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7th grade social studies tools for common cores for SMART Notebook

Preview of ELA and Reading Vocabulary Review Bingo (6th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

ELA and Reading Vocabulary Review Bingo (6th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Created by
CA Creations
This review game combines the fun and ease of Bingo with challenging questions over language arts and reading vocabulary terms. Each question comes with an answer that you can reveal to your students with just one click. I've also given you a slide of teacher notes to guide you. Plus, the format of the Smart Notebook allows you to edit as you see fit. Use for state test review (such as the Georgia Milestones), unit test review, or as an alternate assessment! Vocabulary Included: *theme *to
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 35 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.4 - the entire Colonial Virginia Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Stud
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 37 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.3 - the entire Jamestown Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Int
Preview of Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
Preview of AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

Created by
Science Girl
Are your students tired of playing BORING review games to prepare for assessments? Undoubtedly, your answer must be YES! Well, here's A SMART Board review game template that your students are sure to beg you to let them play. The MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE allows your class to review as many questions as you want while playing a MONOPOLY-like game that includes crazy stunts and monster money. The main board slide on the SMART Board presentation has moving animated monsters
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
***Updated with 2016 SOLs*** This is the newest version of this SMARTboard lesson, and it covers all of the Virginia SOLs on this topic - VS.6a-c. I've also updated the interactive notebook that matches this lesson, found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Interactive-Notebook-New-Nation-Unit-VS6-2000122 This is an instructional SMARTboard lesson about Virginia in the New Nation. It covers all of the Virginia fourth grade SOLs for this topic. It is attractive
Preview of Reading Battleship Test Prep Review Game (6th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Reading Battleship Test Prep Review Game (6th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Created by
CA Creations
Tired of the same old Jeopardy? Spice up your (Review) game with this fun and engaging Battleship review! You can use this for your state test review, unit test review, or as an alternative assessment. Students pair up in teams, then answer questions to compete for the most captured ships. The Smart Notebook format makes it easy to edit as you see fit. Teacher Directions for use are included in this product. Topics covered: *connotation *mood *alliteration *rhyme scheme *foreshadowing *su
Preview of Reading Battleship Test Prep Review Game (8th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Reading Battleship Test Prep Review Game (8th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Created by
CA Creations
Battleship specifically designed for 8th grade standards. The questions are written at a higher DOK level to strengthen analysis skills. You can use this for your state test review, unit test review, accelerate 7th graders, or as an alternative assessment. Students pair up in teams, then answer questions to compete for the most captured ships. The Smart Notebook format makes it easy to edit as you see fit. Teacher Directions for use are included in this product. Topics covered: *connotation
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Revolutionary War - SOL VS.5

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Revolutionary War - SOL VS.5

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
****UPDATED FOR 2016!**** Note: This is the crossover year for the new SOLs. Teachers are expected to teach both the old and new SOLs! The Spring SOL test will include information from both versions of the SOLS, however, the new material will be only in the form of field test questions. I'm updating all of my materials to ADD the new information this year, and NEXT summer (2017), I will delete the parts of the SOLs that have been deleted from the new version. This is a 26 page instructional SM
Preview of ELA and Reading Vocabulary Review Bingo (7th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

ELA and Reading Vocabulary Review Bingo (7th grade CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Created by
CA Creations
Ready for 7th grade review? You will be with this fun and easy-to-manage Bingo review game! Each question comes with an answer that you can reveal to your students with just one click. I've also given you a slide of teacher notes to guide you. Plus, the format of the Smart Notebook allows you to edit as you see fit. Use for state test review (such as the Georgia Milestones), unit test review, accelerating sixth graders, or as an alternate assessment! Vocabulary Included: *theme *tone *mood *
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Indians - Whole Unit - VS.2

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Indians - Whole Unit - VS.2

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 25 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.2d,e,f,g. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire unit on Eastern Woodland Indians of Virginia! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Civil War - SOL VS.7

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Civil War - SOL VS.7

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated in 2017 for the new SOLs!** This is a 24 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.7. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire unit on Virginia in the Civil War! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Pro
Preview of Center or Station Rotation Charts for SMARTBOARD - Smart Notebook

Center or Station Rotation Charts for SMARTBOARD - Smart Notebook

Created by
Workaholic NBCT
Do you use centers or stations in your classroom? If you do, then this Smart Notebook file will be perfect for you to keep track of your student's locations. There are 10 available stations, change them to fit your classroom. Keep all 10, or delete some and use what you need. There are 30 name plates for students. Delete the ones that you don't need. This file contains two styles. One is owl themed, and the other is a glitter design! Enjoy!
Preview of ELA Connect 4 Test Prep Review Game (CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

