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Social studies flash cards for Microsoft Word
School: Then and Now
This is a sorting activity with 42 cards and 2 mats with pictures (side by side) of school elements from the past and today. Students will learn how each school element has changed such as room, uniform, books, teachers, lunchbox, discipline, etc. They will realize the extensive changes from their grandparents generation to theirs.
School: Then and Now by Maria Elena Morales is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
CKLA Grade 2: Domain 9: The U.S. Civil War Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
Grade 2: Domain 9: The U.S. Civil War Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
The following document contains Core Vocabulary Cards that go with the 11 lessons found in Domain 9: The U.S. Civil War. Expand on the unit vocabulary and word work lessons. Print, cut and laminate for extra practice, word work, or word walls.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
47 Social Studies Picture Vocabulary Cards (Word Wall Cards) ESL
This is a 16 pages Word document, formatted to print on Avery Labels 8164 (6 labels per sheet)This can also be printed on regular paper/cardstock and cut into cardsEach vocabulary card has a front and back:Front - vocabulary word and a pictureBack - definitionThese cards are great for a social studies content-area word wall. They contain pictures which are great aids for ESL/ELL students.List of Terms:1776Atlantic OceanBattle of SaratogaBill of RightsBorderConsumerDeclaration of IndependenceDem
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Illinois Constitution WebQuest
Students complete an informational WebQuest on the Illinois Constitution. A project planning guide outlining the Illinois State Standards and curriculum objectives as well as a three-week calendar make planning easy for the teacher. Through various website explorations, students will learn about the three branches of Illinois government, identify current Illinois executive officers, summarize the Illinois Constitution, create a symbols poster, compare the state and national government, take a
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4th - 8th
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Grade 2: Domain 12: Fight for a Cause Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
Grade 2: Domain 12: Fight for a Cause Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
The following document contains Core Vocabulary Cards that go with the 9 lessons found in Domain 12: Fighting for a Cause. Print, cut and laminate for extra practice, word work, or word walls
Grades:
2nd
Ireland St. Patrick's Day Montessori Fact cards
This set of 24 cards is a great tool to have in your St. Patrick's day lesson plan. Filled with educational and fun facts about Ireland, your children re sure to enjoy them. Simple print on cardstock, glue onto green paper and laminate. Hope you enjoy them and please leave feedback. :)
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
ALL U.S History Key Vocabulary for Regents/Exam Review
ALL the vocabulary/key terms your students will need for Regents and ExamsThese vocabulary words can be placed on index cards, imbedded into classwork, used on exams, or for knowledge retrieval.INCLUDED:ALL vocabulary words from all unitsALL vocabulary words from A-Z
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6th - 12th
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Vocabulary Card Template
This Word document is a template that can be copied for student use, or it can be given as an example for students to create their own vocabulary cards on whatever medium they want. This strategy works really well with English Language Learners, as pictures help them grasp more abstract concepts, and it's easier for you, the teacher, to tell if they really "get it."
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Task Cards (Bilingual, Spanish, English) EDITABLE
I made this with the idea of having a match or card sort station to review the Bill of Rights. Print on card stock and laminate.
English station instructions: Use the cards to match the 10 amendments. Review the meaning and purpose of each amendment with your group when finished.
Spanish station instructions: Usa las tarjetas para buscar la pareja de las 10 enmiendas. Repasa el significado y el propósito de cada enmienda con tu grupo.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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CKLA Grade 2: Domain 7 Core Vocabulary Image Cards
Grade 2: Domain 7 Core Vocabulary Image Cards
The following document contains Core Vocabulary Cards that go with the 9 lessons found in Domain 7: Westward Expansion. Print, cut and laminate for extra practice, word work, or word walls.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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3-Way Matching Vocabulary Cards - Gilded Age & Progressive Era (U.S. History)
Review?
Reteach?
Study?
Check for Understanding?
These 3-way matching cards are perfect for everything!
Students will match a vocabulary term to its definition, and find the image that best represents the term. This strategy helps students to remember content, practice vocabulary, and make visual connections.
EXCELLENT for English Language Learners!
This set includes the following 24 vocabulary terms:
Temperance Movement
Muckraker
18th Amendment
National Association for the Advancement of
Grades:
8th - 12th
Grade 2: Domain 5: The War of 1812 Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
Grade 2: Domain 5: The War of 1812 Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
The following document contains Core Vocabulary Cards that go with the 8 lessons found in Domain 5: The War of 1812. Print, cut and laminate for extra practice, word work, or word walls.
