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5th grade social studies research for Easel
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
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
Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research
Country Research Projects: This newly revised (July 2023) country study worksheet packet will help your 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade social studies students conduct a country study research project for countries around the world. It not only includes country research graphic organizers and templates and for gathering information and conducting country research, but also guidance and skills for country report writing and giving a presentation. Grading rubrics, answer keys, differentiated a
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4th - 7th
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
Black History Month • Civil Rights Biography Activities and Research Projects
Study four heroes of the civil rights movement for Black History Month. These biography research activities include printable or digital texts and organizers for Martin Luther King, Jr., Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson and will guide students through a brochure writing project for each historical figure.Option 1 Lesson Plan Activities: Students research one civil rights hero in an "expert group," take notes, and create a group poster project (hands on or digital) to share their in
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4th - 6th
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
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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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
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
Famous Abolitionists Research Project – Abolition Movement Writing Activities
Kids explore the lives of famous abolitionists with a differentiated research project. Activities feature 30 people who opposed slavery and promoted the abolition movement. You can display writing with full-page photographs for a beautiful bulletin board. Open the preview to get a closer look.This abolitionist research project is scalable. If you're short on time, you can use less pages. Want a full-blown research project? Use them all. (Or you can do something more in the middle.)For the simple
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4th - 6th
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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
Facts About the Great Lakes Research Project, Graphs, and Maps
This short research project results in a polished final product. Kids collect facts about the Great Lakes on specially designed maps to create their own infographics. Individual pages can be bound into a booklet or displayed. The activity works well with collaborative groups or for independent study. Additional pages ask students to compare, graph depths and volumes, and label a map. Open the preview to take a closer look.First, students research the Great Lakes to create infographics. They can
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4th - 6th
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Historical Figure Research Project Template Grades 4-8 Printable & Digital
The perfect way for students to learn about historical figures and the research process! This is a no prep research project template for grades 4-8. This resource includes the following templates:- cover page- important information overview page- timeline- map/important places- writing paper for report- rough copy with guiding questions- page for recording sourcesThis product is a printable resource and digital through EASEL for easy sharing on Google Classroom.Perfect for:research projectslearn
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4th - 8th
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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
Civil War Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning
Are you looking for activities to teach your students about the Civil War? These Civil War activities and worksheets help students learn about this historical event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 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'S WHAT YOU'LL GET…Vocabulary c
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4th - 5th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
5th Grade Research Projects, Science and Social Studies Projects With a Twist!
PDF and Digital! Ready-to-Go Research Projects for Fifth 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 5th grade curricula. The projects allow students to think outside of the box when they research topics for specific answers. From creating awards for famous inventors or explorers, to researching ways renewable resources contrast each other, to researching ways that unique
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5th
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Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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Middle Colonies Colonial America Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
This internet scavenger hunt allows students to explore the internet using provided websites to discover the Middle 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:- Middle 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 contra
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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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