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Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
European Explorers - Age of Exploration Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
This interactive European Explorers webquest covers the following explorers: Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Hernando de Soto, and Henry Hudson. This webquest covers Georgia Standards of Excellence: SS3H2 Describe European exploration in North America.a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of North America.b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England), Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (S
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
American Revolution Activities and Worksheets | Revolutionary War | U.S. History
Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the American Revolution? These activities and worksheets help students learn about the Revolutionary War and this important event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Continents and Oceans Geography Research, Study Cards, Quizzes | Print & Easel
This seven continents and major oceans geography resource includes: Continent Student Book - A cover page, label by number student maps, and pages picturing an outline of each of the 7 continents with space for students to write three facts about the continent are included.Continent and Ocean Quizzes - Both continent and ocean options come with and without word banks. Answer keys are included.Continent Study Cards - Each study card features a picture of the continent and the continent’s name.
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1st - 3rd
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Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital
Social Studies research project for any country / Geography research projectEngage your students in an exciting social studies research project that explores the rich cultural heritage and geography of different countries. This country research project encourages students to explore fascinating topics such as history, traditions, and customs. Through this hands-on geography investigation, students develop a deeper understanding of global diversity and enhance their research and critical thinkin
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
13 Colonies Activities and Worksheets | Thirteen Colonies Unit
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 13 Colonies. This Thirteen U.S. Colonies resource is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
3 Branches of Government Worksheets and Activities | U.S. Government Unit
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 3 branches of government. This U.S. Government Unit is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with
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3rd - 5th
Design a Quilt Project Communities in Canada 1780-1850 (Grade 3 Social Studies)
This project is intended as a culminating task for Grade 3 Social Studies - Communities in Canada, 1780-1850, aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. Students will research an early community (Early Settlers, Anishinaabe, Mi'kmaq, Métis, Cree, Haudenosaunee, or Inuit) and decorate a quilt. Their quilt will include a design that represents the daily life, home, clothing, food, work, and transportation of their chosen group.Two versions of this project are included:Students ca
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3rd
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Also included in:Â Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Declaration of Independence | Liberty Bell | U.S. History
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell. These activities and worksheets help students learn about this important U.S. document and U.S. symbol. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys ar
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
3rd Grade Research Projects, Science and Social Studies Projects With a Twist!
PDF and Digital! Ready-to-Go Research Projects for Third Graders! With this resource, you'll find 40 engaging, creative and fun enrichment research projects about interesting science and social studies topics aligned to most 3rd grade curricula. The projects allow students to think outside of the box when they research topics for specific answers. From creating awards for famous cowboys or explorers, to researching ways a hero has shown good citizenship or even researching ways that a penguin
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3rd
Articles of Confederation Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt webquest is an awesome way for students to learn more about the Articles of Confederation while using a kid friendly website! Students will have a blast using their technology in a fun and educational way!Included:- Internet Scavenger Hunt (editable PDF or printable)- Answer KeyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. a. Identify the weaknesses of the government establish
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
American Revolution Important People Research Project Activity
This American Revolution Important People Research Project allows students to choose which type of project they would like to create: a PowerPoint, Poster board, iMovie/app, or writing a paper. Students are given a list of requirements that each project must include.Included:- Sign up sheet- Project Directions and Requirements with Rubric- Grading sheet for teacherThis research project covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolutio
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Unit Bundle
California Gold Rush
**This product now contains a digital format in addition to a printable (PDF format), perfect for distance learning or paperless classrooms. This packet will give you and your students everything they need to research and learn about the California Gold Rush. Use this packet with the Internet, your social studies textbook, or trade books - it can be used with any curriculum! This resource will help your students enhance their research skills and encourage them to take ownership of their learni
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3rd - 5th
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Candy Mini Research Project with Informational Writing - Editable Templates
Ignite a Passion for Research with this engaging Mini-Research Project on the History of Candy! What better way to captivate your student's interest in research than by delving into the sweet world of candy? This mini-research project is designed to be both fun and educational, making it suitable for any time of the year. Whether it's Halloween, Valentine's Day, or an ordinary school day, this project will excite your students to learn.By embarking on this delightful mini-research project, stude
