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3rd grade social studies bibliographies for GATE
Biography Research Project Graphic Organizer, Templates, Rubrics, Report Writing
Biography Report templates that can be used as a graphic organizer, lap book, or template for a biography project, such as writing a biography research report or summary on any historical person. It's a great resource for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and to make a wax museum project for second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade.Students use graphic organizers, activities, and various report options for a biography report presentation or to complete a genre study of
Grades:
2nd - 5th
3rd Grade - Social Studies BUNDLE - Whole Year Worksheets
This BUNDLE of all 3rd Grade- Social Studies Units are a whole year of worksheets and activities. It covers Geography, Historical Figures, Resources, Community, Landforms, Climates, Economics, Government, Citizenship, Culture, Inventors, National Heroes, Writers, Artists, and Celebrations. Everything you need to cover social studies for the entire year!Aligned to Texas TEKS Standards - May also be used with other states' standards.This is a bundle of all of my 3rd Grade- Social Studies Units 1-3
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3rd
California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities
Most information on the California Missions is too detailed, difficult or overwhelming for 4th graders. Our Mission Overview Text is engaging for kids and works as a companion for individual mission projects. This flexible but comprehensive unit works for shorter time frames and includes all necessary background information, a writing assignment based on the text, and a visual arts component suitable for classroom display.Topics covered: Purpose of California missions, construction and locations
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in:Â 10 California Missions Informational Reading & Activities Discounted Bundle
Walt Disney Biography Disney Day Activities Writing Who Was Walt Disney Passage
Experience the life of Walt Disney with our engaging and informative Walt Disney Biography and Report. Our product offers a unique and fun way to learn about the legendary Walt Disney. It comes with a reading passage in two formats, black and white one-page, and color with photos two-page, along with QR codes for additional website research, and biography report templates.Our Walt Disney Biography and Report is an excellent tool for teachers looking to integrate reading, writing, and social stud
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2nd - 4th
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Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit
Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox. The bonnet of the wagon will include: • A map of the Oregon or California Trail • A model of a labeled wagon • A list of chores on the trail • A list of entertainment on the trail • Pictures and captions of 4 maj
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Project Bundle
Jackie Robinson Biography Report, Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities
Learn about the baseball player, Jackie Robinson, through a fun, easy-to-read reading passage, QR Codes for additional biography research, comprehension activities that support the sequence of events and categorizing facts, and a simple biography report. Help students research information about Jackie Robinson or writing a biography report on this historical figure. This biography of Jackie Robinson is a great way to combine reading, writing, and social studies.The Jackie Robinson Biography and
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
Creating Global Thinkers with Depth and Complexity Icons
Do you want your students learning globally, using higher level thinking, and learning geography... all in twenty minutes a day? I did too so I created this easy way to challenge your students from the moment they walk in the door.This product is easy to print and can be seamlessly implemented into your morning routine. It is recommended that you use the icons of depth and complexity (included) to push and extend student thinking.Included in this product:-Explanation, sample lesson plan, real
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3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities MLK Biography
Teach your students about the incredible life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this MLK Jr. Biography Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities. Through an easy-to-read biography research reading passage, activities, and more, your students will learn all about one of the most important figures in American history and the Civil Rights Movement.This teaching resource is perfect for MLK Day, Black History Month, or any other time with comprehension activities that support the sequence of ev
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
Gifted and Talented - Autobiographical Life Map Unit
Wake up the memories of your gifted and talented students and use them to create an autobiographical life map. This life map will help your students visualize their life journey (past, present, and future) and teach them the power of autobiographical thinking and metaphorical representation.
Students will begin by viewing a PowerPoint (included) on this type of thinking. The PowerPoint will guide them through the steps of brainstorming, metaphorical representation and symbolism of their lives
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3rd - 6th
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Presidents Day Activities | Reading Passages About Presidents
Nonfiction passages and comprehension activities about topics related to the American Presidency. This time-saving, low prep unit is perfect for President's Day, Election Day, Inauguration Day, or to supplement a study of American symbols.This unit contains 8 original nonfiction passages written on a 2nd-3rd grade level. Topics included in this unit are: The President, The White House, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Mount Rushmore, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Air Force One.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Ruby Bridges Activity Comprehension Reading Passage Black History Month Timeline
Learn about the brave child, Ruby Bridges, through a fun, easy-to-read reading passage, QR Codes for additional biography research, comprehension activities that support the sequence of events and categorizing facts, and a simple biography report. Help students research information about Ruby Bridges or writing a biography report on this historical figure. This biography of Ruby Bridges is a great way to combine reading, writing, and social studies.The Ruby Bridges Biography and Report includes:
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
Grades:
3rd - 12th
PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Black History- Inventors NOW DIGITAL!
