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Free 5th grade social studies assessments
Newspaper Article Template | Writing a News Article | Printable & Digital
Add creativity and writing practice to any unit of study with this printable and digital newspaper article template. Your students will perfect the art of writing a newspaper article using this blank nonfiction template.Want more summary writing templates? Click here to view 10 editable, printable, and digital graphic organizers for summary writing! This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teach
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4th - 7th
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13 Colonies Map & Map Quiz Two Versions FREE Colonial America
I have always found my students are "geographically challenged"! Before studying the American Revolution, I use this quick map review for them to at least have a basic understanding of where the colonies were located. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google C
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4th - 8th
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Economics Cloze Reading Passages
This freebie is a great way to practice or assess economics vocabulary. Economics Cloze economics terms/ phrases included: goods, services, opportunity cost, barter, want, needs, competition, income, natural resources, loan Practice the reading strategy of using context clues. Highlighting the text that “hints” at what the term means is helpful to build reading comprehension with regards to vocabulary acquisition. Please follow me at, Teaching Curious Kids Also, follow Teaching Curious Kids on
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Also included in: Elementary Economics Bundle
FREE US Northeast Region States & Capitals Maps
UPDATED 2/16/2014! Now includes 3 different maps & 3 different sets of flashcards. Each set of flashcards could also be used as a matching game.
This FREE product contains 3 maps of the Northeast Region of the United States.
• Study guide map labeled with the states and capitals (which can also be used as an answer key)
• Blank map with a word bank of the states and capitals
• Blank map without word bank
Also included are 3 different versions of flashcards to study states and/or capitals
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3rd - 5th
Daily Geography or Social Studies Map Skills: FREEBIE
Ever felt the need for a spiral geography to help your students learn map skills and become aware of the world and country around them? Me too. That's why I developed Daily Geography.Questions deal with United States specifics and basics of other continents and their locations. Topics include borders, directions, bodies of water, latitude and longitude, and more.The system is set up for students to answer two questions per day. On Friday, they take a short "check-up" half sheet of four quest
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3rd - 5th
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FREE Social Studies Map Skills Worksheets & Curriculum Guide
Are you a 3rd-5th grade teacher looking for minimal-prep activities for your students to review or learn social studies topics throughout the year? Are you finding it hard to teach social studies and would love an easy way to implement this subject in your daily schedule?Smart and Simple Social Studies Daily Review is for upper elementary teachers in Grades 3-5 who are looking for minimal-prep and engaging passages and questions for students that align to TEKS Social Studies standards. This comp
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3rd - 5th
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13 Colonies Founding Diagram and Comprehension Questions
This resource includes a diagram about the Founding of the Thirteen Colonies, 10 short answer questions, 2 charts to complete based on information from the text in the chart, and a vocabulary activity. Perfect for use after introducing the Founding of the Thirteen Colonies or for a quick review of Colonial America.
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3rd - 7th
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Continents and Oceans Test & Study Guide
A variation of the Continents and Oceans Quiz, this bundle includes an elementary level test and study guide on the world's continents and oceans. It also includes an Answer Key. *Study guide edited to include Arctic Ocean! :)
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2nd - 5th
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50 States and Capitals Northeast Region Freebie Sample
Make learning the 50 states and capitals more fun with my Northeast Region States and Capitals freebie sample This is one of the 5 regional map activity packets offered in a larger bundle in my store. If you enjoy this freebie, check out the full activity linked below.The United States and Capitals Geography Review Activities and Assessment BundleThe United States and Capitals Geography Review ActivitiesThe United States and Capitals Geography by Regions Printables & AssessmentsIncluded:• No
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 50 States and Capitals Bundle Map Print & Digital Resource 50% OFF
Continents and Oceans Quiz & Study Guide
This bundle includes an elementary level quiz and study guide on the world's continents and oceans. It also includes an Answer Key.*Study guide edited to include Arctic Ocean! :)
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2nd - 5th
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Free Interactive Notebook Grading Check in English and Spanish
This free interactive notebook check is a quick and easy grading rubric that allows teachers to grade interactive notebooks at a glance. Use it to grade students on their table of contents, completion of daily work, page numbers, completed glossary, and overall neatness and organization. It can be used in any subject area and for upper elementary, middle school, and high school.This resource contains three versions of grading feedback sheets. The first has four checklists to a page so the teache
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4th - 10th
FREEBIE! Civil War Battles Activities
Help your students prepare for new Common Core social studies tests, like TNReady, with this FREE product. Students will identify the location, chronological order, and outcome of 12 major battles or events of the Civil War, including: Fort Sumter, First Battle of Bull Run, Fort Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Franklin, Nashville, and Appomattox Court House.
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The Civil War Begins
What’s inside this lesson plan?
