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4th grade social studies bibliographies $5-10
Biography Research Project Graphic Organizer, Templates, Rubrics, Report Writing
Biography Report templates that can be used as a graphic organizer, lap book, or template for a biography project, such as writing a biography research report or summary on any historical person. It's a great resource for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and to make a wax museum project for second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade.Students use graphic organizers, activities, and various report options for a biography report presentation or to complete a genre study of
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Presidents Day Activities | Reading Passages About Presidents
Nonfiction passages and comprehension activities about topics related to the American Presidency. This time-saving, low prep unit is perfect for President's Day, Election Day, Inauguration Day, or to supplement a study of American symbols.This unit contains 8 original nonfiction passages written on a 2nd-3rd grade level. Topics included in this unit are: The President, The White House, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Mount Rushmore, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Air Force One.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
California Explorers Reading Passages {Cabrillo, Drake, and Vizcaino}
This year it's time to go deeper into our Social Studies units, so I created in depth nonfiction Reading Passages about the specific Explorers that we will be studying.
This product has 3 sections:
First, the explorers have their own passages, multiple choice assessment, and a strategy grid to assist students into looking closely at the text. Answer keys are also provided.
Then, the 3 explorers are to be compared through 4 pages of multiple choice questions, and short responses. An answer
Grades:
3rd - 5th
California Native Tribes Reading Passages {5 Tribes}
This year it's time to go deeper into our Social Studies units, so I created in depth nonfiction Reading Passages about the Native California Tribes we will be studying, specifically the Miwok, Chumash, Cahuilla, Pomo, and Yokuts.
This product has 3 sections:First, each tribe has their own passage, multiple choice assessment, and a strategy grid to assist students into looking closely at the text. Answer keys are also provided.
Then, the 5 tribes are compared through 4 pages of multiple cho
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Lapbooks | Biographies
These Black History lapbooks are designed for 2nd and 3rd grade but can be adapted for upper and lower grades. This biography lapbook includes templates to create 31 lapbooks about 31 famous African Americans. Students will conduct research to create a final writing sample, timeline, fun facts, and quotes.This project includesA graphic organizer to help students organize their lapbook ideasTimeline templatesPocket templatesCard templates31 Final writing sheets for each famous African American31
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2nd - 5th
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Freedom Train Novel Study
This text-heavy Freedom Train novel unit can easily be applied to both social studies and reading/language subjects. This allows for a break in between work sessions and can be done on alternate days with grammar/writing/reading skill work or Civil War background work put into the mix. I use it as a resource and not on its own – it would be too intense alone for a 4th (and even possibly 5th) grade class. Sixth or seventh graders, based on their ability level, could easily do this study as a piec
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4th - 7th
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Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans
Use the interactive Roll-an-Artist worksheets to help your students to learn about artists and their style! Simply print the desired page/s and hand one to each student. Students will roll a die and draw the corresponding item onto a blank sheet of paper. These drawings are a great activity for students to brainstorm ideas for a future project OR perfect for early finishers, OR end of the year, OR sub plans, etc.Included in the packet: -Title page - Table of Contents - Student Objective - Rule
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4th - 12th
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The Real Life of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman Reading and Math Lessons
Did you fall in love with blockbuster movie The Greatest Showman like I did?! Now you can bring the magic to your students for a fun day of circus learning activities!
Activities include:
Reading comprehension of "The Real Life of P.T. Barnum"
Reading comprehension questions
I Have/Who Has with words from the reading passage
Around the Room math problems and recording sheet
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3rd - 5th
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Researching and Writing a Biography Nonfiction Unit Scaffolded CCSS Grades 3-6
This Biography Research and Writing Unit is tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of students in general education, Special Education (SPED), and English Language Learner (ELL) programs. Using a scaffolding approach, this unit sequences content, materials, and tasks to enhance understanding and engagement. Each key term is clearly defined, allowing for a smooth progression through the unit.Unit Features:Easy-to-Follow Teaching Directions: Ensures easy implementation in the classroom.Anchor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Presidents Day President Research Report Flip Book and Bulletin Board Display
Cap off your Presidents' Day unit with these adorable and engaging President Reports. Perfect for beginning writers who need additional guidance in research and writing. These President Research Reports help simplify the researching and report writing process for young writers by including a specific research outline which helps students to know exactly what features to look for in their research. They will use this information to fill in a final report that is organized and thorough.Cap off thi
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2nd - 4th
Timeline - Student Biography Project
This activity is meant to help your students understand timelines! Included in this resource are: A brainstorming page to come up with important events that have happened in your students livesA “What is a Timeline?” anchor chartA parent letter about the project that can be sent homeTwo printable timeline options (a full page size meant to be printed on 3-4 pages), and a reduced size timeline (also meant to be printed on 3-4 pages, but in a narrower format)A printable checklist to ensure that yo
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Biografía - Organizadores gráficos y reporte escrito Spanish Biography Report
Con este recurso tus estudiantes de cuarto a sexto podrán investigar la biografía de cualquier persona importante. Ideal para usarse para investigar personas ilustres, mujeres en la historia, científicos importantes, etc. Incluye organizadores gráficos para guiarlos en su investigación. Además incluye un reporte escrito para que los estudiantes puedan realizarlo de manera fácil y organizada. Incluye folleto para hacer su presentación o entregar a compañeros.Qué incluye:Diferentes opciones de org
Grades:
4th - 6th
Fanion franco-ontarien (Biographie) - Volumes 1 et 2
Faites découvrir les réalisations de 14 personnalités franco-ontariennes à vos élèves. Il sera amusant pour vos élèves de faire la recherche afin de compléter les activités du fanion (Pennants). Ce fanion est parfait pour la journée du drapeau franco-ontarien ou le mois de la francophonie. Volume 1Les personnalités féminines incluses sont: Elizabeth Bertrand, les demoiselles Adhémard et Victoire Papineau, Élisabeth Bruyère, Almanda Walker-Marchand, Diane et Béatrice Desloges, Jeanne Lajoie et Gi
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3rd - 8th
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American Revolution Lesson Plan
60 pages of Loyalist and Patriots! Facts and graphic organizers, writing, and so much more!
