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Free 4th grade social studies activboard activities
13 Colonies Map Activity
This is a simple mapping activity for Colonial America. I've included instructions for finding the different colonies and how they are to color them. The instructions include using directions like north, south, east, and west. All you need to provide is your favorite map of the 13 colonies to use.
Also included is mnemonic for remembering the 13 colonies and a bonus point for drawing a picture of this mnemonic.
I give each student their own map and instruction sheet. I then have students take
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4th - 5th
Mapping Skills Interactive Reader, Student Booklet, Assessment AMERICAN Version
Use this interactive reader to introduce mapping terminology and have students practice the skills learned by completing a similar booklet. You could print the reader and use it as a book or project it onto a white board, Smart Board, or Activboard (whatever you have!). I used this in my classroom and the students enjoyed following along and filling in their own papers to match the reader. The booklet has been designed to be printed back to front, cut in half and stapled, with page numbers to gu
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2nd - 5th
Basic Landforms PowerPoint
This is a simple and basic Power Point file that gives students some great visuals for an introduction to landforms. It includes landforms such as valley, prairie, peninsula, bay, canyon, butte, lake, river and gulf among several others. Each slide gives the name, a large visual and a description of each landform.This is great for 2nd-4th graders!
For upper elementary grades, this could be a great review slideshow and certainly expanded upon.
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2nd - 4th
Ancient Rome Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board
Offering choice is an excellent way to motivate your students! Nine differentiated activities are offered on this tic-tac-toe choice board, and students are directed to choose three to complete. The activities were developed with the different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy in mind and focus on different topics so students can choose the topics they are most interested in.
This tic-tac-toe board works great as a final project where students can demonstrate what they have learned about Ancient Rom
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4th - 7th
Snakes and Donuts- Supply and Demand Hands On
This is a hands on activity for students to practice the concept of supply and demand.
You give each student a container of play dough and they will need an unsharpened pencil. For the snakes to count, they have to be the length of the pencil. Donuts are the snakes made into a circle. I set the timer to less and less time each round. Student have to make as many snakes and/donuts as they can. The idea being that while the donuts are worth more, they take more time to make so it is a output vs.
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2nd - 4th
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Mardi Gras
Using informational text, students of all ages can learn more about a fun holiday! Great addition to a Mardi Gras unit, this power point provides a class visual while students can complete a graphic organizer before reading, during reading, and/or after reading at teacher discretion. Or you can turn it into a Read Aloud/listening activity.
The book does need to be purchased separately through booksellers such as Author House, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or others.
If you incorporate a Mardi Gr
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PreK - 8th
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US President Brain Breaks
This is a fun way to review presidents and get your kids up and movin' at the same time. Choose movements for your kids to do as they say the name of each president - jumping jacks, punch out, and chair kicks are just a few ideas you can use. There are two speeds to choose from. With "click to advance", you will control the speed. This is a good one to use if you want to discuss the presidents or just go slowly. If you choose this "auto advance", transitions happen automatically. This is f
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K - 6th
First Week of School Activity
This is a great resource for the first week of school to get to know your students. Ask questions about their responses - whether they're seated (if their answer is a "no") or standing (if their answer is a "yes"). Change the prompts as you wish!
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mapping Skills Interactive Reader, Student Booklet, Assessment CANADIAN Version
Use this interactive reader to introduce mapping terminology and have students practice the skills learned by completing a similar booklet. You could print the reader and use it as a book or project it onto a white board, Smart Board, or Activboard (whatever you have!). I used this in my classroom and the students enjoyed following along and filling in their own papers to match the reader. The booklet has been designed to be printed back to front, cut in half and stapled, with page numbers to gu
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2nd - 5th
So You Think You Know About Harriet Tubman?
Journey into the world of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Flipchart can be used on a Promethean Board, with a basic LCD and screen or S-Video cable connected to your TV! Flipchart includes web links, KWL Chart and Choice Board Activities.
So You Think You Know About Harriet Tubman? by Patrice Dawkins-Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Grades:
1st - 4th
Busting Native Stereotypes: Introduction to Native Peoples and Regions
Are you wondering where to start with teaching your students about Native Peoples? Are you trying to find a way to help students look past Native People portrayals in American media, and discover the complexity, diversity, and richness of ancient American cultures? Are you wanting to teach students how to use sourcing as a way to bust dangerous stereotypes that continue to persist in the "age of information"? This lesson will help you accomplish all of these objectives and more. This lesson help
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Veteran's Day Bitmoji Classroom (editable and hyperlinked!)
