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Free 4th grade social studies homework

Preview of 1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text

1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text

This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving

Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving

This passage describes the Plymouth Colony. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Thanksgiving
Preview of Label the Continents and Oceans Social Studies SOL 3.5

Label the Continents and Oceans Social Studies SOL 3.5

Students will need to correctly label the 7 continents and 5 oceans. This could be used as a quiz or homework. Social Studies SOL 3.5 Aligned
Preview of Goods and Services: Economics Skill Sheets

Goods and Services: Economics Skill Sheets

Created by
Lessons4Now
This updated download contains two (2) ready-to-use economics activities. * Each includes teaching suggestions and a full-sized answer key. Just print and copy! These fun and easy activities can be used to introduce, review, and/or assess understanding of GOODS and SERVICES. The lesson includes kid-friendly definitions of each term as well as clear, easy-to-understand directions, and graduated application. * This lesson is included in the following product: Economics Activity COMBO Pa
Preview of Latitude & Longitude Homework Sheet

Latitude & Longitude Homework Sheet

Self contained reading and question sheet to help students understand the basics of latitude and longitude. Great review for homework or an introduction to an activity. Great for elementary and low middle school. Vocabulary covered: Latitude, Longitude, Equator, and Prime Meridian.If you enjoy my FREE product, please leave a review! If you like it, check out my other FREE homework handouts below:- Introduction to Economy Review Sheet- Types of Government
Preview of 4th Grade Social Studies Stretchers: Freebie Sampler!

4th Grade Social Studies Stretchers: Freebie Sampler!

Created by
JB Creations
Use this 6 practice page sampler as an opportunity to get an idea of how my complete YEARLONG Social Studies Stretcher Bundle will keep your students practicing and reinforcing key concepts, events, skills, and terms EVERY WEEK! The full set includes 30 review checks which spiral through the 4 main areas of the Ohio New Learning Standards for Social Studies found in 4th grade! Each and every sheet includes a question pulled from a standard in History, Geography/Map Skills, and Government/Econ
Preview of Memorial Day Passage- Free!

Memorial Day Passage- Free!

This Memorial Day passage (Lexile: 880) includes a comprehension question page. The passage is a short history on Memorial Day and contains ideas on ways to honor our veterans. I am offering this passage for your classroom to use for free in honor of our vets including my husband and his work as a nurse at our local VA hospital. Thank you for downloading, and rating! I hope you find this helpful.
Preview of FREE Memorial Day Activity | Prior Knowledge Poppy

FREE Memorial Day Activity | Prior Knowledge Poppy

Clearly assess your students’ prior knowledge of Memorial Day with our FREE Prior Knowledge Poppy activity. The purpose of this resource is to provide an interactive and engaging way to discover and present your students’ prior knowledge about Memorial Day.This Free Memorial Day activity includes:Five poppy puzzle pieces A tips for use pageAdditional web links for students with a limited prior knowledge of Memorial Day Directions For Use:Students fill out the poppy puzzle pieces, answer the ques
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Saving Money

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Saving Money

This passage briefly describes saving money. 12 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 12 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Earning Money

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Earning Money

This passage briefly describes ways to earn money. 11 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 11 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Mary McLeod Bethune Reading Comprehension Worksheet Black History Month

Mary McLeod Bethune Reading Comprehension Worksheet Black History Month

This passage briefly describes the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version and a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 12 total questionsmatching, multiple choicecolor and BW versions key includedPart of my Influential African Americans BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Rights Movement BundleCivil Rights Movement SlideshowLittle Rock NineBrown vs. Board of EducationCivil Rights Act of 1964Martin
Preview of Geography Vocabulary ~Basic Landforms Terms and definitions~ Matching Worksheet

Geography Vocabulary ~Basic Landforms Terms and definitions~ Matching Worksheet

Created by
Susan H
Want more??I offer a power point lesson to go with this activity!Matching worksheet for practicing geography vocabulary terms.The following terms are included:bayisthmusplateauislandmountain peninsulahillvolcanovalleycanyonriverdeltaplainoceanPlease let me know if you come across any typos or issues. I have read and reread items many times. But sometimes I miss something. If there is an error, I will promptly correct it!All images are free to use even commercially!Updated August 2019
Preview of US Physical Geography & 13 Colonies Maps

US Physical Geography & 13 Colonies Maps

US Physical Geography and 13 Colonies Maps - Print & DigitalThis is a great activity to do with your students at the beginning of your US History or APUSH class! Whether your students are from the States or you are teaching these classes abroad, this is a good refresher/introduction to the geography of the States.I usually give this out at the beginning of the year so students can become more familiar with the geography we will be referencing throughout the course. Using Google Classroom? No
Preview of FREE - Continents and Oceans: "World Map Outline & Continent Map" (K-6)

