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5th grade social studies task cards for Easel Activities
Forms & Types of Government Dictatorship Democracy 5th 6th Grade Social Studies
This forms of government resource teaches students the differences between a dictatorship and a democracy. Includes:Democracy Vs. Dictatorship SortIncludes 22 characteristic cards. Students determine whether they describe a democracy or a dictatorship and sort them under the correct heading.Graphic OrganizersIncludes a Venn Diagram and Double Bubble Map for comparing and contrasting the two forms of government.Real-Life Scenarios Task CardsIncludes 6 different scenarios describing a child’s dail
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4th - 6th
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3 Branches of Government Task Cards Activity: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the three branches of government.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the three branches of government. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Branches of Government:
1. Task Cards
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Task Cards and Activities Bundle: Civics
Types of Maps Task Cards
This product includes the following:- Teacher summary of each type of map- Cornell notes format of the types of map notes for students to record critical information- 12 Task cardsIMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open and edit the file. You can download the software here.You are welcome to use this for classroom use, but this is not for commercial use. Click here to see more of my products!Thank you!Creative Classroom Activities :)Follow me on Instagram: creative.classro
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4th - 7th
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Imports and Exports Task Cards
Import or Export? Your students must answer that question to complete this set of task cards. After reading a statement, students must decide if the example is an import or export. A student recording sheet and answer key are included.
This is part of a BUNDLE
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2nd - 5th
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Midwest Region Scavenger Hunt - U.S. Regions
Get your students up and moving as they combine reading and social studies skills to learn about the Midwest Region!
Purchase all of the US regions as a bundle and save 33% or $5
5 US Regions - Bundle
Your kids will use the task cards to move around the room answering the 24 questions. When they are finished they will learn facts about the 12 states and monuments in the Midwest Region.
Students will learn at least one fact about each state; Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kans
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2nd - 6th
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Three Branches of Government Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is an excellent way for students to learn important information about the three branches of government, while getting up and out of their seats. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheetIn this scavenger hunt, students will learn about the members, responsibilities, powers, and requirements of each branch. There is also information about checks and balances. My students
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Social Studies Scavenger Hunts Mega Bundle
Causes of the American Revolution Review Task Cards - Set of 40
This set of 40 task cards are great for test prep review or an interactive way to answer questions! These task cards review the various causes that led up to the American Revolution.Causes covered:- French and Indian War- Sugar Act- Stamp Act- Sons of Liberty- Townshend Acts- Boston Massacre- Tea Act- Boston Tea Party- Intolerable Acts- First Continental Congress- Battle of Lexington and ConcordEach task cards has a QR code that display the answer! No technology? No problem! An answer key is al
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Task Card Mega Bundle - Set of 132 Task Cards
Bill of Rights Task Cards Activity (US Constitution: Ten Amendments)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Bill of Rights.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about the Bill of Rights. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: Be sure to check out my other products on the Bill of Rights:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordion Booklet
4. Lapbook
All of these products ca
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5th - 9th
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Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt + Free BOOM Cards
This scavenger hunt (Task card set) provides students with interesting facts about Cinco de Mayo. Table of Contentscover card for organizing and storing scavenger huntstudent pages 16 colorful information cards16 black and white information cardscrossword puzzle (with and w/o word bank for differentiation)What Is Cinco de Mayo? activityCinco de Mayo word findanswer keyslink to free BOOM cards Directions for Use1. Print the Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt cards on card stock then cut them apart. 2.
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Holiday Scavenger Hunts Bundle
Geography Skills Review Centers Activity
Need to review basic Geography skills? Looking for an engaging resource to review those Geography skills?Use this 26 page Geography Skills Review Centers Activity to help your students review the basic Geography skills that are so vital for any Social Studies course. Open the Preview to see the complete product.Set includes 4 skills review cards on each of the following topics:ChartsGraphsMapsInformational TextsEach card provides 5 questions to guide students in the analysis of the informationa
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3rd - 12th
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Northeast Region Scavenger Hunt - U.S. Regions
Get your students up and moving as they combine reading and social studies skills to learn about the Northeast Region!
Purchase all of the US regions as a bundle and save 33% or $5
5 US Regions - Bundle
Your kids will use the task cards to move around the room answering the 24 questions. When they are finished they will learn facts about the 12 states and monuments in the Northeast Region.
