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3rd grade social studies assessments $5-10
All US Regions States & Capitals Maps
Save $3 if you buy all the regions at once in this packet! Note that this product includes both MAPS and FLASHCARDS for the states & capitals of the five regions of the US.
This product contains 3 maps of each of the five regions of the United States (15 maps in all). Check out the FREE Northeast region set of maps.
• Study guide map labeled with the states and capitals (which can also be used as an answer key)
• Blank map with a word bank of the states and capitals
• Blank map without wor
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3rd - 5th
Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Sticky Note Poster Bundle | Exit Slips | Assess Student Learning
Map Skills Project Based Learning Pirate Treasure Map w/ Landforms & Communities
Need to assess your students' map skills in a fun engaging way? This project-based learning activity assesses elementary student map skills by having them bury their pirate treasure! Students become actively engaged in designing their own island and mapping the route to X Marks the Spot! A great resource for teaching and assessing basic map skills in your social studies classroom! This pirate project includes landforms and community services to make a comprehensive map assessment.This map skill
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2nd - 5th
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NO PREP Goods and Services Producers and Consumers 2nd grade
Goods and services 2nd grade packet. Goods and services sorts and activities included. Perfect to supplement your goods and services lessons. Could be used for 1st and 3rd grade as well.Includes:5 text evidence passages1 color by type1 cut and paste1 assessment1 answer keyFor more products like this click here!Follow me on Instagram @thebeachclassroomMy YouTube ChannelCheck out the blog!Click here for my terms of use.
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: No Prep Science Social Studies 1st 2nd 3rd GROWING BUNDLE
Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary
Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:✅ Social Studies Whole Group Lessons✅ Whole Group or
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2nd - 4th
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California Regions Reading Passages
This year it's time to go deeper into our Social Studies units, so I created in depth nonfiction Reading Passages about the California Regions we will be studying, specifically the Coastal, Mountain, Desert, and Valley. This product has 3 sections:First, each region has their own passage, multiple choice assessment, and a strategy grid to assist students into looking closely at the text. Answer keys are also provided. Then, the 4 regions are compared through 4 pages of multiple choice questio
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3rd - 5th
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Community Unit
A community unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEItems are also accessible for distance learning via Google Slides/Forms.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIEIn this pac
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Ancient Egypt Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Egypt!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, writing station, or a "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 20 vocabulary terms, with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall heading included.Terms include ancient, Africa, river, desert, climate, Nile River, flood, fertile, clock, calendar, invent, hieroglyphics, papyrus, architecture, irrigation,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
In this resource, there are 4 nonfiction reading passage based on Branches & Levels of Government Passages. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate social studies content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Accompanying activities will ask students to fill in the blank, circle multiple choice questions, fill in a timeline based on the passage, and answer a writing prompt about the US Government.*INCLUDES 4 DIFFERENT TOPICS
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3rd - 6th
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Immigration: Literacy Resources to Teach About Immigration and Ellis Island
*Updated 8/6/17*This collection of literacy activities is an excellent supplementation to your immigration unit. It focuses on immigration at the turn of the 20th century and on Ellis Island. It includes a wide variety of activities that will help you integrate reading and writing into your immigration unit. All of the activities can be used in whole groups, small groups, or as independent work. Most pages come in both color and black/white. Download the preview to take a peek at many of th
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2nd - 4th
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States and Capitals Quizzes Bundle | Digital & Printable
This U.S. Regions and States Quiz Bundle includes 36 self-grading Google quizzes and 21 printable PDF quizzes with answer keys. Quizzes are provided for each region (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West) along with comprehensive tests for all 50 states.For samples of the products included in this bundle, check out the FREE Midwest Region Sample Pack. The printable PDFs include numbered regional maps with the following assessment types:State names given – fill in the state numberSta
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3rd - 6th
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Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More
Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
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3rd - 5th
Star Spangled Banner MEGA Activity Pack - Lesson Plans, Centers, Presentation
Are you looking for a great way to present the Star-Spangled Banner to your students? Look no further! This pack will give you everything you need! This unit is perfect for studying our national anthem by Francis Scott Key - use for 9/11, Memorial Day, President's Day, or just because!In this resource:LESSON PLANS - Complete, extremely detailed lesson plans that are editable for your needs. Standards marked for the Georgia GPS music standards for 3rd grade but I also included the 1994 Natio
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2nd - 5th
13 Colonies Unit
Studying Colonial American and the 3 colonial regions, students learn of colonial life in New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. A 13 colonies map, informational leveled 13 colonies reading passages, and Colonial American writing prompts are included! ☝ PREVIEW this 13 Colonies Unit with a FREE SAMPLE! ☝☝ CLICK HERE FOR 13 COLONIES UNIT BUNDLE- with STEAM & STEM CHALLENGE! ☝The 13 Colonies Unit Includes:★ 3 Leveled Reading Passages: Students will read a passage about each of the colonia
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit Bundle
State Report and Float- Research Project Bundle
Are you looking for an alternative assessment for your social studies students? This project will keep your students engaged in their learning, while allowing them to use their creative side. This project has two parts—a report and a float. The report allows them to learn the facts, but also to be creative. The report includes:Basic InformationState HistoryState GeographyState Symbols Famous People Visitor’s CenterWeatherNational Park Service Sites Fun FactsIndustry & AgricultureThe float a
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3rd - 5th
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American Revolutionary War Unit Causes, Events, and Famous Figures
Revolutionary War Causes, Events, and Famous Figures is an engaging unit that will get your students excited to learn about history! Includes a booklet of reading passages, check for understanding exit tickets, word search, crossword puzzle, lapbook, study guide, and an assessment!This resource has just received a BIG update! This resource can also be found in this MONEY SAVING Revolutionary War Bundle here...► Revolutionary War Bundle- Contains 4 Revolutionary War ResourcesTopics covered in thi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Revolutionary War Unit Bundle
Modified Government Unit for Special Education - Comprehension & Vocabulary
This is a 3rd Grade modified Government Unit that is supported with picture symbol text and visuals. This is also a great unit for reinforcing literacy skills, comprehension, vocabulary.
