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3rd grade U.S. History simulations
Reader's Theater: Boston Tea Party
This is a great reader's theater script to introduce/reinforce the importance of the Boston Tea Party as a major event in our history leading to the American Revolution. In addition, it's great practice in the areas of expression and fluency. The following play script contains 23 individual parts, but can be easily adapted for a class of any size. I have ranked the parts by size (long, medium, short) in order to make it easier to differentiate parts for all levels of readers. In addition, I h
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game
Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game!
This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN!
The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil
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2nd - 5th
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Taxation without Representation! Simulation & Reader's Theater
Students will actively engage in this hands on activity that was developed to give students a solid understanding of the unfair taxing practices on the colonists by the British in 1773. Students will participate in various roles to simulate how the feelings and actions resulting from this time in history ultimately led to the beginning of their fight for independence!√ Purchase this within my American Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities to save money!Please visit my store (JB Creations) for
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Kentucky Derby Horse Race Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Louisville, Kentucky! In this virtual field trip, your students will learn all about the Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about the history, traditions, and key elements of this sporting event from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Geographic Location of Kentucky:: What is the Kentucky Derby?:: The Race
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3rd - 5th
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Colonial Tax Simulation Game - American Revolution
Transform your classroom into the colonies! Students will be so engaged as King George himself taxes them! Students will get to experience firsthand what it felt like to be unfairly taxed. I look forward to using this lesson every year! I use this as a fun extension after students have learned about the taxes in colonies. To perform this lesson teacher needs small cups and a small candy, I personally use smarties. What's IncludedTeacher Direction PageStudent Role CardsTax Cards Student Reflectio
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3rd - 9th
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Reader's Theater: Life in Colonial America! (+activities)
Bring key characteristics of Colonial America alive with this leveled set of 3 reader’s theater scripts featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life! Focus on differentiation by matching reading levels with the different scripts. Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Reader's Theater: The American Revolutionary War (differentiated script)
Experience life as a Patriot or Redcoat soldier during the key events and battles of the American Revolutionary War! The war is brought to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! This 9 page script features the following: Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the shot heard ‘round the world, Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys, the battle of Bunker Hill, Crossing the Delaware, Valley Forge, the Battle of Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris, and much mor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Stamp Act Analysis | Primary Source Analysis on the Stamp Act
Stamp Act Analysis | Primary Source Analysis on the Stamp ActThis lesson is included in the Causes of the American Revolution Unit, located here!Buy the bundle and save over 25%!------------In this activity, students analyze the reaction to the Stamp Act by colonists from North Carolina to learn how they viewed the act, and what they were willing to do to oppose it. This is a very easy way to integrate primary sources into your Revolutionary War Unit!Enjoy!
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3rd - 8th
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The King's Pieces: "No Taxation Without Representation" Simulation
This is a fun lesson plan based off of the popular "King's M&M's" lesson. I have just spiced it up a little. It is a simulation in which students act like the King and Parliament. They get to "tax" other students by taking their Reese's Pieces away based on whatever items you choose to tax. This is a simulation that sticks with the kids for years to come!
Included in this lesson is:
-Detailed lesson plans
-Taxation cards
-Primary sources
-Primary source analysis sheet
-Roll Cards
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3rd - 5th
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Reader's Theater: The Constitution-United We Stand! (leveled script)
Students will bring the development of the United States Constitution to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the different state’s viewpoints in a connected and engaging way! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. In addition, 14 name tags are included to make a class presentation of this pla
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Roanoke: The Lost Colony! A Reader's Theater (with differentiated parts!)
What happened to the colony of Roanoke? Students will bring this century old mystery to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original 7 page play contains 21 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. St
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Reader's Theater: An Age of Exploration! (intermediate leveled reading scripts)
Help students bring the Age of Exploration to life with this 24 part, differentiated reader’s theater! This fast moving script re-enacts several key explorers who discovered North America and helps students connect to our country’s history in an engaging and involved way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core st
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Jamestown: A Reader's Theater (with differentiated parts!)
