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5th grade social studies graphic organizers for Google Apps
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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The Rise of the Dictators | World War II | Digital Learning Activity
Teaching the Rise of Dictators can be tough. What should we talk about and how much should we talk about? We have it all laid out for you. This is our most popular product on TpT because we have done all the work for you. Detailed fact sheets give students access to the information they need to truly understand the important details of these infamous men. Digital and Paper Copies included! This "World War II: The Rise of the Dictators" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A graphic organiz
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â World War II | Unit Activity | Digital Learning Bundle
Industrial Revolution Inventions Activity Stations Worksheet Interactive
Looking for a one 30-45 minute lesson to teach the major inventions associated with the Industrial Revolution? This industrial revolution inventions activity can be done in stations and students fill out a worksheet as they move around the room.I don't know about you, but my textbook doesn't "cut it" with the inventions. It seems the information is in multiple places and skips around. I created this lesson so that all of the inventions mentioned below are in one place! This can be used as a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for John P.
Branches of Government LINKtivity® (Legislative, Judicial, Executive)
Transform your students into government experts with this engaging and interactive digital resource! The 3 Branches of Government LINKtivity is the perfect way to introduce your upper elementary students to the unique features of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.With just a single link, your students will be able to access a kid-friendly digital learning guide that includes video, audio, fun graphics, and more, making their learning experience enjoyable and unforgettable. The LI
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3rd - 5th
13 Colonies Regions New England, Middle, & Southern Colony Regions
In this 13 Colonies and Colony Regions activity, students compare the New England, Middle and Southern Colony Regions. Students read the included student-friendly article (either in a group, individually, or as a class), then fill in the details on the included graphic organizer. This serves as a great intro to the 13 Colonies, or as a great way to learn the varying characteristics of the New England, Middle, or Southern colony regions.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1
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5th - 8th
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Civil War Battles PowerPoint Notes + Map Activity
In this Civil War Battles Powerpoint and map notes resource, students complete a map graphic organizer where they detail 11 major events of the American Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg), Bull Run, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, and much more! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students complete a map organizer that shows each learner where, geographically, the war is be
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Supplement your instruction of the 13 colonies with these comprehensive, no-prep, and standards aligned lessons. Focus on colonial America using differentiated instruction, expository reading and writing practice, vocabulary support, primary source analysis, and map skills reinforcement. Everything you need for student-centered instruction is included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included for each resource! By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 30% off the full value of the i
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5th - 8th
Journey Though the Civil War Simulation of a Union Soldier's Experience
This is a Google Slides interactive experience that guides students through the major battles of the Civil War. Students follow a soldier's journey to each of the major battles and write a third-person narrative about the soldier's experience from the perspective of a "junior historian" with the National Parks Service. I have included three different versions of this product to meet the needs of the many ways teachers are facilitating instruction.What teachers are saying about this resource:"R
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5th - 8th
Journey though the American Revolution Simulation of a soldier's experience
Journey through the American Revolution!This is a Google Slides interactive experience that guides students through the major battles of the Revolutionary War. Students write the story of a Continental Army soldier aided by writing prompts, and then they follow that soldier's journey to each of the major battles. All of the information in the journey is based on real research. Each event is based on the actual journals of Revolutionary War soldiers, and every event has been carefully edited for
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Crusades PowerPoint and Flipped Lesson
This lesson on the Crusades includes a thorough and visually-engaging PowerPoint along with a video, guided notes, and interactive notebook option! The presentation begins with the motivations of why the Crusaders and Pope wanted a Crusade and continues through each of the 4 Crusades. The important aspects of each is explained in simple, easy-to-understand notes. The major effects of the Crusades as well as the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition are covered as well to give students a well-devel
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
Ancient India Interactive Notebook - History Social Studies Worksheets Projects
{Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance Learning Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized social studies interactive notebook.This resource is aligned with
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5th - 8th
Hinduism & Buddhism Notes and PowerPoint Lesson Activity in Ancient India
In this Hinduism and Buddhism lesson, students will complete guided notes with a PowerPoint presentation that teaches all of the essential details from the Hinduism and Buddhism religions, including their similarities and differences.Students are guided through a PowerPoint that compares Hinduism and Buddhism to show their views in a variety of different categories. Students learn about Siddhartha Gautama, the Vedas, Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma, and more! Blank copies of the organizer are also
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5th - 8th
Checks and Balances Chart and Activities
Checks and Balances – Graphic Organizers and handoutsDigital version now included!This lesson covers the system of checks and balances. Checks and Balances is an important concept to understating how American government works. Included in this resource:You can decide how much practice your students need or which style of activities fit the learning styles of the group you have. • Checks and Balances graphic organizer: Explain how to read the graphic organizer and explain how each branch checks t
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3rd - 12th
Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Timeline Activity for the lives of Egyptian Pharaohs
In this Ancient Egypt Pharaoh's timeline activity, students investigate the accomplishments of Ancient Egypt's 9 most memorable pharaohs and work on timelining skills to place each in the appropriate location. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze Egypt's pharaohs, then place them in the appropriate place on the included timeline! This requires students to thoroughly underst
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5th - 8th
Punic Wars: The Expansion of the Roman Republic! Rome & Carthage!
