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4th grade social studies handout images

Preview of Spanish Speaking Countries Printable Worksheets BUNDLE

Spanish Speaking Countries Printable Worksheets BUNDLE

Introduce your students to the 21 Spanish-speaking countries one country at a time with this bundle of printable worksheets! Each country includes two worksheets (plus answer key). Simple map activity and reading comprehension questions. Your students will read a brief introduction to the country (location, capital, flag, language), write the capital next to the star on the map, color the small map, and use the map and compass to answer questions on page 2. Colored pencils and a pen or pencil ar
Preview of Native American Regions Map

Native American Regions Map

This map can be printed and made into a poster or a handout, or simply incorporated into a powerpoint! It identifies the main regions of Native American groups in the United States and gives a broad overview of each. The descriptions are not comprehensive, however they do share the most common types of homes and food for each region, as well as a related picture. This can give students a reminder of each group and allow for easy comparison of regions!
Preview of World map and continents: Vintage style geography poster set (10 maps)

World map and continents: Vintage style geography poster set (10 maps)

World map and continents: vintage style geography poster setThis world and continents set includes a total of 10 maps:• World• Africa• South America• Central America• North America• Europe (2)• Middle East• Asia• OceaniaMaps capture current geographical and political boundaries (as of May 2019) with vintage-style graphics and script. The world map clearly labels continents and oceans. Continent maps label all countries, oceans and include a color-coded country key.These maps are a great addition
Preview of Medieval Times - Middle Ages Bundle - PPT, PDF, Smartboard Files.

Medieval Times - Middle Ages Bundle - PPT, PDF, Smartboard Files.

Created by
Geis19
Medieval Times - Middle Ages BundleThis file is great for a social studies. It is an intensive collection of pages which cover the curriculum. Simply print off the pages and cover the information with your students. Century Gothic fonts make the pages easy and clear to read. This 95 Page PDF Medieval Unit includes pages which can be printed off for students to fill in as worksheets, t-charts, information pages, and many other pages. Also included are:a) Feudal System - hierarchy pyramid & an
Preview of Native American Symbols and Designs

Native American Symbols and Designs

This student handout of Native American symbols and art, can be used to make a variety of art projects. Images can be used as inspiration to decorate tipi’s, shields, blanket patterns, pottery, and jewelry. Students can combine several images to create their own art influenced by Native American designs. Please note: Images are Copyright Protected. All Artwork is hand drawn and original. ©2022 The Art Lady’s Store The Art Lady’s Channel YouTube.Customer Tips: Follow my store on TPT to recei
Preview of Empresarios & Moses Austin Doodle Notes

Empresarios & Moses Austin Doodle Notes

Do your students love doodle notes, sketch notes and visual note taking? Mine sure do! Unfortunately there aren't many resources like that out there for Texas History! THAT is where I come in! I used this handout (doodle notes) as an in class activity paired with a lecture/powerpoint to learn about the Empresarios & Moses Austin. TEKS: 7.2 E & 7.2 F
Preview of US President Pictures

US President Pictures

Created by
LicensedLearning
A document that has a picture of each US President (Washington through Obama). These are public domain pictures, but I have gathered all of the pictures for you to use as is or customize your own project with. You can use just the pictures or as a way to get students to write down important details about each president (like their years in office, political party, their vice president, etc.) and create a short list of presidential facts.
Preview of Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page

Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page

Great activity to get familiar with this quote and l activity for Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Preview of Write Your Name in Hieroglyphs Egyptian Cartouche

Write Your Name in Hieroglyphs Egyptian Cartouche

Created by
Creative Artz
All-in-one, easy printable lesson. I've used this with grades K-5th, but obviously you have to read the text aloud to the younger kiddos and provide a little extra assistance if they don't know the letters of their names yet. Makes an excellent substitute lesson! You just need something to write and color with.
Preview of Egyptian Art Printables Bundle

Egyptian Art Printables Bundle

Created by
Creative Artz
This bundle includes a 3-D Egyptian scarab plus the wings and sun that attach (great for your older grades), a pharaoh's crown with hieroglyphs (simpler cutting for younger grades), and two additional cartouche handouts with either the hieroglyph alphabet or some of the most well-know Egyptian symbols and some bonus information on both! All you need for any of these projects is something to draw with, something to color with, scissors, and glue sticks (or tape). Any or all of them make awesome s
Preview of United States Map

United States Map

United States Map. FYI - For some reason the bottom is cut off a little.
Preview of Poster Board Project Rubric

Poster Board Project Rubric

Created by
Jon Coley
This is the generic version of project rubrics I‘ve used in different classes through the years - including reading, social studies, and science classes. Many teachers find it difficult to grade projects like these fairly. This rubric is designed to help students understand the parameters of the assignment and provide a handy assessment and grading tool for the teacher. The fun usually begins when you can see that the kids understand the material and can present it in a creative way.
Preview of Blank World Map for K-12 country / continent education and learning

