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6th grade social studies centers for Easel Activities
Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)
Your students will love learning about the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: 24 PagesDifferentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Main Idea/Key Details Graphic OrganizerWho, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer Matching Activity Mult
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4th - 6th
Time Zones and Daylight Savings Math and Social Studies Activity
This is a math (and Social Studies) activity celebrating Daylight Savings Time. The activity gives a brief description of Day light saving time and the time zones. The United States has 6 different time zones! Students will then answer 12 questions about the United States and the different time zones. Students will add and subtract to find the time in different locations. This activity is a fun way to talk about the history of daylight saving time, the different time zones around the world, an
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Celebrating Holidays in Math Class! (Growing Bundle!)
Regions of Europe Centers Activity for European Geography or Culture Study
Introduce your students to the regions of Europe with this easy to prep Centers or Stations Activity. At each regional center, students will read geographic information on the region, view maps and discover physical features and statistics, view data from the region on cultural and human characteristics, and read current articles on the regions of Europe (using internet links provided in teacher directions). Included:Reading Cards on each RegionImage Cards on each RegionMap Cards on each Regi
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6th - 10th, Higher Education
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Page- Crossword - Word Search Puzzle
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword - Word Search Puzzle - Coloring pageHispanic Heritage Month ActivitiesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month using Marie’s collection of resources specially designed for the event. Our Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Word Search is the perfect introduction to words children will need to describe the celebrations taking place in September and October.Students will enjoy s
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1st - 10th
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Oil in the Middle East Response Group Activity - Geography
In this response group activity, students learn about the benefits and costs of the Oil in the Middle East. A number of implementation ideas are provided along with the 23 page set to allow students to investigate 5 topics.Content Topics CoveredGeography of the Middle EastThe Processing of OilThe Human ImpactThe Export BusinessWorld ConnectionsAbout this ResourceAll materials are provided and include reading cards for each center, primary sources such as images, charts, and graphs to analyze, a
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
World War 2 Word Search Puzzle Activity Word Find Worksheet Puzzles
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War Two activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War II related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to The World War 2 prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet!THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE PURCHAS
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4th - 7th
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Greek Mythology Word Search Puzzle Early Finishers Word Find Puzzle Activity
This is a fun, quick, and easy Greek Mythology activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 Greek Mythology related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to Greek Mythology prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE
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3rd - 6th
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Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle Patriotic November Word Find Early Finishers
This is a fun, quick, and easy Veterans Day activity to do with your students. Complete with over 20 Veterans Day related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to Veterans Day prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! Let's Stay ConnectedClick HERE to receiv
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3rd - 6th
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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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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
George vs. George American Revolution History Lesson
George vs. George by Schanzer Google Classroom NO Prep Guide American History | The Revolutionary War Perfect for teaching the causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, and outcomes. The book’s primary focus is on the two leaders, George Washington and King George III, causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, the two armies, and the outcomes. This lesson plan includes:Learning ObjectivesTeacher's Notes - Discussion QuestionsReading comprehension questions
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6th - 8th
World War 1 Word Search Puzzle World History World War 1 Word Search Activities
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War One activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War I related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to The World War 1 prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE PURCHA
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4th - 7th
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Back to School Nonfiction Reading Informational Text about Labor Day
Your students might be surprised by the history of Labor Day. It's more than just a day off at the start of the school year! Have them analyze primary source documents and an infographic as they learn the background of the labor movement and child labor in the early part of the 20th century. This resource includes:informational text about the history of Labor Day and the labor movement in the United Statescomprehension questionsinfographic on child labor and analysis questionsanalysis of prim
