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3rd grade social studies independent work packets for Microsoft PowerPoint
Volcanoes Complete Pack - Printables, Editable PowerPoint, Interactive Notebooks
This Volcano Unit is exploding with a variety of printables, Diagrams, Interactive notebooks, and a 100% editable PowerPoint.*Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included in the pack: (Answer keys are included.) • PowerPoint Review Sheet• Volcanoes Reading Comprehension• Label the parts of a volcano • Volcano Labeled Diagram • 3 Stages of a Volcano Poster (8.5” x 11”) – Active, Dormant, and Extinct• Cinder Cone, Composite, and Shield Volcanoes Posters (1 of each)• Types of Volc
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3rd - 6th
Map Skills & Types of Maps BUNDLE- Printables, PowerPoint - Distance Learning
Map Skills and Types of Maps Bundle: Everything you need to teach the unit! This bundle includes interactive notebooks, printables and activities, and a 100% editable PowerPoint with review questions. Your students will have fun learning all about the map elements (title, compass rose, legend, map scale, coordinate grid), the different types of maps (climate, political, physical, road, resource) and more vocabulary such as symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, latitude, longitude, equat
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3rd - 5th
Jeannie Baker Bulk Shared Reading Resources - Mirror, Forest, Circle, Window
This is a series of literacy resources I have created and used in the classroom to support four texts by Jeannie Baker: Where the Forest Meets the Sea, Mirror, Window and Circle. Each bundle includes learning intentions, backgrounds to the text, step-by-step explicit comprehension questions designed to access students literal and inferential comprehension, as well as activities to support and consolidate understanding after the test (independent literature circle activities).Resources would be s
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3rd - 6th
Colonial America PowerPoint with Guided Notes Packet
Standards: SS3H3 Explain the factors that shaped British Colonial AmericaLearning Targets: I am learning… - Identify key reasons why the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies were founded Success Criteria: I will know that I am successful when I can...Identify key reasons why the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies were founded (religious freedom and profit)
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3rd - 5th
Waiting for the Biblioburro Activities for Reading Comprehension
Teaching "Waiting for the Biblioburro" book by Monica Brown? This lesson helps you pre-teach the book and it's geography as well as check for understanding when you are finished reading it. What does it include?Map Activity introducing the setting with student sheetComprehension questions Finding the "gist" of quotes from the storyPowerPoint, printable PDF and Google Version for distance learning A great way to help students develop background knowledge for the topic and dig in deeper to the con
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3rd - 4th
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Colonial America powerpoint PACKET
Standards: SS3H3 Explain the factors that shaped British Colonial AmericaLearning Targets: I am learning… - Identify key reasons why the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies were founded Success Criteria: I will know that I am successful when I can...Identify key reasons why the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies were founded (religious freedom and profit)
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3rd - 5th
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Women’s History Month Reading Comprehension Passages - International Womens Day
Women’s History Month Biography Reading Comprehension PassagesStep on an educational journey as we dive into the biographies of trailblazing women who have shaped history. These carefully crafted reading comprehension passages offer insights into the lives and contributions of remarkable figures. The high-quality print-ready materials, versatile file formats, and comprehensive content ensure an enriching learning experience for students and educators alike. Explore the stories of these influenti
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3rd - 6th
Places of Significance to Aboriginal People - With Writing Prompts - Dreamtime
This is a Powerpoint I created as part of a unit of work I am currently teaching. The unit integrates an element of our Geography unit, whereby students examine places of significance to Aboriginal peoples of Australia and their connection to the land, with a writing unit based on Dreamtime stories. Students explore Dreamtime stories (such as "How the Kangaroo got its Tail") and then create Dreamtime stories of their own. The slideshow contains images of the significant places, followed by a wri
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3rd - 7th
Continents of the World Reading Unit- Science of Reading
Continents of the World Reading Unit!This pack is ready to teach and will have your students so engaged!Sessions include:Session 1: MapsSession 2: The Earth’s Continents and OceansSession 3: North America Part OneSession 4: North America Part TwoSession 5: South AmericaSession 6: EuropeSession 7: AfricaSession 8: AsiaSession 9: AustraliaSession 10: AntarcticaSession 11: AssessmentPack includes:11 Lesson PowerPoint with whole lesson features including:- Activating Prior Knowledge- Learning Goal a
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3rd - 4th
Story of the World: Early Modern Times FLEX Course for Young Learners
Designed for companion or independent study, this digital download resource includes a full 16-week FLEX course designed to enrich your learner’s understanding of the text: Story of the World Volume 3: History for the Classical Child: The Early Modern Times, by Susan Wise Bauer. Each week students are given a weekly reading assignment, video with multi-media presentation, discussion/ essay questions, and supplemental video/ activity links for enrichment through the course syllabus.This Story of
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3rd - 7th
New Year's Around the World Bundle | Full Lesson | NO PREP
Embark on an exciting journey with your elementary students as they explore diverse New Year traditions from around the globe! This lesson bundle is designed to spark curiosity, cultural awareness, and meaningful discussions in your classroom. Key Objectives:Cultural Exploration: Dive into New Year celebrations in China, India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, fostering cultural awareness and appreciation.Geographic Understanding: Enhance geography skills by locating and naming countries on a world m
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3rd - 8th
African Cultures and Geography Word Cloud Worksheet with Rubric | Microsoft
A fun activity where students use “Africa” to create word clouds. They draw unique shapes to symbolize the continent and fill them with words that describe geographic & cultural features of Africa. This is a creative way to review ideas or check for understanding that students enjoy. A rubric is included for easy grading! Your Purchase Includes Editable & PDF Copies:Printable Worksheet & RubricPowerPoint Explain Slide with ExamplesTeacher Reference GuideAligned with Social Studies
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3rd - 8th
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Ontario Gr 2 Social Studies - Family Traditions Lesson - French & English
Ontario Social Studies Curriculum 2023 Family Traditions lesson resources in French and EnglishSlideshow (12 slides) has discussion questions to prompt class discussions or journal prompts4 Worksheets to go along with the slideshow including topics such as family dynamics, what makes you unique, and family celebrationsSlideshows and worksheets in both French and English are included
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2nd - 4th
Junior Naturalist Nature Study - What is a Weed?
