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3rd grade social studies assessments for Microsoft Word

Preview of Ruby Bridges Movie Questions

Ruby Bridges Movie Questions

15 multiple choice questions that follow the movie of Ruby Bridges. Includes an answer key.
Preview of Supply & Demand Cut and Paste

Supply & Demand Cut and Paste

This cut and paste activity shows different scenarios of High Supply & Low Demand and Low Supply & High Demand. I will use this cut and paste to lead into further discussion of Supply and Demand. Students should have a basic understanding IF you are going to use this as an assessment piece. My higher students will complete this independently. My lower students will complete in a small group so we can discuss.
Preview of History Reading Social Studies FRANCIS SCOTT KEY and STAR-SPANGLED BANNER +10 Qs

History Reading Social Studies FRANCIS SCOTT KEY and STAR-SPANGLED BANNER +10 Qs

Created by
Jacklyn Spark
After the battle of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the "Star-Spangled Banner. This product explains how that historical event happened in its informational text. There are also 10 fill-in-the blank questions. The questions are mainly literal reading comprehension ones. You get a picture of Francis Scott Key and an answer key. This product is a word document that you can easily print off and easily edit if you have to. It will make an excellent resource
Preview of Longitude and Latitude Worksheets (SEPARATE SHEETS FOR BOTH)

Longitude and Latitude Worksheets (SEPARATE SHEETS FOR BOTH)

Created by
DiDo's Corner
For teachers just starting to teach latitude and longitude, I broke up the two into two different worksheets so that children can master them separately before having to master them together! Enjoy :) **You need to write in the DEGREES symbol because it wouldn't work on Word, sorry!
Preview of Second Grade Goods and Services Economics Quiz

Second Grade Goods and Services Economics Quiz

Created by
Classroom Corner
This is a quiz on the basic concepts of needs vs. wants and goods vs. services. Although the quiz was designed with the North Carolina Essential standards for 2nd grade in mind, it can be used in any state with similar social studies standards. The quiz is twelve questions and includes nine multiple choice, two fill-in-the-blank, and one written question.
Preview of Bio: LIFE of BEN FRANKLIN Info READ COMPREHENSION Time Line Cause Effect Details

Bio: LIFE of BEN FRANKLIN Info READ COMPREHENSION Time Line Cause Effect Details

Created by
Jacklyn Spark
High-interest 2 page biography of Ben Franklin followed by 15 reading comprehension questions about it. The 15 questions are grouped into 3 sets. The first set deals with sequence with students answering questions based on a time line provided. The second five questions have students fill in details on a matching exercise. Finally, cause-effect relationships are tested with sentence pairs that students label C and E. The comprehension questions are all essential skill builders which require stud
Preview of Editable Gradebook

Editable Gradebook

This gradebook is editable in word format. Includes 1st - 4th nine weeks grading period. To view fonts you will need to download KG Part of Me. Link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-Part-of-Me-Font-Personal-Use-430760 and Fox in the Snow. Link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ALL-Kimberly-Geswein-Fonts-in-One-Big-Download-Personal-Use-537780
Preview of Speech Therapy Template - SLDT:E - Social Language Development Test Elementary

Speech Therapy Template - SLDT:E - Social Language Development Test Elementary

This template is for The Social Language Development Test -Elementary: (SLDT-E:). This test evaluates social language skills.  The test is comprised of four subtests, each focusing on different skills. The subtests focus on taking someone else’s perspective, making correct inferences, negotiating conflicts with peers, being flexible in interpreting situations and supporting friends. It is designed to be used with children ages 6- 11 years, 11 months years.The template can be inserted into the
Preview of Dolores Huerta 2017 PBS Documentary Questions in SPANISH & ENGLISH

Dolores Huerta 2017 PBS Documentary Questions in SPANISH & ENGLISH

2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. This film highlights the importance themes of latino history, labor history, feminism, immigration, Mexican Americans, Chicano Movement, Women's rights movements and more.Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! I
Preview of Making a Poster Rubric

Making a Poster Rubric

Created by
ESL World
This is such an amazing rubric to grade your students' posters! Whether they create a poster about Global Warming, or Water Cycle, this is the rubric that can fit your and your students' needs! Feel free to modify as needed!
Preview of 3rd Grade Rivers and Mountains Assessment

3rd Grade Rivers and Mountains Assessment

SS3G1 Locate major topographical features on a physical map of the United States. a. Locate major rivers of the United States of America: Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, Hudson, and St. Lawrence. b. Locate major mountain ranges of the United States of America: Appalachian, Rocky.
Preview of Three branches of US government - quiz or worksheet

