What Country Is This? Short Geography, History, Economics Readings CCSS 6-8

Expand students' global knowledge with high-interest paragraphs that engage students with fascinating facts! No prep for bell work or many more uses.

What you get:

• 25 one-page handouts. Countries featured are those students may not be familiar with in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. See Preview for list.
• 2-3 questions per passage that cover CCSStandards for SS/History. Main ideas, fact/opinion, using visual information and more. One concept covered is why some nations are so poor.
• 94 social studies vocabulary terms, such as infant mortality, are included in the texts with explanations.
• Worksheet for matching vocabulary with definitions.
• Worksheet for matching countries with continents.
• Answer Keys
• Teaching Tips for different uses, such as note-taking, map work, writing, or discussion. Use each passage over several days, one day with homework completion, once a week, etc.
• Colorful clip art, including the flag, global location, and cultural illustrations for each country. Can be photocopied in b/w.

What teachers say: "These are great passages that are easy to read for the students. They really enjoy them." "Great way to introduce kids to different areas of the world."

No-prep for bell work, enrichment, centers, homework, extra credit, early finishers, sub plan and more. Use to supplement your curriculum in World History; as part of a geography unit; for a study of current issues; or in an ELA class for informational text. May be appropriate for high school or Adult Ed.

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