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Free 5th grade social studies games
Jeopardy Template - Review Game (PowerPoint)
UPDATE: JULY 202045,000+ downloads! Thank you so much everyone, I'm incredibly flattered. I hope you are able to keep enjoying this template! A few quick updates1. Updated Scoresheet - I added an individualized scoresheet which I (and my students) have found to work much better!2. New Instructional Video - I recorded this one here in July 2020 and it should match with updates to gameplay. Please ask if I missed anything, but anything I missed in the video should be in the instructions! Click her
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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States and Capitals Flashcards
A packet containing 50 state cards and 50 capital cards. These can be used for flashcards or for matching game. Each card has the outline of the sate on the front with a star where the capital is located. They are black and white and should copy front to back so the capital is on the back of the state. When you print on white paper you can read the capital through the back so I recommend colored paper or card stock. Also included are 2 quizzes. One for identifying the states on a map and one fo
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4th - 6th
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Veterans Day Reading Comprehension
This Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Bingo is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your students about Veterans Day. The questions are offered in two versions: a bingo game and traditional multiple-choice/short response formatBingoBingo sheets are included, which have questions from the article. Students read the informational text about Veterans Day. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different v
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)
Branches of Government Color by Number - Close Reading and Text Marking
Practice reading comprehension skills with this Branches of Government Color by Number Close Reading Activity. Students will examine the non-fiction, informational text multiple times. This activity includes TWO options for students (individual coloring page or group collaborative poster). Great addition to your U.S. Constitution or Civics and Government unit!Topics include: Branches of Government, U.S. Constitution, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, President, Supreme Court
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4th - 5th
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World Domination! Ancient or United States US Geography Game Answer Document
This is the answer document for the US History, World History, and Ancient History physical geography games via Instructomanias YouTube channel posted at:View video playlist!Just copy and paste the link above to find completely student-driven physical geography games for the following regions:⭐1. The United States⭐2. World Continents and Oceans⭐3. Japan⭐4. China⭐5. India⭐6. Italy⭐7. Europe⭐8. Greece⭐9. Ancient Mesopotamia⭐10. Africa⭐11. Mexico⭐12. South AmericaMy class LOVES this geography game!
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4th - 9th
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The Great Preamble Race- A Fun Way to Learn the Preamble to the Constitution
Do you want a fun activity to help your students learn the Preamble to the Constitution? You've found it…and it's free!
Students will practice reading the Preamble to the Constitution on student cards. Then, they will read it/recite it to adults. Students will use a fun, game board format to collect signatures.
*Please note: In this lesson, I used the original spellings that are contained in the Preamble to the Constitution.
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4th - 7th
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FREE Christmas Trivia Sheet with Easel Activity and Assessment
Christmas Trivia - FREE Holiday activity! Twenty fun questions for your Christmas party that will have everyone thinking. A fun Christmas Trivia quiz, with some surprising answers! Great to use right before the break. Merry Christmas! Enjoy the freebie. Note: It is meant to be challenging, but fun. If students don’t know the answers, that’s okay. They are TRIVIA questions. Explain to students that even adults don’t know trivia questions. They can use the internet to look up answers (or you can j
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4th - 7th
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FREEBIE - No-Prep Review Game - Fact Swap - for Any Subject
Sometimes called Get One, Give One, this review game can be used with your whole class to review almost any unit you have been studying.To begin, each student writes three facts about the subject in the top three boxes. Then students walk around the classroom swapping facts. A student must give a fact in order to get one. At the end, each student should have 9 different facts!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Review Game Worksheet - LinedReview Game Worksheet - UnlinedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, o
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3rd - 8th
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Free Black History Month Scoot
Black History Month Scoot includes 30 cards with a brief description of famous African Americans. Students are given a "Student Recording Sheet" which includes a bank of names to help identify the famous Americans in a game of Scoot.
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4th - 6th
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Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle
Here is a fun and challenging holiday crossword puzzle. A great activity to have students build vocabulary and learn about the Thanksgiving holiday. One suggestion for use in elementary classes would be to have students complete as many as they can on their own and then work together or allow the use of reference materials. Younger students may find the word bank helpful.
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3rd - 6th
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Free Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Task Cards
This is a free set of 48 Spanish task cards over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will identify the Spanish-speaking countries on a map and match the countries with their capital cities in Spanish. This is a great activity to get students up and moving while interacting with one another in the target language.Includes:1. Instructions for Use2. Map of Spanish-Speaking Countries (In color and black and white)3. List of Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals (In color and b
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities 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: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
The Road to Revolution Word Find - U.S. History - American Revolution
American Revolution Word Search. I teach 8th Grade U.S. History and use this word find after the students take their Chapter 6 Quiz to help them from distracting others in class who are finishing their quiz. The will find words such as:BOSTON MASSACREBOSTON TEA PARTYBOYCOTTCOMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCECRISPUS ATTUCKSDECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEENGLANDETHAN ALLENFIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESSGEORGE WASHINGTONINTOLERABLE ACTSJOHN ADAMSJOHN HANCOCKKING GEORGE IIILEXINGTONLOYALISTPARLIAMENTPATRICK HENRYP
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Revolution Bundle - 8 Different Activities!
