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Free 2nd grade social studies research
Biography Report in Spanish & English * 3000 Follower FREEBIE!!
This product includes all the templates needed to complete a biography report. It includes a student friendly instruction sheet in both Spanish and English. The templates are great for many grade levels!I have included 24 hero covers and one blank cover to add your own hero! The heroes are commonly known people who have made a difference in the United States and around the world. Heroes Included are:-Martin Luther King Jr.-Thomas Edison-Benjamin Franklin-George Washington-Abraham Lincoln-Barack
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K - 5th
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Biography Report Template
This file contains a two-page, user-friendly template for recording key information while reading a biography.
biography template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
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2nd - 6th
FREEBIE Biography Research Project Template Google Slides for Any Person
This 8 page FREEBIE: biography research project template is in Google Slides and is great for any person students are researching. Great for student collaboration (partners) and perfect for Speaking and Listening Activities. This is also included in my Women in History Month Close Reading Passages Writing Biographies 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's what teachers are saying:"I used these templates to start our novel unit on Ready Player One. My kids liked the ease of use. The questions were simple to und
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2nd - 8th
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State Report - State Lapbook Freebie
This free STATE REPORT resource provides materials for students to create a State Report Lapbook. Designed with third and fourth graders in mind, this resource includes materials for students to use while conducting research about any state, as well as materials for the presentation of their final writing piece, in a State Report Lapbook. To complete this project, students:• use nonfiction text resources to research their chosen/assigned state,• use a graphic organizer as a prewriting tool to
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2nd - 5th
Ecosystem Research Project
Ecosystem Research Project includes:*Parent introduction letter with expectations (2 pages)*Note taking sheet (2 pages)*Grading rubric (1 page)*Photos of student example projects (1 page)This project addresses Tennessee 3rd grade social studies (geography) and science standards. Students research and create a diorama box or poster to represent a specific ecosystem around the world: Ocean- Great Barrier Reef, Grassland- African Savannah, Tundra- Arctic Circle, Temperate Deciduous Forest- Appalach
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2nd - 4th
Biography Report Outline for Primary Grades
We use this biography outline in my second grade classroom as a resource to help students organize their research for a biography report. The simple outline and clear questions help students focus and organize their expository writing.
I hope this resource helps you in your classroom! Check out my blog post introducing the template here.
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K - 2nd
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Cultures Around the World- A World Travel Activity Freebie
This product was designed to help engage students while they learn about cultures around the world. It has been developed with differentiation in mind, guided report, pamphlets and short passages. It can be used in class to model research and note-taking, sent home as a out-of-school assignment, or used to provide capable students who need their learning extended with an independent project.
You can pair this project with a non- fiction text, or use it to integrate multiple sources ( website, b
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2nd - 5th
Women in History Scoot or Task Cards With QR Codes FREEBIE| Women's History
The Famous Women in History Scoot FREEBIE activity consists of 6 task cards. Each card features a clue, or description, of a famous woman in American history. Students can use their prior knowledge about these amazing women, or use this as an opportunity to conduct research about their contributions to US History.
With this resource, students will have the opportunity to learn about famous women that paved the way for others (Trailblazers), and about women that are making history today (Livin
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2nd - 5th
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Canada's Provinces & Territories Research Project Poster
For each province or territory the students will need to:
*Include a title
*Shade in the province or territory on a map of Canada
*Draw the shape of the province or territory OR draw the official flag of the province or territory *This is the only variation between the two versions
*Draw a symbol of the province or territory (i.e. the official bird or flower)
*Include the capital city, the official bird, and the official flower
*Include one "fact", one "interesting fact", and one "REALLY intere
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1st - 3rd
Country Report Research Graphic Organizer
An easy to use graphic organizer to help students complete a research project about a country of their choosing! I had them make a PowerPoint following their graphic organizer, 1 slide per section.
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2nd - 4th
FREEBIE - History Biography Research Report Project | Thomas Jefferson
This FREE History Biography Research Report Project is for one historical figure Thomas Jefferson. It includes a Title Page for the student, Tracing Coloring Page, Fact Finder Research Sheet, Biography Poster with a timeline, Character Traits Bubble Map and Biography Report Pages for three different levels (Grades 1-3).
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1st - 3rd
Ellis Island Webquest
This is a 7 page webquest that goes along with the free Scholastic Ellis Island Website.
I use it with my gifted and talented second graders, but it is also appropriate for grades 3, 4 and 5.
