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4th 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:Â 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:Â 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
Grades:
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:Â 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:Â 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
Ancient Romans - Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar was one of the most famous leaders of history. He was a brilliant military leader and brutal opponent to his enemies. Caesar only ruled Rome for a short time, but his political career changed the way Rome was governed. This resource covers Caesar's early career, the First Triumvirate, the consulship, conquest in Gaul, crossing the Rubicon and Rome's civil war, Caesar's role in Egypt, his dictatorship, the Julian calendar, his assassination and the new caesar. Three worksheets
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Romans
The Wright Brother's First Flight Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT & DIGITAL
This easy to read passage details the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It explains the Wright brothers':background repairing bicycles in Dayton, Ohioexperiments building gliders and studying birds to learn about flighttime spend in Kitty Hawk preparing and testing their planelegacy in North Carolina and how they are honored on NC license plates, the NC quarter, and with a monument at the si
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4th - 7th
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Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage defines ecosystems and biomes and explains the difference between the two terms. It describes 7 of Earth's major biomes: arctic tundra coniferous forestsdeciduous forestsrainforestsgrasslandsdesertsaquatic biomesThis download includes a one page passage with color and black line versions of the illustration, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illu
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4th - 7th
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MS-LS3-1
Also included in:Â Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Ancient Romans - Gladiators
Gladiators were fighters who battled each other in contests for the entertainment of Romans. This resource briefly covers who gladiators were, gladiator school, the Colosseum, gladiators as celebrities, politics, animals, armor, weapons and Spartacus. Two worksheets are also included.Pages: 6 (including 2 answer sheets)Contents:2 Information HandoutsQuestionsMultiple ChoiceAnswer sheetsIf you are teaching about Romans, you might also be interested in these resources:Roman MythsThe Roman ArmyRoma
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Romans
Landforms and Bodies of Water Posters Geography Skills Vocabulary Worksheet
Give your landforms and bodies of water unit a visual boost with this set of illustrated examples! Students will get to SEE what each landform or water body looks like and better understand their features.WHAT YOU WILL GETThis resource contains 24 visuals plus a digital assessment. Each page includes an illustration of the landform or body of water along with the title and definition. Includes:archipelagobaybeachbuttecanalcanyoncavecliffdeltaduneglacierhillislandisthmuslakemesamountainoceanpenin
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Geography Landforms & Bodies of Water Types of Maps Map Elements Posters
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
Blackbeard the Pirate Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page reading passage details the life and career of Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the pirate. It includes: His early career as a privateer (like a legal pirate) His days as an illegal pirate in the CaribbeanHow he used his appearance to intimidate his victimsHis retreat to the sandbars of North Carolina and eventual downfallThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. This
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4th - 7th
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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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Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
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
Ancient Romans - Gods and Goddesses
In this lesson, students learn about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Rome. Fifteen of the main Roman gods are explored in listings, each with an original illustration, the Greek names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Roman religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals, shrines and the Greek influence on Roman gods. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card ga
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
Ancient Romans - Inventions and Innovations
The Romans were great at improving the technologies of other cultures. While they were not the first people to use cement, an aqueduct or a road, they advanced these inventions with their own innovations. Explore seven Roman inventions and innovations, including aqueducts, cement, the Julian calendar, the pilum. roads, Roman numerals and sewers with illustrated handouts, accompanied by worksheets and activities.Pages: 13 (including 5 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information HandoutsComprehension Que
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Romans
Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint - MLK Writing Assignment
Martin Luther King Jr PowerPoint presentation and MLK Writing Assignment. An engaging overview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s life, from birth to his death and legacy. Has many photographs and some audio from his "I have a dream" speech. Students will learn about the life of MLK, his influence, and how he dreamed of a brotherhood of man. Perfect for Martin Luther King Day or Black History month. Use as a supplement to your Civil Rights Movement unit. Photo timeline can be used as a prompt and
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4th - 7th
Missouri Compromise 1820 | Social Studies for Google Classroomâ„¢
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:Â Missouri Social Studies BUNDLE
Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page reading passage tells the history of the Jamestown Colony including:when and why it was establishedits early leadersthe many hardships it faced before taking its place in history as the first permanent English settlement in the New WorldThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.Check out my growing collection of US History reading comprehension passages here! Please follow my
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4th - 7th
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Evolution and Natural Selection Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about evolution and natural selection: tells the story of Charles Darwin's voyage to the Galapagos Islands and how his observations there helped him to form important scientific theoriesdefines the theory of evolution and natural selectiongives examples of how animals evolve based on traits that increase their chances of surviving and reproducing (including whales and Galapagos finches) This download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions,
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4th - 7th
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MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
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
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, 3-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-6
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Also included in:Â Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Natural Resources Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about natural resources explains:natural resources are found in nature but can be used to make synthetic resourcesexamples of natural resourcesthe difference between renewable and nonrenewable resourcesnatural resources are not evenly distributed on Earth because of factors like climate, geologic processes, and the location of ancient lifethe uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict and warThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehensi
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4th - 7th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-PS1-3
Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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