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U.S. History independent work packets under $5
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)
Your students will love learning about the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: 24 PagesDifferentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Main Idea/Key Details Graphic OrganizerWho, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer Matching Activity Mult
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4th - 6th
Stone Age Reading Comprehension Bundle Early Humans Civilizations History
This reading comprehension bundle has 7 articles and comprehension questions related to the Stone Age (products listed below). I've included a color and black and white version of each product, as well as a key. These could be used for homework, classwork, fast-finishers, groups, etc. The ZIP file of each product has 3 versions of PDF files: 1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key 2) Color Student Version 3) BW Student Version. These are NOT editable files. Check out the
Grades:
5th - 8th
Chicano Movement: Stations Activity & Cesar Chavez Primary Source Worksht BUNDLE
This bundle includes a great primary source worksheet with a speech from Cesar Chavez and 10 stations on the Chicano Movement. Engage students with the Chicano Movement using these 2 resources in any Civil Rights unit!! The Cesar Chavez primary source worksheet includes excerpts of Chavez's 1984 speech "Address to the Commonwealth Club of California" where Chavez: tells the story of Bracero workerssummarizes the challenges of migrant workersdescribes his advocacy for farm workersdescribes experi
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9th - 12th
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Jim Crow Laws Close Reading & Writing Activity SS5H6 SS5H6a GSE Social Studies
Your students will appreciate learning about Jim Crow Laws with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! This resource includes a reading passage plus several activity pages and their answer keys. The passage is written at a 5th grade reading level and is aligned with Common Core ELA standards.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Life Before and After September 11 Activity
Students will read 3 brief paragraphs giving an overview of 9/11 and the memories of a high school senior on 9/11. They will then answer 5 discussion questions and determine from 15 statements/scenarios which refer to life before 9/11 and which represent life after 9/11. This also includes 10 interview questions students can ask someone about the impact 9/11 had for them immediately, in the short term, and today. ***Updated to include 4 discussion questions for President Bush's first two addr
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Social Studies Activities for Holidays Bundle
Veterans Day Worksheets Writing Activity Coloring Pages Word Search Letter Poem
You will download Veterans Day worksheets for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to practice vocabulary, writing, coloring, word search, thank you letter writing, acrostic poem, and more.These printable Veterans Day worksheets work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ringers, review homework, writing station or center activities, formative assessments, independent work packet, emergency sub plans, and as extra practice for your ESL and special education students.No prep Veterans
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4th - 7th
I Survived the American Revolution 1776 Novel Guide
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 Novel Guide is perfect for teaching American history, about Revolutionary War, social studies, and language arts. Formats: Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom) The novel guide includes; Learning ObjectivesPre, during and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsWord searchWords in contextCause & Effect ActivityNew vocabularyCharacter AnalysisKLW Chart Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: I Survived Series BUNDLE
September 11 Reading Comprehension Passage and Easel Activity
September 11 or Patriot Day activity for upper grades. A kid-friendly informational text reading passage of the events of 9-11 with comprehension questions, and a flag coloring sheet. Includes original photos of the fire department memorial at Ground Zero. Students read the nonfiction story or have it read to them and look at the photos and discuss what happened on 9/11. (Can be projected for the whole class to see.) Then they answer the comprehension questions and write an acrostic poem for Pat
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3rd - 6th
19th Amendment & Women's Suffrage Political Cartoon Analysis Activity
Teaching the 19th Amendment? This activity includes 10 political cartoons featuring arguments about women's suffrage. Use political cartoons to help students understand the work of suffragists to gain support for the 19th Amendment!ZIP FILE INCLUDES: 12 page PDF with background reading & 10 political cartoons and analysis questions (ready to print/post)Teacher directions + summarizing questions to use as an exit ticket or assessment questionCHECK OUT THE PREVIEW! The political cartoons cover
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Activities Puzzles for Middle High School Sub Plan Independent Work
Calm the Holiday Chaos with this PRINT AND GO Lesson Plan! These Thanksgiving Day activities and puzzles teach the history of Thanksgiving in an engaging way without all the holiday chaos. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that can be used by you or a substitute. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, district testing days, fun Fridays, or a teacher catch-up day.These Thanksgiving Da
Grades:
7th - 10th
Veterans Day Activities & Puzzles Middle High School Sub Plans Independent Work
Calm the Holiday Chaos with this PRINT AND GO Lesson Plan! These Veterans Day activities and puzzles teach the history of Veterans and Armistice Day in an engaging way without all the holiday chaos. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that can be used by you or a substitute. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, district testing days, fun Fridays, or a teacher catch-up day.These Veter
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7th - 10th
Major Events of WW2 DIGITAL DIFFERENTIATED Reading (SS5H4, SS5H4b)
