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4th grade social studies resources for Microsoft OneDrive on sale
Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
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1st - 4th
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Also included in:Â Earth Day Activities Bundle
Latin America PowerPoint Fun Facts and Photos with Printable and Digital Review
Latin America includes South America and Central America. Great for Hispanic Heritage Month. Informational slides for independent work or whole group. Teach Spanish or Social Studies? Provide background information on South America and Central America - the land, the people, the history and the culture. Animated digital resource. Also use as an introduction to Spanish in foreign language class. Engaging and entertaining, interesting facts, and lots of photographs, these slides are a good way to
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Geography PowerPoint Bundle with Christmas and New Year Around the World
Ellis Island PowerPoint - Vocabulary for Understanding Immigration
Teaching the history of Ellis Island requires giving students good background information and vocabulary. This Ellis Island PowerPoint has 17 vocabulary words essential to understanding immigrants and Ellis Island. Includes vocabulary slides, quick activities, and a vocabulary review activity at the end. Century Gothic font. to make it easy to read. Includes digital worksheets in PowerPoint for students to create sentences with their vocabulary words. Words included are: Ellis Island, Immigrant,
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2nd - 5th
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New Year Around the World PowerPoint
Happy New Year 2024! This is a New Year Around the World presentation is all about New Year’s traditions, which is fun to learn about after winter break. PowerPoint on traditions and customs of the New Year's holiday in 22 different countries: United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Australia, India, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Good for first day back from break and will be one
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Geography PowerPoint Bundle with Christmas and New Year Around the World
Baseball PowerPoint - History of the Game
Baseball History PowerPoint - an overview of the history of baseball from early beginnings to the 2000's. Use on Baseball Day, when spring training starts, or anytime to go with reading a novel or short story with a baseball connection. Includes interesting sport historical information on how the game developed, Negro Leagues, Women's League, Jackie Robinson, Integration, The Baseball Hall of Fame, etc. Learn about the Chicago Cubs and the curse of the Billy Goat, and their World Series win in
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Sports History PowerPoint Bundle
Canada PowerPoint - Overview of the Country's Geography, History, and Economy
Canada PowerPoint. Information on Canada's geography, environmental issues, trade, Canadian Shield, Government, Provinces, Territories, and History. Includes slides on: Canada Day (celebrated on July 1), Acid rain in the Great Lakes region, trade, natural resources, federation under a constitutional monarchy, provinces, history -John Cabot, Samuel de Champlain, the French and Indian War, Canada's Independence, Quebec Politics. Lots of information to use to supplement your unit on the study of t
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Geography PowerPoint Bundle with Christmas and New Year Around the World
7 New Wonders of the World PowerPoint - Famous Landmarks
Learn about the 7 New Wonders of the World with this PowerPoint presentation of notable landmarks. Gives background information about the amazing structures built around the world that were voted to be the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Includes slides on the famous landmarks of the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Christ the Redeemer, the Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Petra. Also includes slides of some of the finalists in the competition, such as the Eiffel Tower, Stat
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4th - 7th
Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Quiz Show PowerPoint Game Jeopardy Style
Ancient Egypt Game Show PowerPoint. This Jeopardy style game focuses mostly on Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, but also includes topics of Tombs, Egyptian Life, Nile River, and Symbols. Fun review game for your ancient Egypt unit! Give the question to the answer, like on the TV show. EDITABLE. You may edit for your own classroom needs. You can change up the questions and answers to fit your own question set.Did you know that you can use PowerPoints like this in video conferencing or Zoom for remote
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3rd - 6th
Age of Exploration PowerPoint
Use this Age of Exploration PowerPoint to supplement your history unit on the Age of Discovery with this European Exploration and Discovery animated slide presentation. Includes the ten main reasons for European exploration in the 1400's and the three G's of God, Gold and Glory. The explorers Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Ponce de Leon are noted. Includes interactive self-checking review questions at the end. Can be used as a whole class activity for in-person face to face teaching. Your stud
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3rd - 6th
Christmas - Holidays Around the World PowerPoint with Easel
Christmas Holidays Around the World! PowerPoint slides and Easel Assessment. Merry Christmas! An overview of traditions and customs of the Christmas holidays in 20 different countries: Canada, U.K., Sweden, Spain, Austria, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Australia, India, Ghana, and the United States. Great introduction or follow-up to a Christmas Around the World unit. Animation and lots of interesting fun facts! Editable for you
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Christmas Activities BUNDLE - Fun ELA Resources Grades 4 - 7
Fourth of July PowerPoint - 4th of July Independence Day and Fireworks Safety
Fourth of July. Independence Day. 4th of July. July Fourth PowerPoint - How and Why We Celebrate the Birth of our Nation. Great summer camp activity. The Declaration of Independence made simple, Flag etiquette, Popular summer outdoor and indoor games and activities, Traditional food, How to make an American Flag cake, and Fireworks safety. American July 4th traditions for everyone to enjoy, for young and old, foreign or not. Goes with any Fourth of July unit. Great for introducing the summer act
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4th - 7th
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Columbus Day - Indigenous People's Day PowerPoint
Columbus Day PowerPoint. Who was Columbus? PowerPoint presentation about the history of Columbus Day, now called Indigenous People’s Day in some states. This is nonfiction text with animated graphics that will give students practice reading fluently. Introduces critical vocabulary for reading comprehension. Students will learn about Columbus, Indigenous Peoples' Day and Leif Erickson Day. Includes a link to more reading and videos on History Channel and includes a fun word activity at the end as
