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4th grade social studies centers for Easel Activities
Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Time Zones and Daylight Savings Math and Social Studies Activity
This is a math (and Social Studies) activity celebrating Daylight Savings Time. The activity gives a brief description of Day light saving time and the time zones. The United States has 6 different time zones! Students will then answer 12 questions about the United States and the different time zones. Students will add and subtract to find the time in different locations. This activity is a fun way to talk about the history of daylight saving time, the different time zones around the world, an
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Celebrating Holidays in Math Class! (Growing Bundle!)
Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)
Your students will love learning about the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: 24 PagesDifferentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Main Idea/Key Details Graphic OrganizerWho, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer Matching Activity Mult
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â 5th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE! (GSE Aligned)
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Egyptian Gods Pharaohs Pyramids
Students will explore life in ancient Egypt while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features with this interactive book.TOPICS INCLUDE:the Nile riverUpper and Lower EgyptKing Menes and the double crowndaily life in ancient Egyptpharaohsgods and goddessesmummiespyramidsWHAT YOU WILL GET12-page printable bookCut-and-glue titlesAncient Egypt vocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer Full color, digital vers
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3rd - 4th
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Then and Now Social Studies History of Christmas Traditions
Your students will love learning about the history of Christmas in the past and compare it to how we celebrate Christmas today in this fun and engaging activity pack. Fact sheets and comprehension questions will guide students through the history of Christmas traditions such as card and present giving. Create a fun diorama and complete the flipbook for an exciting social studies lesson.SAVE 30% by buying ALL of my other Then & Now Resources in 1 Bundle!>>>>You can find a Google S
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Then and Now Social Studies Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Page- Crossword - Word Search Puzzle
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword - Word Search Puzzle - Coloring pageHispanic Heritage Month ActivitiesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month using Marie’s collection of resources specially designed for the event. Our Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Word Search is the perfect introduction to words children will need to describe the celebrations taking place in September and October.Students will enjoy s
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1st - 10th
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Margaret Hamilton and the Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Margaret Hamilton Space STEM Challenge! Help Apollo astronauts land safely on the moon with Margaret Hamilton! Build a Lunar Lander STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be successful in STEM regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Margaret Hamilton and learning vocabulary about Lunar Landers. Y
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 ...
Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Christmas around the World Scavenger Hunt
Keep them learning during this holiday season! This scavenger hunt introduces students to information and fun facts about Christmas Traditions around the World. How to Use This Product1. Print the Christmas Traditions around the World Scavenger Hunt cards on card stock then cut them apart. 2. Make copies of the Christmas Traditions around the World Scavenger Hunt questions worksheet. Each student needs a copy. 3. Place the Christmas Traditions around the World Scavenger Hunt cards around your c
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Winter Holidays Scavenger Hunt Bundle
World War 2 Word Search Puzzle Activity Word Find Worksheet Puzzles
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War Two activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War II related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to The World War 2 prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet!THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE PURCHAS
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4th - 7th
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Greek Mythology Word Search Puzzle Early Finishers Word Find Puzzle Activity
This is a fun, quick, and easy Greek Mythology activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 Greek Mythology related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to Greek Mythology prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE
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3rd - 6th
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Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle Patriotic November Word Find Early Finishers
This is a fun, quick, and easy Veterans Day activity to do with your students. Complete with over 20 Veterans Day related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to Veterans Day prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! Let's Stay ConnectedClick HERE to receiv
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehensio
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3rd - 5th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Your class will enjoy learning many interesting facts about Hispanic heritage while completing this 16 card scavenger hunt. It also features flags from all 21 Hispanic countries. Several additional resources about Hispanic countries are included.Table of Contentscover card for organizing and storing scavenger huntHispanic countries and their capital cities resource page (find a free sample in the preview!)16 fact-filled scavenger hunt cards in color (now also in an easy-to-read font)16 fact-fill
