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5th grade social studies interactive notebooks for Microsoft Word

Preview of G.R.A.P.E.S of Me- A Social Studies Beginning of the Year Activity

G.R.A.P.E.S of Me- A Social Studies Beginning of the Year Activity

Created by
MissVhistory
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
Preview of Western Hemisphere Map Hunt

Western Hemisphere Map Hunt

Created by
World Lessons
This can be used as an interactive notebook page or as a game. (I use it as both). The students will label a map and answer low level questions about the map. Usually, I later have them color it. I use the map and questions in our discussion about natural resources, place, and location.
Preview of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride: First and Second-hand accounts

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride: First and Second-hand accounts

Created by
LitLady
Compare and Contrast First and Second Hand Accounts of Paul Revere’s “Midnight Ride.”Great in an interactive notebook or journal.Cloze activity with key.Gives examples of 1st and 2nd hand accounts of Paul Revere's Ride.
Preview of Notebook Check Rubric

Notebook Check Rubric

Created by
Schnurr Store
A convenient rubric for checking student notebooks and giving useful feedback.
Preview of Nullification Crisis Pop Up Edition

Nullification Crisis Pop Up Edition

Nullification is a difficult concept for students to understand. This POP UP Activity makes the Nullification/tariff issue EASY for students to grasp. Hands-on, tactile, and visual teaching strategy, brings this subject to life.I model this by projecting the map on the board and completing it right along with the students. This way I can turn this mini-lecture into one that is active and engaging.Map and easy step-by-step instructions for students make this a WIN-WIN for both teachers and st
Preview of Texas History - European Exploration Map Activity

Texas History - European Exploration Map Activity

Created by
Big and Bright
Put those map skills to work as you strengthen their knowledge of European explorers in the "New World"!In this activity, students will trace the voyages of Columbus, Cortes, Pineda, Narvaez, Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, and La Salle on their map so that they have a visual representation of early influential expeditions. This is a great activity to lead students through (especially if it is time for your observation) as you talk about where the explorers went and why. Another option is to have it d
Preview of TN SS 5.27 Indigenous people of TN: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian

TN SS 5.27 Indigenous people of TN: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian

Created by
LitLady
Covers TN's new 2019 social standard: 5.27 Identify the cultures of the major indigenous settlements in Tennessee, including: the Paleo (Coats-Hines Site), Archaic, Woodland (Old Stone Fort, Pinson Mounds), and Mississippian (Chucalissa Indian Village).cloze activity with keygreat for interactive journals/notebooks
Preview of Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw

Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw

Created by
LitLady
Supports new TN 2019 Social Studies standard:5.28 Identify the pre-colonial American Indian tribes residing in Tennessee (e.g., Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, and Shawnee), and analyze their various customs and traditions.Can be used for interactive notebook or journalsCloze passage with key
Preview of USI.7 New Nation Guided Notes

USI.7 New Nation Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.7 covering Articles of Confederation; the Constitutional Convention and principles of American government (separation of powers, checks and balances, and Bill of Rights); first five Presidents of the United States; and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet size for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of USI.3 American Indian Guided Notes

USI.3 American Indian Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.3 covering archaeology/Cactus Hill, Native American tribes (Lakota, Kwakiutl, Iroquois, Pueblo, and Inuit), resources, and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet sizing for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of USI.5 Colonial America Guided Notes

USI.5 Colonial America Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.5 covering reasons for colonization; life in New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies; colonial life for various social groups; the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies; and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet size for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of Geography Bee Course

Geography Bee Course

This geography bee course is a program designed to prepare students for the National Geographic geography bee. It has a scope and sequence of topics and maps to master. The difficulty levels flow from beginner to medium to advanced to expert. Each topic has a link to a video, game, or other resource that can be used to master that topic. . .This resource originated as an afterschool club in the computer lab, but it could be applied to a variety of settings.
Preview of First and Second Continental Congresses, Committees of Correspondence

