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5th grade social studies homework for Microsoft Word
Cuneiform and the Code of Hammurabi (Double Worksheet!)
This is an exciting double-worksheet for your students to complete while studying ancient Mesopotamia. The first section of the sheet has students write their names in Cuneiform and then a secret message to another friend in class. The friend then has to decode the message.The second part has students read excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi and then answer critical thinking questions about the Code.These can be split up or given as one assignment!************************************************
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4th - 12th
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Executive Branch Worksheet Packet
Every worksheet you need to teach the executive branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the executive branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be the President. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is:-A sheet of background information about the executive branch-A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank,true/false, and short answer) based on the information sheet-A grap
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5th - 10th
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Legislative Branch Worksheets
Every worksheet you need to teach the legislative branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the legislative branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be a member of the house or senate. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is: -A sheet of background information about the legislative branch -A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and short answer) b
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5th - 10th
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G.R.A.P.E.S of Me- A Social Studies Beginning of the Year Activity
Throughout the year in social studies class, we use the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S when studying different civilizations. G.R.A.P.E.S stands for:
Geography
Religion
Achievements
Politics
Economics
Social Structure
To introduce G.R.A.P.E.S , I have my students complete the "G.R.A.P.E.S of Me" assignment the first week of school. Students apply G.R.A.P.E.S to their own life. Not only does this activity allow the students to get more familiar with G.R.A.P.E.S but it is also a great way for me to get
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5th - 9th
Informational Text - American Revolution: Yorktown and Treaty of Paris (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the last major battle of the war, Yorktown, and the treaty to end the war. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Informational Text - The American Revolution Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
Ancient Egypt Map Activity
This document includes instructions and a blank map of Egypt. Students will use resources such as textbooks, atlases, or the internet to complete the map. Students will color the map, then label certain cities, bodies of water, and landforms. This activity combines geography and mapping skills and ancient history.
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5th - 8th
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Informational Text - Ancient Rome: The Pax Romana (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the great period of peace in Ancient Rome, the Pax Romana. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #10: The Roman Empire or Republic?
Timelines Worksheet Ancient Civilization
These two worksheets are designed to be done together. Students read the timeline and answer questions based on the timelines. It provides students with the opportunity to practice reading and gathering information from timelines. A couple of questions call for students to use both timelines, setting them up for learning about multi-tier timelines. This is good for B.C./A.D. practice.
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5th - 8th
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Western Europe - Mapping Activity
Students will label two different maps of Western Europe. The first map has countries to label, the second has geographic features to label. Can be used as a homework, test review, or test! MS Word doc so you can edit the features to meet your needs.
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5th - 12th
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Emancipation Proclamation: Prove It! Primary Source Analysis
One of my most popular products, this handout helps students analyze a section of the Emancipation Proclamation.This is a different approach to asking students to summarize a primary source, which can be a challenge for some. Instead of students doing the summarizing, they are given a statement that they must prove by finding the exact words within the Emancipation Proclamation. The handout instructs them to write the line number and copying the words from the source.After they have cited the ev
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5th - 10th
Info Read Text - The Louisiana Purchase and Thomas Jefferson (No prep/Sub Plans)
A reading and question activity about the Louisiana Purchase. Reading looks at what how and why the purchase was made, and whether is was constitutional or not. Answer key is included. MS word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson Bundle
Info Text - The Foundations of Government: Creating the Constitution (Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about the founding of the US Constitution. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect for Constitution Day, and great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Physical Geography of South America Webquest (Answer Key Included!)
Students will utilize the Internet or any other resources on hand to research the many amazing geographic features of South America! Concepts covered include rainforests, deserts, volcanoes, archipelagos, etc. Answer key included! This document is in Word format, so you can modify it to suit your own needs.
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5th - 10th
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My World: Building Our Country, Chapter 3 Worksheets
These worksheets are designed to accompany the 5th grade Pearson Textbook. Each worksheet comes with an answer key.
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5th
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50 US States Puzzle Page (Wordsearch and Criss-Cross / Social Studies / SUB)
PRESTO!This download is for two fun puzzles that will work great as busy work or extra credit!Use one!Use both!Your download includes a WORDSEARCH and CRISS-CROSS GRID that focus on the 50 STATES!Answer key for both puzzles is provided!PRESTO!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY PUZZLES SUPER BUNDLE - NO PREP / SUB
American Revolution: Struggles at Valley Forge - Image Examination
Students will fill in "thought balloons" for soldiers at Valley Forge, and then answer some questions about what happened at the encampment. This activity works best after a study of Valley Forge, but can work as an interesting introduction as well. MS Word format for simple editing.
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5th - 10th
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Revolutionary War Map
Students label and shade in each of the 13 colonies and add physical features, important Colonial cities, and key battle sites for the Revolutionary War.
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5th - 9th
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Informational Text - Ancient Rome: The Fall of the Roman Empire (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the fall of the Roman Empire. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #12: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Current Events Assignment (Honors copy included too)
In this assignment, students must find a current event and answers questions on the event. They must also look up words they do not know, write a summary, writer their personal review, and put the place (Geography). There are 2 copies of this assignment provided. One I used for my general ed class and the second one I used for my Honors class.
I have used this in Middle and High school and had great success.
I have used it as homework, as well as class work when I have newspaper or the Inter
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4th - 12th
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Judicial Branch Worksheets
Every worksheet you need to teach the Judicial Branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the Judicial Branch, its powers, and the details of the different levels of Federal Court. It also contains 8 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is:-A sheet of background information about the Judicial Branch.-A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank,true/false, and short answer) based on the information
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5th - 10th
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My Culture Project
Before young students can understand cultures around the world, its a great idea to let them explore their own culture! This project includes six different choices for students to explore their own cultures. The choices are: a poster, telling a story, sharing a recipe, interviewing a family member, sharing music or a dance, researching clothing. Each page of the project can be duplicated for students so that they can take the project home to complete it. Each choice includes some writing and ans
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2nd - 5th
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The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act Map and Questions (sub plans/no prep)
This map activity shows the routes traveled by Native American tribes that were forced to move because of the Indian Removal Act. 5 multiple choice questions are included with the map. A great supplement to your lessons! MS Word for easy editing to meet your specific needs.
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Mini Bundle Episode 14: Age of Jackson
Reconstruction After Civil War - Cause & Effect (& KEY)
In this 2-page assignment, students learn about the cause and effects of the Reconstruction after the American Civil War. Students are also asked to illustrate the "Civil War Amendments". Quiz is included as third page. Answer key provided for all pages.
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5th - 11th
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The Bill of Rights: Fourth Amendment - Political Cartoon Analysis
Students will analyze two different political cartoons about the Fourth Amendment and search and seizure. Best if used after a discussion on the Fourth. Works well as a partner assignment, whole class discussion tool, or as a homework assignment. MS Word format so questions are editable.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #27 - Search and Seizure
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