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5th grade social studies resources for ActiveInspire Flipchart and for special education

Preview of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Created by
STAR Studded
The study of this book will meet the CCSS-RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words or actions). It will also open the minds of your students to become real world problem solvers and get a glimpse into the lives of people of other cultures
Preview of Landforms Promethean ActivInspire Flipchart Lesson

Landforms Promethean ActivInspire Flipchart Lesson

Created by
Workaholic NBCT
This flipchart lesson has everything you need to teach landforms to your students. It includes over 50 pages of interactivity, along with three printable pdfs (a landforms booklet, graphic organizer, and quiz) for formative assessment, reinforcement, and extra practice. Included within the flipchart are tons of voting along with graphic organizers, containers, games, and online resources. Make sure to read the page notes included by going to your notes browser. Directions are given on each page
Preview of World Map (Continents and Oceans) Review Game - Promethean Flipchart

World Map (Continents and Oceans) Review Game - Promethean Flipchart

Created by
AmandaAllen82
This 1-page Promethean flipchart helps students learn the location of the continents and oceans through a container game. Students can drag and drop continent and ocean names to their proper locations, with incorrect answers being "kicked" back. This flipchart can easily be used as a whole-group or small-group activity.
Preview of C-V-C Spelling Flip Chart {Promethean Board Activity}

C-V-C Spelling Flip Chart {Promethean Board Activity}

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for C-V-C Spelling words. The activity consists of 23 words along with REAL photos which is extremely helpful for all students, especially students with special needs. It is set up so the image is present along with the letters required but mixed up. Students can drag the correct letter to the correct box (container) to spell the word. All of the consonants are blue and the vowels are pink to make the activity a little easier.Here are the c-v-c words used:-d
Preview of Parts of a Plant & Plant Life Cycle    { Promethean Board }

Parts of a Plant & Plant Life Cycle { Promethean Board }

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for matching the parts of a plant AND sequencing the plant life cycle. For the Parts of a Plant students are given a picture of a flower and asked to label the four main parts:-flower-leaf-stem-rootsFor the Plant Life Cycle, students are given 6 numbered boxes and 6 real photos of the stages of a plant (from seed to flower). Students are asked to sequence the stages in the correct order.This activity is self correcting, the boxes on both pages containers an
Preview of The Louisiana Purchase Would You Close the Deal?  Louisiana Guidebook grade 3

The Louisiana Purchase Would You Close the Deal? Louisiana Guidebook grade 3

Created by
Who Dat Teacher
This is a flipchart for ActivInspire Promethean Boards. The text is The Louisiana Purchase Would You Close the Deal? written by Elaine Landau. It's a guidebook text for Louisiana grade 3 teachers. It covers RI CCSS 3.1-3.7. The unit was designed for 3 weeks of study. You can edit the days of the week titles on the slides to fit your needs. Each lesson contains an interesting hook to grasp the students' attention. Some are embedded website links to videos from the History channel, PowerPoi
Preview of Coordinate Planes and Ordered Pairs .flipchart  (positive number pairs) grid

Coordinate Planes and Ordered Pairs .flipchart (positive number pairs) grid

Created by
HollyP
This is a flipchart practicing ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. These all focus on positive numbers in the pairs. Section 1: Students are asked to identify what shape is at a specific point. They can then check their answer using a magic revealer. The magic revealer is a graphic of a whiteboard eraser. (Not the eraser in the toolbar :) ) Section 2: Students will place shapes on a coordinate plane according to given ordered pairs. Answer pages are provided as a key. Section 3: Ordered Pa
Preview of U.S. States by Region Review Game - Promethean Flipchart

U.S. States by Region Review Game - Promethean Flipchart

Created by
AmandaAllen82
This 5-page Promethean flipchart helps students learn the location of the 50 U.S. states by region through a container game. Students can drag and drop states to their proper locations, with incorrect states being "kicked" back. This flipchart can easily be used as a whole-group or small-group activity.
Preview of All About New York State

