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High school social studies task cards for Easel
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
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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American Revolution Stations Activity - Revolutionary War Centers - Digital
American Revolution stations packThis resource includes 7 stations that will enhance any US Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the American Revolution. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reco
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6th - 11th
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Colonial America Stations Activity - 13 Colonies Centers - Jamestown
Colonial America stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any Colonial America unit. It is aligned to my Colonial America unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the Colonial America era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstructio
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6th - 11th
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Civics Task Cards: Types & Systems of Government Review
If you're reviewing Types of Government and Systems of Government in your middle school Civics or American Government classroom, thiss Civics Task Cards: Types & Systems of Government Review set will make your life so much easier! This set of 32 Task Cards quiz students on vocabulary and key concepts related to Forms & Systems of Government, and include definitions, multiple choice questions, analogies, scenarios to interpret, and pictures to analyze! Perfect for middle and high school s
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing 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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Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2
Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal and Task Card Activity Set -- Examine Night by Elie Wiesel with this interactive unit set. Read for content, respond to writing prompts for student engagement, and review key features with various task card sets and the student journal.Includes:9 Page Reading Journal 16 Reading Response Prompt Task Cards20 Vocabulary Cards w/Definitions12 Theme Task Cards8 Image Analysis Task Cards3 Essay Writing Prompts35 Total full pages to print.Addresses the following:Key
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Roaring '20s & Great Depression Stations Activity - Centers - Jazz Age - Digital
Roaring '20s & the Great Depression stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any 1920s & 1930s unit. It is aligned to my Roaring'20s & Great Depression Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the 1920s & 1930s. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack?
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6th - 11th
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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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US Civil War Stations Activity - Centers - Abraham Lincoln - Causes of Civil War
American Civil War stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any US Civil War unit. It is aligned to my American Civil War Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the US Civil War. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstruction Era st
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6th - 11th
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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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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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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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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
World War 1 Stations Activity - WW1 Centers - Treaty of Versailles - WWI Battles
World War I stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any WW1 unit. It is aligned to my World War I Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of World War 1. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstruction Era stations to get a closer look
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6th - 11th
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The Constitution & New Nation Stations Activity - Centers - George Washington
Constitution & A New Nation stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any Constitution & A New Nation unit. It is aligned to my Constitution & A New Nation unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the early US history era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations
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6th - 11th
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Analyzing Quotes of African-American Leaders Task Cards - Black History Month
Hoping to address the significance of African-American Leaders? Want to bring diversity into your Social Studies or ELA lessons?Use this set of 8 Task Cards to guide your students in extending themes from significant quotes of African-American Leaders.Includes 8 quotes from the following Leaders:Martin Luther King, Jr. Sojourner TruthCondoleezza RiceBarack ObamaMaya AngelouW.E.B. DuBoisAngela DavisFrederick DouglassSuggestions for use are included.Answers will vary, so no key provided.See my ot
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6th - 12th
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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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Age of Jackson & Sectionalism Stations Activity - Centers - Westward Expansion
Age of Jackson & Sectionalism stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any Age of Jackson & Sectionalism unit. It is aligned to my Age of Jackson & Sectionalism unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the early US history era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE st
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6th - 11th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Scavenger Hunt Task Card or Walking Tour Activity MLK Day
Use this very comprehensive Task Card, Walking Tour or Gallery Walk activity to teach about Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement for MLK Jr. Day or during Black History Month. This activity has everything needed to allow students to have fun while investigating his life, his contributions, and his legacy.Resource Includes16 Scavenger Hunt Question Cards16 Response Cards with images, quotes, and contentStudent HandoutsOptional Wrap-up Writing Assignment for s
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5th - 12th
World War 2 Stations Activity - WW2 Centers - Iron Curtain - Causes of WWII
World War II stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any WW2 unit. It is aligned to my World War II Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of World War 2. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstruction Era stations to get a closer loo
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6th - 11th
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Continents and Oceans Task Cards for Geography and Map Skills for Social Studies
These 18 task cards are perfect for reinforcing geography and map skills. Students will identify and label the continents and oceans in this task cards activity. These 18 task cards include images and questions for each of the 7 continents, questions about the 5 oceans, and labeling a compass rose. Students will also identify cardinal directions (North, East, South, West) in these task cards. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…"Great activit
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6th - 9th
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Civics Task Cards: Citizenship & Civic Duties Review
This set of 32 Civics & Citizenship Task Cards make reviewing the concepts of Citizenship, Civic Duties, and Civic Responsibilities fun and engaging for your middle school Civics or American Government students! The Task Cards quiz students on vocabulary and key concepts, and include definitions, multiple choice questions, scenarios to interpret, and pictures to analyze! This resource also includes a digital version in the form of a TPT Easel Assessment! Assign directly to your Google Classr
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6th - 11th
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