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4th grade social studies research under $5
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
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1st - 10th
Civil War | Reading Passage and Map Coloring Activity for Social Studies
Looking for an engaging Social Studies activity that will also help your students practice finding text evidence? This passage and map resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom. Get this resource and more in my money-saving Social Studies Color by Number BundleWhat teachers are saying about this resource:❤️"I love how it reviewed the topics we had already been learning about in class. The kids loved working with a partner and the coloring. I want more of this!"❤️"My
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4th - 7th
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Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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Country Travel Brochure Research Social Studies - Templates and Digital
For a great addition to any country research project, try implementing this fun Digital Country Travel Brochure activity. This digital brochure is an engaging way to learn informational text skills or for use in a presentation of country research. Their striking, professional-looking brochures will impress everyone!IN THIS RESOURCE:I've included front and back trifold Powerpoint templates. Country resource websites and graphic organizers. Editable so you can add your own headings.Students resear
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3rd - 5th
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Veterans Day Activities & Crafts: Patriotic Agamograph Project & Bulletin Board
Honor our military veterans during Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Patriot Day (9/11), and other patriotic holidays, by creating this easy-to-make project that you can display in your classroom or school hallway.This ready-to-go, time-saving project becomes a beautiful, kinesthetic display that transforms from the image of a saluting veteran into the image of an American bald eagle. Students will love creating this easy-to-make agamograph using the color-by-number templates. And as
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: 10 Patriotic Activities and Crafts: Patriotic Holidays BUNDLE (Save 30%)
State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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Cultures Around the World Research | Countries | Passport
Teaching your students about other people and their culture can instill compassion and understanding in young learners. With this project, students can get their passports stamped in 16 countries! They will learn about different cultures, flags, maps, and more using this fun and, high-interest resource! Great for your Social Studies Lessons. Great for Summer School!This product works well with the following objectives:2nd Grade TEKS 2.10 Culture.Culture. The student understands similarities an
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2nd - 4th
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Country Research Project
Scaffolded printable flip book that can be used for ANY country research project!This resource is now available as a bundle with the matching Google Slides version! Click here to view and save $$$. Perfect for distance learning and hybrid teaching. This resource is also available in a bundle that includes 5 of my best-selling flip book resources! Click here to view and save $$$!Click here to view the digital Google Slides version. This ready-to-print flip book template can be used to scaffol
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Country Research Project Bundle
American Revolution Battles | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
This activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the battles of the American Revolution! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students:Version 1: The passage is written on an 6th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage is written on a 4th grade level. L
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4th - 8th
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Travel Brochure Template & Research Project | Editable
Reinforce research and writing skills with this engaging travel brochure project! This editable project is designed to work with ANY location (historical or present-day). Your students will research a location and create a unique travel brochure, a perfect way to showcase learning! Everything you need for a comprehensive standards-aligned lesson is included!➡️ Click here for the PRINT and DIGITAL version of this travel brochure project. Included With Your Purchase:3 Project Versions: Full-Color,
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Travel Brochure Template | Research Project | Print | Digital | Editable
American Revolution Activities and Worksheets | Revolutionary War | U.S. History
Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the American Revolution? These activities and worksheets help students learn about the Revolutionary War and this important event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea Unit
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & SacagaweaTeaching Westward Expansion and want to tie it into your reading standards? This unit includes three detailed, kid-friendly passages- one about the Louisiana Purchase, one about Lewis and Clark, and one about Sacagawea- which can be used for close reading or informational purposes in Social Studies. Comprehension Questions:★ all three passages include cause and effect practice★ a main idea activity for the Louisiana Purchase★ a mapping/followin
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3rd - 5th
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Biography Research Project Digital Flipbook Template Report Graphic Organizers
If you are researching famous people for Biography reports, your students will love creating these digital interactive Google Slides Flipbooks using graphic organizers! Students click and type in the digital slides, making it easy to create a biography project presentation with interactive linked tabs. Flipbooks can also be printed for a cute tabbed booklet. It's a perfect writing activity! ➡️ Click the PREVIEW above to see more! ⬅️ ✅ 7 Tabs/Slides include:Cover pageTable of ContentsFamilyEducat
