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3rd grade social studies games for Easel
Immigration Coming to America: Immigrants from Germany, Ireland, China 2nd Grade
This is a complete student friendly unit on immigration. It includes an overview of immigration, explains WHY people immigrated and continue to immigrate, and highlights three separate areas of immigrants; Ireland, Germany, and China. This unit describes the hardships they endured and the contributions they made. Throughout the unit student response (formatives) are embedded. (Foldables, Cloze Activities, Writing to Text, Interview with an Immigrant.) This unit includes information on Ellis
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2nd - 3rd
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European Explorers - Age of Exploration Crossword Puzzle Activity
This crossword puzzle is an awesome way to reinforce European Explorer - Age of Exploration vocabulary! You can use this as a review activity, homework assignment, or even a fun activity in your classroom!
Includes:
- 1 crossword puzzle
- 1 crossword puzzle with word bank
- answer key
Vocabulary terms included:
- explore
- discover
- obstacle
- accomplishment
- navigation
- compass
- New World
- Old World
- Northwest Passage
- conquistador
- Henry Hudson
- Age of Exploration
- Jacques Cartier
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
3 Branches of Government Powerpoint Review Game
Review 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students are given a clue about one of the three branches and they must decide which branch it is. There are 21 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iP
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Games Bundle
St. Patrick's Day Bingo (30 completely different cards & calling cards included)
Students always love a good game of bingo! Use this Simply First St. Patrick's Day Bingo to play in your classroom with your students to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! :) *30 DIFFERENT playing cards included as well as calling cards!Check out my other Bingo games!*Fall Bingo*Halloween Bingo*Christmas Bingo*Winter Bingo*Valentine Bingo*St. Patrick's Day Bingo*Spring Bingo*Easter Bingo*Character Bingo*Summer BingoWant them all? A bundle is available with all 10 bingo games at a discounted price!!
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in:Â Bingo Bundle! (10 total games)
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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BIBLE BINGO Game
A cute BIBLE BINGO GAME for Christian kids learning all about Bible characters, symbols and stories. King David, Ruth, Queen Esther, Joseph, David and Goliath and heaps more Bible stories included in this cute printable Bible game set.Two Designs to choose from!!This product includes BOTH economical print option with plain game sheets, AND a more colorful option with brightly colored game sheets. You choose!+ TPT EASEL game READY+ GOOGLE Docs game READY (link in PDF)Simply print enough game shee
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Bingo Bonanza Growing Bundle - Bingo Games for All Year Round Heaps of Fun!
Physical Regions of Canada Games and Activities
Physical Regions of Canada Games and Activities includes a variety of options to help students learn the location of the physical regions of Canada. There's a quiz too!Please note that this is a digital activity using TPT's Digital Activity Tool - this is not the same as being made for Google, Google Forms or Google Slides. Please ask any questions prior to purchasing.Regions Included:CordilleraInterior PlateauCanadian ShieldGreat Lake - St. Lawrence Hudson Bat LowlandsAppalachianArctic Lowlands
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Physical Regions of Canada BUNDLE
The Wright Brothers | Reading, Writing and Building Activities + Video
More than 100 years ago, the Wright brothers successfully built the first airplane. Today it's up to our students to build their own. This activity can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1:- Reading. - Coloring page. p2: - Reading. p3: - What are the advantages of using an airplane? - How does it help us every day? p4:- Design and customize your own paper airplane model. p5: - Video "How To Make 5 EASY Paper Airplanes that FLY FAR" - Take some ph
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1st - 6th
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US Symbols Bingo Game and Coloring Pages
Introduce or review U.S. symbols with a fun bingo activity, quiz, and coloring page. The game and assessment use vocabulary and pictures related to American symbols, documents, patriotic holidays, and national landmarks. Many of the bingo calling cards feature a Fun Fact in addition to the definition or explanation. Students can create their own bingo cards by cutting out and attaching 24 choices onto a blank card, or you can choose from 24 pre-made cards to print and play. Great for Freedom Wee
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
Goods and Services Story Unit
Goods and Services are easy to learn with a story about Servicetown! Servicetown was a beautiful little town, until a broken bridge caused havoc! Use this four page story, worksheets and even a game to teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about goods and services. Students even get a chance to look for goods and services in their favorite fairy tales! Special Features about this UnitStarts with a 4 page "hook" story to pull students into the goods and services studyTwo posters included (Wh
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2nd - 3rd
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Branches of Government Bingo Game
This engaging game helps students learn or review 30 words related to federal, state, and local government. Simply print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. A student vocabulary printable, quiz, and patriotic coloring page are also included. Great supplement to your social studies unit on the structure and functions of the different levels of government!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
Free Enterprise Bingo Game
Build vocabulary with this game and assessment that use words related to economic concepts and the free enterprise system. Print and play using 24 pre-made bingo cards. You have the choice to use bingo cards with words only or bingo cards with words and graphics. The teacher draws a calling card and reads the definition aloud. Students find and cover the answer if it is on their cards. Great way to learn, practice, and review content area vocabulary!Play this game digitally using Easel Activitie
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
FLAG DAY- Word Search and Double Puzzle with Hidden Message
