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5th grade social studies lessons for Google Apps
5 Regions of the United States LINKtivity® (Geography, Climate, Landforms, MORE)
Take your students on an exciting virtual road trip through the five regions of the United States with our digital LINKtivity® Interactive Learning guide! Our interactive guide offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore each region's climate, landforms, bodies of water, and popular tourist destinations.Designed for upper elementary classrooms, our easy-to-navigate digital guide requires minimal teacher prep and is entirely student-controlled, allowing for self-paced learning. With a v
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Civil Rights Movement Road Trip Map Project & Activity
This fantastic Civil Rights Movement lesson plan is inspired by the "Freedom Riders". Included are 7 one page readings on major events of the Civil Rights Movement (Brown Vs. The Board of Ed., The Little Rock 9, The Montgomery Bus Boycott, etc) that students read as they travel around the room. As your students stop and read about each event, they complete a graphic organizer and map each event. This is a great activity to get students moving around the room. It can also be completed in groups,
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5th - 9th
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U.S. Government Unit includes 3 Branches of Government
U.S. Government - This comprehensive GOVERNMENT UNIT includes all the information needed to teach government in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes informational text in chronological order along with activities, projects, and assessments. Check out the preview!It is now available in GOOGLE, POWERPOINT AND PDF.DISTANCE LEARNING:GOVERNMENT UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.GOVERNMENT UNIT TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powe
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3rd - 6th
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Vietnam War Station Activity for the Cold War
This engaging lesson for the Vietnam War has students rotate through stations to learn about various aspects of America's War in Vietnam. The 7 different stations cover:The Cu Chi TunnelsVietcong Booby TrapsAgent OrangeHo Chi MinhSongs of the Vietnam WarThe Draft and ProtestsMilitary Deaths in the WarEach station engages different intelligences and learning styles. Students create a graph, listen to music, draw pictures, read, answer questions,and analyze pictures. My students are always engaged
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5th - 10th
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American Revolution | Revolutionary War | U.S. History Causes of War
Teach the American Revolution with this extensive REVOLUTIONARY WAR BUNDLE, including three units combined into a chronological unit.★ Revolutionary War Causes- Road to Revolution★ Revolutionary War Battles and Events★ Revolutionary War PeoplePLUS an added POSTER PROJECT AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT BOOKLETS!!!Detailed lesson plans take you through 8 weeks of teaching the Revolutionary War. Having it bundled together, you save, save, save! There is no need for a textbook. It is all you need with the
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3rd - 6th
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13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides
American History - No-Prep U.S. History Curriculum - You will not need a textbook with any of my Social Studies Units! It includes all the text needed to learn and understand that part of history. This American History Bundle covers nine social studies units for U.S. History. You will find informational text, activities, reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, charts, study guides, tests, projects and so much more for Native Americans, Explorers, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, G
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3rd - 6th
World Religion Lesson Set Activities- Comparing Religions Bundle Digital & Print
World religions are such an important aspect of the development of a civilization! The resources in this set were designed to cover the key facts of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Printable resources, as well as, digital activities for Google are all included in this resource! If you are struggling to try to teach all the things when it comes to world religions, this will help build great discussions and a fundamental understanding of cultural behaviors. This is now a comp
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5th - 10th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching SlidesThis unit is what I wish I learned about as a Mexican-American kid to feel represented. Make a difference for this generation, and help your students learn about the contributions Hispanics have made to better our culture, quality of life, appreciation for the arts, politics, and travel. Even if you’re distance learning, you can still teach tolerance and embrace multiculturalism by using these Google teaching slides during Hispanic Heritage Month. Share t
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2nd - 5th
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Early European Explorers LINKtivity® - Age of Exploration Journeys
Upgrade your history lessons with our innovative LINKtivity® on Early European Explorers and the Age of Exploration! Say goodbye to the old textbook routine and give your students a unique, interactive, and multimedia learning experience they won't forget. Our easy-to-navigate LINKtivity® is perfect for any upper elementary classroom and requires minimal teacher prep - making it an ideal resource for substitute days too.This self-paced digital activity puts students in control of their learning
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3rd - 5th
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Economics Unit with Slides and Notes - Personal Finance, Budgeting
This Economics Unit for Kids is the perfect addition to your social studies classroom! It includes fun economics activities that teach about personal finance and financial literacy. Students will not only learn about basic economics concepts like supply and demand, but they will also learn how to make a personal budget.I use this unit to teach my fifth-grade students. Since this can be a pretty complex topic, I have made it very student-friendly. The lessons can be simplified for younger student
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4th - 7th
Oregon Trail: Simulation Game
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire PowerPoint Lesson
