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Map Skills Make Your Own Map Project with Map Worksheets and Map Activity
Create your own map using this fun, creative activity to learn about reading maps. Students love designing maps with towns, cities, parks, and islands. They complete practice worksheets and create their maps. This project based learning activity is a hands-on way to interact with maps.You receive:4 map worksheets - becoming progressively more difficult2 compass rose pages for students to complete (choose the level you need)6 different "Make Your Own Map" project pages to choose from3 differentia
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game - Map Skills Geography Activities
Help your students practice their latitude and longitude skills in a fun and engaging way using this no-prep latitude and longitude battleship game! The directions are included right on the template, so this is a no prep activity that comes ready to play. I've also provided PowerPoint directions so you can show students how to play as a class. Students will become well-practiced with using a grid and making sure they always give latitude coordinates first. I've used this every year and my studen
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Review Activities Bundle
Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act, Fugitive Slave Law
How did Congress compromise over the issue of slavery? Your students will research and analyze documents and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use their inferential skills to make predictions about the successes or failures of the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas-Nebraska Act in this engaging lesson and activity!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!Enslavement Compromises Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Do
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables
Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in:Â Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
Country Travel Brochure Research Social Studies - Templates and Digital
For a great addition to any country research project, try implementing this fun Digital Country Travel Brochure activity. This digital brochure is an engaging way to learn informational text skills or for use in a presentation of country research. Their striking, professional-looking brochures will impress everyone!IN THIS RESOURCE:I've included front and back trifold Powerpoint templates. Country resource websites and graphic organizers. Editable so you can add your own headings.Students resear
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Map Skills Interactive Reader for Maps, Globes, Directions and more
These map skills worksheets are so much fun for young learners. Use this interactive mini-reader to help reinforce your student's understanding of maps, globes, cardinal directions, land, water and more!This map skills book can be used across several lessons and is perfect for whole group, small group or center activities.Each page has information about map skills and tasks for students to complete to help them show their understanding of the topic.Map Skills included in this interactive reader
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Interactive Books Bundle Readers for Math, Science and Social Studies
French and Indian War Doodle Notes with PowerPoint (print and digital resource)
These French and Indian War doodle notes summarize the causes, major battles, and effects of the war.What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions (2 pages)*French and Indian War doodle notes with blanks for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (2 pages)*Fill-in-the-blank version for students who have difficulty with note taking. (2 pages)*Completed version of French and Indian War doodle notes for ELL students or students with learning d
Grades:
6th - 11th
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Industrial Revolution Inventions Activity Stations Worksheet Interactive
Looking for a one 30-45 minute lesson to teach the major inventions associated with the Industrial Revolution? This industrial revolution inventions activity can be done in stations and students fill out a worksheet as they move around the room.I don't know about you, but my textbook doesn't "cut it" with the inventions. It seems the information is in multiple places and skips around. I created this lesson so that all of the inventions mentioned below are in one place! This can be used as a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for John P.
Why Study History? Back to School American and World History Activity
In this Why Study History primary source activity lesson, students understand the value of studying history by examining the words of 12 influential people from US History (American History) and World History. This Why Study History resource is an outstanding way to start your year as it promotes critical thinking, requires analysis, and sets the framework for studying history and social studies throughout your school year. Students understand the importance of studying history by examining th
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Long Ago & Now Grandparent Day Interview Activity, Family Tree, Student Timeline
Introduce your students to their family history with this fantastic Long Ago & Now Grandparent Interview Activity, Family Tree, and Student Timeline. This lesson series uses compare and contrast strategies to help students understand how their lives are similar to or different from their grandparents' lives. It makes for a great Grandparents' Day activity! Plus, the strong home-to-school connection will help keep everyone involved and excited about learning. This mini-unit is in my Long Ago
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Dred Scott Decision, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Election of 1860, Fort Sumter
What finally started the Civil War? Your students will research, analyze, and use their critical thinking skills to read the passages and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use details from the text and knowledge of Social Studies to brainstorm details and arguments to determine the South's reasons for secession and what finally causes the start of the Civil War!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!The Last Straw Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resou
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
Rural, Urban, and Suburban Communities
Rural, Urban, and Suburban Communities are explored in this product which includes worksheets and fun foldables for each type of community.This product includes all the templates required for the rural, suburban, and urban foldables, along with additional worksheets and information on the community types and characteristics.Rural, Suburban, and Urban Communities Set includes:Living in a Rural Community Worksheet & Foldable templateLiving in a Suburban Community Worksheet & Foldable templ
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Bill of Rights Sort Activity with Scenarios - US Constitution Day
Teach students about The Bill of Rights with this fun sort activity! Students will learn about the Bill of Rights and the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Students will also match the scenarios to each amendment. It is perfect for Constitution Day or Founders Month as students learn about the U.S. Government.This Bill of Rights Sort includes the first ten amendments, their definitions, and real-life scenarios that students will match in order.This activity includes a digital versio
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Government Unit: Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, US Constitution
Italy Booklet (A Country Study!)