Students will learn at least one fact about each state; Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massa
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2nd - 6th
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Central and South America Geography Task Cards Activity Latin American
Introduce students to Central and South America with fun and engaging task cards! Address the Geography of Central and South America while practicing skills and learning new and interesting facts about the region!This Task Card Set includes 25 cards to help students investigate the facts and practice geographic skills on the region of Central and South America. Covers topics such as longitude and latitude, physical features, culture, population, and so much more.Includes:25 Task Cards with cont
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5th - 10th
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Mapping the World Social Studies Skills Practice Activity
Mapping the World Social Studies Skills Practice ActivityUse this skills practice activity to introduce students to maps and world geography or to review skills at the beginning of a World History course.Introduces students to the skill of cartography and examines the importance of cartographers and cartography for accurate historical understanding.Includes pages (for presentation) to introduce activity, to present vocabulary terms, to wrap up activity, and to overview lesson concepts.Pages incl
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5th - 10th
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Spanish American War Task Cards Activity (Yellow Journalism, Rough Riders etc.)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Spanish American War.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about the Spanish American War. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 18 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Spanish American War:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Cat
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Spanish American War Task Cards and Activities Bundle
US Constitution Task Cards Activity (Civics: American Government Unit)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Constitution.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the Constitution. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Constitution:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Acco
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4th - 9th
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Geography of the U.S. Chapter 1 Task Cards - History Alive! TCi
This resource goes along with the 5th Grade TCi Social Studies Alive Textbook on America's Past. Enclosed you will find 24 multiple choice task cards. These task cards cover key vocabulary and important concepts about the geography of the United States. These cards are best used with the student textbook, but can also be used alone as well. If using with the textbook, I suggest that you have students write the page numbers where they found the information.Also included, you will find a student
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Alive! America's Past - Chapters 1 - 5 - Set 1
American Indian Cultural Regions Chapter 3 Task Cards - History Alive! TCi
This resource goes along with the 5th Grade TCi Social Studies Alive Textbook on America's Past. Enclosed you will find 24 multiple choice task cards. These task cards cover key vocabulary and important concepts about the cultural regions of Native Americans. These cards are best used with the student textbook, but can also be used alone as well. If using with the textbook, I suggest that you have students write the page numbers where they found the information.Also included, you will find a stu
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Alive! America's Past - Chapters 1 - 5 - Set 1
Continents and Oceans Task Cards Activity (World Geography Unit: Map Skills)
These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with identifying the continents and oceans.In this activity students are to identify each of the seven continents and five oceans as shown within a map of the world. Other questions are included such as: what continent is the largest?If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Task Cards for Social Studies:Important: All the Task Cards below are in my: Social Studies Bundle (50% OFF!)United States History: Get all 39 (3
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3rd - 11th
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Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
Get your students up and moving as they learn about Women's History Month and the accomplishments of important American women with this engaging scavenger hunt. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheet. This scavenger hunt includes information about Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sally Ride, Sandra Day O'Connor, Susan B. Anthony, and much mo
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3rd - 5th
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Three Branches of Government Review Task Cards - Set of 20
This set of 20 task cards are an awesome way to review the three branches of government! The task cards ask a variety of questions about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, as well as the checks and balances system!
These task cards cover Georgia Performance Standards:
SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.
c. Identify the three branches of the U. S. government as outlined by the Constitution, describe what they do, how they relate
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Declaration of Independence Task Cards - Set of 20
This set of 20 task cards allows students to review the different parts of the Declaration of Independence, such as who wrote it, the different sections, and how it was accepted.Each task cards has a QR code that display the answer! No technology? No problem! An answer key is also included!Included:- 20 task cards in editable PDF form- student recording sheet in editable PDF form- answer keyThis task card activity covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and resul
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Task Card Mega Bundle - Set of 132 Task Cards
Titanic Task Cards: Context Clues (Common Core & TEK Aligned)
Build your students' vocabulary skills with these 28 Titanic Themed Context Clues Task Cards. Task Cards are perfect for partner work, center/station work, SCOOT game, Quiz Quiz Trade, Inside Outside Circle, or whole group activity.Students read a sentence with an underlined word and then choose the correct meaning (3 choices are given), using the context clues. Your students will enjoy reading facts and learning more about the Titanic and that tragic night.I like to print these on card-stock, c
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3rd - 8th
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Quote Cards & Activities - Differentiate with Options to Learn about History!
You and your students will love these 132 Wise Word Quote cards and activities! Each quote was carefully curated to inspire and help students become better citizens. Each card also includes a different person who somehow helped change the world. Use a “Quote of the Week” activity at centers for discussion, journal prompts, or any time you have a few spare minutes.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:132 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColor6 Question Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColor8 Diffe
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4th - 12th
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The Dust Bowl Task Cards Activity (Great Depression Unit)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Dust Bowl.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about the Dust Bowl. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 18 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Task Cards for Social Studies:
Important: All the Task Cards below are in my: Social Studies
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5th - 9th
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