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6th grade social studies graphic organizers for Microsoft Word
Cause and Effect in Ancient Sumer & Sumerians: Reading Passages + Activities
This lesson provides a thorough understanding and history of the Ancient Sumerians. Students will read about the influences and advancements of their religion, government, tools, permanent homes, stable food supply and written language. Students will then examine the causes and effects these aspect of the Sumerians had on them as a civilization. All readings in this lesson are differentiated for lower level and higher level students.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE m
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundles for Ancient Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome
Examining Labor & Working Conditions in the Gilded Age: A Gallery Walk Exercise
Engage your students in developing historical empathy regarding the experience of a worker living through the Gilded Age and Progressive Era with the use of historical photographs. Using a gallery walk format, students will examine the impact of industrial growth and the experience of American workers. Lesson includes a pre-walk political cartoon analysis exercise to foster brainstorming, 15 photo placards, a teacher lesson plan with questions to promote critical thinking for each photo, and an
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â US History Gallery Walk Activity Bundle
Cornell Notes Templates Note-taking + Interactive Notebook Foldables
Cornell Notes Templates (Fully Editable with MS Office)
+ 2 Interactive Notebook Foldables
Product/Materials Preface (Grades 4-12):
Provided are 6 Styles of Cornell Notes with and without Headings—12 Forms in Total! I have also included 2 Interactive Notebook Foldables. Use these unique foldables in a variety of creative ways and with all subjects! Lastly there are 2 four-page mini -books—1 large and 1 small.
Please feel free to ask any questions—
I will definitely respond to all inquiries
Grades:
4th - 12th
Novel study: Number the Stars and Miracle at Midnight - compare and contrast
This chart provides a way for students to organize their observations about the Newbery-winning novel Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry. This novel, describing the Nazis' occupation and their persecution of Jews during World War II, has become a middle-school staple of historical fiction literature and Holocaust studies.The book is often paired with the historical fiction film "Miracle at Midnight," which has many parallels with Number the Stars. It is also set in Copenhagen during 1943, when se
Grades:
4th - 7th
The Olmec: Mesoamerica: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This is an introductory lesson to the Olmec Empire. Students will read about how and why the Olmec came to settle where they did; how they began to flourish as a civilization; and the influence they had on the Mayan Empire. Throughout the readings, students will complete comprehension questions to determine their level of understanding. Maps of the area the Olmec controlled and pictures of some of their artifacts are included throughout.
Grades:
6th - 10th
American Revolution Battle Chart
This product is an American Revolution Battle Chart. It is two pages. One is the battle chart with pieces missing (student) and the other is complete (teacher). Product could be used as either teacher driven guided notes or as a homework assignment.Battles featured include Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Manhattan, Trenton, Princeton, Fort Ticonderoga, Cowpens, Yorktown, among others. Battle chart information includes 1) Battle Name, 2) Battle Date, 3) Description, and 4) Outco
Grades:
6th - 12th
President's Day - Barack Obama Photo Timeline
Students will learn about the important events in Barack Obama's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Biography Research Poster
This poster can be used to create a snapshot of a person's life after a biography research project is complete. After students research someone in history, have them complete this poster to present their research.Or, this can be used to highlight any person and not just one from history.Feel free to change it to suit your needs as it is in a word document.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Thesis Statement
Use this worksheet to help students plan a thesis statement for a research paper. The thesis worksheet guides students to use three main points and meld them together in one sentence for a thesis statement. Effective scaffolding for students with writing accommodations and modifications or first-time writers! These handouts model sentence-by-sentence, paragraph-by-paragraph the basic structure of a five paragraph research paper.Use this worksheet in conjunction with the other 6 that I have pos
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Valley Forge: Decision-Making Lesson
In this lesson, students will learn the positives and negatives about Valley Forge during the American Revolution. The students will follow a systematic plan for making a decision about whether they would stay at Valley Forge or if they would desert and return home where conditions were so much better,
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4th - 7th
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Hercules, His Life & Times: Ancient Greek Myths Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read about the great Greek hero, Hercules (Herakles). Students will read about his origins, his early life, the death of his family, his freeing of Prometheus and the twelve labors he eventually takes on. Throughout the readings there is student work to complete. Lastly, students will identify three conflict(s) and provide textual support for each. Images are included throughout, as well as a graphic organizer for students to record the conflicts and solutions, usin
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
SCIENCE (or any topic) ONE-PAGER with Directions, Requirements, Scoring Rubric
If you've never done one-pagers before -- if you want better products from your students -- this is the resource you need! All requirements for a quality one-pager are listed -- an editable scoring sheet is included so you can quickly assess and students can focus their efforts. If you don't like the scoring sheet, it can be easily adapted into a leveled rubric.The file is editable so teachers can create custom directions for each topic -- or use as-is and have students add their topic, sub-to
Grades:
5th - 12th
Compare/Contrast Chart THOMAS JEFFERSON & ALEXANDER HAMILTON Info + Venn Diagram
This U.S. History worksheet has a full page of information about Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. It is followed with a Venn Diagram or Compare/Contrast Chart that must be completed about the two men. Students refer to the text to find stated similarities and differences. Provides a beneficial reading strategies and reinforces Social Studies curriculum. Answer key is included.
