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Free 7th grade social studies homework
1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text
This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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Also included in: 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving
This passage describes the Plymouth Colony. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Thanksgiving
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Decoding Worksheet Activity
My students always love learning about Hieroglyphics! This product contains a chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of hieroglyphics. There are 3 messages for students to decode and one page for students to create their own message. INCLUDES:Chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of what hieroglyphics are3 messages to decode1 page for students to create their own messageColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedYou may also like: Hieroglyphics Informational TextBUNDLES:Mesopotamia(15 ar
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5th - 7th
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Checks and Balances Reading Comprehension Worksheet Branches of Government
This article briefly describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article on Checks and Balances (1000-1100 Lexile Level)14 questions- matching, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my Branches of Government BundleYou may also be interested in: U.S. Political Parties Government Types The President of
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Government Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Causes of the American Civil War (Overview) Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the causes of the Civil War. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article Chart14 questions- identify, multiple choiceKey includedColor and BW VersionsPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets you
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Reading Comprehension Black History January
This passage gives an overview of Martin Luther King Jr's role in the African American Civil Rights Movement. 26 questions (identify, multiple choice, short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 26 questions- identify, multiple choice, short answer Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my January Reading Comprehension BundlePart of my Civil Rights Movement BundleAlso Part of my MLK BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Right
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Types of Expenses
This product covers what financial literacy is and the different types of expenses: Fixed, Discretionary, Periodic, and Variable. Great for life skills or financial literacy.INCLUDES:Article and 15 scenarios where students determine the type of spending described.Color and BW VersionsKey included at end.Part of my Financial Literacy BundleI have several World History, U.S. History, and several other products available in my store.*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally t
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7th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Cleopatra Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pharaoh
This passage briefly describes the life of Cleopatra. 16 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Includes:Article 16 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versionsextension activity- graphic organizerKey These are PDF files, so they are NOT editable. BUNDLES:Mesopotamia(14 articles)Ancient Egypt (17 articles)Ancient Greece (10 articles)Ancient Rome (27 articles)Ancient China (1
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Bundle
Manifest Destiny Reading Comprehension Worksheet Westward Expansion
This passage describes the idea of Manifest Destiny in Westward Expansion. 15 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:article 15 questions- identify, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Westward Expansion Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle U.S. History
FUN Latitude & Longitude Riddles
This product includes TWO fun and engaging worksheets that will help students practice finding absolute location using their latitude & longitude skills. Both maps include an example to show students how to locate coordinates and how to write them. This product is bundled with the print and digital options. The digital version in in Google Slides format and simple to use!
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5th - 12th
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Map Skills Worksheet: Scale & Compass Rose #6 (NO PREP) - Free Sample!
Looking to track student progress with map skills? This worksheet not only reviews crucial map comprehension skills, the accompanying answer key and data tracker allow teachers to see which specific skills students have mastered or which may be in need of review.I hope you enjoy this FREE resource! To see more of what my store has to offer, please check out the following: o ALL Map Skills Worksheetso Map Skills Worksheets – Calculating Scaleo Map Skills Worksheets – Using the Compass Rose Lookin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: 5 Map Skills Worksheets: Scale & Compass Rose (NO PREP) #6-10
Mary McLeod Bethune Reading Comprehension Worksheet Black History Month
This passage briefly describes the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version and a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 12 total questionsmatching, multiple choicecolor and BW versions key includedPart of my Influential African Americans BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Rights Movement BundleCivil Rights Movement SlideshowLittle Rock NineBrown vs. Board of EducationCivil Rights Act of 1964Martin
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4th - 7th
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US Physical Geography & 13 Colonies Maps
US Physical Geography and 13 Colonies Maps - Print & DigitalThis is a great activity to do with your students at the beginning of your US History or APUSH class! Whether your students are from the States or you are teaching these classes abroad, this is a good refresher/introduction to the geography of the States.I usually give this out at the beginning of the year so students can become more familiar with the geography we will be referencing throughout the course. Using Google Classroom? No