So many GREAT ways to use this information!
* Divide your class into Patriots and Loyalists. Have each group use the information included in this packet to make posters or individual reports on the people that made the American Revolution what it was.
The Patriots in this packet are: The Loyalists are:
Abigail Adams Banastre Tarleton
Betsy Ross
Grades:
4th - 7th
Inventor Wax Museum Research Project
Your students, parents, and school community are going to LOVE this project!! This is a research based assignment where your students get to learn about famous inventors! This project is composed of 2 parts: research and then a wax museum! In this wax museum your students will get to transform into their inventor and come to life to inform others!! In this resource you will receive the following: - Teacher helpful hints - Photo examples of completed projects - Suggested inventor list -Research w
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: INVENTOR MUSEUM PRINT & DIGITAL VERSION
AAPI Clipart For AAPI Heritage Month Activities and AAPI Bulletin Board Display
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this unique AAPI Clipart Collection! Featuring 36 influential AAPI figures, this set is perfect for enriching your bulletin board displays and classroom activities. Bring lessons to life with these high-quality illustrations, designed to inspire and educate students about the achievements and contributions of notable Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals.These images may be used for both personal and commercial use. Item
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Saint Catherine Laboure Poster and Flipbook
Give your students a chance to do research and learn interesting facts about Saint Catherine Laboure with this flipbook.It includes 5 pages each including the cover, Personal Life, Feast Day, Interesting Facts, Prayer and Patron of... I also included a poster in Tabloid Size.This set contains everything as shown here in letter size and poster in tabloid size.Each item is saved in its own jpg file. Saved at 300 DPI for optimum quality.This file set includes: 1 zip file with 6 jpg files.You will g
Grades:
2nd - 7th
AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS IN SPANISH
African American Inventors in Spanish is the story of about 10 African Americans that invented important items that made their lives and others easier at that time. This resource includes the story of each inventor, what they went through their lives and how they came up with their ideas. Also, how these ideas impacted the people’s live and advanced the betterment of companies. Each inventor’s story has a series of questions that will allow the student to think deeper about the African
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Famous Composer Facts and Color Sheets!
Famous Composer Facts and Color Sheets!This product contains 12 worksheets featuring different composers, facts about them, and a picture to color. Geared for grade 2-5 students learning about composers. Easy to read and understand, plus fun to color! Great for composer lessons, substitutes, and bulletin board ideas!(Includes African American composers and women composers!)Featured composers include:- Ludwig van Beethoven- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- Johann Sebastian Bach- Antonio Vivaldi - Joseph
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
20 Posters of Fun Facts You May Not Know about Winston Churchill
Introducing "20 Posters of Fun Facts You May Not Know about Winston Churchill" ⭐ Are you looking to inspire your classroom with intriguing historical insights? Look no further! Dive into the fascinating world of Winston Churchill with our meticulously crafted collection of 20 captivating posters, available in PDF and JPG formats conveniently packaged in a zip file. WHAT IS INCLUDED?20 posters | PDF | images JPGPLEASE NOTE: These posters are sized to fit on standard US letter (8.5x11 inches) pap
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Saint Ambrose Poster and Flipbook
Give your students a chance to do research and learn interesting facts about Saint Ambrose with this flipbook.It includes 5 pages each including the cover, Personal Life, Feast Day, Interesting Facts, Prayer and Patron of... I also included a poster in Tabloid Size.This set contains everything as shown here in letter size and poster in tabloid size.Each item is saved in its own jpg file. Saved at 300 DPI for optimum quality.This file set includes: 1 zip file with 6 jpg files.You will get:1 poste
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Pontius Pilate Poster and Flipbook
Give your students a chance to do research and learn interesting facts about Pontius Pilate with this flipbook.It includes 5 pages each including the cover, Personal Life, Work, Interesting Facts, I would Ask and Trial and Execution of Jesus I also included a poster in Tabloid Size.This set contains everything as shown here in letter size and poster in tabloid size.Each item is saved in its own jpg file. Saved at 300 DPI for optimum quality.This file set includes: 1 zip file with 6 jpg files.You
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Saint Luke Poster and Flipbook
Give your students a chance to do research and learn interesting facts about Saint Luke with this flipbook.It includes 5 pages each including the cover, Personal Life, Feast Day, Interesting Facts, Prayer and Patron of... I also included a poster in Tabloid Size.This set contains everything as shown here in letter size and poster in tabloid size.Each item is saved in its own jpg file. Saved at 300 DPI for optimum quality.This file set includes: 1 zip file with 6 jpg files.You will get:1 poster1
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Saint Gerard Majella Poster and Flipbook
Give your students a chance to do research and learn interesting facts about Saint Gerard Majella with this flipbook.It includes 5 pages each including the cover, Personal Life, Feast Day, Interesting Facts, Prayer and Patron of... I also included a poster in Tabloid Size.This set contains everything as shown here in letter size and poster in tabloid size.Each item is saved in its own jpg file. Saved at 300 DPI for optimum quality.This file set includes: 1 zip file with 6 jpg files.You will get:
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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