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Free 8th grade social studies homework
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
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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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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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
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
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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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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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
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
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
Ancient Rome Timeline Worksheet - NO PREP
Directions for students to create a timeline based on Ancient Rome, emphasizing the changes from a monarchy to a republic to an empire. Includes a student handout (worksheet) for students to complete and a teacher answer key. The student handout has content about Ancient Rome included on it. The handout can be used without any preparation. This handout gives students directions to create and correctly label a timeline based on Ancient Rome from 800 BC to 1400 AD. Then students are asked qu
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6th - 10th
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Google Slides Historical Figure Facebook Profile Template
Use this Google Slides template to help students gain a better understanding of a historical figure and to enhance their research skills! Students can fill out biographical information by clicking on the text. They can also add photos and post up to four status updates with dates.
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6th - 12th
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Causes of WWII Worksheet
This worksheet focuses on the events that led up to World War II. It provides a page of background information with some key terms in bold. There is also a series of comprehension questions related to the provided background information. Questions include:-Fill-in-the-blanks-True/false-Short answerAn answer key is provided for easy grading.If you like this, check out these other products by 2nd Chance Works:-George Washington Activities-Legislative Branch Worksheets-Executive Branch Worksheet
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8th - 12th
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Korean War Demilitarized Zone DMZ Reading Comprehension
This passage provides an overview of the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. 15 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Please check out the PREVIEW to see exactly what you are getting. The ZIP file has a student version too for posting on Google classroom or Canvas, or emailing to students or parents. Please do not post on public sites.INCLUDES:*Article (900-1000 Lexile) *15 Questions- Matching, Multiple Choice*Key IncludedI do my best to make sure
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5th - 8th
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Free Grocery Shopping Sales Tax. Budgeting. Personal Finance.
Looking for an engaging sales tax resource? These vibrant worksheets will have students figure out the total of each receipt including sales tax comes to.Comes with:- 2 worksheets- 2 answer keysLooking for similar worksheets? If so, please feel free to check out my other resources:Breakfast Sales Tax, Tip, and DiscountZoo Checkbook BalancingBack to School Supplies Sales Tax and Checkbook BalancingTerms of Use:- This download is for personal use only. You may use this in your classroom with your
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6th - 9th
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FREE: One Pager for ANY History Class - Review Activity for History - Digital
This One-Pager worksheet will guide students to organize information about ANY historical topic. It can be printed or assigned digitally. Use as an end-of-chapter review. Jigsaw topics and display the 1-pagers in a gallery walk. Use as a catch-all for any topic in a textbook you want students to review and process in an organized and student-driven way!These also make excellent Emergency Sub Plans to keep just in case -- which we all know come in handy nowadays!Students will analyze the followin
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7th - 12th
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FREE - American Revolution Activity
FREE - American Revolution Activity "Battle of Yorktown". One quick American Revolution activity for your Revolutionary War unit. Graph the Battle of Yorktown.Need a bundle? American History Bundle (200 worksheets).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And from the larger ensemble...SOCIAL STUDIES13 Colonies (43 worksheets)Bundle - US History & US GeographyCalifornia & USA BundleFlorida & USA
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Bundle
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a template that can be used to define and analyze vocabulary. This format utilizes higher order thinking skills because it allows students to go beyond basic definitions. Thanks for shopping!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
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4th - 12th
FREE: Historical Movie Analysis Worksheet for ANY Film
This Movie Guide worksheet will guide students to analyzing important elements of ANY historical film. It can be printed or assigned digitally. It is also fully editable to suit the needs of your class. Great for an end of the year film screening in which you want to maintain student accountability but not have them glued to a rigid minute-by-minute film guide. ADDED: A list of suggested US History moviesStudents will analyze the following:PLOT OVERVIEW - Summarize the plot in 7-10 sentencesCONN
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7th - 12th
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East Asia Map Labeling Freebie
A simple, fill in the blank map of East Asia with prompts to label all major physical features, bodies of water, and countries:"Label the Countries:· China· North Korea· South Korea· Japan· Taiwan· MongoliaLabel the Bodies of Water:· Yellow Sea· East China Sea· Sea of Japan· Pacific Ocean· South China SeaDraw and Label the Physical Features:· North China Plain· Tibetan Plateau· Gobi Desert· Yellow River· Yangtze River· Mongolian Plateau" Compatible with most maps on classroom set of Atlas's or
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Government Activity - FREE Crossword Puzzle
This Ancient Greece digital and printable activity is a perfect review for after teaching about the Greece government, specifically about the monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Teach with the Google Slides™ and notes that students can follow along with. Your students will learn about it in a fun, engaging, and interactive way!Check out the completed BUNDLES here:Mesopotamia BundleEgypt BundleIndia BundleGreece Bundle**********************************************************************
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle
World War II Map Activity
This map activity has students label and color the Axis and Allied powers, as well as match the leader with their country.
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5th - 10th
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