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Planning Bundle Reading, Writing, Research Activities
Persuasive Essay Project, Writing About Social & Political Issues
Persuasive Writing Essays that Teach Students About Important Social and Political Issues in Our Country! With this resource I have provided a brief grade level appropriate overview of two sides of common social and political issues that many Americans are discussing. The students are then asked to create their own persuasive essay stating which side they most agree with.Perfect for distance learning as well!It is important to encourage students to “take a stand” and get involved in issues tha
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4th - 6th
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Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage
Introduce your students to a Christmastime tradition with this Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage! This concise resource is tailored for 6th-10th grade students, providing insights into the history of the Epiphany as it is celebrated in Latin America and Spain.Dive into the rich traditions of this holiday through a one-page informational text, available in vibrant full color or practical black-and-white. Engage your students with a detailed exploration of Día de los Reyes Magos, correcting m
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
This Day in History News Daily Informational Social Studies Readings August Set
Would you like to introduce topics from History into your daily reading schedule? Do you need a no-prep resource to include Historic Topics in your Reading lessons? Want to address Current Events in August with a Historical twist?! Take a look at the PREVIEW to see the Complete History in Headline News August Bundle. This bundle includes a Headline News Informational or Nonfiction Text Reading for each day in the month of August with actual events that happened on the corresponding days of the m
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4th - 6th
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Pilgrims and Puritans Reading Comprehension Passage Similarities and Differences
This resource contains two sets of reading comprehension passages relating to the Pilgrims (became known as Separatists), the Puritans (non Separating Puritans) and the Church of England. The aim of each reading comprehension is to show the differences and similarities between these Puritan sects.You could use this resource as additional information to your Thanksgiving lesson or any social history lesson on the Puritans in England.Please note: It is not about the Mayflower Compact or detailed
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3rd - 6th
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VOCABULARY 4 Square Graphic Organizer & Booklet Vocabulary Building Sheet
Building academic language and subject-area vocabulary is so important, and getting your students to remember all of those important words can be challenge! This is a graphic organizer and personal vocabulary booklet that gives them another way to build their knowledge of any topic or theme you teach.GRAPHIC ORGANIZERThis half-page organizer is great for introducing new words to your students. They will write the word at the top and then:indicate how familiar they already are with the wordwrite
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3rd - 6th
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HELEN KELLER Biography Informational Texts Activities Gr. 4-6 PRINT and EASEL
This biography resource about Helen Keller is an informational reading and writing activity unit for upper elementary students. It can be utilized equally in an ELA class or a Social Studies class. The four texts are chronological but do not have to be done all at once --- three of the texts begin with a “before you read” question;--- all four have a page of questions (inference, factual, and opinion) --- the four texts also have a page of vocabulary and grammar work;--- each text has a short
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Anne Frank Helen Keller Harriet Tubman Biography BUNDLE PRINT and EASEL
Titanic Task Cards: Context Clues (Common Core & TEK Aligned)
Build your students' vocabulary skills with these 28 Titanic Themed Context Clues Task Cards. Task Cards are perfect for partner work, center/station work, SCOOT game, Quiz Quiz Trade, Inside Outside Circle, or whole group activity.Students read a sentence with an underlined word and then choose the correct meaning (3 choices are given), using the context clues. Your students will enjoy reading facts and learning more about the Titanic and that tragic night.I like to print these on card-stock, c
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3rd - 8th
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This Day in History News Informational Text Reading Social Studies January Set
Would you like to introduce topics from History into your daily reading schedule? Do you need a no-prep resource to include Historic Topics in your Reading lessons? Want to address Current Events in January with a Historical twist?!Take a look at the PREVIEW to see the Complete History in Headline News January Bundle. This bundle includes a Headline News Informational or Nonfiction Text Reading for each day in the month of January with actual events that happened on the corresponding days of the
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4th - 6th
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Quote Cards & Activities - Differentiate with Options to Learn about History!
You and your students will love these 132 Wise Word Quote cards and activities! Each quote was carefully curated to inspire and help students become better citizens. Each card also includes a different person who somehow helped change the world. Use a “Quote of the Week” activity at centers for discussion, journal prompts, or any time you have a few spare minutes.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:132 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColor6 Question Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColor8 Diffe
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4th - 12th
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