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3rd grade social studies resources for Easel Assessments under $5
50 States and Capitals Map Activities Print & Digital Resource
Help your students learn and remember the 50 United States and Capitals. This product breaks the 50 states into five regions to make learning easier to manage and teach. United States maps are included with printable assessments, self correcting digital assessment and digital practice worksheets.Update! Easel Digital Version is Included (updated 7/2022)Self Correcting Assessments and Easy to Assign!Save $$$ when you buy as a bundle:The United States and Capitals Geography Review Activities and A
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 50 States and Capitals Bundle Map Print & Digital Resource 50% OFF
Three Branches of Government Craft and Worksheets
Get ready to teach your students about the three branches of government with these engaging activities. Your students will learn about the roles of the three branches as they create a plate for each branch with the craft activity. There are also 8 fun worksheets for your students to show their learning. These activities are sure to be a hit in your classroom! What's Included: * Photo directions for the plate craft* 3 plate templates and sample answers* Three branches KWL chart* Word search* Crea
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Three Branches of Government Activities and Posters Bundle
Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches
Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A
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2nd - 4th
Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book
The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation
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2nd - 4th
Types of Maps Map Features Skills Geography Posters Social Studies Assessment
Students will learn about different types of maps and common map features with this social studies resource. It includes 17 visuals/posters plus a worksheet/assessment.MAPS POSTERSThese can be kept together as a single page or cut apart into separate cards for display or a matching activity. The top of each card has the title and definition, and the bottom has a full-color illustration. WORKSHEETThis activity requires students to match the types of maps to their purpose, know the function of var
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Geography Landforms & Bodies of Water Types of Maps Map Elements Posters
3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Learning works best when it doesn’t feel like work.This hands-on fun Interactive Lapbook Project is so much fun! Your students are going to enjoy sorting and matching activities, and doing a little bit of writing. And, of course, drawing, coloring, cutting and pasting are always the best part of any activity. Use this project as a review or as an assessment. This project is also perfect for group or individual work. These mini-lapbooks will look amazing on display in your classroom or in the h
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Local Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties.This resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this unit. Here is what’s included:1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters:-What is a Government- Government Services-Community Laws-Mayor Duties- Positions in Local Government2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards3) V
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Christopher Columbus Reading Passages Fact or Fiction Activity Vocabulary
This Early Explorer, Christopher Columbus unit includes reading passages, hands on activities, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! This unit includes information to teach about Columbus and his voyages in a factual, unbiased approach. This unit includes:✔Reading Passages ✔Comprehension Questions✔Navigation Tools Activity✔Fact or Fiction Activity - (to dispel common myths)✔Character Mini-booklet with Timeline✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔A 5-page Flipbook✔Answer KeysYOU MIGHT LIKE
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2nd - 4th
Henry Hudson Early European Explorers Comprehension Passages & Activities
Your students will enjoy this interactive resource about Henry Hudson. It's a great addition to your New World Explorers or Early Explorers unit with non-fiction passages and a variety of fun activities to do! NO PREP! Just print & go!What's Inside:Reading passagesInstruments for NavigationNavigation Mystery FlapsComprehension QuestionsOrganizersVocabulary PostersSpotlight on Vocabulary A 5 Page Flip BookletThere are 3 main activities:Vocabulary:Introduce the vocabulary words with the real-l
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3rd - 5th
US American Symbols Worksheets Posters Social Studies Reading Passages
This American symbols resource teaches students about 5 important U.S. symbols:the Stars and Stripes (American flag)the Statue of Libertythe American Bald Eaglethe Liberty BellUncle SamIncludes:Reading Passages with Comprehension QuestionsCut and Paste WorksheetPosters/Coloring PagesAnswer KeysDigital AssessmentDigital Worksheets➡️ All of the printable pages are provided in both color and black & white.There is an informational reading passage for each symbol. This lets you easily integrate
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3rd
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Continents. Hemispheres. Equator. Reading Passage & Foldable.