This product is a bitmoji classroom template that can be used for Veteran's Day lessons. Just insert your own bitmoji, and you are good to go! The classroom is hyperlinked to Veteran's Day read alouds, by clicking on each book. There is also a hyperlink on the iPad, that will take you to a short Veteran's Day video, explaining what it is. I hope you and you class enjoy!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in:Â Bitmoji Classroom Bundle (editable)
Marco Polo Trivia Game Flipchart
This flipchart is intended for reviewing information about Marco Polo or the Silk Road. Small groups of students are assigned game pieces and then asked trivia questions by their teacher to answer on individual white boards. Groups that answer the question correctly move forward one stopping point on the Silk Road Game Board. The review game is student tested and proven to be fun and engaging!
Marco Polo Trivia Game Flipchart by Brooke Larson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
Grades:
4th - 6th
Asian American Heritage coloring pages, craft - activities, coloring sheets
Are you tired of searching for meaningful ways to connect with Asian American heritage? Dive into our captivating collection of coloring pages, where art meets education in a celebration of diversity. Gone are the days of struggling to find accessible avenues to explore Asian American culture – our coloring pages offer a creative solution.What's included:8 coloring pagesYou will Receive Zip file included:PDF file8 pages (8 coloring pages).8.5x11 in♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREE
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PreK - 4th
"Freebie" Palabragrama 2do-6to (Patrimonio Arqueológico)
Aprovecha y descarga nuestra hoja de trabajo gratuita, que fortalecerán los conceptos aprendidos sobre el patrimonio arqueológico de Puerto Rico.No pierda la oportunidad de celebrar la semana de la puertorriqueñidad con este recurso completo y accesible para usted y sus estudiantes.¡Qué viva el patrimonio puertorriqueño!Este recurso contiene:1- Hoja de trabajo2- Clave de respuestasSi tiene algún comentario o sugerencia acerca de nuestros productos, pueden escribirnos a info@pukaworld.com.De igua
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Trivia Questions & Answers More Category
Engage, Learn, and Enjoy with Our Curated Trivia QuestionsAre you on the hunt for a fun and educational way to engage with your friends, family, or students? Do you relish the thought of hosting a game night filled with challenging and interesting trivia? Look no further! Our carefully selected compilation of trivia questions spans a wide array of topics, guaranteeing an enriching experience for all participants.What’s Inside the PDF?20 Engaging Trivia Questions: Dive into a collection of questi
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Supreme Court Justice Project
This is a social studies project that can be used for students to conduct research a Supreme Court Justice.
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3rd - 6th
Rosa Parks Inspirational Quote Coloring Page Black - Women’s History Month
Rosa Parks Inspirational Quote Coloring PageDive into the inspiring legacy of Rosa Parks with our Rosa Parks Inspirational Quote Coloring Page. This engaging activity not only offers a moment of creative expression but also allows individuals to reflect on the empowering words of this civil rights icon. Featuring a poignant quote alongside an intricately designed illustration, this coloring page serves as a meaningful tribute to Rosa Parks, making it a perfect addition for Black History Month or
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1st - 5th
World War I- Causes and Results
This is a 48 slide PowerPoint Presentation presenting a brief overview of the causes and the effects of World War I. The presentation includes many graphics complete with sound effects and lots of images to keep students engaged. It is designed to tell a story of, well let's face it not one of the most interesting times of modern history. The kids seemed to really enjoy the lesson and we had a lot of fun with the sound effects. They kept wanting to hear the bombs drop and the airplanes take of
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4th - 10th
South Africa-My Country
South Africa-My Country is a short, simple and colourful introduction to a study of South Africa. It focuses on the beauty and diversity of South Africa. It would serve as a good starting point fort a study of South Africa. It is 16 pages long and it could be printed out in booklet form or ot could be displayed on an active board.
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4th - 6th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH VOCABULARY (MEDIUM) Word Search Puzzle Crossword Maze
Challenge your students with this BLACK HISTORY MONTH activity book. it would make a very beneficial experience to learn about black history while having fun.Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files. Make sure to leave your feedback to let us improve next projects.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Washington D.C. Digital Field Trip
Take your students on a digital field trip via powerpoint! Includes videos and live webcam links to some of the most popular spots in D.C.
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1st - 8th
Choice Board Activities - 3
Choice Board of Activities Diverse range of activities to promote outdoor, creative and physical learning.Ideal for students in Years 3-6.Ideal for students during Online Learning or as a Fast Finisher activity.
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2nd - 6th
Martin Luther King Word Search Black History Month Word Puzzle Sub Plan
Are your students ready for Black History Month? This word search covers important terms that define civil rights in American history. These terms will perfectly gear your students for your civil rights lesson.
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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