Thanksgiving Bingo
This Thanksgiving Bingo pack includes 4 different boards in color and 4 boards in black and white to make the game more challenging for students. It also comes with the calling cards in either version as well (color or black and white). Just print, laminate if you'd like, and distribute to students for a fun and engaging Thanksgiving treat. Check out my other Holiday Products:Halloween Color By Sight WordHalloween Bingo
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PreK - 5th
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FREE U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Amendments Reference Note Sheet
Ready to teach your students about the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights? Check out this print and go Bill of Rights "Cheat Sheet" where each amendment is summarized in kid-friendly terms. Great for reviewing key terms, gluing in notebooks, for reference or to guide class discussions on Constitution Day.Looking for a full unit for teaching elementary-aged students about the United States Constitution? ⭐CHECK THESE OUT!⭐U.S. Constitution for Elementary Level FULL UNIT:U.S. Constitution Day FULL
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2nd - 5th
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FREE Word Sneak Vocabulary Game Template to Use with ANY Subject!
Have you seen Jimmy Fallon play Word Sneak on The Tonight Show? If not, look it up and laugh at how hilarious such a simple word game can be!If you want to bring a little of this fun into your classroom, use this Word Sneak template to add your own vocabulary words and play along! ✌ If you and your students enjoy this freebie, your positive 5 star feedback is greatly appreciated!You may also like: Root Word SneakFollow me for more creative lessons by clicking the green star on my store! Thank yo
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5th - 12th
3 Branches of Government Checks and Balances Game - UPDATED
Need a fun and interactive way to reinforce your lesson on checks and balances? Then this game is right up your alley! This game will get your students up out of their seats and will help them retain your government lesson. Many kids tend to zone out during social studies or have a difficult time understanding how the checks and balances between the branches work. After this game your students will be engaged and will understand exactly why we have checks and balances in our government.This is a
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2nd - 6th
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Earning, Saving & Spending Mad Libs
Help students understand the meaning of earning money, saving money, and spending money! Students will be engaged to create word problems about financial literacy topics. 3 mad lib outlines included (earning, spending, saving). Use this resource with a clear sleeve or dry erase pocket to use over and over again. Perfect for math centers, stations, early finisher or warm up.Print & Go! No PREPIncluded in this resource» Earning Mad Lib» Saving Mad Lib» Spending Mad LibCheck Out other Financial
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2nd - 6th
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Rules and Laws Sort
Students cut and sort the rules and laws under the headings with realistic scenarios. I don't have an answer key with this, but the students should be taught that rules are guidelines we SHOULD follow to stay safe and happy - while- laws are rules that we MUST follow to stay safe and happy.
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1st - 5th
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Life on Minimum Wage - Personal Finance Game for Students
The purpose of Life on Minimum Wage is for students to recognize how difficult it is to save money when your only job(s) pay minimum wage without benefits. To win at Life on Minimum Wage the students have to reach five financial goals that they select. To earn money the students have to complete the tasks of their assigned jobs. The students then have to pay required bills before using money for their selected financial goals. As the game progresses students will be issued "surprise" cards which
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5th - 10th
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Would You Rather FREEBIE Travel the World - Middle and High School
Would You Rather Travel the World Freebie for middle school and high school! This Google slideshow includes 5 Would You Rather questions and one slide with additional conversation questions. Perfect for a beginning-of-class icebreaker, brain breaks, those last days before a break, or any time you want to get your students engaged and talking!Purchase the full Would You Rather Travel the World slideshow with 40 additional prompts here. Enjoy!You might also enjoy: 50 States Would You Rather Would
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5th - 12th, Staff
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FREE Geography Word Search Social Studies
Play this country word search game to boost your vocabulary and develop your analytical skills! It's great for students, kids, or anyone who loves words, social studies, and puzzles, as well as a fun game during class. This is a wonderful resource for classroom teachers, homeschooling families, and even for a rainy day at home.CLICK HERE TO GET THE COMPLETE SOCIAL STUDIES SET OF THIS ACTIVITYThis Activity aligns with the Social Studies Standards:SS.3.G.2.1 Label the countries and commonwealths i
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3rd - 5th
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Continents and Oceans Self Checking Task Cards
Fun and game-like, these self checking task cards are great for independent learning! They are great for extra practice. I used these cards for fast finishers, but you could use them in a centre as well. I loved these for fast finishers because they were self checking, I wasn’t loaded with something else to mark. Plus, the recording sheet makes it easy to see it the student had completed the cards. Having students write the answers also helps students remember the information.1.Print two
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Continents and Oceans Bundle
Declaration of Independence Puzzle
Review the preamble to the Declaration of independence with this fun puzzle! Student will piece together this quote: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. When the puzzle is complete, a secret p
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3rd - 6th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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