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2nd - 5th
Thomas Jefferson Biography PowerPoint Informational Text
Thomas Jefferson PowerPoint is great for building background when studying U.S. history or for Presidents' Day activities. A biography of Thomas Jefferson, our nation's 3rd President and author of the Declaration of Independence. From his early years to his passing, follow the impressive accomplishments and achievements of a great founding father. Learn about this President's influence in American history and his relationships with other founding fathers, his role in the Revolutionary War and th
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4th - 7th
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Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown Fun Facts about Horse Racing PowerPoint
The Kentucky Derby gets students interested in horse racing. This PowerPoint activity helps students learn about the history of the sport, types of racing, details about the Triple Crown and past winners. This digital resource includes links to videos about Kentucky Derby traditions. There is additional information about harness racing and steeplechase racing. Students will enjoy reading this informational text and learning about a popular sport that is part of cultural literacy. Includes a prin
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4th - 7th
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
Poinsettias - Christmas Symbol PowerPoint
Christmas Poinsettias PowerPoint - Includes the legend of the poinsettia, history, and symbolism of this beautiful holiday plant. Ready for the winter holidays? Brighten December and learn about this symbol of Christmas. Use as a supplement to your Christmas Around the World unit on Mexico. This digital resource is a great Christmas or winter holiday background builder. Learn interesting information on how Congress set aside National Poinsettia Day on December 12th, the structure of the plant, m
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Christmas Activities BUNDLE - Fun ELA Resources Grades 4 - 7
Three Branches of Government PowerPoint
Introduce the three branches of government: executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch, and the concept of the balance of power and the system of checks and balances. PowerPoint reviews some basic history of the Constitution, explains how the Constitution and our founding fathers laid out the structure of the government, the separation of powers, how Congress is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate, the role of the President, Vice-President, and Cabinet, the fu
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4th - 7th
Leif Erikson Viking Explorer PowerPoint
All about Leif Erikson, the Viking explorer, who is believed to have discovered North America about 500 years before Christopher Columbus made his voyage and was credited with the discovery of the New World. Although not a federal holiday as is Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day is officially observed on October 9th each year. Explore the history of how this Vikings leader was discovered and then honored with statues across the country, how U. S. Presidents have proclaimed a day for his observance,
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4th - 7th
Soccer PowerPoint - History of the Game
Soccer History PowerPoint - an overview of the development of soccer (also called football around the world) from early beginnings to the 2000's. Use when seasonal training starts, on Soccer Day, or anytime to go with reading a novel or short story with a soccer football connection. Includes interesting sport historical information on how the game developed, famous players, soccer in the United States, and the future of the sport. Great for Physical Education sports programs or summer camp. Fu
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Sports History PowerPoint Bundle
The Laws of Soccer PowerPoint - Rules of the Game
The Laws of Soccer PowerPoint - the Rules of the Game. An overview of the rules of soccer and how to play the game. Includes field dimensions, size of ball, field positions, equipment, game play and scoring. Information on referees and VAR. Useful information on the laws of soccer, also known as the rules of the game. Great for Physical Education sports programs or summer camp or use it to build background knowledge when reading a story or novel about soccer. Includes a 17 question self-checking
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Sports Rules PowerPoint Bundle
John Glenn Biography PowerPoint - American Astronaut Hero
John Glenn was an American astronaut hero that students should know. This PowerPoint about his life will help students understand his accomplishments as a WWII and Korean war veteran, a test pilot, an astronaut, a businessman, and a senator. If your class is interested in the NASA space program and the history of the pioneers of outer space exploration, it will enjoy learning about John Glenn, a real American hero. Use PowerPoints in video conferencing or Zoom for remote learning. Share in OneD
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
7 Wonders of the Ancient World PowerPoint with Video Clips
Learn about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World with this PowerPoint presentation. Gives background information about the amazing structures built by early civilizations around the Mediterranean Sea. Includes slides on The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Includes links to short video clips on the Great Pyramid and the Lighthouse of
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4th - 7th
Baseball PowerPoint - The Rules of the Game
Baseball PowerPoint - the Rules of the Game. An overview of the rules of baseball and how to play the game. Includes field dimensions, field positions, equipment, game play and scoring, Useful information on baseball rules for Physical Education programs or summer camp or use it to build background knowledge when reading a story or novel about baseball. Includes a 20 question self-checking multiple choice review. Did you know that you can use PowerPoints like this in video conferencing or Zoom f
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Sports Rules PowerPoint Bundle
Pirate Theme PowerPoint Review Game for any Subject or Question Set
This fun Pirate theme PowerPoint review game can be used with any set of questions in any subject! Good vocabulary review game for Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and even Foreign Language. Your kids will love it! No prep. You just need a list of questions and answers. Project on your whiteboard. Teams or individuals can play. Travel the islands of the ocean with these pirate themed game boards. Students pick a game board and then answer your questions. Each time they get an answer
Grades:
4th - 7th
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