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6th grade social studies lectures for Easel Activities
Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn!Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students i
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Ireland: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Ireland. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Ireland or St. Patrick's Day. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progra
Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Brazil. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on South America or Brazil. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Germany: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Germany. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Germany. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Kenya: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about the landforms, food, animals, art, and the culture of Kenya. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on African wildlife or Kenya. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progr
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Spain: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Spain. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Spain or Spanish artists. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Nigeria: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about animals, food, art, language, clothing and the culture of Nigeria. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Nigeria or Africa. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
South Korea: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of South Korea. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Asia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
The Industrial Revolution Walking Tour | Gallery Walk | Activities
Take your students on a walking tour (Gallery Walk) of the Industrial Revolution to learn about the changes and developments that took place from 1750 to 1900. This easy to prep activity will save you time and stress as your students learn all about the period!From changes in the family structure to industrial developments to inventions and the rise of the Middle Class, an overall view of the time period is represented in this activity.Resource IncludesStudent notes pagesImage analysis activitie
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
England: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of England. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on England. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 2: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Cuba: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Cuba. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Cuba. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pages and
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Ukraine: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Ukraine. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Ukraine. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Thailand- An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Thailand. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Asia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pag
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Grades:
K - 6th
Renaissance Art Virtual Tour Analysis Activity Gallery Walk
Introduce your students to Renaissance Art with this Virtual Tour Analysis Activity (Walking Tour or Gallery Walk). The great artists and pieces included range from the early 1400s to the mid 1500s and include works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da'Vinci, Raphael, Titian, and many more.Designed as a follow up activity to my Walking Tour of Renaissance Florence, this activity has been updated to stand on its own and to help students practice the skills of analysis as they are engaged with 20 differe
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Asia Walking Tour on History, Culture, Physical Geography, Economy More!
Introduce your students to Asia and examine the countries of the continent with an easy to prep and content-filled Walking Tour that will be engaging and fun for your whole class!Investigate one Asian country or region at a time or complete as a multi-day activity where student examine and compare all 8 countries included.Use as a lesson for the Geography of Asia or to introduce the region for a History lesson or Book setting.In this 78+ page Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity and Interactive
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Scotland: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Scotland. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Italy. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pa
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Greece: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Greece. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Greece, the Greek language, or mythology. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT E
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 2: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Latin America Walking Tour on History, Culture, Geography, Economy Gallery Walk
Introduce your students to Latin America! With this resource, you can investigate one Latin American country or region at a time or research the entire region as one multi-day activity.Use as a lesson for the Geography of Central and South America or to introduce the region for a History lesson or Book setting.In this 60 page Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity and Interactive Lecture on the region of Latin America, your students will be introduced to the region's physical and human geography.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Tunisia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about clothing, landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Tunisia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Africa or the Middle East. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progra
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Chinese Dynasties Archeological Dig Activity World History China
Make learning about the Chinese Dynasties and Ancient China fun and engaging with a classroom Archeology Dig!Allow students to experience an Archeological Dig site in their investigation of the Ancient Chinese Dynasties with this fun activity! Includes a powerpoint overview of each dynasty and a prompt for students to begin each "dig" for the contributions of the dynasties. About this ResourceCards can be cut out, laminated, and used year to year! Also includes student handouts, a brainstorm
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Israel: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Israel. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Israel or the Middle East. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program an
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Antarctica: An Introduction to the Animals, Environment, and Explorers
Students will learn about animals, plants, the weather, environmental concerns, and famous explorers of Antarctica in this slideshow. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Antarctica. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
American Colonial Settlement Centers Activity or Archeological Dig!
This is a COMPLETE Centers or Response Group or Archeological Dig Activity on the Settlement of the American Colonies. This activity includes everything you need to implement the lesson in a variety of ways or to review the core content on the settlement of the Americas.Resource IncludesCore standards information cardsImages for digs or stationsMapping ActivitiesComplete Matching Activity on SettlementsStudent HandoutsWrap-up QuestionsContent Topics CoveredJamestownPlymouthNew EnglandMiddle Col
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â US 1 Early U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
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