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Informational text Common Core WHST.6-8.2d resources
Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
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5th - 8th
US States and Territories Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to all 50 states and U.S. territories! States are organized by the 5 regions, to provide you with organized and complete virtual tours. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to every state and the inhabited U.S. territories to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip bundle covers:A
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4th - 6th
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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
8th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 8th grade students enjoy paired with practice tests in both easy-print AND digital self-grading versions. ONE TEXT & ELA PRACTICE TEST FOR EVERY SINGLE EIGHTH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARD (ALL 10) PLUS ones aligned to Language, Speaking/Listening/Viewing, and Writing standards. YEAR ROUND SKILL PRACTICE!Wonderful for year-round skill practice, preparing your students all throughout the year for all those pesky standardized asse
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8th
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Types of Maps Worksheets with BOOM Cards | Distance Learning
This resource covers six kind of maps:Political mapsPhysical mapsTopographic mapsClimatic mapsEconomic / Resource mapsRoad mapsNot only does it explain to students what each map means but also explains what scales and map symbols are used for.There is a quiz, cut and paste activities, fill in the blanks, map symbols activity, make your own map and key project, draw that map activity, and more!There is plenty of projects to create if you let your creativity come afloat!For example poster projects
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Map Activity BUNDLE
It all started in Ancient Mesopotamia! Discover how the Geography of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created the Fertile Crescent and influenced the development of the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia.Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files into Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom. Refer to my detailed Terms of Use below for additional information.Here's all that's Included:5 Informational Text Readin
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6th - 9th
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United States Founding Fathers Webquest: Biography Summarizing Activity
Studying the lives of the United States founding fathers is extremely valuable in understanding early American history. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It'
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Revolutionary War: Summarize American Revolution Biographies | American History
Enjoy studying about the American Revolution through the influential people that contributed to the Revolutionary War. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries in a
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
The Roaring Twenties: Introductory Article (Magazine Format Reading)
If you are looking for an overview of the Roaring Twenties, this 4-page magazine format article will not only allow your students to practice reading with non-fiction text features, but is high interest and well-rounded.This article is set up similar to a magazine with 4 pages of reading that contain text features (ex. headings, fact boxes). I like to staple the article to form a booklet. Comprehension questions and answer keys are included!The article covers the following content:-What were the
Grades:
5th - 7th
Sumer Ancient Mesopotamia City States Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
Read about the rise of Sumerian Civilization in Ancient Mesopoamia. Learn why Sumer’s location in the Fertile Crescent was attractive for settled agriculture. Discover Sumerian inventions. Trace the power shift from priests to kings. Explore what a city-state looked like.Replace or Supplement your Textbook with these Complete, Fully Researched Informational Text Reading Passages and Comprehension Checks.ALL Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats. Convert the PPT file to Google Slides for uplo
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6th - 9th
Winter Holidays Around the World Collaborative Poster with Reading Extension
Looking for a low-prep activity before winter break? This collaborative poster focuses on winter holidays around the world and includes a three-page extension reading about each of the 12 holidays presented. Create a meaningful bulletin board or hallway display and an opportunity for team-building with this ready-to-go activity.This poster & reading extension cover::: Ramadan:: Eid-al-Fatir:: La Befana:: Hanukkah:: Krampus Night:: St. Nicholas Day:: Boxing Day:: Las Posadas:: Diwali:: New Ye
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4th - 7th
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6th-8th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-Page reading comprehension passages kids actually like! AND A MAJOR TIME SAVER! Over 35 high-interest informational text passages paired with practice tests each targeted to a specific standard so 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students practice each important skill, one by one, throughout the entire year OR at test prep time! Aligns to Over 40 Standards in All! LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON THE MARKETThis product is over a year in the making. and really is like no other product on the market. I
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6th - 8th
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GENERIC State History Research Project Unit Activity | USA Regions
This set is great if you're covering all the different states inside your region! Or your students can choose which state they research with this independent and comprehensive resource. Each state comes with its own custom pages plus lots more that will work with any state. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the GENERIC Resource Bundle!You'll find 8 organized modules with 86 differentiated student pages. This complete notebook unit is the perfect companion to your annual state and region