All About New York State

Created by
Babar
This is a flipchart file about the state of New York. It is intended as an introduction to the state. It contains state symbols, places of interest, fun facts, regions, history, jobs, wildlife, and more. It includes 2 wrap up activities, quizzes, worksheets, and video clips. Teacher notes and suggested uses are also included as are some answer keys. It can be modified to suit your classroom's needs. Grades 2-5 A FLIPCHART file is a presentation created with ActivInspire, an educational lesson
Preview of Money Counting Containers     { Promethean Board }

Money Counting Containers { Promethean Board }

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for counting US coinsThis activity contains six pages:-counting pennies-counting nickels-counting dimes-counting quarters-counting mixed coins (2 pages)There are REAL PHOTOGRAPHS of different coins to be counted.This activity is self correcting, the boxes are containers and each coin amount (ex. .15) has been coded with the correct box it belongs to. (if the number is correct it stays in the box… incorrect and it is bounced out!)I have used this to introduc
Preview of Transition Words in Narrative Writing for PROMETHEAN Board

Transition Words in Narrative Writing for PROMETHEAN Board

Do your students need help using transition words in their writing? If so, here is the Promethean Board flipchart for you. This standards based lesson(s) comes complete with multiple activities to teach students about transition words. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Inside you'll find a complete and easy to use lesson in ActivInspire Software:• Teacher defines transition words•A joke, about Kermit the Frog, in which students pick out transition words
Preview of Early American Civilizations (Incans, Mayans, Aztecs) Flipchart

Early American Civilizations (Incans, Mayans, Aztecs) Flipchart

Created by
Gavin Moore
This flipchart introduces the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations with great visuals and brief descriptions. Perfect for class discussion or lecture. I teach 8th grade but is perfect for any level.
Preview of Teacher from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Questions   { Promethean Board }

Teacher from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Questions { Promethean Board }

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for comprehension questions after reading "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon". Students are asked basic questions:"what animal does the teacher look the most like?""was this story fiction or non-fiction?""what emotion describes how the students felt about their teacher?"Each question has two possible answers (both come with a picture to assist with understanding).I have used this to introduce and wrap up a lesson, a cloze activity, assessment tool and an ind
Preview of Liberty An Introduction to the American Revolution

Liberty An Introduction to the American Revolution

Created by
Summer Robertson
This Promethean flipchart activboard activity is an introduction activity for the American Revolution. It includes the King's M&M's activity and CCSS Social Studies and Writing Standards for 4th grade. Students work in small groups as a business while getting taxed by King George III. Then they brainstorm ways their business can save money. Next they write a persuasive letter to the King about the taxes. Finally, the complete an independent quick write.
Preview of European Explorers Unit - Flipchart

European Explorers Unit - Flipchart

Created by
Call Me Miss G
An introduction to European Exploration of the Americas. Pages include: World Map/Timeline, Vikings, Marco Polo, Columbus, Cabot, Cortes, Cartier, Ponce de Leon, and a process grid. If you want Word Documents of the World Map and Process grid, they will be available for FREE in my store. Enjoy!
Preview of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) League Flipchart

Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) League Flipchart

This flip chart is designed around a lesson on the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) League. Each flip chart has information and illustrations in addition to teacher instructions in the note browser. This flip chart also includes a fun, interactive game based on the Haudenosaunee League to solidify what the students have learned. The flipchart is made on the Actvinspire program and you will need an interactive Promethean board. Teacher tested and student approved!
Preview of Black History Month Jeopardy Game - Promethean Activinspire Flipchart Lesson.

Black History Month Jeopardy Game - Promethean Activinspire Flipchart Lesson.