First and Second Continental Congresses, Committees of Correspondence

Created by
LitLady
Describe the significance of the First and Second Continental Congresses and the Committees of Correspondence.Would work in interactive notebook or journals. Cloze passage with key
Preview of Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Interactive worksheet

Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Interactive worksheet

Created by
Kate Hallett
This is a great activity do after a lesson about gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Also a great item to use when substitutes are in as students are cutting and pasting! I like to give them the description boxes first after a lesson, or have them research it on the computer. When they have figured out which description fits under which god or goddess, I give them the images to use.
Preview of Depth and Complexity Icons for desk

Depth and Complexity Icons for desk

Created by
Laura Malesky
This can be placed on student's desks or in a folder where they can access them quickly. This is an easy way for students to remember what each icon means during class discussions.
Preview of TN SS 5.34 Southwest Territory, William Blount, Treaty of Holston

TN SS 5.34 Southwest Territory, William Blount, Treaty of Holston

Created by
LitLady
Supports Tennessee's New Social Studies Standard:5.34 Locate the Territory South of the River Ohio (i.e., Southwest Territory), identify its leaders, and explain how it was the first step to Tennessee’s statehood.Interactive notebook or journalCloze activity with key
Preview of USI.8 Westward Expansion Guided Notes

USI.8 Westward Expansion Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.8 covering territorial expansion (Louisiana Purchase, Florida, Texas, Oregon, and California); westward migration; inventions and new technologies; abolitionist and suffrage movements; and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet size for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of USI.4 Exploration Guided Notes

USI.4 Exploration Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.4 covering motivations for exploration, explorers (Coronado, Champlain, La Salle, and Cabot), European and Native American interactions, West Africa exploration, and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet size for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of Forms of Government Interactive Notebook Activity #2

Forms of Government Interactive Notebook Activity #2

Created by
Jodi's Jewels
EDITABLE!!! These foldables are a great way for students to enhance their learning about forms of government. Students will define the terms for the words provided and draw a picture (or cut and paste the provided images) that match the terms and definitions. Teachers can use the definitions and images provided or change them to fit their curriculum. There is also a blank template for teachers to include additional terms. Ideal for upper elementary through high school.
Preview of Five Freedoms of the First Amendment Cut and Paste Activity

Five Freedoms of the First Amendment Cut and Paste Activity

Created by
Laura Traganza
Students will cut and paste the Five Freedoms of the First Amendment into the chart and add a description (provided). This can be glued into an interactive notebook for later use.
Preview of USI.6 American Revolution Guided Notes

USI.6 American Revolution Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.6 covering causes of the Revolutionary War; political ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence; important people; major events/timeline; how the colonists were able to defeat Britain; and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet size for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of USI.2 Geography Guided Notes

USI.2 Geography Guided Notes

Notes for VA SOL USI.2 covering continents, oceans, U.S. regions and bodies of water, geographic features, and vocabulary. Includes fill-in-the-blank notes, maps, and graphic organizers. Notes are formatted to half-sheet size for cutting and gluing in an interactive notebook, as well as to save paper.
Preview of History Alive "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 5-7 Notes

History Alive "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 5-7 Notes

These are outline notes for the textbook History Alive - "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 5, 6 & 7 in the 2011 edition. They can be used for the older editions as well with some modification. This is the note packet for a unit plan entitled Road to Revolution and Independence. These notes cover events leading up to the war (French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Taxing Acts, Boston Massacre & Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, & Lexington & Concord), the Declaration of In
Preview of Long Hunters, Daniel Boone, Wilderness Road, William Bean

Long Hunters, Daniel Boone, Wilderness Road, William Bean

Created by
LitLady
-Explain the impact of individuals who created interest in land west of the Appalachian Mountains.Great for interactive notebook or social studies journal. Cloze activity with key. Includes: long hunters, Daniel Boone, Wilderness Road, Thomas Sharpe Spencer, William Bean, Dr. Thomas Walker.
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