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4th - 12th
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Causes of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This article is an overview of the causes of imperialism. 10 short answer questions assess students' understanding of the topic. I've included a color and BW version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)10 short answer questions Color and BW VersionKey includedIncluded in my Imperialism Bundle.*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets your expectations. Thanks!!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
Miep Gies Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Diary of Anne Frank
This passage describes the life of Miep Gies, helper to Anne Frank and the people of the Secret Annex. 25 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding.INCLUDES:Biography (1100-1200 Lexile) 25 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choiceKey includedPart of my Anne Frank Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets your expectations. T
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5th - 8th
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FREE - Map Skills | North America (Gr. 3-7)
FREE - Map Skills - Geography Bundle. In this free map skills sample: North America Map & Questions (pdf). Map Skills is part of the larger Geography Bundle: Maps, Questions, Labeling, which includes the following:Click links for full previews.A) 28 USA Maps• USA – 13 Colonies• USA – Civil War 1860• USA – Electoral Map• USA – Federal Land• USA – Goat Population• United States of America (abbreviations)• USA – Major Cities & Interstates• USA – Major Cities• USA – Major Cities• USA – Mani
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K - 12th
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Facts About Christopher Columbus Reading Comprehension Worksheet Exploration
This passage describes little known facts about Columbus. 15 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:15 questions (800-900 Lexile)True/FalseMultiple Choice Color and BW VersionsKey IncludedYou may also like my Explorer Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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What Are Civil Rights ? Reading Comprehension Article Civil Rights Movement
Need a quick overview of what civil rights are? This article briefly explains civil rights. I use it at the beginning of my Civil Rights Movement Unit. 8 open-ended questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version. 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.)Tut
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5th - 8th
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Clara Barton Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Red Cross Civil War
This passage briefly describes Clara Barton. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Biography (900-1000 Lexile)14 questions- identify, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Civil War Reading Comprehension BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product me
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
FREE Great Lakes Maps Worksheets
The Great Lakes are a vital part of the United States. Use these 2 free worksheets to provide your students with recognition and practice their map skills. Skills covered include:- location and recognition- cardinal directions- compass roseAreas covered include:- 5 Great Lakes- 4 Port Cities: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Toledo, OH, and Cleveland, OH- Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and New York- Mississippi River- CanadaTerms of UseSince this is a free product, you may share this with other
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4th - 8th
Ancient Egypt Women Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet
This passage briefly describes the role of women in ancient Egypt. 8 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)8 multiple choice questionsColor and BW VersionsKey includedThese are PDF files, so they are NOT editable. BUNDLES:Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China Ancient Africa or MEGA BUNDLE of all Ancient CivilizationsI do my best to make sure I
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5th - 7th
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The Constitution and Bill of Rights Picture Dictionary
Want an easy way to help your students remember what The Constitution is and what The Bill of Rights includes? With all of the content upper elementary teachers have to cover, wouldn't you like to be able to "kill two birds with one stone?" This Picture Dictionary is a great way to build academic vocabulary while integrating social studies content and grammar! Have students glue this in an Interactive Notebook as notes or turn in for a grade! Goes well with Georgia's 5th Grade Social Studies cur
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4th - 8th
Blank Ancient Egypt Map
I have used this blank Ancient Egypt map as an introduction to my ancient Egypt unit with 6th grade regular and ELL students in social studies. Not only does this help with students' geography skills, but it helps practice following basic written directions.
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5th - 7th
United States Culture: A Story and Mapping Activity
United States Culture. What exactly does "American" mean? This United States Culture: Story and Mapping Activity has students read a one-page story about a day in the life of an American teenager and the 20 items they use throughout their day. The items may seem "American,” but many have their origins elsewhere. Students plot the location of the 20 places, draw arrows from that location back to the city they live in, and complete an organizational table as well as come up with a short answer
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4th - 10th
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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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