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4th - 7th
Holocaust Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit about World War 2 that looks into the Holocaust, where six million Jewish people were murdered. The unit focuses on key facts about the Holocaust, the rise of Nazi Germany, the murders within the camps, and the eventual liberation of the camps in 1945. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into para
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5th - 7th
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Geography Of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Discover how the geography of Mesopotamia contributed to its prosperity with this interactive Pear Deck lesson that incorporates the ELA skill of RACE. Students will analyze the importance of geography by using RACE to evaluate how it contributed to Mesopotamia's success. They will also have the opportunity to explore a map and virtual tour to enhance their understanding of the topic. This lesson is perfect for practicing essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a wri
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman Collaborative Poster with Reading Extension
This collaborative poster activity will provide a meaningful bulletin board that can serve as a helpful reference when teaching the Underground Railroad. Similar to a quilt project, each student will complete a section of the poster to form a student-created display. This resource also includes an extension reading passage about Harriet Tubman. A helpful coloring reference guide is included so your students can color with accuracy.This zip file includes::: 3 poster sizes to fit your class needs
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5th - 8th
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The Roaring Twenties: Consumerism (Reading Passage & WebQuest)
In this lesson, students learn about consumerism during the Roaring Twenties. This is a great supplement to a 1920’s or Stock Market Crash unit. This resource includes a 2 page reading passage with comprehension questions, as well as a WebQuest activity. Students will find images that depict consumerism in the 1920’s and today. The WebQuest is Google Compatible. Link is provided. This WebQuest interactive foldable is perfect for your student's interactive notebooks.What’s included:- Consumerism
Grades:
5th - 7th
Aztec Empire Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit about the Aztec Empire. The unit focuses on key facts about the advances in agriculture, architecture and art; religion within the empire; and the eventual downfall. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade. A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity also come with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort
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5th - 6th
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Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Project-Based Archaeological Dig
Engaging project your students/kids will never forget. This CROSS CURRICULAR, HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD activity simulates an ARCHAEOLOGY DIG outside or in. Students use PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING, and RESEARCH skills as they become archaeologists and feel like detectives solving a mystery. Perfect for Indoor Classrooms, Outdoor Classrooms, Home School, or Family Fun. This resource can be used with many Social Studies Units of study such as civilizations, tribes, cultures, or time
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Archaeology: Hands-On and Integrated Learning BUNDLE
Christmas Around the World Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit about the traditions of Christmas around the world. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational textA crossword puzzle to consolida
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5th - 6th
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Introduction to Culture Lesson & Activities (Printable Booklet)
If you are in need of a low-prep introduction to culture, this lesson is set up and ready to go. Your students will gain an understanding of key terms and understandings about culture, and will have an opportunity to analyze their own culture, view short video clips, and respond to questions about cultures around the world. This is set up as a printable booklet with thought-provoking questions integrated throughout, but you can also just print the pages that you need. Answer keys included!This r
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Introduction to Culture Lesson & Activities Print and Digital Bundle
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuest Before Short Story Study for Setting & Characters!
The "Riki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuestAre you looking for a way to create planning time for "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," but also want a meaningful prereading experience for your students?This "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuest does both!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What You GetThis "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuest takes students on a compact & in-depth journey through the geography, history, culture, language, & creatures of this belo
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6th - 9th
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World War I Battles of 1914 & 1915 – Causes of WWI – World War I Activities
THREE COMPLETE Lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text, a balanced mix of engaging hands-on activities, and SIX Interactive Notebook assignments to teach students about the Battles of 1914 (the Schlieffen Plan, Battle of the Marne, Race to the Sea, Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Masurian Lakes) 1915 (the Straits of Dardanelles, the Gallipoli Campaign), and Trench Warfare:Lesson One – Battles of 1914Nonfiction Informational Text – no additional textbook neededQuestions to assess Informational T
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5th - 8th
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