Blank World Map for K-12 country / continent education and learning

Great teacher resource for teaching students basic world geography and countries/continents of the world. This free download can be printed and distributed to your students to fill-in continent or country names.
Preview of American History/Symbols Bundle Mini-Book BW and Color

American History/Symbols Bundle Mini-Book BW and Color

This is a mini-book for young students. It is all about American History. Let's celebrate America and get learning!!This set comes in black and white and color, so you can decide how to print.This set includes a mini-book about the following: The American Flag The Constitution The Declaration of Independence The Supreme Court The Bill of RightsThe Statue of Liberty
Preview of U.S. States Worksheet

U.S. States Worksheet

Created by
Nothin But A's
Students can use this worksheet to learn the basics about U.S. States! A great brainstorming lesson and organizer students can reference to learn about the states.
Preview of Differentiated Geography Map Unit Preview

Differentiated Geography Map Unit Preview

Created by
Bekah Keats
Hello all! This is unit focused on the big picture elements of 4th grade Geography/History unit about Maps. The free element is the first page of this 6 page workbook! These worksheets were created for a special education student with significant disability in the fourth grade to have the same exposure to our classical common core aligned curriculum. With that being said, these worksheets and homework sheets (three info sheets and three homework sheets) can be used from 1-4th graders or for spe
Preview of John Lewis Black History Coloring Page

John Lewis Black History Coloring Page

John Lewis and the Big Six. Great activity for Black History Month. National standards SS5H, SSKH1, SS2H1, SS4CG1. Check out the Coloring book Vol.1, including Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Fredrick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, Althea Gibson, George Speck, and Roland Hayes.Use this coloring page while learning about John Lewis and the Big Six. This hands-on resource will help your student to retain historical information while they color.Enjoy the fun facts
Preview of Bill of Rights - Simplified

Bill of Rights - Simplified

An easy-to-read version of the Bill of Rights for students!
Preview of Countries of the World A to Z Printable Geography Worksheets with Maps Bundle

Countries of the World A to Z Printable Geography Worksheets with Maps Bundle

Introduce your students to the countries of the world A to Z one country at a time with two printable worksheets (plus answer key) for each country! 195 countries included in this bundle (list below). Each country includes a simple map activity and reading comprehension questions. Print and Go!For each country, your students will read a brief introduction to that country (location, capital, flag, language), write the capital next to the star on the map, color the map, and use the map and compass
Preview of Clay Aztec Sun Elementary Art Building Template Handout or Printable

Clay Aztec Sun Elementary Art Building Template Handout or Printable

Created by
Laura Wolf
I teach this interdisciplinary unit to intermediate students using the Aztec Sun Stone as inspiration with a focus on pattern and texture. The finished product can be used as a mirror or picture frame. Included in my hand-drawn handout are tip for varied coils and sturdy construction. The low-relief clay sculpture is built straight on this paper, peeled, and carefully flipped once the coils have been smeared together thoroughly.
Preview of Explorers' Tools: Age of Exploration Handout

Explorers' Tools: Age of Exploration Handout

Journey back to the Age of Exploration with this comprehensive and visually engaging handout, highlighting the essential tools that brave explorers utilized on their epic voyages! Crafted meticulously for grades 3-5, this resource serves to ignite curiosity while providing foundational knowledge.What’s Included:Detailed Descriptions: Each tool, from the astrolabe to the caravel ship, comes with a succinct description tailored to young learners. Understand the purpose and significance of each ite
Preview of 3-D Egyptian Scarab Beetle Printable

3-D Egyptian Scarab Beetle Printable

Created by
Creative Artz
All-in-one, easy prep, one day lesson! Make a beautiful and 3-D Egyptian Scarab beetle with this handout, some colors, scissors and glue (or tape). Designed with cuts, folds and tabs, this beetle pops into shape when you put it together. Do it on it's own or download the Scarab Wings handout (free!!) to make it extra special! I've used it with 2nd-5th grade and got a good reception and good results (with the occasional leg needed some surgery to reattach). I think it would be great for middle sc
Preview of Kentucky State Symbols & Fact Page Coloring Sheet

Kentucky State Symbols & Fact Page Coloring Sheet

You will receive one 8.5x11 sheet that includes Kentucky State symbols, facts, important places and people. The page includes Ky map with Kentucky capitol and major city locations, the state moto, state bird, flower, tree and insect, important figures, Abraham Lincoln and Muhammad Ali, Daniel Boone, important events, culture, and resources. All images are grayscale or black and white, so it can be colored. This is a great reference sheet that includes all the important state info on one 8.5x11 s
Preview of Important Documents of the Texas Revolution Doodle notes

Important Documents of the Texas Revolution Doodle notes

TEKS 7.3 C (and 7.3 D) Covers the major documents of the Texas Revolution! Answer key attached in preview!
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