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6th grade social studies assessment interactive whiteboards

Preview of The Croods Worksheet-Stone Ages

The Croods Worksheet-Stone Ages

Created by
Jan Jones
This worksheet is designed to allow students to pick from a variety of choices to complete after watching the movie. This worksheet will ask students to explain, demonstrate understanding, compare and contrast, and predict. It will ask students to pick 5 of the following topics to write about: Hunter/Gatherers, Shelter, Food Supply, Fire, Clothing, Hunting, Migration, Human-Environment Interaction, and Natural Disaster.
Preview of Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
Preview of Social Studies Review Jeopardy

Social Studies Review Jeopardy

Created by
Treasure Box
This is a great review tool to use at the end of the year for 5th grade Social Studies. The questions are aligned to the standards. The content covers all topics important to 5th grade Social Studies.
Preview of Preamble to the Constitution - Smart-board matching

Preamble to the Constitution - Smart-board matching

This is a simple matching activity for my 7th grade Civics class on the Preamble to the Constitution. I import PowerPoint files into my Promethean board software as an "object." I ask my students to complete the matching in their notes and then call on a student to come up and draw a line from the key term to the correct definition. Kids love drawing on a smart-board!. This is a good warm-up / bell ringer activity. (Note I teach Civics in Florida where they take the E.O.C. - End-of-Course exam
Preview of RevolutionaryResponder : The American Revolution ChatBot Package

RevolutionaryResponder : The American Revolution ChatBot Package

Created by
Learnwithchatbot
RevolutionaryResponder : The American Revolution ChatBotIntroduction:RevolutionaryResponder is a distinctive chatbot designed to provide in-depth knowledge about the American Revolution. It aids students, educators, and history enthusiasts in understanding this era more thoroughly. Featuring detailed information on prominent figures and major events of the Revolution, as well as Q&A options and quizzes, this bot introduces an innovative approach to teaching history.Main Features:Prominent Fi
Preview of Summarizing Strategies

Summarizing Strategies

Here is a collection of (26) summarizing strategies in one PowerPoint file. The first slide is a hyper-linked index to each strategy. They are ideal for summarizing or responding to informational texts. Use them as formal or informal assessments after short non-fiction texts or after portions of longer texts. Suggested Use: - Use with teacher-read or student-read texts - Model a strategy and have the whole class use that strategy - Use a random method (popsicle sticks with names, electronic wor
Preview of Chinese Dynasty  Qin Shi Huang  Jeopardy Game  for Review Grade 6

Chinese Dynasty Qin Shi Huang Jeopardy Game for Review Grade 6

Created by
VICTORIA C
Qin She Huang Dynasty PowerPoint and PDF (with answer key) saved as a ZIP FILE This was created with students' interest in mind. Review is in the format of the game, Jeopardy. Directions are included and VERY easy to follow. The answer is just a click away! Great fun. My students always enjoy these games and it keeps their interest. - 25 questions in all Thanks for Looking!! I appreciate you! Victoria C
Preview of Quebec's Independence Movement Warm Ups SS6H2 Bell Ringers

Quebec's Independence Movement Warm Ups SS6H2 Bell Ringers

Need a quick SS6H2 review or daily warm up / bell ringer? This resource is exactly what you need! It includes 10 slides of review questions for Quebec's Independence Movement. Topics include: colonial territory, French & Indian War, Quebec Act, Quiet Revolution, Charles de Gaulle, and independence referendums. Question types include: short answer, maps, multiple choice, critical thinking, multiple choice, matching, and compare/contrast. This resource pairs perfectly with theQuebec's Independ
Preview of AllerBees ~ Small Counseling Group for Students with Food Allergies

AllerBees ~ Small Counseling Group for Students with Food Allergies

SMARTBOARD/NOTEBOOK ~ Do you have students in your school with severe life threatening food allergies? Have you ever talked to a student because they were being bullied because of having a food allergy? Do you have children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis? This interactive Smartboard lesson includes psychoeducational information that can be used in a small group counseling setting, co-facilitated with the school nurse. Food allergies are prevalent in today's society. The goal of the group is t
Preview of Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes Background Information and Questions

Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes Background Information and Questions

Created by
Read and Succeed
This Smartboard presentation gives a brief background of Hiroshima, and what the 1000 paper cranes are about. Then it has a slide with photos to give a visual of what a crane looks like, what a paper crane looks like, and the statue of Sadako. To finish this Smartboard lesson, I have created seven questions to assess students.
Preview of Continents and Oceans Drag and Drop

Continents and Oceans Drag and Drop

Continents and Oceans Drag and Drop Activity. Made using Google Drawing and Google Slides. File is used in Google Slides or PowerPoint. For students to use on own or interactive whiteboard, use slide not in present mode. This is a part of another activity: Continents, Oceans, and Maps Drag N Drop with labeling
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Standards Review for Promethean ActivInspire/Smartboard

Ancient Civilizations Standards Review for Promethean ActivInspire/Smartboard

Created by
Nancy Joly-Cause
This 41 page flipchart may be used as a cumulative review of the California Sixth Grade Social Studies Standards for Ancient Civilizations. It may also be used as an end of the unit review. About a third of the way through the school year, I have used it in my classroom as a “sponge” or “bell ringer” activity using one to two questions per day. The answers for the questions are “hidden” until activated by clicking on the blank. I have also used the Active Expression devices by having the stu
Preview of Europeans Leaving for the New World Smart Notebook Chapter 4

