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Free 6th grade social studies homework
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!
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Also included in: 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
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
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Decoding Worksheet Activity
My students always love learning about Hieroglyphics! This product contains a chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of hieroglyphics. There are 3 messages for students to decode and one page for students to create their own message. INCLUDES:Chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of what hieroglyphics are3 messages to decode1 page for students to create their own messageColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedYou may also like: Hieroglyphics Informational TextBUNDLES:Mesopotamia(15 ar
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Bundle
Checks and Balances Reading Comprehension Worksheet Branches of Government
This article briefly describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article on Checks and Balances (1000-1100 Lexile Level)14 questions- matching, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my Branches of Government BundleYou may also be interested in: U.S. Political Parties Government Types The President of
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Government Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Causes of the American Civil War (Overview) Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the causes of the Civil War. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article Chart14 questions- identify, multiple choiceKey includedColor and BW VersionsPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets you
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Reading Comprehension Black History January
This passage gives an overview of Martin Luther King Jr's role in the African American Civil Rights Movement. 26 questions (identify, multiple choice, short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 26 questions- identify, multiple choice, short answer Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my January Reading Comprehension BundlePart of my Civil Rights Movement BundleAlso Part of my MLK BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Right
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
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
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3rd - 6th
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Articles of Confederation Reading Comprehension Worksheet Revolutionary War
This article briefly describes the Articles of Confederation. 5 short answer questions assess students' understanding of the article. Students also summarize the 13 articles. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article describing the Articles of Confederation (basics) (900-1000 Lexile) 5 short answer questions Students summarize the 13 articlesColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Cleopatra Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pharaoh
This passage briefly describes the life of Cleopatra. 16 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 16 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versionsextension activity- graphic organizerKey These are PDF files, so they are NOT editable. BUNDLES:Mesopotamia(14 articles)Ancient Egypt (17 articles)Ancient Greece (10 articles)Ancient Rome (27 articles)Ancient China (1
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Bundle
American Allies Revolutionary War Reading Comprehension American Revolution
This passage describes American Allies during the Revolutionary War. Students complete a chart and answer 10 questions. I've included a color and black and white version, as well a key. INCLUDES:Article (basics) Chart for Completion 8 Identify the Nation Questions 2 Multiple Choice QuestionsColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 6th
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Treaty of Paris Reading Comprehension Worksheet American Revolution
This passage describes the Treaty of Paris in the American Revolution. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions to assess their understanding. I've included color and black and white versions, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 5 multiple choice questions Color and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Reading Comprehension BundleYou may also like my American Revolution Battle Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip t
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5th - 6th
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Manifest Destiny Reading Comprehension Worksheet Westward Expansion
This passage describes the idea of Manifest Destiny in Westward Expansion. 15 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 15 questions- identify, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Westward Expansion Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle U.S. History
FUN Latitude & Longitude Riddles
This product includes TWO fun and engaging worksheets that will help students practice finding absolute location using their latitude & longitude skills. Both maps include an example to show students how to locate coordinates and how to write them. This product is bundled with the print and digital options. The digital version in in Google Slides format and simple to use!
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5th - 12th
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Map Skills Worksheet: Scale & Compass Rose #6 (NO PREP) - Free Sample!
Looking to track student progress with map skills? This worksheet not only reviews crucial map comprehension skills, the accompanying answer key and data tracker allow teachers to see which specific skills students have mastered or which may be in need of review.I hope you enjoy this FREE resource! To see more of what my store has to offer, please check out the following: o ALL Map Skills Worksheetso Map Skills Worksheets – Calculating Scaleo Map Skills Worksheets – Using the Compass Rose Lookin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: 5 Map Skills Worksheets: Scale & Compass Rose (NO PREP) #6-10
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
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4th - 7th
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Geography Vocabulary ~Basic Landforms Terms and definitions~ Matching Worksheet
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
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3rd - 6th
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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
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4th - 12th
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Uniforms & Gear Revolutionary Soldier Reading Comprehension American Revolution
This passage describes the uniforms and gear of Revolutionary War soldiers. Students label uniforms and answer 15 questions (true/false, multiple choice). I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article (basics) Labeling Uniforms10 T/F QuestionsColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Reading Comprehension BundleYou may also like my American Revolution Battle Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they
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5th - 6th
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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
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K - 6th
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Causes of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This article is an overview of the causes of imperialism. 10 short answer questions assess students' understanding of the topic. I've included a color and BW version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)10 short answer questions Color and BW VersionKey includedIncluded in my Imperialism Bundle.*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets your expectations. Thanks!!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
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
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient China Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet Bundle
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 **
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3rd - 6th
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Valley Forge Reading Comprehension Worksheet Washington American Revolution
This article briefly describes Valley Forge during the American Revolution. 13 questions (identify, multiple choice) questions and a chart assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article describing Valley Forge (basics) 13 questions (identify, multiple choice) Chart of important people to complete Key included*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will
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5th - 6th
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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
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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.
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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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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
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