In this highly-engaging Punic Wars resource, students are guided through the three Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage with an engaging PowerPoint and guided notes. Students learn about Hannibal Barca, Cato the Elder, the city of Carthage, Scipius Africanus, and more!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!Students follow an engaging PowerPoint presentation and complete a guided notes handout! To conclude the a
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5th - 8th
Ellis Island and Immigration | US History Curriculum
Integrate Social Studies into your ELA block with these informational texts about Ellis Island and the history of U.S. immigration. Students will learn facts about Ellis island, the steps in the immigration process, and what happened to those who were allowed into the United States and those who were not. Whether you print and go or assign this digitally, you can easily integrate Social Studies with Reading. This resource includes 6 pages of text about Ellis Island followed by 5 pages of compr
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â United States Social Studies for 5th Grade | American history
American Revolution Heroes 10 African American and Women Heroes in Revolution
In this American Revolution Heroes activity, students learn about the experiences of 10 women and African-Americans who were essential to the American Revolution and to American History. Often forgotten, women and African Americans played essential roles in helping the 13 Colonies gain independence. Students will navigate the room to investigate the achievements and heroism of 10 Americans whom everyone should learn about, including James Forten, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley, the First Rhode
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5th - 8th
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Women’s History Month Biography Reading Passages Graphic Organizers Famous Women
Learning about famous women in history is a breeze with this NO PREP, PRINT AND GO resource. This Women's History Month bundle contains biography reading passages, posters (both photo and clip art options and either color or b/w), and 12 reading response activities and graphic organizers for each of the 47 outstanding American Women highlighted. Everything is available in both printable and digital formats.These biography reading passages about famous American women and the accompanying activ
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2nd - 5th
Solar System and Planets Research Project Activities Outer Space Bulletin Board
You will love using these unique Solar System & Planets Window Teach-Go Pennantsâ„¢ in print and digital to teach your students. These templates are perfect for your students to gather their research on the planets and to be displayed after their research!CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OVER 200 TEACH-GO PENNANTSâ„¢INCLUDED:Print and digital options included (see page 3 for digital link)Color and bw optionsRubric included for gradingMercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, optional
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3rd - 5th
American History Digital Unit-Printable Lapbooks Bundled #1 | Distance Learning
This bundled set includes the Explorers, Colonies, Revolutionary War, and Constitution / US Government Digital Units + Printable Lapbooks.Digital Articles in Google Docs Organizers created with Google Slides Quizzes created with Google FormsPrintable Lapbooks These graphic organizers may be glued onto a file folder to form a lap book, added to interactive notebooks, or used individually. In many cases three versions of each organizer is included. The first has lines for students to write their o
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3rd - 5th
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Columbian Exchange Activities | Age of Exploration | Printable & Digital
Focus on the causes and effects of the Columbian Exchange using differentiated informational text and a graphic organizer. This is a great lesson to add to your Age of Exploration unit! It would also work well as an introduction to the 13 colonies. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies word search is also included with the bu
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Native Americans, Women, and Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
The classroom version of this lesson includes three infographics that describe the experience of Native Americans, African Americans and Women during the Revolutionary War. Students can visit the infographics with stations or they can view the infographics through Google Classroom. If printed, the posters measure 11x17. I tried my best to write these with information that would engage the students with the stories of the Revolutionary War.The digital version of the lesson has a choice board for
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Full Unit Bundle Critical Thinking Distance Learning
Ancient Greece Geography Gallery Stations | Greek Isolation, Farming, and Growth
In this engaging Ancient Greek Geography resource, students examine NINE statements across three overarching themes that were impacted by the Ancient Greek Geography: isolation, farming, and growth. For each statement, students focus on an overarching question and record relevant details on a graphic organizer matrix that are focused on the central question. Students learn about the impact of the mountainous landscape, their reliance on specialized farming, trade with others, colonies, and much
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5th - 8th
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