Europeans Leaving for the New World Smart Notebook Chapter 4

This is a Social Studies Smart Notebook file about Europeans Leaving for the New World during the Age of Exploration. It closely follows the History Alive! text for social studies curriculum of Ch. 4. This was used in a 5th grade classroom over the course of several weeks and contains 15 slides. Highlights include: learning targets, Common Core Social Studies 5th grade standards, Interactive Student Notebook notes, underwater archeology video, preview activity, vocabulary (explorer, archeolog
Preview of Colonial America Unit: Smart Notebook

Colonial America Unit: Smart Notebook

**Note: Please see my store for a set of corresponding worksheets, activity sheets, projects, note-taking sheets, etc.)** This is a .zip file containing three notebook files: 1) 13 colonies introduction: Introduces map, describes each region, links to appropriate BrainPops, introduces vocabulary (12 Slides) 2) Colonial Life: Activities/links including child life, chores, now and then comparison, family life, clothing, school, games (10 slides) 3) Colonial Trades: Introduces trades, introduces
Preview of The Great Depression Gallery Walk/Peardeck - U.S. History

The Great Depression Gallery Walk/Peardeck - U.S. History

Created by
Leo Dutil
This product could be used either as a gallery walk and students walk around and answer the questions on the slide or it can be used as a Peardeck and the teacher shows each slide and students answer the questions on the slides and then the class can look at the anonymous answers together. Each slide shows a picture of some aspect of the Great Depression and asks the questions "What do you see?" and "What do you think is happening in this picture?"It is a great way to introduce The Great Depress
Preview of Robert Schumann: The Wild Horseman/The Happy Farmer - SMNTBK EDITION

Robert Schumann: The Wild Horseman/The Happy Farmer - SMNTBK EDITION

This SMART NOTEBOOK file contains 2 classic art listening activities/lessons by featured composer Robert Schumann: The Wild Horseman & The Happy Farmer. Audio files ARE NOT ATTACHED due to copyright, however, the teacher is encouraged to seek out quality recordings from iTunes or from their own library that they may already have to add to this BEAUTIFUL presentation. Activities in this file include beat tapping charts, labeling the form of each piece, filling out a listening log (the musi
Preview of AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL JEOPARDY GAME FLIPCHART ~ FUN HISTORY & FACTS ~ GRADES 5+

AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL JEOPARDY GAME FLIPCHART ~ FUN HISTORY & FACTS ~ GRADES 5+

This flipchart game is a Jeopardy version of American Presidential Jeopardy trivia. This four category game features twenty trivia questions about past and present American Presidents. Categories include: Who am I?; Nice work, Mr. President!; A Tragic End; and Presidential Quotes. Great for review of Americanhistory and trivia facts for your upper elementary students. Ideal for grades 5 - 8 although can be adapted for high school students as well. Can be used whole class, as an individual assess
Preview of Editable Election Day Jeopardy Game Promethean Social Studies - Government

Editable Election Day Jeopardy Game Promethean Social Studies - Government

This is a complete Election Day Jeopardy Flipchart intended for grades 3-6. Includes questions for the upcoming current Presidential Election. Fun, interactive four-category game with score boards to cover and engage students in the upcoming Presidential Election. Have fun while your students learn. Jeopardy games are the perfect way to engage students in their learning, review material, and do quick whole class assessments. I can make you a Jeopary game board for your smart or active board on
Preview of Asian Studies PowerPoint Game

Asian Studies PowerPoint Game

Asian Studies PowerPoint Game "Asia Word Jumble Game" is a PowerPoint resource that can be used to learn about Asian countries. This 17-page resource contains a cover, brief introduction, 12 slides for different Asian countries, credits and terms of use. Students are shown the question through the interactive whiteboard or SmartBoard. They try to guess what the country used to be called by unjumbling the given letters. The teacher decides on the number of seconds before he or she reveals th
Preview of Digital Graphic Organizer Informational Text Jamboard with Video #dollarparty

Digital Graphic Organizer Informational Text Jamboard with Video #dollarparty

Created by
Sky Unlimited
Teacher and students need access to Jamboard in Google Suite to use this product. Here is a great graphic organizer for nonfiction text that students can collaborate or work on independently using jamboard. Included is a how-to video so that a teacher can easily implement if he/she has not used this resource before. When students complete the task, everyone can visit each other's board and share their thinking with the class. The board includes the following prompts from students: Text/Author
Preview of United States History World War I Warm Ups

United States History World War I Warm Ups

Created by
Leo Dutil
This product is 4 days worth of warm ups for a United States World War I unit. It contains drag/drop interactive questions, short paragraph questions, analyzing questions, etc. This works really well with virtual and/or hybrid students too!
Preview of Promethean Lesson: Ancient Japan

Promethean Lesson: Ancient Japan

Created by
Greg's Supplies
Middle School level lesson on Ancient Japan. Interactive vocabulary
Preview of Guess the Country - Geography Flag Addition / with Facts!

Guess the Country - Geography Flag Addition / with Facts!

Created by
Tyson Horn
Included is a fully functional Powerpoint of "Guess the Country" by Flag! Each country has a fact included with the answer for fun engagement! Also, at the end is a Guess the Country by Fact! My Students love this game, and it can be used in a variety of ways!
Preview of Standards-Based Florida Civics Quiz SS.7.C.1.2

Standards-Based Florida Civics Quiz SS.7.C.1.2

Created by
John Meeks
PowerPoint Quiz: Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense had on colonists' views of government.
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