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2nd - 3rd
Lewis and Clark Expedition Activities and Worksheets | Westward Expansion
Are you looking for activities and worksheets to teach your students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition? These activities and worksheets are perfect for students to learn and research about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center t
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
50 United States Trifold Travel Brochure Project Geography Research Activity
This is a set of templates to make travel brochures about each of the 50 states. These can be used for your study of the U.S., its regions, and geography. They give students a structure to follow when doing research. Since there is a brochure for every state, you can easily assign a different one to each student or let them choose their own.Each tri-fold brochure includes: state namenicknamestate birdstate flowerdate of statehoodoutline map regionpopulationcapital cityland areabordering statesbo
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Trifold Travel Brochure Template Countries 50 States 7 Continents Projects
7 Continents Country Research Project 3rd Grade Elapsed Time Social Studies Maps
This is a research-based learning project that integrates social studies, math, and writing. To complete this project, students will go on a world tour of six different countries around the world. Through their travels, they will learn the location of these countries along with important facts. To get to each destination, students must use their budgeted money to buy plane tickets. They will:use subtraction with regrouping to calculate how much money is left after each purchase determine the len
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3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Travel Project Bundle Country Research PBL STEM Challenges
Mae Jemison Activities - Women in Science - Women's History Month Biography
Learn about the astronaut, Mae Carol Jemison, through a fun, easy-to-read reading passage, QR Codes for additional biography research, comprehension activities that support the sequence of events and categorizing facts, and a simple biography report. Help students research information about Mae Carol Jemison or writing a biography report on this historical figure. This biography of Mae Carol Jemison is a great way to combine reading, writing, and social studies.The Mae Carol Jemison Biography an
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
Ontario Regions Hockey Jersey Project (Grade 3 Social Studies)
This project is intended as a culminating task for Grade 3 Social Studies - Living and Working in Ontario, aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. Students will research a chosen Ontario landform region (i.e. The Canadian Shield, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, and the Hudson Bay Lowlands) and design a hockey jersey for a hockey team from that region. Their hockey jersey will include a design that represents the types of landforms, climate, animals, vegetation, landma
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3rd
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Ontario Regions Jersey Project (Grade 3 Social Studies)
Industrial Revolution Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Industrial Revolution in your classroom? Check out this differentiated internet scavenger hunt!Includes:- 3 page internet scavenger hunt- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.b. Describe the impact of the steamboat, the steam locomotive, and the telegraph on life in America.I hope you and your students enjoy this scavenger hunt!Che
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Entrepreneurship| Entrepreneur Biography Research Guides & Banners
Entrepreneur Biography Research Guides are a great resource packet for students learning about 16 famous entrepreneurs. The graphic organizers and banners give students a guide to find the important information about each entrepreneur and help them turn the information into a great informational piece of writing! Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me!Other Products you will lov
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Economics Activities Bundle | Goods and Services Vocabulary
Continents Project Trifold Travel Brochure Template Geography Research Activity
This is a set of templates to make travel brochures about each of the continents (with both Australia and Oceania included so you can choose based on your needs). These can be used for your study of the world, its regions and cultures, and geography. They give students a structure to follow when doing research. Each tri-fold brochure includes:the continent name and outline map on the frontplaces to seegeographic informationfamous citizensfacts such as population, countries, languages spoken, cli
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Trifold Travel Brochure Template Countries 50 States 7 Continents Projects
Northeast Region Unit Activity Booklet or Interactive Notebook Lesson Worksheets
Northeast Region Unit Activity Booklet or Interactive Notebook Lesson WorksheetsThis Northeast region mini unit consists of 10 half page worksheets that students complete and assemble as a mini-book. The worksheets also be used as part of an interactive notebook about the Northeast region. Students staple the pages together once they have completed all of their information about the Northeast region.The pages include:A Northeast Region cover pageStates and Capitals of the Northeast regionA map o
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â US Regions Unit Mini Booklets Worksheets All Five Regions Bundle
Southern Colonies Colonial America Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
This internet scavenger hunt allows students to explore the internet using provided websites to discover the Southern Colonies. The students are asked to visit the provided websites and write their answers on the provided webquest worksheets. An answer key is provided to check their work!Included:- Southern Colonies webquest- Answer KeyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H3 The student will explain the factors that shaped British colonial America.a.Compare and co
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Colonial America New England Middle Southern Colonies Unit Bundle
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