**This unit has been updated for virtual learning. YOU WILL DOWNLOAD A SINGLE PDF THAT SAYS "CLICK HERE." ONCE YOU CLICK THAT, YOU WILL GET ACCESS TO A GOOGLE FOLDER WITH ALL OF THE COMPONENTS. Thanks! :) This unit celebrates 5 men and 5 African American inventors. Included are anchor charts, biography profiles, reading comprehension, and the steps and materials needed for your students to create their own invention and apply for a "patent!" Most of these inventors are lesser known because the p
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1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â Black History Bundle K-3
Ellis Island Digital Interactive Activity - Immigration to America Upper Grades
Coming to America-Ellis Island is an interactive, digital activity that is similar to an escape room and is filled with facts for students to learn about immigration at Ellis Island in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. Students must solve 6 clues to unlock the codes that will help them learn about the immigration process. Can they crack the code?How does it work?By clicking on the start button at the beginning of the activity, they will be given the scenario and some instructions. There are
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3rd - 5th
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Inventors Research Project "Invention Convention"
This a great tool to use for students to help in researching their Inventor/Invention. Included in this packet: 2 pages of Inventor Information (1 1/2 pages of writing space), 2 pages of Invention Information (1 1/2 pages of writing space), 1 page of "Your Input" students own opinion (1 1/2 pages of writing space) 1 page for a Time Line, 1 page for the Bibliography, and 3 pages for Final Product Writing. The students are to research the information and then write their findings below in a paragr
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2nd - 6th
Mae Jemison Craft for Black History & Women's Month
This is a fun craft to do after reading the book Mae Among the Stars or any book about Mae Jemison. Have the kids make the spaceship by cutting and gluing it together, then have them decorate their own spacesuit. Lastly, add a photo of their face! It is so cute and such a great lesson! It makes a great bulletin board too! Have fun!
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity
Right or Left Brain Dominant Quiz, Learning Style Inventory, and Introvert vs. Extrovert QuizThese three quizzes will help students learn more about themselves, their learning style and their preferences. Each of the three quizzes comes with summary pages that describe characteristics of their results. Left or Right Brained Dominant Color by Number Brain Students will answer 27 questions in which they will decide which answer describes them best. After answering the questions, the students will
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3rd - 9th
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Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day
Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
California History Reading Passage BUNDLE (5 products - 22 Passages)
This year our RCD focus has been on Social Studies - to go deeper in our learning! Over the past few months I have created these 22 Reading Passages to help my students learn more about California History. Each of the 5 products are set up in the same manner, with 3 sections:
*The reading passages themselves: Each passage includes a one page text, multiple choice choice assessment, and a strategy grid to assist students into looking closely at the text. Answer keys are also provided.
The
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Columbus Day Lapbook
Let's learn about Columbus Day. This famous explorer can open up a world of discovery and fun to your classroom and this lapbook activity can do that for you! Perfect for nearly any Columbus Day activities. The lapbook includes a nonfiction passage about Christopher Columbus' first voyage, key vocabulary, timeline, writing prompt, and information about the books. There are also comprehension questions about the passage. Learn more about this famous explorer with this fun craft and learning p
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
California Explorers Reading Passages {Cabrillo, Drake, and Vizcaino}
This year it's time to go deeper into our Social Studies units, so I created in depth nonfiction Reading Passages about the specific Explorers that we will be studying.
This product has 3 sections:
First, the explorers have their own passages, multiple choice assessment, and a strategy grid to assist students into looking closely at the text. Answer keys are also provided.
Then, the 3 explorers are to be compared through 4 pages of multiple choice questions, and short responses. An answer
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Greek Mythology - Independent Activities for Higher Level Thinking
This product is a co-labor-ation brought to you by Jen Jones and Michele Oates. Michele is a Gifted and Talented teacher.
Are you looking for ways to keep students learning at higher levels even while you're busy at Guided Reading? Or do you have students in need on constant enrichment? Michele and I have created 12 independent activities for higher level thinking while teaching Greek Mythology because *we* are always looking for meaningful and relevant ways to keep students engaged in purpo
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3rd - 8th
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Mae Jemison Activities - Women in Science - Women's History Month Biography
Learn about the astronaut, Mae Carol Jemison, through a fun, easy-to-read reading passage, QR Codes for additional biography research, comprehension activities that support the sequence of events and categorizing facts, and a simple biography report. Help students research information about Mae Carol Jemison or writing a biography report on this historical figure. This biography of Mae Carol Jemison is a great way to combine reading, writing, and social studies.The Mae Carol Jemison Biography an
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
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