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5th grade social studies assessments for Easel Assessments
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
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: Geography Landforms & Bodies of Water Types of Maps Map Elements Posters
Blood on the River Novel Test - Printable & Digital
Need a rigorous way to assess your novel study? This end-of-book test (part of my bestselling Blood on the River Novel Unit) covers comprehension and reading skills in Elisa Carbone's Jamestown novel, Blood on the River. It contains eight vocabulary matching questions, 22 multiple-choice story questions, and a paragraph response about how Samuel (the narrator) changes throughout the novel.Concepts covered include:VocabularyPlotCharacterConflictSettingThemeCause and effectInferenceand more!This r
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Blood on the River Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z with Easel Assessment
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Slides on what is a myth, classical mythology, and the main characters and myths of Greek and Roman mythology. Photos of statues and ruins, coins and ancient art, as well as interesting facts about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece. Build background knowledge before starting any mythology unit. 69 informational slides, 50 question/answer slides, and 25 Easel Assessment pages.Includes inform
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5th - 8th
Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or
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5th - 9th
Soldier's Heart Novel Test - Printable & Digital
Assessing comprehension at the end of your Soldier's Heart novel study is easy with this printable and digital novel test (part of my Soldier's Heart Novel Unit)! It's the perfect resource to wrap up reading Gary Paulsen's Civil War novel Soldier's Heart.This comprehensive novel test includes 10 vocabulary matching questions, 20 multiple-choice questions, and a paragraph response about the meaning of "soldier's heart." Concepts covered in multiple-choice questions include:PlotSettingConflictChar
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Soldier's Heart Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
Thanksgiving Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Digital Easel Activity - Assessment
Thanksgiving Quiz - Test Your Knowledge. A fun trivia 20-question quiz about the first Thanksgiving facts. How many can you answer? Some will surprise you! A fun engaging activity! Use as a party game, as a student anticipation guide for a Thanksgiving unit, as a research - webquest sheet, or as an assessment after a Thanksgiving unit of study. Key included. The questions are challenging, but they are supposed to be tricky. The fun is in the surprising answers. No prep. Print or go digital. Prin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities Bundle Grades 3 - 6
Leonardo da Vinci and Simple Machines
Delve into the world of simple machines through the inventive genius of Leonardo da Vinci with this dynamic lesson plan! This comprehensive resource is designed for educators seeking to inspire curiosity and creativity in their students while exploring the foundational concepts of simple machines.Inside, you'll find detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and creative projects that highlight the role of simple machines in da Vinci's inventions and designs. Students will discover how levers,
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Taking Flight: Understanding the Four Forces of Flight
Introduce your students to the fascinating world of aerodynamics with this comprehensive lesson plan on the four forces of flight! Perfect for teachers looking to inspire young engineers, this resource provides a deep dive into the fundamental principles that enable aircraft to soar through the skies.This package includes detailed lesson plans, engaging classroom activities, and interactive experiments to explore the four essential forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Students will learn how
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing: A Giant Leap for Humankind Reading Passage
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing: A Giant Leap for Humankind Reading Comprehension PassageEmbark on an educational journey to the stars with "The Apollo 11 Moon Landing: A Giant Leap for Humankind." Tailored for students in 3rd to 6th grade, this comprehensive resource offers an illuminating reading passage, engaging multiple-choice questions, true or false statements, and convenient answer keys. Explore the monumental achievement of the Apollo 11 mission, the astronauts who made history, and the impa
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Texas Science Marvels: 6th Grade Reading Comprehension Adventure Bundle
European Capitals Quiz | Spring Easel Activity
Whether used as a standalone activity, a supplement to classroom instruction, or as part of a distance learning curriculum, the European Capitals Quiz Easel Activity offers unparalleled versatility and educational value.Help your students discover Europe's capital cities using this fun and engaging tool, encouraging them to understand and respect different cultures around the world.The countries included in this quiz are: - Switzerland- Romania- Slovenia- Denmark- Spain- Finland- Hungary- Czech
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3rd - 6th
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Asian Capitals Quiz | Spring Easel Activity
Whether used as a standalone activity, a supplement to classroom instruction, or as part of a distance learning curriculum, the Asian Capitals Quiz Easel Activity offers unparalleled versatility and educational value.Help your students discover Asian's capital cities using this fun and engaging tool, encouraging them to understand and respect different cultures around the world.The countries included in this quiz are: - Singapore- Japan- North Korea- Laos- Taiwan- South Korea- Saudi Arabia- Yeme
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3rd - 6th
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"Keeping Mr. John Holton Alive" - Read and Respond myView Literacy 5
Amplify your teaching resources with this review assessment tailored for the historical fiction text "Keeping Mr. John Holton Alive" from Elijah of Buxton in the 2020 edition of myView Literacy 5 (Unit 4, Week 1). This comprehensive review assessment complements the narrative perfectly and pairs seamlessly with the trifold also available at my store. It features a diverse mix of comprehension and skill-based questions, spanning multiple choice, true or false, and short answer formats. Key Featur
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5th
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Thanksgiving: Art Critique & Quiz