This unit includes:
1) Mini 7 page Book of Short Passages on topics (*Constitution * Bill of Rights *Branches of Government *Legislative Branch *Executive Branch *Judicial Branch) with picture keywords for each passage.
2) 18 Picture Vocabulary with picture symbol text support definitions. This can be used a
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PreK - 12th
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Prove It Thanksgiving Reading Passages | Native Americans, Pilgrims, November
These nonfiction reading passages are perfect for the month of November and the Thanksgiving season. Each passage is engaging and includes informational facts about Native Americans, The Lakota of the Great Plains, The Wampanoag Tribe, and Pilgrims.These passages and comprehension questions require students to PROVE IT! They must go back to the text to support their answers with EVIDENCE.These passages can be used for many purposes: close reading, a quick assessment, targeted small groups, whole
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1st - 3rd
Native Americans, 2nd Grade- Print and Digital
This Native Americans unit includes tribes from across America. It starts with the east coast tribe of the Cherokee, then continues with the plains tribe of the Comanche, and concludes with the tribes of the Pacific Northwest. It answers the questions of how the Native Americans lived, what they ate, what they wore, and the kind of housing they built. It teaches that Native Americans were the first people on this continent and how the coming of the settlers impacted their lives.There are 46 p
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2nd - 3rd
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. POWER POINT and Activities
This * BEST SELLER * made it to the TPT Top 50 list in 2013, 2016 and 2017.UPDATED 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. - Included is a colorful Power Point and ELA activities in a ZIP file. BONUS -TWO mini booklets - differentiated for your learners - you pick which booklet best fits your student's needs. It is filled with facts and photos of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from the day he was born until the day he was assassinated. This unit includes a glossary, highlighted vocabulary words, a timeline
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Economics Vocabulary and Activities
Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games - enrich your Economics Unit with these fun and engaging resources.Vocabulary Cards – uses include: word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, or a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 25 vocabulary terms, a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Terms include: economics, goods, services, natural resource, capital resource, human resource, consumer, producer, basic needs, wants, bank, savings, econo
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2nd - 4th
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Indigenous People in Canada Shelters and Dwellings | Project Based Learning
Engage students in learning about the lives of the Indigenous People in Canada through this exciting project about shelters and dwellings. Students are hired by a museum to design a new display in this project-based learning activity.Have your students use their creative, critical and historical thinking skills to demonstrate what they have learned about shelters used historically by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in Canada. This project based learning activity includes:a complete lesson
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Georgia Regions and Rivers Unit**Includes Virtual Field Trips for ALL Regions
A perfect unit to assist in teaching Georgia Regions and Rivers in 2nd grade! Complete with word wall words, interactive notebook pages, interactive mini book, quizzes, sheets, final assessments, PLUS an end of unit activity and interactive website to review the Georgia Regions!Also included in the ZIP file: Rivers Powerpoint and Top-Seller: Ga Regions Videos! * Clip art: www.englishunite.com* Frames: Winchester Lambourne* Borders: Creative Clips* Backgrounds: steach4fun* Fonts: Found on Google
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Lectura y escritura | Puerto Rico | PowerPoint and Spanish Worksheets
Este recurso complementario nace por la necesidad de encontrar lecturas cortas apropiadas para estudiantes que llegan a segundo grado con rezago en la mecánica de lectura y lectoescritura. Las lecturas trabajan vocabulario simple, que incluye palabras de sílabas directas y palabras con grupos consonánticos. Todas las lecturas guardan relación con datos relevantes de nuestra isla y pueblos de Puerto Rico. Recordando que no podemos aprender de otras culturas y países, sin conocer la nuestra. El r
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2nd - 3rd
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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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