Created by
Workaholic NBCT
Your students will have fun learning all about famous African American while playing this engaging Jeopardy game. There are so many fabulous famous African Americans that not all could be covered in this Jeopardy game so here are the 25 that your students will be learning about: Martin Luther King, Jr., Benjamin O. Davis SR, Sojourner Truth, Barbara Jordan, Garrett Morgan, Jackie Robinson, Guin Bluford, Billie Holiday, Booker T. Washington, Fred D. Jones, George Washinton Carver, Co
Preview of Branches of United States Government Promethean ActivInspire Flipchart Lesson

Branches of United States Government Promethean ActivInspire Flipchart Lesson

Created by
Workaholic NBCT
This flipchart will be sure to engage your children as they learn about the three branches of the United States government. The students will learn about the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch including Congress, the House of Representatives, and the Senate, along with the Judicial Branch. This flipchart lesson includes container activities, links to outside videos and games, as well as ten pages of voting for your students. Enjoy! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROMETHEAN ACTIVINSPIRE SOFTWAR
Preview of Place Value .flipchart Over 35 slides

Place Value .flipchart Over 35 slides

Created by
HollyP
This is a .flipchart full of Place Value practice. 4 interactive sections including (35+ slides!) * Placing numbers according to place value * Creating numbers from written form * Identifying place values and writing numbers long form * Using base ten blocks to show numbers The first two sections give immediate response to correct number placement. (numbers stay when placed correctly) The third section gives immediate feedback for correctly labeling the places. (labels stay when placed correc
Preview of Spain Builds an Empire & the Voyages of Columbus

Spain Builds an Empire & the Voyages of Columbus

Created by
EducPrek12
This Promethean Flipchart is aligned with Scott Foresman Social Studies 5th Grade: The United States textbook Chapter 4: Spain Builds an Empire. It includes lessons and activities for all three lessons of chapter 4: The Voyages of Columbus, Different Worlds Collide, and Life in New Spain. It is approximately three weeks worth of classroom lessons.
Preview of The One and Only Ivan Interactive Flipchart

The One and Only Ivan Interactive Flipchart

Created by
Usagi's Haven
Perfect for your novel study of "The One and Only Ivan", this flipchart includes matching games, comprehension questions, relevant video links, compare and contrast charts, and high-level thinking questions. Perfect for group use or as a literacy center, you can modify and add to this flipchart to fit the needs of your students. **Coming soon** A non-fiction flipchart guide to gorillas and elephants to accompany this novel. Follow me on Facebook Usagi's Haven for special deals and promotions!
Preview of The Seminole

The Seminole

Created by
Sarah Smith
This is a 31-page Activboard flipchart that contains information about the Seminole tribe, taught as part of the 4th grade social studies Georgia Performance Standards. The flipchart includes information and pictures depicting the Seminole's environment, food, clothing, and shelter. A graphic organizer and writing opportunity are included at the end of the lesson. The flipchart was designed for English Language Learners and is rich in vocabulary and illustrations. However, the content is appropr
Preview of Ruby Bridges Biography Flipchart- Black History Month

Ruby Bridges Biography Flipchart- Black History Month

This is a flipchart I created to use on my Promethean Board. I used it during my Ruby Bridges unit. I created it to along with Black History Month which is in February. The flipchart includes - KWL chart -where she was born - questions to start class discussions -her first days at the all white school -pictures -videos (embedded into the flipchart) -a page to describe her character traits -various facts about Ruby It is an interactive flipchart that provides students the opportunity to learn
Preview of What is technology? Interactive Flipchart 1-5 grades (video, click/drag, etc.)

What is technology? Interactive Flipchart 1-5 grades (video, click/drag, etc.)

Created by
stevetech
Thank you for your interest in this file. I designed this flipchart to be used as a tool for teachers in a whole class situation or as an independent/center work. Each of the ten pages are interactive; whether it is through click and drag, click and identify, annotate or list examples of technology. The purpose of this flipchart is to get students to think of technology as something that makes life easier. Many students believe that technology must be “electric”, “plugged in”, or a “computer
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