Thanksgiving - Art Critique: This twelve - page workbook is designed for Art History classes. It can also be used for English Language Arts and Social Studies. Key Words: Norman Rockwell, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Grandma Moses, Claude Monet, Doris Lee, John Schutler, Joseph Delaney, Tina Barney, Roy LichtensteinThanks for visiting Creativity in Motion.This Art History Resource includes:1) Worksheet: Print Version2) Easel Activity: Digital Version3) Easel Assessment: Thanksgiving Art Trivia (Quiz)EN
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Holiday Bundle: Art Critique & Quiz
Pirate History, Famous Pirates and Timeline with Easel Quiz Included
Learn about pirates with a map and timeline, the top 10 famous pirates, and what piracy is and how it exists today. There will be ending words on how piracy is a crime and its impact on the economy. This is a great resource for learning about pirates and encouraging the student to read further about the various pirates that are mentioned in this 6-page study sheet and also discuss the impact of piracy in impoverished countries such as Somalia. An Easel quiz with 10 multiple choice and True/False
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5th - 8th
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from Pedro's Journal - Read and Respond myView Literacy 5
Engage your students with an enriching review assessment tailored to the historical fiction text, "Pedro's Journal," featured in the 2020 edition of myView Literacy 5 (Unit 1, Week 3). This assessment not only complements but amplifies the learning experience when paired with the trifold available at my store. It encompasses a diverse range of question formats including multiple choice, true or false, and short answer questions. This combination offers a comprehensive evaluation of students' com
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5th
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30 Famous Landmarks around the World Quiz with For grade 3-8 and homeschool
In this quiz featuring 30 famous landmarks from around the world, students will examine images of these landmarks and select their answers from a set of four multiple-choice options. Once they've made their choice and clicked "next," the correct answers will be revealed. This quiz serves as an educational tool to expand their understanding of global landmarks. It can be used effectively as either a warm-up activity at the start of the class or as a lesson review.Please note that this digital pro
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3rd - 8th
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Stamped for Kids by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi - M/C Book Quiz + Vocab Quiz
This PDF includes a Multiple Choice Book Quiz and a BONUS Vocabulary Quiz (20 questions each with answer keys) for Stamped for Kids by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi (Adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul). This is the perfect resource to wrap up your book study and test the comprehension of your students.Multiple Choice Quiz - 20 questions with answer keyBONUS Vocabulary Quiz - 20 questions with answer keyThis product is also included in our Ultimate Stamped for Kids Novel Study Bundle which you can
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3rd - 8th
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Olympic Project. Countries. Sports. Research. Quiz. Assessment. ESL. EFL. ELA.
Here is a new version for the Tokyo Olympics of my popular Olympic Project.Students in small groups/pairs research an Olympic country and present to the class. They follow their country and report back on medal standings. 16 country sheets all prepared. Use the CIA World Factbook or Stratfor Geography videos as additional resources for research by students. *** Also includes an assessment for student to identify Olympic sports with an online quiz you can assign and get student results. *** Incl
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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"Mongols Invade Japan" - Articles, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
2 Articles and a Power Point explain the Mongol Invasions of Japan in the late 13th Century. Students are directed to respond to the following prompt with an Argument Essay: "Some say that the Japanese were fortunate that, first a tropical storm, and later a typhoon, spoiled the two Mongol invasions. They point to these storms as the real reason for the Mongol defeat. Others point to the combination of Japanese resistance and the storms as the real reason for the Mongol defeat. What’s the rea
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5th - 9th
Salem Witch Trials - Test/Quiz
Assess student understanding of the Salem Witch Trials. 10 thought-provoking questions, enhanced by the power of color theory for heightened focus and problem-solving ability. Key Features:10 engaging questions about the Salem Witch Trials.Application of color theory for enhanced recall (limited color theory on Easel Assessments).True/false and multiple-choice questions for Easel auto-grading.Answers included for easy grading and reference.Teacher Tribute on every answer key to remind you why YO
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3rd - 6th
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Frederick Douglass Assessment
Assess student understanding of Frederick Douglass’s legacy. 10 thought-provoking questions, enhanced by the power of color theory for heightened focus and problem-solving ability. Key Features:10 engaging questions about Frederick DouglassApplication of color theory for enhanced recall (limited color theory on Easel Assessments)True/false and multiple-choice for Easel auto-gradingAnswers included for easy grading and reference.Teacher Tribute on every answer key to remind you why YOU are import
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3rd - 6th
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Battle of Gettysburg Assessment
Assess student understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg. 10 thought-provoking questions, enhanced by the power of color theory for heightened focus and problem-solving ability. Key Features:10 engaging questions about the Battle of GettysburgApplication of color theory for enhanced recall (some limits in Easel)True/false and multiple-choice for Easel auto-gradingAnswers included for easy grading and reference.Teacher Tribute on every answer key to remind you why YOU are important. How to use:Us
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3rd - 6th
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Age of Exploration Assessment
Assess student understanding of the Age of Exploration. 10 thought-provoking questions, enhanced by the power of color theory for heightened focus and problem-solving ability. Key Features:10 engaging questions about the Age of ExplorationApplication of color theory for enhanced recall (limited in Easel)True/false and multiple-choice for Easel auto-gradingAnswers included for easy grading and reference.Teacher Tribute on every answer key to remind you why YOU are important. How to use:Use as a r
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- 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
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
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