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Persuasive Essay Project, Writing About Social & Political Issues
Persuasive Writing Essays that Teach Students About Important Social and Political Issues in Our Country! With this resource I have provided a brief grade level appropriate overview of two sides of common social and political issues that many Americans are discussing. The students are then asked to create their own persuasive essay stating which side they most agree with.Perfect for distance learning as well!It is important to encourage students to “take a stand” and get involved in issues tha
Grades:
4th - 6th
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World War 1 Word Search Puzzle World History World War 1 Word Search Activities
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War One activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War I related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to The World War 1 prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE PURCHA
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4th - 7th
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This Day in History News Daily Informational Social Studies Readings August Set
Would you like to introduce topics from History into your daily reading schedule? Do you need a no-prep resource to include Historic Topics in your Reading lessons? Want to address Current Events in August with a Historical twist?! Take a look at the PREVIEW to see the Complete History in Headline News August Bundle. This bundle includes a Headline News Informational or Nonfiction Text Reading for each day in the month of August with actual events that happened on the corresponding days of the m
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4th - 6th
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Pilgrims and Puritans Reading Comprehension Passage Similarities and Differences
This resource contains two sets of reading comprehension passages relating to the Pilgrims (became known as Separatists), the Puritans (non Separating Puritans) and the Church of England. The aim of each reading comprehension is to show the differences and similarities between these Puritan sects.You could use this resource as additional information to your Thanksgiving lesson or any social history lesson on the Puritans in England.Please note: It is not about the Mayflower Compact or detailed
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3rd - 6th
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Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study - 18 pages
Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study is based on the novel by Clyde Robert Bulla.If you are studying Thanksgiving, Indigenous people, and/or History, this is a terrific set of activities to follow up on each chapter of the book. Perfect for guided reading groups.Questions involve different levels of comprehension including:♦ predicting♦ inferencing♦ multiple choice questionsUpdated Sept 2017 - new front cover, borders put on pages and updated clipart.Updated Sept 2021 - 'Indigenous
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3rd - 4th
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VOCABULARY 4 Square Graphic Organizer & Booklet Vocabulary Building Sheet
Building academic language and subject-area vocabulary is so important, and getting your students to remember all of those important words can be challenge! This is a graphic organizer and personal vocabulary booklet that gives them another way to build their knowledge of any topic or theme you teach.GRAPHIC ORGANIZERThis half-page organizer is great for introducing new words to your students. They will write the word at the top and then:indicate how familiar they already are with the wordwrite
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3rd - 6th
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HELEN KELLER Biography Informational Texts Activities Gr. 4-6 PRINT and EASEL
This biography resource about Helen Keller is an informational reading and writing activity unit for upper elementary students. It can be utilized equally in an ELA class or a Social Studies class. The four texts are chronological but do not have to be done all at once --- three of the texts begin with a “before you read” question;--- all four have a page of questions (inference, factual, and opinion) --- the four texts also have a page of vocabulary and grammar work;--- each text has a short
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Anne Frank Helen Keller Harriet Tubman Biography BUNDLE PRINT and EASEL
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Titanic Task Cards: Context Clues (Common Core & TEK Aligned)
Build your students' vocabulary skills with these 28 Titanic Themed Context Clues Task Cards. Task Cards are perfect for partner work, center/station work, SCOOT game, Quiz Quiz Trade, Inside Outside Circle, or whole group activity.Students read a sentence with an underlined word and then choose the correct meaning (3 choices are given), using the context clues. Your students will enjoy reading facts and learning more about the Titanic and that tragic night.I like to print these on card-stock, c
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â ELA Growing Task Card Bundle (LIFETIME ACCESS): Reading & Vocabulary Skills
This Day in History News Informational Text Reading Social Studies January Set
Would you like to introduce topics from History into your daily reading schedule? Do you need a no-prep resource to include Historic Topics in your Reading lessons? Want to address Current Events in January with a Historical twist?!Take a look at the PREVIEW to see the Complete History in Headline News January Bundle. This bundle includes a Headline News Informational or Nonfiction Text Reading for each day in the month of January with actual events that happened on the corresponding days of the
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4th - 6th
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