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3rd grade social studies handouts under $5
Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects
Ancient Greek Mythology Unit - Create Your own Monster from Greek Mythology Project - This Ancient Greece Mythology resource contains everything students need to create their own monster from Greek Mythology. Using the templates and graphic organizers provided, students develop, illustrate, and write about their own Greek Monsters. This Ancient Greek Mythology resource package is an excellent addition to your Ancient Greece unit, and is an engaging activity to practice creative writing and chara
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3rd - 7th
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Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt is an amazing way for students to discover the three branches of government and the checks and balances system! Students will navigate to a kid-friendly website to learn more about the foundation of our United States government! Includes:- 3 page webquest (editable PDF and printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. c. Identify the three branches of th
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link
A link to Google Slides™ is included within the PDF For google Classrooms and distance learning. Ancient Greece {Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts} 22 pages for a packet!Answer Key included! What's Included:-Packet Cover-An Introduction to Ancient Greece-Greek City-States Reading Passage & Questions-The Greek City States Cloze Reading Activity-Athens Democracy Cloze Reading Activity-Getting to Know Greek Geography-Athens vs Sparta Reading Passage & Venn Diagram-Athens Vs. Sparta Bro
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3rd - 6th
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NO PREP VETERANS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Use this engaging puzzle worksheet to commemorate Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, in the classroom. This word search activity features thoughtful vocabulary which will inform your students as they are hunting through the letter grid. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 29 vocabulary
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: HOLIDAYS BUNDLE - Valentine's Day - 21 Seasonal Word Search Worksheets
European Explorers Age of Exploration Route Map Set
This map bundle includes 14 map handouts. There are two maps for each of the following explorers: John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, and Vasco Nunez de Balboa. One map is a blank map for students to draw the explorer's route. One map has the route already drawn. There is also one blank map for students to draw and label all of the explorer's routes. The labeled map is also included.The pre-drawn route maps can also be used as cl
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
American Revolution - War Battles PowerPoint, Notes, and Foldable Set
This mini bundle includes a PowerPoint and corresponding notes sheets for the major battles fought in the American Revolution. Battles Included:- Battle of Lexington and Concord- Battle of Bunker Hill- Battle of Trenton- Battle of Saratoga- Valley Forge- Battle of YorktownBundle Includes: - 11 slide PowerPoint detailing the important events in each battle- Fill in the blank notes that go along with each battle in PowerPoint (great as a study tool!)- Answer KeyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set cover
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
Design a Native American Tipi 3/D Craft. 5 Tepee Craft Patterns.
Great art lesson to complement a study of the Native Americans of the Great Plains! Students will enjoy creating their own 3/D tipi using a premade tipi pattern, and a design inspiration handout. Also included is information about tipi’s, and a sheet on geometric shapes in Native American Art, to create a meaningful art activity. Plenty of student choice with this tipi lesson which offers 3 partially designed tipis to scaffold the lesson based on student needs, ages and abilities. This makes a g
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K - 4th
Regions of the United States: Midwest, Study Guide (5 Regions)
This is a 2-page study guide. It includes one page to help your students learn to label the Midwest states on a map. Also includes a page to help learn the state capitals and the state abbreviations.This is an activity that goes along with my resource, Regions of the United States: Midwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)"The Midwest Region" is a 6-page packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the five regions of the United States. In the Regions of the United States: Midw
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3rd - 6th
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Postcard Templates {PDF & DIGITAL}
Writing postcards is a fun and exciting activity for your students, especially if you are writing to other students or are connecting them to literature or other texts. Are you looking for postcard templates for your students? Check out these 6 different templates with digital options!These are great for ELA and Social Studies activities, novel studies, activities for setting or character, and so much more!In this product, you are receiving:1. 6 Postcard Templates - 3 Versions *Version # 1-Both
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Revolution - Timeline Activity
This American Revolution timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of the American Revolution in order! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the American Revolution, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!Includes:- cut and paste version- digital editable PDF 1 page version (can also be printed and used with paper and pencil!)- all versions include a word bank- answer keyThis timeline activity covers Georgia
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
George Washington Carver (SOL 2.4d)
Check out this packet on George Washington Carver . It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4d, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Carver posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Carver notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-24: Carver bookletPages 25-27: Questions that go with Carver bookletPages 28-30: Carver time
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1st - 3rd
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Wants, Needs, Goods, Services, Producers and Consumers
**** TOP SELLER****This booklet covers the following vocabulary words and standards: wants, needs, goods, services, income,producers, and consumers.
I used this booklet with first grade and second grade but it would be good for kindergarten.
There is also a short quiz included.