Your students will love learning about the major events of WWII with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS• Differentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)• Graphic Organizer • Matching Activity • Multiple Choice Activity • Constructed Res
Grades:
4th - 6th
U.S. States & Capitals Maps, Worksheets, Assessments - U.S. Geography Practice
Teach the U.S. states and capitals easily with this set of U.S. maps, worksheets and assessments. This resource can be used independently or to supplement other U.S. states and geography curriculum. Perfect for both classroom and homeschool!Includes: Reference list of all the states with their capitalsBlack and white Map of the U.S. with states and capitals labeledBlank map of the U.S. for practiceColor map of the U.S. with states labeledPractice sheets to match the state with the capitalTest s
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4th - 7th
The Great Depression Reading and Writing Activity (SS5H3, SS5H3a) (SC CCR5.2.CO)
Your students will love learning about the Great Depression with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! This resource includes a differentiated passage with ten activity pages and their answer keys. The passage is differentiated for approaching- and on- 5th grade reading level and is accompa
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5th - 6th
Rosie the Riveter & Tuskegee Airmen Reading Passage (SS5H4, SS5H4e) GSE
Your students will love learning about Rosie the Riveter & the Tuskegee Airmen with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! Resource Includes: • Passage (differentiated for approaching and on-5th grade reading level)• Photo Analysis and Making Connections Activity • Graphic Organizers• Mult
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4th - 6th
Memorial Day Activities Puzzles Middle High School Sub Plans or Independent Work
Calm the Holiday Chaos with this PRINT AND GO Lesson Plan! These Memorial Day activities and puzzles teach the history of Memorial Day in an engaging way without all the holiday chaos. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that can be used by you or a substitute. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, district testing days, fun Fridays, or a teacher catch-up day.These Memorial Day worksh
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7th - 10th
Also included in: End of the Year Bundle Middle High School Sub Plans or Independent Work
Organized Crime & Prohibition Police Report
Students will work to fill out their police reports on each of the mobsters' of the 1920s'. Students will complete the criminal investigation for each criminal and provide evidence to support their analysis. This activity has students recognizing the impacts of prohibition on American society through videos, readings & the completion of the police reports. This assignment includes investigating criminals such as Al Capone & Machine Gun Kelly. Students then work to send the criminals to A
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9th - 12th
Also included in: US History: 1920s Activity & Lesson Bundle
Reading Comprehension: The Irish Potato Famine and Immigration
This original, historical fiction reading passage was created to introduce immigration to students of all ages. The passage describes the adventure of a young girl, and her family as they leave Ireland and travel to America. The story describes details of the Irish Potato Famine, and gives insight into the immigration process. Fifteen text-dependent comprehension questions are featured after reading. All questions are designed to meet Common Core Standards. An answer key is provided. Key reading
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3rd - 5th
Veterans Day Webquest and Activities
These Veterans Day activities (6 question webquest, 4 reflection questions, 2 creative tasks, presidential proclamation analysis) will give students a basic understanding of the history of Veterans Day and has them explore their thoughts on it. The answers are included where appropriate this could work with a sub! ***UPDATED TO INCLUDE 4 presidential Veterans Day proclamations with discussion questions and a word cloud activity.*** See the preview for a closer look!Sample questions include:-
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Social Studies Activities for Holidays Bundle
Gilded Age Study Guide & Unit Packet: Worksheets, Timeline, & Robber Barons
This thorough packet on the Gilded Age is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit. With an editable Google Doc version included, it's perfect for guiding your entire unit plan.The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of the Gilded Age in American History, as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Gilde
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7th - 10th
DUST BOWL and the GREAT DEPRESSION Reading Activity and Worksheet Packet!
Your students will appreciate learning about the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! This resource includes six activity pages and their answer keys. The passage is written at a 5th grade reading level and is accompanied with 2 graphic organizers,
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4th - 6th
Battle of Lexington and Concord Primary Source Analysis
Students will read a Patriot's account and a British account from the Revolutionary War (American Revolution) of the Battle of Lexington, answer 18 questions, and compare and contrast the accounts. They will then complete 2 extension tasks and analyze 6 images (prompts provided). This would be great for a sub! The answers are included where appropriate. See the preview for a closer look! Sample questions include: --Describe the situation the British found themselves in when they were leaving
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Revolutionary War Bundle for US History
Nuremberg Trial and Execution of Nazi War Criminals Primary Source Analysis
Students will read about and analyze the Nuremberg Trial, sentencing, and executions of Nazi War Criminals by answering 9 questions and completing 2 comprehension tasks. Some questions are derived directly from the text, for others students have to infer and draw conclusions. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate! Sample questions include: --Why was Goering happy that he received a death sentence rather than life in prison?
--Why was Ribbentrop upset t
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
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