Grades:
5th - 8th
How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer
Understanding the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law (HABBAL) is a complicated process that is confusing to many students, especially at the federal level. This product serves as both a graphic organizer and/or clozed notes that will make this concept more clear for students. This product comes with both a 'blank' version for students and a complted version for students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Social Studies Core Concepts Bundle - Introduction to Social Studies Concepts
This BUNDLE is great for ANY Social Studies class, particularly for those who want to provide a solid foundation for their learners before introducing more complex social studies content! I use these resources when I begin the school year to cover important social studies core concepts such as continent and ocean labeling, features of geography, latitude and longitude, major world religions, forms of government, and features of a civilization. These lessons are Common Core based and adhere to NY
Grades:
5th - 7th
Introduction to Paleolithic Era: The Stone Age: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to the Paleolithic Era, also known as the Stone Age. Students will both read about these times, but also play the role of archaeologists by investigating 'cave paintings' and then reading an article that corresponds to these visuals. Also pictures are included, as well as articles, maps and graphic organizers.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!Geography of Early HumansEnvironm
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Early Humans Bundle: Stone Age, Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Land Bridge, Sumer
The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first thanksgiving? Teach your students to question history's "official narrative" with this interactive text! This original text dives into the history and context of the first thanksgiving by focusing on the relationship between Pilgrims and the indigenous people of the Wampanoag Confederation, led by Tisquantum (Squanto). Interspersed with the text are maps, graphics, and critical comprehension questions to support deep analysis.☺ Reading Level: 8th gradeRec
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Students Teach the Class Rubric Requirements and Graphic Organizer
Students become the teachers for a unit, chapter, or series of chapters. This is a great way to test student engagement of textbook material by teaching it themselves. A rubric is included that you can modify that currently involves enthusiasm, planning, and accuracy. The resource also includes a graphic organizer requiring students to be responsibly individually for taking notes during student presentations.
This resource is excellent for Science, Social Studies, Math, English, and more! This
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Roman Republic vs U.S. Government Activity Sheet
Worksheet comparing the government of the Roman Republic to the U.S. government today. Excellent for class lesson or review.
Grades:
6th - 12th
WWII Propaganda Poster Analysis
Immerse your students in the rich history and powerful imagery of World War II with the WWII Propaganda Poster Analysis. This engaging activity invites students to explore the world of wartime propaganda through the critical analysis of iconic posters, fostering historical inquiry and visual literacy skills.Key Features:Primary Source Analysis: Transport students back in time as they examine authentic WWII propaganda posters, carefully selected to showcase a diverse range of themes, messages, an
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Grades:
6th - 12th
How To Research Any Topic Online
This packet teaches students how to search effectively online. I walks through why to use special characters when searching as well as how to narrow search results effectively. Students have opportunities to compare results from various search engines. There are tips for effective online research to yield the most relevant results. There are also pages dedicated to the actual research that will help students to identify information that will be needed when creating bibliography/ reference pages.
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Motives for Imperialism Gallery Walk and Graphic Organizer Activity
This is the first half of a lesson designed to help students understand the causes and motivations for European imperialism in Africa in the 1800s and early 1900s. Students participate in an activity in which they do a "gallery walk" around the room to view some quotes and pictures related to the motives for imperialism. Students fill out their graphic organizer as they walk, analyzing the quote and its relation to the motives for imperialism.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Mayflower Compact: Prove It! Primary Source Analysis
This handout helps students analyze the MayFlower Compact.This is a different approach to asking students to summarize a primary source, which can be a challenge for some. Instead of students doing the summarizing, they are given a statement that they must prove by finding the exact words within the Mayflower Compact. The handout instructs them to write the line number and copying the words from the source.After they have cited the evidence, they answer 5 thinking questions to further broaden t
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Grades:
6th - 10th
American Revolution - British Taxes that Led to Revolutionary War
This is a cut-and-paste matching activity on the taxes imposed on British colonists by England. It contains 5 acts:
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
Coercive Acts
For each act, students must determine what the act did, and what its impact was on the colonies. Students will cut out each part and paste onto a folded paper, to create a foldable activity.
Created in Microsoft Word, completely editable for your needs.
Created by Jennifer Roques
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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