Bring the settlement of Jamestown, John Smith and Pocahontas to life with this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 23 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Students will integrate importa
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)
This is a PowerPoint that you can use to take your class on a virtual field trip to six important American landmarks! It is also a great resource for distance learning and e-learning. It is an editable PowerPoint that can also be uploaded to Google Slides for easier online sharing.Each slide contains the name of the monument, a photo, and a few basic facts. Then, take the link to a site that will provide a 360 degree view of the landmark!These websites all provide panoramic images, and some al
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PreK - 5th
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Reader's Theater: Steps to Statehood (leveled play for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
Need a fun way to liven up your lesson on statehood? This reader’s theater features 23 parts on 3 different reading levels to ensure whole class participation and engagement. Students will hear how a pioneer family, the Northwest territory officials, and the newly formed United States all played a part in the statehood process (featuring Ohio in 1803). Integrating important Social Studies concepts with key LA standards such as fluency and expression, this original play provides a rich and mea
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
Reader's Theater: Famous Ohio Inventors! (intermediate leveled reading scripts)
Help bring Ohio Social Studies and the topic of famous inventors alive for students with this intermediate leveled reader’s theater! This fast moving, entertaining script introduces 7 famous inventors and their well-known innovations. Mnemonic devices and little tricks are provided throughout this 7 page play to help students make connections between key names and events. This original play contains 18 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation,
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Texas Virtual Field Trip | San Antonio & The Alamo
Virtual field trip to SAN ANTONIO & THE ALAMOTexas teachers, this one is for you!Great for introducing your Texas history unit or as an opportunity to see Texas landmarks for those who are not able to travel often.Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! You can have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is designed for middle/upper eleme
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Reader's Theater: 13 Colonies-Life in a New England Colony!
Bring key characteristics of the 13 colonies to life with this FREEBIE Reader’s Theater script featuring the New England Colonies! This is part of a leveled set of 3 reader’s theater featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life plus additional comparison activities! This freebie script contains 6 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! This activity helps integrate Social Studies history content with Language Arts common core s
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3rd - 6th
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4th Grade Statehood Simulation! (3 Steps to Statehood Activity Set)
Emerge 4th grade students in the 3 step process of statehood with this interactive statehood social studies simulation activity! Students will take turns acting out scenarios from various land areas making up the Northwest Territory in the late 1700’s. Students will use a deductive reasoning recording sheet to determine statehood based on specific requirements met through simulations and determine through an included background information sheet. This activity is directly aligned to the Ohio’
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Prehistoric Indian Human Timeline Activity
Review the Prehistoric Indian cultures found in Ohio and the United States in this hands-on, human history timeline for 4th and 5th graders! Students will be matching colorful timeline pictures with key characteristic and dates as they learn the progression of the 6 main groups of Prehistoric Indians (Paleo, Archaic, Adena, Hopewell, Fort Ancient, Woodlands). Includes a follow up, individual cut and paste activity for additional intervention or as a formative assessment. All materials are availa
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3rd - 5th
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Reader's Theater: The Battle over Ohio (Northwest Territory)
The Northwest Territory in Ohio became a battleground between the Native Americans and pioneers in this intermediate level Reader’s Theater. Famous names such as Tecumseh, Fallen Timbers, and Mad Anthony Wayne are some of the characters and events brought to life in this integrated social studies activity. This original play contains 18 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
Reader's Theater: The Pilgrims and the Mayflower (differentiated script)
Students will bring the voyage of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower to life in this whole class reader’s theater that features a fictitious family reliving the historical event ! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the actual events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 20 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Studen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Taxing Colonists Revolutionary War Activity Whole Class Simulation
This British Taxes on the Colonists Whole Class Simulation activity is perfect for a whole class simulation when teaching the Causes of the American Revolution. This Tax Colonists Whole Class Simulation activity was created for students to get a sense of what the Colonists felt before the Revolutionary War and why they did not agree with taxing. Students are given jelly beans as money during this Tax Colonists Whole Class Simulation and then they are taxed by the "king" for random things - weari
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3rd - 5th
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