FREE - Continents and Oceans: "World Map Outline & Continent Map" (K-6)

FREE - Continents and Oceans: World Map Outline - Geography Bundle (K-6). In this freebees printables: "World Map Outline & Continent Map" (pdf). Continents and Oceans is part of the larger Geography Bundle: Maps, Questions, Labeling, which includes the following: Click links for full previews. A) 28 USA Maps• USA – 13 Colonies• USA – Civil War 1860• USA – Electoral Map• USA – Federal Land• USA – Goat Population• United States of America (abbreviations)• USA – Major Cities & Interst
Preview of American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Leveled Passages 4th Grade SAMPLER

American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Leveled Passages 4th Grade SAMPLER

This file is a sampler of my Close Reads Pack: American Revolutionary War Heroes- 4th Grade. It includes the full lesson on Abigail Adams. In the full product you will get lessons for 10 additional people! The description for the full product is below. I am so excited about this new line of products! I wanted to make it easy for you to integrate reading with the content areas, so I have made these Close Read packs. You can use these packs as practice during whole group or small group, for asse
Preview of Ancient China Festivals Reading Comprehension Worksheet Chinese New Year

Ancient China Festivals Reading Comprehension Worksheet Chinese New Year

This passage briefly describes festivals in ancient China. 12 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article covering ancient China's Festivals 12 questions- true/false, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will co
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Spending Money

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Spending Money

This passage briefly describes spending money. 11 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 11 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of George Washington Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Presidents

George Washington Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Presidents

This passage gives an overview of the life of George Washington. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students cut out 6 events and paste in sequential order. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versions Key includedPart of my United States Presidents Reading Comprehension BundleGeorge WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonJames MadisonJohn Quincy AdamsAnd
Preview of Opportunity Cost - Economics

Opportunity Cost - Economics

This 1 page worksheet is a quick read with scenarios about opportunity cost. This would be great as homework, or as a supplement to a lesson on opportunity cost! **This freebie is a part of a larger packet for an Economics unit found here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Economics-Extravaganza-Econ-Supplemental-Packet-1348552 **
Preview of FREE - Map Skills | North America  (Gr. 3-7)

FREE - Map Skills | North America (Gr. 3-7)

FREE - Map Skills - Geography Bundle. In this free map skills sample: North America Map & Questions (pdf). Map Skills is part of the larger Geography Bundle: Maps, Questions, Labeling, which includes the following:Click links for full previews.A) 28 USA Maps• USA – 13 Colonies• USA – Civil War 1860• USA – Electoral Map• USA – Federal Land• USA – Goat Population• United States of America (abbreviations)• USA – Major Cities & Interstates• USA – Major Cities• USA – Major Cities• USA – Mani
Preview of Continents/Oceans Blank World Map

Continents/Oceans Blank World Map

A blank world map that students can use to name the continents and oceans. It also has lines for the Equator and Prime Meridian.Includes: 1-page PDFPart of the Continents and Oceans bundle (coming soon)----------------------------------------PLEASE NOTE:Files are designed for printing on A4 or A3 paper, so there may be very minor differences if printing on letter paper. Due to this being a digital download, refunds are not issued. Please contact me if you have any questions before purchasing.De
Preview of FREE Great Lakes Maps Worksheets

FREE Great Lakes Maps Worksheets

Created by
Nolan Resources
The Great Lakes are a vital part of the United States. Use these 2 free worksheets to provide your students with recognition and practice their map skills. Skills covered include:- location and recognition- cardinal directions- compass roseAreas covered include:- 5 Great Lakes- 4 Port Cities: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Toledo, OH, and Cleveland, OH- Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and New York- Mississippi River- CanadaTerms of UseSince this is a free product, you may share this with other
Preview of The Constitution and Bill of Rights Picture Dictionary

The Constitution and Bill of Rights Picture Dictionary

Want an easy way to help your students remember what The Constitution is and what The Bill of Rights includes? With all of the content upper elementary teachers have to cover, wouldn't you like to be able to "kill two birds with one stone?" This Picture Dictionary is a great way to build academic vocabulary while integrating social studies content and grammar! Have students glue this in an Interactive Notebook as notes or turn in for a grade! Goes well with Georgia's 5th Grade Social Studies cur
Preview of Chinese Numbers 1-10: Word Work and Activity_FREE Sampler

Chinese Numbers 1-10: Word Work and Activity_FREE Sampler

Created by
Sue's Study Room
This Chinese Numbers 1-10 packet provides engaging and hands-on activities for learning numbers. Students can practice the basic strokes of Chinese characters by writing the numbers. It includes both traditional and simplified versions. It requires No preparation. Hope you enjoy it! This sampler packet includes: * Read, Trace and Write Chinese numbers in grids * I Can Write without Looking: trace and write numbers (2 pages) * Counting cut and paste These pages are taken from Numbers 1-10: Ch
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