The questions on the webquest have students exam photographs, text, captions and maps on the Scholastic website!
I have used it as a whole group activity as we explore the website together on the SMARTboard and as an individual activity.
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2nd - 5th
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Penguin Facts
Whenever I introduce a lesson, I try to have loads of pictures and information. I felt the my students took well to this Penguin lesson so I thought I'd post it. Since I didn't take the photographs I'm not charging. I did a lesson with my Kinder art classes on drawing habitats and will use the same document to intro a sculpture lesson with my first grades. I love it and I hope you do too!
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PreK - 2nd
Bible Heroes Unit FREEBIE
Included in this pack is a book the students will make about many heroes from the Bible. There is a cover sheet which will help create a book for the students as you teach about each person. The sheets can be differentiated to fit the needs of your students. It will best accommodate students K-3. THIS IS A FREE SAMPLE OF THE FULL PACK! Follow my store to get the most recent updates!
Within each section about every Bible figure you will find:
Cut and paste words
Fact sheet
Blank fact sheet
Ma
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K - 3rd
Continent Passport
Explore the seven continents with this passport booklet! Simply set to print double sided and you should have a 1/2 page booklet with dedicated pages for each continent. Each week my 2nd grade students explore a different continent. Throughout the week we discuss maps, people, and animals. The passport is something we complete on Friday as a mini assessment. Students who can correctly complete the information get their passport "stamped" with a stamp representing something from the continen
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1st - 3rd
Paul Revere Bio
This reading passage is written for elementary students who benefit from modified texts in social studies. The biography of Paul Revere focuses only on the most important information about his legacy as a historical figure in U.S. History. Utilize this passage as a support for your unit on the American Revolution!
This is the first of a series of passages about important people in U.S. History, which will be geared specifically towards fifth grade state standards. Be sure to check back for when
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2nd - 5th
Ecosystems JIGSAW
Using these recording sheets students research an ecosystem in groups of 2-4. After recording their findings on the research sheets, heterogeneous groups are created with 1 member from each ecosystem (thus creating a JIGSAW). Each student is an "expert" on their ecosystem, tasked with sharing their information with their group. The other group members record the presented info. on the "Ecosystems" sheet as well as labeling the ecosystem on the map with the help of the presenter. After all th
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2nd - 4th
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Famous People Research
This template provides students with an easy way to keep up with all of their information when researching an important person (historical figure, celebrity, etc.)
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1st - 5th
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Biography Bottle Buddy Project
Here is a direction sheet for an AWESOME social studies project! My kiddos absolutely love this project. Each student researches a famous African American in history. Part of their report is to create a bottle buddy of that person. I provide some materials, but this portion of the project is completed at home. It is a great project for family involvement!
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K - 6th
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Basic Passport Template
This is a template that was made to learn about different countries around the world. Each class began with a short introduction about the country we were learning about, then my students found that country on the map and colored the country in on their passport. They also looked up the colors and flags, and created their own stamp on their passport. The passport was kept throughout the semester and became a fun record for them for them to keep and remember the countries and cultures we learned
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K - 5th
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Country Travel Brochure & Research
This digital brochure is great for a country research project. You can engage students in first doing their own informational research and then have them present their brochures. In this resource, you will find: 2 pages for country researchFill in brochure@2022 Adventurous Classroom
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1st - 6th
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Research Graphic Organizer
This Research Graphic Organizer will help students to organize the facts they have found. Research needs to take place before this graphic organizer can be used.
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2nd - 6th
50 US STATES and US REGIONS. Freebie.
253 50US/FREEBIE-A freebie to check it out my resources to study the US states, capitals, and regions throughout the entire school year with lots of activities, using their research skills.This packet is a collaboration with artist Ron Leishman. Toons are created by Ron Leishman. Other cliparts are created by TpT authors : maps by Dancing Crayon Designs(Alabama) ... Fast Facts, Word searches, Crosswords, Unscrambles, Fill in , Label... Activities B&W are included.THE BIG PACKET 50 US States
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1st - 7th
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GEORGE WASHINGTON: A Big Galoot FREEBIE for President's Day
The George Washing Big Galoot is part of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Big Galoots Series. Click these links to see more!AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Founding Fathers—Big Galoots Foldables AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Famous Figures—Big Galoots Foldables Students will love learning about the exciting life of our first president during the tumultuous days of the American Revolution and responding to what they learn by creating a Big Galoot of this complex man. This ready-to-go template makes it easy to include hands-o
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2nd - 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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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