ELA Connect 4 Test Prep Review Game (CCSS/Georgia Milestones)

Created by
CA Creations
Review important pronoun and writing content with this fun Smart Notebook modeled after Connect 4! This item includes an answer key and instructions. You can use this to review for your state test (such as the Georgia Milestones), a unit test, or as an alternative assessment. Plus, the Smart Notebook is easily editable so that you may include content and scaffolded questions to meet your learners' needs. Topics include: *intensive and reflexive pronouns *pronoun case *introductory and concl
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2017)** This is a 13 page instructional SMARTboard lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.8 - the ENTIRE Virginia during the Reconstruction Era Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire Reconstruction Unit! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find i
Preview of Elements on a map

Elements on a map

Created by
CFacteau
This Smart Notebook focuses on the elements of a map. MUST HAVE SMART NOTEBOOK APPLICATION TO USE THIS PRODUCT. There are 8 key terms, including title, scale, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, contiguous, inset map and legend. It is 4 slides long with visuals for each vocab word as well as a formal definition. It is followed by two pages of interactive practice for students.
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Geography - VS.2

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Geography - VS.2

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 26 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.2 a,b,c - the entire Virginia Geography Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virgin
Preview of Reading Poetry Jeopardy Game

Reading Poetry Jeopardy Game

This item can be used to review reading poetry. The game is broken up into five categories. 1. Literary Terms *Connotation *Stanza *Stanza Break *Refrain *Rhyme Scheme *Denotation 2. Figurative Language #1 *Alliteration *Onomatopoeia *Imagery *Simile *Personification 3. Figurative Language #2 *Alliteration *Onomatopoeia *Imagery *Metaphor *Personification *Metaphor 4. Type of Poem *Narr
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the 20th Century - VS.9 - whole unit!

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the 20th Century - VS.9 - whole unit!

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated in 2017 for the new SOLs!** This is a 20 page instructional SMARTboard lesson designed for the Virginia Studies unit of Virginia in the 20th Century & Beyond. It covers ALL of the 4th grade Virginia SOLs on this topic - VS.9a-d. It is colorful, informative, and interactive - TONS of video clips and fun parts! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2-3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT! You can fi
Preview of United States Labeling Puzzle Map

United States Labeling Puzzle Map

Created by
AJ Boyle
This is a map of the United States for students to label. Teachers can scramble up the puzzle and students put it back together. This is a great activity to get students up out of their seats and do a hands-on activity with technology
Preview of Central America and The Caribbean - Spanish Lesson

Central America and The Caribbean - Spanish Lesson

Created by
Jacqueline Covey
This Notebook file is a great introduction to the countries and capitals of Central America and Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries. Students can move around the labels of the countries and capitals, play a dice game to practice what they know, and enjoy several rap songs. Spanish sentence-starters will help students talk about where the countries are located. Also included are pictures from around Central America and flags.
Preview of Thanksgiving Themed Jeopardy Game for Smartboard - SMART Notebook

Thanksgiving Themed Jeopardy Game for Smartboard - SMART Notebook

Created by
Workaholic NBCT
What a fun way for your students to learn about the Thanksgiving holiday! This Jeopardy game includes 25 categories, with each category having five questions each. The categories are: Pilgrims, Fun Facts, Math, Grammar, and Turkey! A scoreboard for three teams is included on the main page, as well as all buttons and questions needed to play the game. This Smart Notebook file is 28 pages long and features cute graphics in a Jeopardy style game.
Preview of World War II - SmartBoard Game & Introduction

World War II - SmartBoard Game & Introduction

Created by
The Bright Bunch
8 SmartBoard Pages/Slides Slide 1 - World Map with pictures of the Leaders of the Countries involved in World War II to assist discussion of this time period. Slide 2 - Spinner Game with 10 categories (can be adapted to other wars or concepts) and the kids LOVE it. You can use it as a preview or a review. My class uses their textbook to search for the answers....very active involvement. Slide 3 - Basic Notes (causes, Axis, Allies, dates, etc.) Slide 4 - Targeted Groups Slide 5 -
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Virginia Government & Economy - SOL VS.10

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Virginia Government & Economy - SOL VS.10

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
This 16 page instructional SMARTboard unit lesson covers the topic of "Virginia Government and Geography." This lesson covers ALL of the Virginia SOLs VS.10 (updated with NEW SOLs in 2017). This lesson is fun, well organized, and will keep your students' attention! It has tons of pictures, video clips, and interactive parts. Use my SMARTboards in place of a textbook! My interactive notebooks (also featured on TPT) correspond perfectly with the SMARTboards and are a perfect way for your stud
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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