1) Bell ringer / opening activity
2) PowerPoint presentation
3) Guided notes worksheet for PowerPoint presentation
4) Bonus worksheet (vocabulary, crosswords, word search, etc.)
5) Daily quiz / assessment – exit slip!
6) Content reading handout
7) Compatible with ALL textbooks
8) Answer keys for all worksheets, handouts, & assessments
9) Editable documents (word, PowerPoint, etc.)
10) PDF copies for easy viewing & printing
11) Aligned to national standards
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5th - 12th
3-2-1 Exit Ticket
Simple yet effective exit ticket. I use this activity daily as a quick check to see how well my students grasped the lesson.
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4th - 12th
American Revolution Choice Boards: Writing Prompts & Creative Projects (FREE!)
Complete your AMERICAN REVOLUTION UNIT with these Choice Board activities! TWO Choice Boards, each with eight options. Great to use for learning centers, homework, final assessments, or to keep in a sub folder. The "Writing Prompts" Choice Board is one of many activities already included with the Tony the Tourist American Revolution Full Unit (Click Here!). Follow your American Revolution Unit with a Constitution and/or Bill of Rights Mini Book. You will also love this Tony the Tourist Thre
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3rd - 6th
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{Freebie} Productive Resources Cut and Paste (Natural, Capital, Human Resources)
Use this fun cut and paste activity to assess or review three of the productive resources!
Glue these into your Social Studies journals for reference at a later date. Send these home for homework, or use it as a cumulative assessment!
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2nd - 5th
Cesar Chavez Differentiated Reading FLUENCY Passages & MAZES
In this product, there are three nonfiction reading fluency passages based on the character of Cesar Chavez and what the Georgia Standards say students should know and understand about his life. There are also three different Comprehension MAZES. If your classroom is like mine, there are readers all over the spectrum, yet it is vital that all students understand these important concepts. I've created each passage on three different reading levels to make differentiation much easier.
You might
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3rd - 6th
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Opportunity Cost - Economics
This 1 page worksheet is a quick read with scenarios about opportunity cost. This would be great as homework, or as a supplement to a lesson on opportunity cost!
**This freebie is a part of a larger packet for an Economics unit found here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Economics-Extravaganza-Econ-Supplemental-Packet-1348552 **
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3rd - 6th
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Provinces of Canada Mapping Test with Answer Key
*FREEBIE* Provinces of Canada fill-in-the-blanks worksheet/mapping test for Canadian Geography and Social Studies. With the given names of provinces and territories, students must label each correctly on the blank line.This download includes:Fill-in-the-blanks Provinces of Canada worksheet/testStudent answer keyTeacher answer keyPlease rate and leave feedback!- Hal's Hallway
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K - 9th
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13 Colonies Map Quiz
This mapping activity which addresses the original 13 colonies can be used either an initial introduction worksheet/organizer or as a quiz.
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4th - 9th
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13 Colonies Map Labelling (Print & Digital)
Great for practicing the 13 Colony locations. Simply drag and drop the colony name on the right over top of the correct colored rectangle. If you're interested in more resources pertaining to the 13 Colonies Unit, please check out the links below:13 Colonies Complete BundleSouthern Colonies Resources PackJamestown Colony Resources PackMiddle Colonies Resources PackRoanoke Colony Resources PackNew England Colonies Resources Pack13 Colonies Breakout Slides Group Research ExerciseYou many also be i
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1st - 8th
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13 Colonies Map Activity
This is a simple mapping activity for Colonial America. I've included instructions for finding the different colonies and how they are to color them. The instructions include using directions like north, south, east, and west. All you need to provide is your favorite map of the 13 colonies to use.
Also included is mnemonic for remembering the 13 colonies and a bonus point for drawing a picture of this mnemonic.
I give each student their own map and instruction sheet. I then have students take
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4th - 5th
Dystopia Vs. Utopia Genre Introduction (The Giver, Hunger Games, 1984, etc.)
My students love this lesson. They learn how societies can be oppressive, read about different types, and then create their own laws to see how they can become oppressive. This lesson provides students with an introduction to the characteristics of a dystopia and dystopia genre. It begins by contrasting utopia vs dystopia, continues with 3 examples of societies (2 dystopian, 1 utopian) and has students underline the characteristics, and ends with students creating their own well-intentioned l
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Native American Athletes: Jim Thorpe Close Reading Passage
This freebie on the great Native American multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe is sure to wow your students! Students will read an engaging, Lexile-analyzed passage and answer Common-Core aligned questions!FEATURES• Reading passage on Jim Thorpe. • Common-Core Aligned Assessment• A wide variety of questions for students to practice the following skills: Sequencing, Problem and Solution, Text Structure, Context Clues, Gathering Evidence, and more! Like this passage? Get the whole set, including a diffe
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3rd - 6th
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
Benefits of learning social studies
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.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
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