Reading Passage + Foldable to help your students memorize the continents and understand hemispheres in a simple and not so boring way. Here is what's included:- 2-Page Reading Passage about continents, hemispheres, & equator with 10 comprehension questions;- Foldable Templates;- Answer Keys for everything.You might also like:Maps. Map Skills. Compass Rose. Distance Scale. Map Key. Map Grid.Family Tree Project. Digital & Printable3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Geography Bundle
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 is a perfect blend of science and history. It tells the story of:astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins journey to the moonthe landing of the Eagle lunar module on the moon's surfacethe dangers the mission involveditems left on the moon and samples brought back to EarthThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL
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3rd - 6th
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Samuel de Champlain Early European Explorers Comprehension Passages & Activities
Your students will enjoy this interactive resource about Samuel de Champlain. It's a great addition to your New World Explorers or Early Explorers unit with non-fiction passages and a variety of fun activities to do! NO PREP! Just print & go!What's Inside:Reading passagesInstruments for NavigationNavigation Mystery FlapsComprehension QuestionsOrganizersVocabulary PostersSpotlight on Vocabulary A 5 Page Flip BookletThere are 3 main activities:Vocabulary:Introduce the vocabulary words with the
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3rd - 5th
Missouri Compromise 1820 | Social Studies for Google Classroom™
Teach your students about the Missouri Compromise of 1820 with these social studies worksheets and graphic organizers. The informative text in this easy-to-use resource combines social studies and reading in ONE convenient lesson. Make the most of your instructional time with this engaging, effective resource! Students will learn:•how the state of Missouri was formed from the Louisiana Purchase into a territory•why people living in Missouri wanted the territory to become a state•the problem peop
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Missouri Social Studies BUNDLE
Climate Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about climate explains:the difference between climate and weatherEarth is divided into 5 main climate categories: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polarclimate is affected by latitude, elevation, landforms, ocean wind and currents, and closeness to waterclimate determines which plant and animal species can survive in a regionclimate can change over long periods of time (like during ice ages) and human activities can affect climate change The passage
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3rd - 6th
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MS-LS2-5
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, MS-ESS3-5
, 3-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-6
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Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Landforms and Bodies of Water
Make learning about geography engaging and fun for your young learners!Your students will have an opportunity to read about the landforms and bodies of water first, answer some comprehension questions and then construct 2 layered books with the definitions for each landform/body of water. Here is what’s included:- 2 Reading Passages: Landforms and Bodies of Water- Comprehension Questions- Templates - Detailed Instructions- Answer Keys for everything You might also like:Continents. Hemispheres. E
American Indian reading passages with questions
Reading passages for VA 2nd grade Social Studies SOL 2.2, 2.4 on American Indian Tribes: Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo all included here. 1 passage and 1 comprehension question page for each tribe. S.S. terms imbedded in text too. Up to date and aligned with VA SOL assessment language.
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2nd - 3rd
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Landforms Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage all about landforms is perfect for science. The passage explains that landforms are features that shape Earth. It includes examples of landforms such as: mountains valleysriverslakescanyonsplateaushillsislandstrenchesIt also describes how landforms are created through: weathering and erosiontectonic plate movementasteroids forming craters This download includes a one page passage, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-sc
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3rd - 6th
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4-ESS2-2
Volcanoes PowerPoint - All About Volcanos Writing Activity and Easel Assessment
Students will enjoy learning about volcanoes with this 30-slide animated PowerPoint. Informative text on volcano types and shapes, how and what is an eruption, how eruptions are measured, the difference between lava and magma, fun facts, famous volcanos, types of igneous rocks, and a vocabulary terms to know reference sheet. Includes photos of volcanos like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilauea, which help students understand the difference between a stratovolcano and a shield volcano. Includes a video l
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3rd - 6th
Map Skills Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Mid Atlantic States Worksheets
Do you need a way for your students to practice using maps to identify directions (both cardinal and intermediate)? If so, this set of 5 worksheets (and Easel assessment option) covering the United States and the Mid-Atlantic states of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey can help. Each worksheet has 4-5 questions for students to answer using the map provided on the worksheet. There are 2 USA maps and one each for Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. All of the questions are also provided
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2nd - 4th
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Chinese New Year 2024 PowerPoint Year of the Dragon with Easel Assessment
Chinese New Year 2024 Year of the Dragon PowerPoint. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 10, 2024, and it is the year of the Dragon. It ends with the Lantern Festival on February 24th. Includes informational text on the traditions and customs of the Chinese New Year, 5 fun interactive test your knowledge questions, and ideas and directions for activities and crafts to celebrate. Includes music and sound effects. I will update every year for the new year of the Chinese Zodiac, so yo
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3rd - 6th
American Symbols Task Cards
Your students will have fun reviewing what they have learned about American symbols with these 32 task cards! Included are two answer sheets for students. One requires students to write the answer and the other gives them multiple choice options to circle. This is great for differentiation! There are 4 brain break cards to allow students to get out any extra wiggles along the way. You will also find an American symbols word search, which is perfect for early finishers. These task cards are perfe
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2nd - 4th
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Amanda Gorman Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the National Youth Poet Laureate and reader of 'The Hill We Climb' during the 2021 Inauguration of Joe Biden, Amanda Gorman. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the inspirational poet whilst working on th
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3rd - 4th
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Economics Goods and Services Task Cards
These 24 fun task cards will help your students identify goods and services. There are a variety of question types including multiple choice and short answer. I have included 2 sets of task cards, one set in color and the other in black and white if you would like to save ink. These task cards will work well at centers, for partner work, with the whole class game Scoot, or however you see fit! What's Included:* Student recording sheet* 24 color task cards* 24 black & white task cards* Answer
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- 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
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