Grades:
2nd
Constitution Flash Cards
This is a set of 23 three part cards that students use to learn about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Cards are meant to be matched by students in three parts. They match the correct picture, explanation/definition, and word cards. The teacher should prepare the material by numbering each card set so that student can self check their work. Included is a set of question cards to be answered by students once the cards are matched. **(I copy four sets of cards and questions so that sev
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4th - 8th
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Global History New Framework Regents Study Set in Spanish
This study set contains 152 of the Global 10 terms that appear in the 10 units of study in Global History when following the NYS New Framework Curriculum. This is only a Spanish study version, not a bilingual version. Share with students, print flashcards, play review games, print practice multiple choice exams, and more. The topics included span from the 1700s to present day issues:The Enlightenment (philosophers, causes, and effects)The French Revolution (important people, causes, and effects)
Grades:
9th - 12th
US Citizenship study unit
This is a series of 5 tests over the citizenship flash cards that are found on the US Citizen and immigration website at the following link, https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/flash-cards/M-623_red_slides.pdf I have students download the flash cards, then I assign cards 1-20 the first week I implement this activity. They study the flashcards (note; some flash cards I have them "fix" to make them a little more challenging as I think it is important for them to learn. At the end o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Buddhism Fast Fact Card
Religion Fast Fact Cards are an engaging way for students to record important details about a specific world religion. The cards should be printed on card stock. Use a different colored card stock for each religion to help make the cards visually appealing and aid the students in retaining the information. Two cards are printed per 8 ½ x 11 page. In my classes, I use the cards as a part of our Interactive Student Notebook. As we study each religion the students create a ReligionFastFact Card for
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6th - 12th
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13 Colonies Region Matching Card Game
This matching card game will add interest to your social studies lessons. It is geared towards 4th grade but would provide a great review for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Students match each region (New England, Middle, and Southern colonies) to cards that list the names of the colonies in that region plus describe climate, food, and jobs. I have also included an answer key.
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4th - 8th
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CKLA Grade 2: Domain 11: Immigration Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
Grade 2: Domain 11: Immigration Common Core Vocabulary Image Cards
The following document contains Core Vocabulary Cards that go with the 10 lessons found in Domain 11: Immigration. Expand on the unit vocabulary and word work lessons. Print, cut and laminate for extra practice, word work, or word walls.
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types of Economic Systems Flash Cards
These are flash cards over the types of economic systems; traditional, command, market and mixed. There are 3 sets, one with the name of the economic system, one set with the definitions/ descriptions of the economies, and one set with pictures. They could be used to play a match type of card game or to make traditional flash cards.
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4th - 12th
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Citizenship Test/Arizona Civics Test Flashcards
Help your students understand the questions that are asked when immigrants apply to become US citizens!
Arizona Teachers: Help your students prepare for the 100 Question Civics Test graduation requirement!
This product works well with Citizenship Test/Arizona Civics Test Questions and Answers that is listed for FREE on my page!
This document is meant to be printed single-sided so that students can write the correct answers on the back!
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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FLASH CARD TEMPLATE *editable*
3.5 x 5 editable templateSet to print 6 to a page for the best outcome
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Not Grade Specific
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Sociology Review Bundle for Distance Learning
This bundle contains word searches, flash cards, worksheets, crosswords, and word scrambles to help you reinforce vocabulary with Sociology students. These work great for sub plans, when you have early finishers, reviews, and many other applications. These different products work well together or they can stand alone. The word scrambles, worksheets, and crosswords all have answer keys included. The flash cards can be cut apart and used as review matching games.
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10th - 12th
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The Ultimate US Presidents Quiz Book - 125 Questions with Answers! Activity
This 24 page, 125 question quiz is on the Presidents of the United States.It is a fun way for classes to learn about the Presidents and check their understanding. It can be used as is or edited as it is in MS Word format.These questions can be randomised, used for quizzes, or cut up and laminated as flashcards.The color background can be changed to suit if needed to be printed in black and white.I hope you enjoy this resource and find it useful.
Grades:
4th - 11th
Also included in:Â Presidents of the United States MEGA Bundle
U.S. States 5 Regions Exit Slips
This fully amendable Word Document contains 5 Exit Slips. Each Exit Slip focuses on one of the following U.S. Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest & West. An Answer Key is also included.
A word bank is provided for each region. Each word bank only contains the States found in that region. The 5 Exit Slips include all 50 States.
This is a great Formative Assessment is your class is studying the 50 States.
Each sheet contains two Exit Slips for the same Region. Just print &a
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4th - 12th
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