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6th grade social studies games for Easel Activities
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
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6th - 12th
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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!
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- 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: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit 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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Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Geography: Christmas Traditions Around The World Trivia Game
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed. A great & fun activity social studies activity to teach students about Christmas traditions around the world! Students will have a wonderful time working in peer cooperative groups to find answers to trivia questions as they earn points toward prizes! Need a quick and fun activity for the day before the holiday break? This mini-lesson is a great, moti
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
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: A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
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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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
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Physical Regions of Canada BUNDLE
Westward (Oregon) Trail Game
This worksheet goes along with the online version of the game Westward Trail. Students use the worksheet to get an idea of the variety of decisions and issues that arise while pioneers tried to get to Oregon on the Oregon Trail. I am not affiliated with the web site in anyway. I just created this worksheet for my students to fill out while they played the game. The sheet asks the students to list several problems they encountered along the way and how they solved them. They finish by writin
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5th - 9th
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Europe Geography — Eastern & Western Europe Scavenger Hunt (Intro Activity)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this Eastern and Western Europe Scavenger Hunt activity fun and motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Eastern & Western Europe, along with the geographical themes. This is the perfect activity to introduce and be
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
World Religions Matching Card Game Review Activity
World Religions Card GameIncluded are 36 terms or concepts on the 5 Major World Religions. I cut each in a strip, laminate the cards, and pass them out to my students as a review game. The students must take their card and match with their classmates to complete the characteristics of the religion. They then must tell me 3 more facts about the religion to win the competition. Great for review!Need a great resource to introduce the 5 major world religions? See this activity:World Religions C
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Middle Ages Feudalism Game Social Class Activity
Middle Ages Feudalism GameUse this game to teach students about the different social classes and inequalities of the Middle Ages.Students will be assigned roles, complete small tasks, be evaluated, and receive payment for their task completion. Activity wraps up by totaling and comparing income received by each social status. Includes wrap-up questions for culmination of activity.Resource IncludesGame DirectionsStudent Review TasksCoins for GameTeacher Suggestions for UseContent Topics Covered
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6th - 11th
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Branches of Government Task Cards: 5th Grade and Higher
Spark amazing discussions with these Branches of Government Task Cards!What are Task Cards? Task cards are a great resource for teachers! Don’t assign a worksheet with 30 questions… break the assignment into task cards! Students may work on one task or a few tasks at a time.Uses for these Branches of Government Task Cards:1. Individual work2. Use as a “Scoot” game- Place one numbered task card and one answer sheet at each desk. At each desk, students will write their answers for the numbered tas
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Bundle
Canada Scavenger Hunt Task Card Activity for Human Geography
Explore Canada with a fun and engaging Scavenger Hunt! This is a scavenger hunt to help students investigate the human geography of Canada. Teacher directions are provided, offering a number of options for classroom implementation. Includes 24 student clue cards with multiple choice or open-ended questions for investigation and a student graphic organizer for note-taking during activity. Also includes Answer Cards that can be used for students to gather the information. Wrap-up questions ar
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4th - 12th
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Geography: Turkey Trotting Around The Globe (Thanksgiving Around the World)
Fun for all ages!Take a trip around the world and experience Thanksgiving and harvest festivals from the US. to Malaysia to Ghana.This is a great way to engage your students in geography and culture when you are winding things down for the fall break/holidays. This Lesson May Be Modified to Reach Various Learning Levels.This lesson includes 17 pages of:Highly-Detailed Teacher Instructions.Helpful Online SitesSpinning Wheel ReproduciblesThinking Map ReproducibleGame InstructionsStudent Reading Pa
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
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: Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
America Scavenger Hunt Task Card Game! Great end of year activity or fun review!
Use this fun and engaging America Scavenger Hunt Game to teach your students about the country or to review the facts in your Social Studies classroom!This is a scavenger hunt to help students investigate the human and physical geography of America. Teacher directions are provided, offering a number of options for classroom implementation. Includes 24 student clue cards with multiple choice or open-ended questions for investigation and a student graphic organizer for note-taking during activity.
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4th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Who Am I? Activity (Monsters/Creatures Edition)
This is a fun activity for the Greek Mythology Monster enthusiasts in your classroom! Product includes 24 Who Am I? Riddle Cards. Monsters/creatures mentioned include: Argus, Scylla, Medusa, Nemean Lion, Phoenix and more! Game can be played as a whole class, with a partner, or independently at an activity station. Great for your early finishers who love a challenge! Also included in this product are three bookmarks, a mini poster, Student Answer Sheet, a Teacher Notes page, and an answer k
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4th - 6th
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How Geography, Culture, and Climate Influenced Colonial Economies
This product is a study of comparison of economy among the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. Beyond simply looking at the economies of these regions, there is an emphasis on how the culture, geography, and climate influenced economy.TpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available!!!Visit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are designed to enrich or supplement your current curriculum.Table of Contents:Giving It Some Thought – a pre-study “thinking” activity that asks students to find a
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4th - 6th
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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: Entrepreneurs Reading Passages and Bingo Games Activities Bundle
Great Wall of China Scavenger Hunt - Read and Write The Room - Ancient China
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 fascinating facts about the Great Wall of China. This is a great way to expand your students' knowledge about ancient civilizations. Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Interesting People, Places, and Things-Read and Write the Room Bundle
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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Germany Scavenger Hunt Task Card Game Activity - Geography, Facts & More FUN!
Want to introduce the basic facts on the country of Germany? Or teaching the German Language?Looking for a fun resource to teach about Germany?Use this scavenger hunt to help students investigate the human and physical geography and other facts on Germany. Teacher directions are provided, offering a number of options for classroom implementation. Includes 40 student clue cards with multiple choice or open-ended questions for investigation and a student graphic organizer for note-taking during ac
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6th - 12th
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Italy Scavenger Hunt Card Game for Review - Geography, Facts, More
Use this scavenger hunt to help students investigate the human and physical geography and other facts on Italy. Teacher directions are provided, offering a number of options for classroom implementation. Includes 40 student clue cards with multiple choice or open-ended questions for investigation and a student graphic organizer for note-taking during activity. Wrap-up questions are also included at the end. Students will need internet access, atlases, textbooks or other resources to investigate
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6th - 12th
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