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1st - 3rd
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Mapping Skills And Activities - Latitude Longitude Maps and Globes - Geography
Mapping Skills and Activities for Geography featuring Latitude and Longitude! For these geography activities, students practice mapping skills while learning about latitude and longitude in a fun and engaging way. A variety of fun mapping activities are included - use these latitude and longitude activities for your upcoming geography unit or mapping unit! The included activities would make a great addition to a geography interactive notebook!This activity includes the following latitude and lon
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1st - 4th
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
Use this packet to enhance the teaching and learning of urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Included are bright and colorful vocabulary posters, differentiated activities and worksheets, and a booklet.
Below is a breakdown of the product:
Pages 3-5: Vocabulary posters
Page 6: Describing Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
Page 7: Sorting cut and paste activity
Page 8: Comparing and Contrasting with a Venn Diagram
Page 9: Interactive notebook page
Pages 10-35: Booklet (Differentiated)
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1st - 3rd
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Kente Cloth Designs and Meanings
Recently I did an "Art Around the World" Unit and fell in love with Kente Cloth from Ghana. My 3rd graders made Kente Cloth and we used this handout to create their pieces! There are 20 designs featured here and each design's meaning is included as well. Each design and color is full of meaning and symbolism. By the end of the project your students will have Kente Cloth full of meaning. This handout is simple and easy to read. I know your students will love it!
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2nd - 7th
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Orange Shirt Day - Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada - This contains a complete activity book all about Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools that is designed for Elementary students! Teach about Orange Shirt Day and truth and reconciliation with Orange Shirt Day reading passages, questions, and activities!These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅All content is presented in a way that is
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2nd - 4th
Regions of the United States: West, Study Guide (5 Regions)
This is a 2-page study guide. It includes one page to help your students learn to label the West states on a map. Also includes a page to help learn the state capitals and the state abbreviations.This is an activity that goes along with my resource, Regions of the United States: West, Complete Unit (5 Regions)"The West Region" is a 6-page packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the five regions of the United States. In the Regions of the United States: West, Complet
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3rd - 6th
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No-Prep Physical Regions of Canada Mini-Unit - Distance Learning Compatible
This no-prep pack comes with information and reading comprehension questions about the 8 Physical Regions of Canada - *The Appalachians*Arctic Lowlands*Canadian Shield*Cordillera*Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands*Hudson Bay Lowlands *Innuitian Mountains*Interior Plains.The pack includes:-Full colour map of the 8 physical regions-Introduction page with black and white map of Canada's 8 Physical Regions-A worksheet for each region including a map of Canada with the region highlighted, information
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3rd - 5th
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Halloween Around the World Flip Book - History & Reading Activity for Grades 3-6
Engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in social studies lessons with this interactive Halloween Around the World Flip Book! In this resource, students will learn about the history of Halloween, as well as many other October Celebrations around the world! Students will read engaging stories and facts about Halloween and other spooky holidays in Germany, Japan, Ireland and more to create this fun History Flipbook! Halloween Around the World Flip Book - History & Reading Activity In
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Mini Halloween Math Bundle- 3 Activities to Engage Your Students
Regions of the United States: Southeast, Study Guide (5 Regions)
This is a 2-page study guide. It includes one page to help your students learn to label the Southeast states on a map. Also includes a page to help learn the state capitals and the state abbreviations.This is an activity that goes along with my resource, Regions of the United States: Southeast, Complete Unit (5 Regions)"The Southeast Region" is a 6-page packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the five regions of the United States. In the Regions of the United States
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3rd - 6th
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(3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade) US PRESIDENTS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Everyone is going to love looking for the names of of the U.S. Presidents in this GIANT word search puzzle activity. We've included all of the Presidents from Washington to the newly elected Biden so there is plenty to keep everyone busy for a while. The first name and the dates which each leader served are also given, so there is extra learning opportunity. This would make a fun activity for United States Presidents' Day for the whole class or keep it on hand so you always have something to
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: HOLIDAYS BUNDLE - Valentine's Day - 21 Seasonal Word Search Worksheets
Cesar Chavez (SOL 2.4i)
This packet is all about Cesar Chavez. It specifically aligns with Virginia SOL 2.4i, but could be used to meet any standard. Here is what is included:Cesar Chavez posterVocabulary wordsKWL chartCesar graphic organizerCesar foldable (notes)All about Cesar sheetSearch & Learn cards & recording sheetCesar Chavez bookCesar Chavez timeline and cut & paste activityReading passage about CesarIf I met Cesar writing promptProtest poster projectCesar grape writingCesar Foldable lap bookExit t
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1st - 3rd
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European Explorers - Age of Exploration PowerPoint, Posters, and Notes Set
This PowerPoint and note worksheet set covers the following explorers:-Christopher Columbus- Vasco Nunez de Balboa- Juan Ponce de Leon- Jacques Cartier- John Cabot- Henry Hudson- Hernando de SotoThe PowerPoint includes one slide for each explorer. The PowerPoint includes the country that the explorer sailed for, years of exploration, obstacles, and accomplishments. The PowerPoint can also be printed in color and laminated to be used as classroom posters!There are also interactive note worksheets
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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