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6th grade social studies centers under $5
Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
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K - 8th
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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
Grades:
4th - 6th
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
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2nd - 8th
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Friendly Letter Writing Paper & Template - Great Mail Race How to Write a Letter
The Great Mail Race is an excellent way for students to learn letter writing, geography, research skills, data collection, and graphing skills, and much more! Students send letters and questionnaires to schools in all 50 states. You can use the responses any way you want - mark the schools on a map, graph data from their surveys, etc. This packet has everything you need but the stamps and envelopes! Includes:Teacher instructions for the projectEditable introductory letter Class questionnaireStud
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2nd - 8th
Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Stations - Doodle Note Style GRAPES Worksheet
Introducing our engaging and student-centered educational resource, packed with content that brings Ancient Mesopotamia to life! This interactive activity unfolds across six meticulously crafted stations, each exploring the vital components of GRAPES: geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of this ancient civilization.Within each Mesopotamia station, you'll discover richly detailed readings accompanied by captivating visuals, charts, station signs, and maps t
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5th - 9th
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Enlightenment Reading Stations Centers Activity Set (Digital Resources & Print)
This content-rich and fun activity is student-centered and interactive! This key enlightenment figure stations activity has 9 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Enlightenment Era. The stations also have a Google Ready Online Interactive version for distance learning. Students fill in text boxes already created! Each reading is divided into the Enlightenment thinker's ideas and their influence on the US Constitution.The key concepts and people covered are: John LockeCesar B
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6th - 10th
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Economics Comprehension Passages
Learn all about economics with this resource that includes close reading, an interactive notebook and comprehension passages. This economics resource includes a total of 9 passages for students to gain a deeper understanding of economics and common economics terms.Includes both a printable version and a digital version in Google Slides!The first 3 informational passages review and define economic terms and ideas. Each of the 3 passages has an accompanying interactive notebook template for note
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4th - 6th
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Famous Artwork Coloring Pages | Great for Your Art History Lessons or Activities
10 Famous Masterpiece Coloring Pages. Whether you are an art teacher, classroom teacher, or homeschooling family, I hope this resource will be helpful to you as you teach your students about famous master artists and their famous artworks.This resource includes the 10 coloring pages, a complete slide show, and 3 writing activities! Maybe you are looking for something meaningful students can color after a project or something that supports your work teaching art history. No matter the reason, I h
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1st - 10th
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Black History Month Trivia Bulletin Board
This pack has everything you need to create an fun, attractive, and interactive Black History Month bulletin board! The set contains questions & images including: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Thurgood Marshall, Harriett Tubman, George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington, Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, and Jackie Robinson.
The pack is designed to have folded trivia cards (as seen in preview file), but would be EASILY adaptable to task cards, center activities, p
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3rd - 6th
Plan a Vacation Project Based Learning Social Studies Math Geography Writing PBL
⛱ Are you looking for an engaging way to show students how the social studies, math, writing an geography skills they learn in school apply to real-life scenarios? This Dream Vacation Project Based Learning Activity has everything you need for students to apply their math, social studies, geography, research, reading, and writing skills - all while completing fun and engaging activities. This activity is perfect for the end of the year when students can plan a summer vacation, but its also great
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4th - 6th
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Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos Word Search Puzzle | Word Find Activity
This is a fun, quick, and easy Dia de los Muertos activity to do with your students. Complete with over 20 Day of the Dead 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 Dia de los Muertos 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
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3rd - 6th
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Age of Exploration Stations or Reading Centers Activity Graphic Organizer
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Explorers reading stations activity set has 11 stations with close readings, map activities, and primary sources. The activity can be done in a distance learning environment as the readings and questions are available in a Google apps option! Students analyze the fascinating expeditions of key explorers including: Pizarro, Cortes, Columbus, Magellan, Cabot, Drake, Cartier, Cabral, and Da Gama.This exploration lesson plan comes
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6th - 10th
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American Revolution Stations- Centers Activity Graphic Organizer-Digital & Print
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Road to Revolution activity has 11 stations with close readings detailing the events that led to the American Revolution including:The Stamp ActTownsend ActsIntolerable Actthe Boston Tea PartyLexington and ConcordTea ActThe Proclamation of 1763Pontiac's RebellionThe Declaration of IndependenceThomas Paine's pamphletThe English Bill of RightsSocial classes in the colonies The Sugar ActThis activity comes with over 36 pages with
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6th - 10th
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Unscramble the Famous Faces® Hispanic Heritage Month Activity
Unscramble the Famous Faces® of Hispanic Heritage. This is a great Hispanic Heritage Month activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a portrait of a famous person. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” portrait. I have included options both for cutting and pasting, and for drawing, which makes this great for students of any age and makes differentiation in your classroom really easy.This set
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K - 9th
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Also included in: Unscramble the Famous Faces® BUNDLE
Ancient India Stations, Centers, or Gallery Walk: Print & Digital Resources
This content-rich Ancient India Stations activity is student-centered and interactive. The activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient India. The stations cover key aspects of the Indus River Valley (Harappan Culture), Aryan, Mauryan, and Gupta Empires.Here's what's included:Readings come with pictures, artifact graphics, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading. A separate graph
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4th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Stations or Gallery Walk with Doodle Note Style Graphic Organizer
Are you ready to take your students on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing world of Ancient Egypt? Look no further—our "Ancient Egypt Stations" resource is the key to your students falling in love with Egypt! Dive into the Wonders of Ancient Egypt:Step into a world of content-rich exploration as your students explore the heart of Ancient Egypt's history. Discover 6 Interactive Stations:Unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt's geography, uncover remarkable achievements, explore its intr
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4th - 9th
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Decimals - A Real World Math Project about Paying the Bills!