This amazing lesson on Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire includes a visually-rich PowerPoint, guided notes worksheet, "flipped classroom" video, and interactive notebook page on the great Genghis Khan and the rise and decline of the Mongol Empire. Each slide of the PowerPoint features amazing images of the Mongolian steppe, traditional yurts (gers), and more, plus easy-to-follow notes based off state and national standards. Topics covered include: Temujin's birth and rise, war strategies, conqu
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
World Religion Stations Activity Set & Comparing Religions Mingle- Print Digital
This World Religions Stations Activity Set is perfect for hands-on activities students can participate in! You will find activities for the 5 main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, & Buddhism. Students will love all of the visuals included in this resource for better understanding.These world religion activities can be used as:class stationsa gallery walk a base for student presentationsThe activity set has great graphics and is completely Google Ready to be used in Google C
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Map, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ready to plan out your entire Ancient Greece unit with one click? This Ancient Greece Unit Bundle has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to teach about Ancient Greece, whether you are a new teacher starting from scratch, a teaching veteran looking to mix things up, or someone who wants to both engage their students while taking back their time!Your time is incredibly valuable, so we believe that you shouldn’t have to spend hours and hours creating lesson plans and activities. We also believe that mo
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5th - 8th
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Civil War Stations Activity: Comparing the Union and Confederacy
This Civil War Stations Activity is a fantastic lesson to get your students out of their seats and moving around the classroom while they analyze and compare the Union and Confederacy.Six stations feature characteristics of the North and South that students must review to determine which region their are describing and whether that would be an advantage or disadvantage in the war. They then must explain why it would help or hinder that side in the war.After completing each station, students answ
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5th - 9th
Westward Expansion: Trail of Tears, Oregon Trail, California Gold Rush, & MORE!
Introducing our complete social studies unit on Westward Expansion, the perfect solution for upper elementary school teachers looking for a comprehensive and engaging curriculum.Our unit covers all the essential topics, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, War of 1812, Indian Act Removal, new transportation and community, the Texas revolution and the Alamo, the Oregon Trail, and the Gold Rush. With a teacher guide, hands-on student activities (available in both printable and digita
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3rd - 5th
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Gilded Age Robber Barons & Progressives Dinner Party Lesson
In this Gilded Age and Progressive Era activity, students read about 4 "Robber Barons" and 4 progressive reformers. They then must seat each at a "dinner table", making sure to sit each one next to another person that they have something in common with. Three different dinner table templates are included for differentiation purposes - one round and 2 long tables. This higher-level thinking activity allows students to make connections between different people and analyze similarities and differen
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5th - 10th
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CIVIL WAR UNIT - The Civil War - Digital & Printable - GOOGLE
This comprehensive CIVIL WAR UNIT includes all the information needed to teach the Civil War in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes well-crafted informational text in chronological order along with creative lessons, activities, and projects! It is now available in PDF, POWERPOINT, AND GOOGLE.DISTANCE LEARNING:CIVIL WAR UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.CIVIL WAR TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powerpoint with everything f
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3rd - 5th
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Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ready to plan out your entire Ancient Rome unit with one click? This Ancient Rome Unit Bundle has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to teach about Ancient Rome, whether you are a new teacher starting from scratch, a teaching veteran looking to mix things up, or someone who wants to both engage their students while taking back their time!Your time is incredibly valuable, so we believe that you shouldn’t have to spend hours and hours creating lesson plans and activities. We also believe that most tex
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives
If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the Constitution is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the three branches of government and how our democracy works.Students will be learning about key vocab
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Historical Documents Bundle
Ancient Egypt Portraits Art History Project: Middle School Art Sub Plan Activity
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Ancient Egypt art projects? This Egyptian portrait lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by how they displayed wealth with jewelry, wigs, ornate collars, and makeup. Moreover, they’ll enjoy creating a portrait with fashions of the times.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Egypt. During this art project, your class will learn how line
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5th - 7th
US States and Capitals - 50 States and Capitals - Regions of the US Unit
Learning the 50 states and their capitals is so important for our students! This unit makes it fun and engaging by breaking the United States into smaller regions and scaffolding up into the entire 50 states. Using games, flashcards, maps, and quizzes, your students will love the fun, and you will love the independence and print-and-go format!Included in this unit:Learn to Spell State NamesState Placement on a USA Map - by region and the entire USANames of Capital CitiesPostal AbbreviationsGames
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4th - 6th
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