This Nature Study will cover what a weed is and is not, Students will also learn a few examples of common plants found across the United States that are usually identified as weeds; the dandelion, clover, and chickweed and why this may not be the case. In addition to the lesson, you will find included a journal pages for each flower, a nature walk activity, with book and activity suggestions to learn more about the topic. This unit has been designed to work for all ages.
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PreK - 12th
Geography: Regions of the United States
A fun, independent way for students to explore the five regions of the United States! NO PREP: print and go! Great for a lesson, stations, review, or sub plans.This resource includes:-A 'passport' for students to fill out to excite them for their travels-A look at using cardinal directions to show knowledge of where each country in North America is-Color in the region sheet-A page of learning for EACH region! Each page has a state labeled map of the region, history of the region, the climate, an
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3rd - 5th
Wampums Presentation + Activity Alberta 6 Social Studies - Iroquois Confederacy
The objective of this lesson is to further students’ understanding of the Iroquois confederacy, the roles of various peoples, and a general summary of the way of life.6.2.4 – Analyze the structure and funtions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How did the Wampum Belt address collective identity? (I, PADM) How did the 6 nations use consensus-building process (PADM)
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1st - 12th
Western State's Geography/History (Digital & Printable) (11 states bundle)
This resource is chalk full of printable & digital Geography and History learning activities as well as fun facts to keep your learning/teaching engaging.With printables for any of those kids who prefer to have written experience.These are perfect for kids to learn or refresh on all of the western states in the U.S.States included: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.Included is over 190 slides of fascinating facts and reviews that are
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1st - 3rd
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women's History Independent Project | Distance Learning
*A portion of sales on this product will be donated to the World Justice Project, where Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an honorary chair.** World Justice ProjectOn Friday, September 18, 2020, the world lost a historical figure, America’s very own Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She changed the nation for the better. This comprehensive resource goes through her childhood, education, career, iconic pop culture status, awards, and quotes. Students will learn about who she is and how she changed the nation. There ar
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3rd - 10th
Distance Learning Choice Board for Geography
Distance Learning - E-Learning - At Home LearningThis is a completely editable choice board, that can be adapted to most grade levels and any subject area!Additionally, we have included a choice board that has 12 Geography practices, (that's more than 2 weeks of daily practice!) that review previously taught skills, for at-home learning. You may choose to have students complete all of the assignments on various days, or you may direct students to only complete a certain number. For example, our
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1st - 4th
Junior Naturalist Unit Study - What is a Naturalist?
In this Unit, students will learn what a Naturalist is, what they do and what impacts they have on the world around us. Also included in this unit are notable naturalists through history, a crossword puzzle, guided discussion questions, suggestions to dive deeper into the topic and a journal-making craft. This product has been designed for all ages in mind.
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PreK - 12th
Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Elections, Voting, and Democracy
Here is a set of 5 worksheets that go over:Elections, Voting, Voter Behaviors, and Democracy • Describe how the American political system provides for choice and opportunities for participation. • Explain the factors that influence voter participation.
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1st - 4th
History of Veterans Day & U.S. Armed Services Bundle
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 28 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. The slides includes the following topics:• Vocabulary Word
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3rd - 6th
First Fleet History Independent Online Study PowerPoint Bundle Weeks 1-4
This is the all four of the set of 4 PowerPoint slides are four weeks of history lessons for students to work through independently on the PowerPoint slides. The slides include learning intentions, success criteria, instructions for tasks and links to resources. The unit covers the topics of England in the 1800's, Captain Cook, Convicts, First Fleet and The Impact of White Settlement. This could be put out as an assignment through Google Classroom.
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3rd - 4th
African American Stories
Students read stories about famous African Americans and answer questions about the stories in a fun and engaging way.
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3rd - 5th
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