This "All About Italy" booklet can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! Each page contains a basic fact and related illustration! All graphics are in an outline format so that it's ready to be colored like a mini-coloring book.This coloring booklet gives all the general/basic information about Italy, including:-geography -Italian flag-capital city of Rome (famous sites)-popular Italian foods-most popular sport (football)-Ancient Romans (powerful military)-Leaning To
Grades:
K - 5th
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50 US States and Capitals by Region Test Quiz Regions of The United States
These States and Capitals by Region Test/ Quizzes are great for your students to use as they master their memorization. There are several versions to meet your students needs. Kindly Note: If you own my US Research Bundle, this set was added to it for free as a bonus, yay!States and Capitals by Region Test/ Quiz Include:Quiz/ Test: Several options provided & Answer KeyLarge US Map labeled version #1Regions with State labeled Version #2Region with state and no label version #3Version #4- 6: w
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Causes of WWII - Digital Gallery Walk (with Graphic Organizer)
Students will click through and explore "exhibits" centered around five primary causes of World War II! For each topic, there is an informational slide and a political cartoon slide.In relation to WWII, students will read about:Treaty of VersaillesFailure of the League of NationsAppeasementRise of DictatorshipsHitler Invades PolandThis student-centered, digital gallery walk enables students to learn at their own pace, allowing them time to ask clarifying questions during work time. **This produc
Grades:
9th - 12th
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World Map Continents and Oceans | Black and White | Coloring Sheet
Enhance your minimalist classroom with these Black and White World Map with labeled Continents and Oceans!These black and white world map features each of the 7 continents and 5 oceans accurately labeled. These maps are great to print out, laminate, and hang up in a minimalist or neutral classroom. These maps are also great to print out and make copies for students to color! Please feel free to make copies of this resource for your students, or for your own kiddos.Updated 7/17/2022: There are no
Grades:
PreK - 9th
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Also included in:Â Printable Maps and Worksheets | Continents Ocean & The United States Bundle
Map Skills Digital Activities for Google Slides
Learning about map skills is super fun when using Google Classroom and Google Slides. In this resource, students have fun identifying, sorting and labeling maps, globes, landforms, bodies of water, cardinal directions and more! These activities can easily be separated and assigned over several lessons.Activities included in these Map Skills Google Slides:- Four slides introducing, sorting, identifying and recognizing uses for maps and globes.- Four slides introducing, sorting, identifying and la
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Map Skills Printable and Digital Bundle of Activities
Map Skills Worksheets: Compass Rose, Equator, Grids, Continents, & Maps
This item has 23 different worksheets focusing on different map skills for elementary students! Students will practice learning symbols, the compass rose (cardinal and intermediate directions), keys/legends, the continents, the oceans, equator & prime meridian, the hemispheres, and grid coordinates.Worksheets:Compass RoseMap Symbols IdentificationDraw Your Own Map Symbols on a Map!Map of North AmericaExplain where the United States is on a MapPhysical Features MapThe Continents MapThe Five
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects
This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ireland Booklet (A Country Study!)
This "All About Ireland" booklet can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! Each page contains a basic fact and related illustration. All graphics are in an outline format so that it's ready to be colored like a mini-coloring book.
This coloring booklet gives all the general/basic information about Ireland, including:
-geography
-Irish flag
-Dublin (capital city)
-popular foods
-Nickname (The Emerald Isle)
-Symbols (shamrock, harp, Celtic cross)
-Irish dancing
-lep
Grades:
K - 5th
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Fire Safety | Fire Truck Craft Activity | Stop Drop and Roll | Fire Safety Week
Looking for a simple but engaging way to introduce or reinforce fire safety and prevention for lower elementary students? This 5 page booklet including the cover make a perfect activity for teaching throughout fire week - one page per day. Students make a fire truck flip book and complete an easy activity on each page. Run the pages on copy paper and the cover on red and cut and staple the pages together to make an interactive book. Each page in the book also comes with suggestions for teach
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Kindergarten Name Practice Tracing Sheets Heggerty Nursery Rhymes Centers
TED Talk Mental Health and Wellness Bundle | 8 Lessons
This Mental Health Ted Talk lesson bundle is designed to help educators teach students about mental health and wellness. The bundle includes detailed student handouts and various activities for students. The lessons included in this resource cover important topics such as stress management, coping strategies, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. This resource features TED Talks by mental health experts, providing students with real-life examples and insights into mental health. Th
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Psychology Store Growing Bundle
California Regions Map
This is a blank map of the California Four Regions. I usually have students add a compass rose and a map scale. We also add where the other land masses are and the Pacific Ocean. You can draw trees and crops, cactus, animals, etc. in each region.
Grades:
4th
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