This real world math project is the perfect way for students to practice adding and subtracting decimals in your classroom! It is a cross-curricular project as it incorporates both economics and math. This project includes both a printable and a digital version for use with Google Classroom.Description: Each student is in charge of their family's personal budget for two weeks. They must fill out a bank register by adding and subtracting decimals. They also write checks to pay bills in order to s
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Math Bundle for the ENTIRE YEAR!
Ancient Greece Stations - Centers Graphic Organizer Print & Digital Resources
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. It has seven stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, and contributions to the democracy, economy, and religion (Greek mythology) of Ancient Greece. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and five different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
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4th - 10th
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Speeding Ticket - Work Completion/Missing Assignment Reminder
Boost Student Work Completion with Schoolwork Speeding Tickets!Introducing the Schoolwork Speeding Ticket - your ultimate work completion reminder. Transform your classroom management and motivate students to complete assignments promptly. With three tailored models to suit various teaching needs, you're in control. And if you desire any customizations, we're here to assist.Why Choose Our Student Work Completion Reminder:Effective Motivation: Inspire students to return work promptly with these e
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: FWT Unlimited Pass - Buy My Entire Store!
Geography in Europe Reading Activity (SS6G7, SS6G7a) GSE Aligned
Your students will love learning about geography in Europe 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! This resource includes six activity pages and their answer keys. The passage is written at a 6th grade reading level and is accompanied with two map activities, fill-in-the-blank activity, a
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6th
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Also included in: *6th Grade Georgia* Europe Reading Activity Packets BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Iroquois Reading Passage and Activities
Your students will love learning about the Iroquois with this complete Iroquois unit of study! With a differentiated reading passage, worksheets, longhouse and wampum activities, and even a word search, this packet is your one stop resource for easily teaching about the Iroquois.
Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!
If you have never used Close Reading or even if you are already a pro, this print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a compl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Inventions of Industrial Revolution Differentiated Reading (SS4E1f)
Your students will love learning about inventions of the industrial revolution 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! The objective of this activity is for students to be able to give examples of technological advancements and their impact on business productivity during the development o
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Reading Activity BUNDLE *NO PREP* GSE Aligned
September 11th Reading Comprehension - Passage, Questions and Craft
This September 11th reading comprehension passage will teach students all about the events of that day and will also test their comprehension of the article.INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT:An Informational Text Passage entitled “The Attacks of September 11th"A reading comprehension Assessment Student Answer SheetFoldable for recording short responseTeacher Answer KeyFoldable Directions (easy as could be! ... no-prep required)*Assessment contains 8 multiple choice questions and 1 short response question
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension Bundle - Grades 6-8
Landforms Cut & Paste Definitions, flash cards, 20 words, centers
Landforms Landforms Landforms!Included in this product are 4 different ways to help kids comprehend and visualize different landforms. 20 landforms are included: Mountain, Hill, Pond, River, Cave, Island, Valley, Lake, Canyon, Beach, Waterfall, Glacier, Plain, Volcano, Meander, Floodplain, Delta, ArchipelagoThis is a great activity to help students visualize the landforms! There are many ways of using this product. • 1st set: (horizontal: 1-3) Give students’ definitions pages and the picture pa
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3rd - 7th
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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.
Benefits of learning social studies
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
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- 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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