versions of the one-pager in these resources 1. 7 principles one-pager 2. Individual principle one-pagerIn this resource, you will receive1. Instructions for one-pager 2. Templates to help students start Want to watch a tutorial? Check out my one-pager tutorial!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Customer Ti
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle
FREE About Me Back to School Student Survey
Use this student survey at the beginning of a new school year or semester as a fun way to learn about your students. In addition to answering the questions, students can show off their creativity by coloring and doodling on the page. Looking for a digital version? Check out this FREE Digital About Me Back to School Student Survey.*********************************************************************You may also like:Reading Primary and Secondary Sources Doodle Notes and StationsDoodle Notes and C
Grades:
8th - 12th
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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
Why is there conflict in Israel-Palestine?
*This package contains a handout (in four formats: Apple Pages, Word, PDF, and Google Doc) and a PowerPoint (also available as an Apple Keynote). *You may edit the Word Doc to meet your students’ needs.*You may copy+paste and/or adapt the following information into your lesson plans.GLOBAL 10, UNIT 7DECOLONIZATION AND NATIONALISMLESSON 10AIM: Why is there conflict in Israel-Palestine?ACTIVITY 1 -- DO NOWStudents will analyze a series of maps of Israel-Palestine from the 1940s-2000s and answer qu
Grades:
9th - 12th
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World War II Battles: Reading Passages, Questions, Maps, Timelines, Project!
WORLD WAR II BATTLES: EUROPEAN THEATER Packet with reading passages, maps, images, guiding questions and timeline. PACIFIC THEATER Packet with reading passages, maps, images, guiding questions and timeline. Creative Writing assignment promptPDF and DOCX versions available for each resource ** These resources are also included in Unit Plan World War II **Additional World War II Resources:Causes of WWII & US Neutrality vs. InterventionThe US HomefrontWas the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb Necessa
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History 2nd Half Content Bundle! Lessons and Unit Plans 1900s
Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Factory Workers
Please enjoy this free worksheet and reading packet to teach students about the lives of child factory workers in the Industrial revolution. Included are reading, image and poster sheets for students to make their own presentations about the work and lives of these unfortunate children.These materials are also included as part of a larger unit on child workers featuring more readings and resources.Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Complete Unit
Grades:
6th - 12th
American History Sampler Pack: 3 Free Activities for American History!
American History Sampler Pack: 3 Free Activities for American History!In this American History sampler pack, you receive 3 FREE activities to use in your American History classroom!Enjoy free samplers of the three following activities:1.) Three free posters from the best-selling Why Study History primary source gallery walk!2.) Two free chart and graph worksheets from the popular Maps, Graphs, and Charts from the 19th Century!3.) Two free differentiated primary sources from the New Nation primar
Grades:
5th - 9th
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XYZ Affair - A Student-Centered Detective Adventure!
NEW! UPDATED & TRANSFORMED! John Adams's XYZ Affair comes to life! Are you ready to immerse your students in an engaging and interactive learning experience? Benefits: Critical Thinking Skills: Foster critical thinking as students navigate through witness statements and decipher the cryptic clues laid out before them. The XYZ affair becomes a platform for honing analytical skills, enabling students to evaluate information and make informed decisions.Collaborative Exploration: Encourage te
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: John Adams Mini Bundle
Miracle of the Sun - Our Lady of Fatima - Catholic Booklet
Miracle of the Sun - Our Lady of Fatima - Catholic Booklet
A simple booklet that describes the Celestial Event which Occurred on October 13th, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal.
This free Catholic Booklet is a gift to share the message of Our Lady of Fatima.
This booklet is in black and white, for individual creativity.
A simple read, that makes the message of Fatima easily understandable.
Note: Best to print in Landscape Format.
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Presidents' Day Coloring Page and Word Cloud Activity {FREE!}
Students will learn more about Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by creating a word cloud or decorating a coloring page. The coloring pages and word cloud activities are great for exam reviews and also make beautiful classroom displays.This file contains:*George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Word Cloud Coloring Pages: Students use colored pencils or fine tip markers to color in the words and phrases (2 pages)*George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Word Cloud Activities: Students f
Grades:
6th - 11th
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Rewriting the Bill of Rights
This fun free lesson will help your students practice decoding primary documents. Students will take the original Bill of Rights and rewrite them into their own words. By using modern day language students will gain a better understanding of what freedoms the Bill of Rights has given our country.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Types of Maps Vocabulary Matching for Distance Learning & Print, Google FREE
Types of Maps Vocabulary Matching for Distance Learning & Print, Google Link Geography Activity These geography vocabulary matching pages are perfect for your visual learners. Students can digitally drag and drop definitions, vocabulary words, and images. This activity also has a print version for students to cut and paste matching definitions, images, and words. This is a great activity for vocabulary review for English as a Second Language Learners, ESL, and ESS students. This is also
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: LOUISIANA HISTORY ACTIVITIES MEGA BUNDLE Louisiana History Curriculum
Who I am: All About Me and my Culture Worksheet - English and Spanish Versions
Happy upcoming Hispanic and Latinx Heritage month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15! This resource can be used anytime of the year to get to know your students and their cultural background.I created this resource for your culturally diverse classroom. Most of the students who I teach speak Spanish as their primary language at home, and although I do not know Spanish fluently, I am learning every day. I put together this resource to get to know their cultural heritage. This also encour
Grades:
2nd - 12th
World War I Letter From the Trenches
Students are to use what they have learned in class to contextualize, or imagine the setting, of World War I trenches. Students write a letter home to a loved one, describing the conditions and technology of World War I trench warfare. They must discuss the reason for their country being involved with World War I and use 16 prescribed words in their letter. These words cover everything from trench foot to machine guns. This assignment is a great way to get students to put themselves into the
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Geography Island Map Project - FREEBIE
This packet contains two pages for students as a guideline and checklist, a rubric for grading, and examples of completed student products.
I created the Island Map Project to enhance geography units! Depending upon what you feel comfortable with, you can have students complete this project independently, with a partner, or small groups. Last year I only allowed independent or partner work.
UPDATED: For the rubric, there are two different page options. One had 3D elements as an option for ext
Grades:
4th - 12th
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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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The Great Depression Cartoon Analysis
This activity allows students too analyze cartoons published from the 1930's and connects primary sources to key concepts.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Mapping Project Activity, Build a Map Print & Digital Distance Learning
Mapping Project Activity, Build a Map in a Month, Mapping Activity, Mapping Skills Review, Engaging Mapping ProjectA geography project which allows students to work through creating their own map in the role of a cartographer. Students creatively review the foundation of geography while being creative. Also included in WORLD GEOGRAPHY MEGA BUNDLE & MAPPING SKILLS BUNDLE.Sign up for email updates and follow me on TPT for updates.Included: Mapping Calendar for day by day mapping activityMappin
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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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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Branches of Government Chart Activity on Jobs, Parts, Powers, & Selection
Teach the 3 branches of the federal government with this FREE worksheet! Students will demonstrate their understanding of the jobs, parts, powers, & selection processes of each branch using a simple chart. This PDF resource is perfect if you are looking for a quick way for students to organize information about the executive, judicial, and legislative branch. Looking for a lesson on the branches of government? Check out these resources: Branches of Government Worksheet: Chart & Graphic O
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Current Event Template
This is a 2-page template for students to report on current events. If you are interested in an updated version with a digital option and three provided practice articles, please click HERE!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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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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