This exciting Flag Day Word Search & Double Puzzle is a great educational opportunity for the last Days of School. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This word search will help you teach students about the significance of the stripes and colors of the American Flag. The American Flag is comprised of 13 stripes that symbolize the thirteen original English colonies. The fifty stars symbolize the fifty states.The stars are five pointed. It contains1) Word Search= 27 words (For example) AMERICA
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1st - 5th
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Australian Animals
This is a great card game for children who are learning about Australian animals. I have used this many times in various primary-aged ESL classes and the children find it very engaging. To use, simply print the six A4 pages, laminate and cut out to produce twenty-four animals cards. The information contained on the cards teaches about whether the Australian animals have fur, feathers or scales, where they live and what they eat. The game is designed to be played as a quiz and aimed at primary-ag
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Who Am I ? Bundle : Australian Animals / Fairy Tales / Under the Sea / Farm
Winter Holidays Activities Math & Literacy – Winter Solstice, Reindeer Activity
Winter Holidays is a Math and Literacy-based resource that takes an historical approach to the Winter Holidays by teaching about the history of Winter Solstice celebrations and Santa Claus (we won't ruin it for Santa believers!) Students of all religions and beliefs can participate in our Common Core-aligned Winter Holidays Math and Literacy Unit.Winter Holidays fosters Math and Literacy in History and Social Studies for 3rd-5th grade students through these Common Core-aligned hands-on activiti
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3rd - 5th
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Entrepreneurs Bingo Game
This game and assessment feature 30 famous entrepreneurs and their companies, inventions, and accomplishments. I've included a mix of old and new, male and female. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. You can choose to use bingo cards with names and graphics or bingo cards with names only. Great supplement to an inventors or entrepreneurs unit!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or rand
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
Entrepreneurship Bingo Game and Word Search
This bingo game, short assessment, and word search all use vocabulary related to business, economics, and entrepreneurs. Simply print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. Great way to learn, practice, and review content area vocabulary!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or randomly choose a card. A teacher draws a calling card and reads the clues aloud. This can be in a classroom setting or
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Entrepreneurs Reading Passages and Bingo Games Activities Bundle
Veterans Day Vocabulary Bingo Game and Word Search
Build vocabulary on Veterans Day with this engaging bingo game and word search featuring words related to soldiers, military service, and the U.S. armed forces. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. Great for the month of November or for a patriotic unit anytime!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or randomly choose a card. A teacher draws a calling card and reads the clues aloud. This c
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Bingo Games and Word Search Bundle
Cowboys Bingo Game and Activities
Learn about cowboys with a vocabulary bingo game, 2 quizzes, a short reading passage, and 2 punny cowboy-themed coloring pages. The game and assessments use vocabulary words and pictures related to cowboys, cowboy gear, riding equipment, ranching, and cattle drives. Students create their own bingo cards either by writing words or by cutting out and attaching 24 choices onto a blank template. You can also simply print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. The teacher calls out a d
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Texas History Reading Passages Task Cards and Bingo Games Activities Bundle
Ten Amendments of the Bill of Rights Matching Game Activity
This matching game includes ten circles labeled first through tenth amendment and ten circles describing each amendment. Students have to match the amendments together based on their number and description. This is a great interactive activity to extend the student's learning of the Bill of Rights!Included:- 20 matching task cards- student recording sheet- answer keyThis matching game covers Georgia Performance Standard:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.d. I
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Map Skills Bingo Game and Word Search
This game reviews vocabulary related to maps in general, map elements, the continents, and kinds of maps. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. You can use bingo cards with words only or words and graphics. Great for the whole class or small groups!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or randomly choose a card. A teacher draws a calling card and reads the clues aloud. This can be in a cla
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
Inventors and Inventions Bingo Game
Study 30 great inventors and their inventions with a bingo game and quiz. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. The teacher draws a bingo calling card and reads clues about an invention. Students infer and cover the answer if it is on their bingo card. Also included are 2 fun coloring pages. Great addition to social studies units!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or randomly choose a c
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
Distance Learning-Chocolate & Aztecs & Cortez Legends-Hispanic Cultural Reading
This cultural lesson on " Chocolate"is the perfect activity for Social Studies when students are learning the Aztec and Mayan civilization. It highlights the legend of how Quetzacoalt gave the chocolate to the Toltecs and was punished by the Gods. It also talks about Cortez and how he contributed to transforming "kakau" into the wonderful sweet chocolate we enjoy. Very appropriate for Hispanic Heritage Month lessons
Awesome short passage for Reading Comprehension including Questions
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Bingo with Main Idea/ Supporting Details: Print and Digital
This bingo game is a fun culminating activity when reading about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. The activity can also be used when reviewing main idea and supporting details. Great for whole class, teams, Cooperating groups, or as part of a center. This resource includes TPT Easel Digital Activity using all of the Game Cards with Moveable Game Pieces, Story Answers, and Reading Suggestions. More information below.This Resource Includes:* 24 bingo cards* 1 answer key bingo card* 1 sh
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2nd - 5th
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