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Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages
**TPT Digital Activties Option is included easel. You will have access to the TPT Digital Activity from this product page once the purchase has been made**Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages{Includes a reading passage and three worksheets for each god or goddess}Covers the 10 following gods and goddesses: ZeusHeraHephaestusAthenaAphroditePoseidonHermesAchillesMidasHercules (Heracles)The three worksheets for each god or goddess are similar. -The first one covers reading ski
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3rd - 6th
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Colonial Life - Colonial America, Colonies, European Settlers
Enhance your unit on colonization with these colonial life reading passages and activities! You will receive the following:• Where Did the Europeans Settle - short reading passage and label the colonies. • The New England Colonies - map and facts• The Middle Colonies - map and facts• The Southern Colonies - map and facts• Colonies Vocabulary• Coming To America passage with journal activity with vocabulary and comprehension questions• Colonial Jobs passage with job application activity and cross
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient India Unit with Learning Stations and Interactive Project
This resource contains six ancient India learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or ancient history learning center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and assignments. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D interactive lotus flower filled with their learning. They’ll add inform
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4th - 7th
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Ancient China & the Silk Road Activity | What Originated Where in Ancient China?
In this engaging Ancient China and the Silk Road activity, students navigate around the room to learn about 6 major products (plus over 20 others) that were spread via the ancient Silk Road of Ancient China. Students use their Silk Road graphic organizer to learn how different regions of Asia, Europe, and Africa specialized in certain products, and how those goods were attractive around the world! Once finished, students answer the 6 overarching questions! Tons of fun, great for student movem
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4th - 7th
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Introduction to Maps, Map Reading, Topography, and Geography Unit
In this maps skills and introduction to map reading, map features, and basic geography, students are introduced to the common elements that all maps have and a variety of different map styles, including climate maps, political maps, physical maps, road maps, topographic maps, and economic and resource maps! ✮✮ This resource is now Google 1:1 compatible! ✮✮Students first learn about map titles, keys, the compass, and the scale, then are engaged with learning about the variety of different maps
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Greece Unit - Greek History Stations Ancient Greece Activities Projects
Perfect for an Ancient Greece Unit or Greece Interactive Notebook, this resource contains 11 different Greece reading passages with corresponding comprehension question poster pages for students to complete. These Greece questions ask students to read through the text and pull out key facts and important details. Students cycle through each station, completing the activities as they go.Each station contains a full page reading passage and comprehension question poster page. An answer key for
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4th - 7th
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Regions of the United States: Northeast, Complete Unit (5 Regions)
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the Northeast region, home of the largest city, the smallest state, and our nation's capital. Find out what makes the Northeast an interesting and unique region.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Northeast Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version o
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3rd - 6th
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Regions of the United States: Southwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the Southwest region, home of the giant saguaro cactus, the Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon. This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Southwest Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version of the unit test, or get the bundle with both printable and digital
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3rd - 6th
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Regions of the United States: Southeast, Complete Unit (5 Regions)
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the Southeast region. There's more to the Southeast than just sunny beaches! Find out what makes the Southeast an interesting and unique region.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Southeast Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version of the unit test,
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3rd - 6th
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Chinese New Year 2024 Activities + Reading Comprehension Sheets | Lunar | Dragon
Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024 with your students in a fun and educational way with this differentiated learning printable set. It includes fun facts, reading comprehension sheets, activity sheets, bonus pages, and three differentiated options of the four original fun-fact booklets! Why Pick THIS Chinese New Year Product?✓ loved and used in over 2500 classrooms all around the world ✓ updated yearly for FREE with the corresponding zodiac animal✓ Lunar New Year versions of ever
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PreK - 4th
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Regions of the United States: West, Complete Unit (5 Regions)
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the West region, from the cold frozen tundra of Alaska to the sunny beaches of Hawaii and California.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my West Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version of the unit test, or get the bundle with both printable and digita
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3rd - 6th
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Regions of the United States: Midwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the Midwest region. Discover what makes the "Heart of America" a unique place.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Midwest Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version of the unit test, or get the bundle with both printable and digital options.Each regio
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3rd - 6th
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Arthurian Legends Unit - King Arthur Projects - Knights and Chivalry Activities
A fully integrated English, Social Studies, and Art unit on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This King Arthur unit or Arthurian Legend unit includes reading passages, questions, and activities on Lancelot, King Arthur, the Sword in the Stone, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the code of chivalry, and more! These make great additions to an Arthurian Legend Interactive Notebook. This unit can be done on its own as an English unit on Legends, but also makes an excellent complement to