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2nd - 5th
Biography Banners / Pennants - Black History Month
Celebrate the lives + accomplishments of African-American heroes + historical figures with these research pennants!This is the perfect project for February (Black History Month)-- or any time you want your students to study inspirational figures while developing their research + informational writing skills.Encourage student choice + creativity. How? invite kids to customize their pennants by letting them choose which writing prompts they will respond to. This level of student choice will set e
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Biography Banners + Pennants Bundle
Walt Disney Biography Disney Day Activities Writing Who Was Walt Disney Passage
Experience the life of Walt Disney with our engaging and informative Walt Disney Biography and Report. Our product offers a unique and fun way to learn about the legendary Walt Disney. It comes with a reading passage in two formats, black and white one-page, and color with photos two-page, along with QR codes for additional website research, and biography report templates.Our Walt Disney Biography and Report is an excellent tool for teachers looking to integrate reading, writing, and social stud
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2nd - 4th
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Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital
Social Studies research project for any country / Geography research projectEngage your students in an exciting social studies research project that explores the rich cultural heritage and geography of different countries. This country research project encourages students to explore fascinating topics such as history, traditions, and customs. Through this hands-on geography investigation, students develop a deeper understanding of global diversity and enhance their research and critical thinkin
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit
Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox. The bonnet of the wagon will include: • A map of the Oregon or California Trail • A model of a labeled wagon • A list of chores on the trail • A list of entertainment on the trail • Pictures and captions of 4 maj
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Project Bundle
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
USA LANDMARKS Research Projects | United States Geography Report Activity
This bundle of (15) two-sided tri-fold research brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about famous landmarks in the United States. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY landmark that is not included with this resource. Makes a great addition to your American history and geography unit studies throughout the year. Keep these in your early finisher folder or your sub-folder for no-prep fun.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the American Landmarks activity
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3rd - 7th
Black History Month • Civil Rights Biography Activities and Research Projects
Study four heroes of the civil rights movement for Black History Month. These biography research activities include printable or digital texts and organizers for Martin Luther King, Jr., Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson and will guide students through a brochure writing project for each historical figure.Option 1 Lesson Plan Activities: Students research one civil rights hero in an "expert group," take notes, and create a group poster project (hands on or digital) to share their in
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4th - 6th
European Explorers - Age of Exploration Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
This interactive European Explorers webquest covers the following explorers: Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Hernando de Soto, and Henry Hudson. This webquest covers Georgia Standards of Excellence: SS3H2 Describe European exploration in North America.a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of North America.b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England), Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (S
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
13 Colonies Activities and Worksheets | Thirteen Colonies Unit
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 13 Colonies. This Thirteen U.S. Colonies resource is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Westward Expansion | Passage and Map Coloring Activity for Social Studies
This passage and map activity is an engaging way to cover facts about Westward Expansion and the growth of the United States.Get this resource and more in my money-saving Social Studies BundleWhat teachers are saying about this resource:❤️"Love, love love these activities. Easy to use - low prep. Engaging for students."❤️"Something like this is so rare to find in Social Studies! Thank you!!"This activity includes facts about the following:• Treaty of Paris• Florida Treaty• Texas Annexation• Gads
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4th - 7th
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Travel Brochure Template | Research Project | Editable & Digital
Reinforce research and writing skills with an engaging travel brochure project! This editable and digital project is designed to work with ANY location (historical or present-day). Everything you need for a comprehensive standards-aligned lesson is included! This resource can be completed with any device that supports Google Slides. The included PDF includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the digital resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive. ➡️ Click he
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Travel Brochure Template | Research Project | Print | Digital | Editable
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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
- 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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