Three branches of US government - quiz or worksheet

Created by
Stephen Campbell
This quiz page is a quick way to check students' understanding of the roles of each branch of the US government. There are 12 questions in all, covering basic functions of each branch. Each statement is answered with one word: executive, legislative, or judicial. The quiz can easily be modified to become a worksheet, homework page, or study guide. This resource is created by Stephen Campbell.
Preview of Distance Learning: Las tradiciones de España. Interpretive Listening Activities

Distance Learning: Las tradiciones de España. Interpretive Listening Activities

Las tradiciones de España: El encierro de San Fermín, Las Corridas de Toros y los Castellers de Cataluña : Tres videos con preguntas de comprensión sobre estas tres tradiciones españolas. Actividad Interpretativa e interpersonal: Video Audios, Imágenes y Preguntas de Comprensión y Conversación.Las actividades son las siguientes: Actividad 1:(Antes de ver los videos). Esta actividad es buena para pre-veer y sirve como calentamiento para los estudiantes:Instrucciones: Identifica cada una de las s
Preview of Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Chronological Order

Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Chronological Order

No prep necessary! 31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. This film highlights the importance themes of diversity, perseverance, trust, unity, and family. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Written 100% in English. Turn this blockbuster gem into an academic assignment for students to think, ref
Preview of Digital and Printable Paper Template Postcard EDITABLE

Digital and Printable Paper Template Postcard EDITABLE

The 3-2-1 Postcard is a great reflective/summative piece for students after learning new concepts. Students create a postcard with 3 facts, 2 questions and 1 opinion about their experience and include an image suitable to their topic. Although the example here is specific to Ancient Egypt, the document is editable and can be changed to reflect ANY topic.Included in this product is a printable paper template with editable directions as well as a DIGITAL postcard template with an example and
Preview of Number the Stars: Chapter 4-6 Comprehension Quiz

Number the Stars: Chapter 4-6 Comprehension Quiz

Quiz/ test for Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This activity is written in an A-B format, where students are required to support their answers with direct quotes from the novel. This ensures that students are refer back to the text to confirm their answers. It includes multiple choice questions along with a short-response prompt. This document can be edited to adjust to the needs of your students. Additionally, these questions serve as higher-order thinking questions.Answer key is provided.Edita
Preview of BIO How the WRIGHT BROTHERS Invented Airplane 5 Reading Comprehension Questions

BIO How the WRIGHT BROTHERS Invented Airplane 5 Reading Comprehension Questions

Created by
Jacklyn Spark
If you want to teach reading in the content area of history, then this product is for you! The worksheet is entitled "How the Wright Brothers Invented the Airplane" The informational text gives background on Wilbur and Orville's experimentation with gliders and tells what they studied to invent the first successfull airplane. The text includes details of the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. To make it more interesting, I included some dialog of things the brothers might have said. T
Preview of Goods and Services Sort for Economics Unit

Goods and Services Sort for Economics Unit

Created by
Vanessa M
This sort can be used during an economics unit and during lessons on goods and services. Students cut and sort 10 words and pictures into the correct category: goods or services.
Preview of Liberty's Kids Quiz | We the People | Episode 140

Liberty's Kids Quiz | We the People | Episode 140

Created by
Texas Teacher
10 multiple choice questions, bubble sheet, and answer document for the Liberty's Kids video - We the People. (Episode 140)This is an editable Word Document.Video can be found via the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJKaqn2RrQ4&list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM&index=40Google Forms version of this product available here: Coming Soon!Video Copyright: DIC Entertainment 2002(Videos are property of their creators and are not a Texas Teacher product. Please note - I have no
Preview of Earth Science worksheets: Label the tectonic plates

Earth Science worksheets: Label the tectonic plates

Created by
Science Workshop
Earth Science worksheets: Label the tectonic platesStudents have to identify and label the major tectonic plates Word bank providedWorksheet aimed at higher elementary science lebel
Preview of Fly Away Home - MCQ - 50 Viewing Questions

Fly Away Home - MCQ - 50 Viewing Questions

Created by
M Walsh
50 questions to keep your students on task as they watch the PG movie starring Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the film to make it possible to use as an "open book" type activity as they view it. Alternatively, this could also be used as a summary assessment / final quiz on the film. The 50 question format makes it easy to convert to percentages and grades. This is a multiple choice activity. I created it in this format to provide s
Preview of Primary and Secondary Sources Quiz

Primary and Secondary Sources Quiz

Created by
Kayla Smalley
Quiz on Primary and Secondary Sources
Preview of Landforms quiz that is ELL friendly

Landforms quiz that is ELL friendly

Created by
Carley Copto
This is a landform quiz that not only provides the definition of landforms, but pictures as well. This makes is great for ELL learners as well as low level learners who may not be able to read the definition, but can identify the landform by looking at a photograph. This quiz assesses the following landforms: lake, peninsula, plateau, island, valley, plain, hill, coast, ocean, river, volcano, and mountain.
Preview of Basic Human Needs Activity Needs and Wants
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