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4th - 8th
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The Boston Tea Party Reading Passage Learning Stations and Project
This resource contains four detailed learning stations with tasks designed to help students learn about the Boston Tea Party. Each station includes reading passages about critical elements of the event. Students will build background and knowledge as they learn about the moments before, during, and after the Boston Tea Party. Check this out! As students learn about the Boston Tea Party, they will complete their work on tea box shapes. When they have finished each task, they will turn their lear
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4th - 8th
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Geography and Map Skills Activities
Engage your students in learning the fundamental basic tools of geography and map skills with these no-prep printable activities! Students will learn about the parts of a map, how to use cardinal directions, how to use a map grid, how to use a map scale and the characteristics of different types of maps! The start of a new school year is the perfect time to teach students mapping skills or refresh their memories on skills they've learned in the past! These activities require no prep - just print
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Geography and Map Skills Unit Bundle
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA BUNDLE - 14 Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activities
Cover many important features of African geography with this informative and entertaining worksheet package. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. This bundle includes a large variety of subjects including biomes, countries, and many geographical features.The topics included are: All 54 African CountriesEgyptGeographical Feature
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4th - 7th
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The History of Thanksgiving: 4th and 5th Grade
This is a complete unit geared towards reading, writing, and the history of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It contains 37 pages of student activities that involve: guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, and multiple choice quizzes to gauge reading comprehension. Lesson topics in the packet include: early "Days of Thanks", Harvest Festivals, Traditional Foods of Thanksgiving, the story of Squanto, the First Thanksgiving, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Th
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4th - 6th
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Indigenous Peoples of Canada - Reading Passages - Canada's Indigenous People Art
This Indigenous Peoples of Canada unit is perfect for a Canadian History unit or Canadian Indigenous Peoples unit. It includes Indigenous Peoples of Canada reading passages, comprehensions questions, and foldable mini books. This unit focuses of the Inuit of the Arctic, the Iroquois of the Eastern Woodlands, the People of the Plains, the People of the Plateau, and the People of the Northwest Coast. ✅Very little teacher prep is necessary to teach this unit - simply print and teach! Detailed an
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4th - 9th
Africa Continent Study *BEST SELLER* Comprehension Activities + Play Pretend
Let's explore the continent of Africa! Your students will love this fun-fact-filled continent study project, (duplicate text to the original booklet) reading comprehension passages with multi-choice questions, differentiated booklet options, boarding passes, postcards, and continent-themed fun worksheet activities! The Continent Study 11-page PDF includes the following:a map of the continent a map of all seven continents nine super fun continent-specific factsThe Reading Comprehension 11-Page PD
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PreK - 4th
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Also included in: Continent Bundle - Spanish AND English Versions
Graphic Organizers for Middle School Social Studies Interactive Notebooks
This Social Studies Interactive Notebook for Middle School package contains 50 pages of graphic organizers for history including templates, foldables, and printables to help make Interactive Social Studies Notebooks exciting and engaging! These Social Studies graphic organizers encourage deep thinking and creativity and are perfect for middle school social studies and upper elementary social studies.✅No teacher prep needed - simply print and use!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Over 300 Five Star Reviews!Interactive Notebo
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4th - 8th
New France - Fur Trade - Canadian History - Hudson's Bay Company - Champlain HBC
This Royal Province of New France unit contains notes and activities on Canadian History. Perfect for a Fur Trade Unit or Hudson's Bay Company Unit, it contains class notes, reading passages, annotation activities, questions, graphic organizers, writing activities, foldables, and more! ✅Over 80 Pages of Resources!!!✅Please check out the preview for detailed information and images of some of the engaging activities included in this resource.✅No textbook is needed to complete these activities –
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4th - 9th
(4th 5th 6th 7th Grade) ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS BUNDLE - 12 Word Search Worksheets
Use this bundle of 12 engaging word search puzzles throughout the school year when teaching about various civilizations from ancient history. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The ancient civilization sheets included in this bundle are:• Aztec Empire• Byzantine Empire• China• Egypt• Greece• India• Indus River Valley• Israel•
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4th - 7th
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National Parks Informational Research Paper Writing Unit with Rubric
Teaching students how to write a research paper can be difficult. This FULL UNIT makes it easier for the teacher to teach students to write quality research papers about the National Parks. This resource will walk your students step-by-step through the writing process- from brainstorming ideas to publishing the final product.In this product you will find a complete guide for writing research papers, including specific pages about the National Parks. From beginning research to the finished produc
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: National Parks Bundle
Art History Lesson: Greek Vases
Greek Vases is the third in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Students love exploring and creating with patterns. This lesson is perfect for connecting geometric shapes and patterns through Art! Simple art materials are used for this project, such as black Sharpie markers and orange/brown watercolor paints. This is a terrific project to build your young artist’s confidence and work on some basic drawing skills.This lesson is great for ages 7-12 but any age student with a little guidance w
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2nd - 6th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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