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6th grade social studies independent work packets $5-10
NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities
This bundle of 30 national park brochure projects is a fantastic way for your students to explore a huge variety of landscapes across North America. Each no-prep activity can be completed in a few different ways. You can provide your students with the information to fill out their brochures, or have them find the information through Internet research. If your students are inexperienced with Internet research, guide them through the process by projecting a search that you lead. NPS.gov and Britta
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3rd - 8th
Canada's Interactions with the Global Community Workbook(Grade 6 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 6 Canada's Interactions with the Global Community unit in the NEW Ontario Social Studies 2023 curriculum (People and Environments).In this workbook, students will learn about the global community, human rights, the United Nations, NGOs, the global economy, CUSMA (formerly NAFTA), fair trade, world health concerns, environmental issues, international aid, and taking action in the global community. They will learn about the importance of responsible citizenship, feat
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6th
Also included in: Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Volcanoes Complete Pack - Printables, Editable PowerPoint, Interactive Notebooks
This Volcano Unit is exploding with a variety of printables, Diagrams, Interactive notebooks, and a 100% editable PowerPoint.*Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included in the pack: (Answer keys are included.) • PowerPoint Review Sheet• Volcanoes Reading Comprehension• Label the parts of a volcano • Volcano Labeled Diagram • 3 Stages of a Volcano Poster (8.5” x 11”) – Active, Dormant, and Extinct• Cinder Cone, Composite, and Shield Volcanoes Posters (1 of each)• Types of Volc
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3rd - 6th
Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about North America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of the United States, Canada, and Mexico u
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Europe by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Africa by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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Communities in Canada, Past and Present Workbook (Grade 6 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 6 Communities in Canada, Past and Present unit in the NEW Ontario Social Studies 2023 curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canada's history and its diverse communities. The content starts with an exploration of Indigenous communities and their traditional territories, followed by an in-depth look at the interactions between early European settlers and Indigenous peoples. The workbook delves into the signi
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6th
Also included in: Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Geography of East Asia Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about East Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location cl
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5th - 12th
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Middle East Map Practice Activities | SW Asia & North Africa Geography | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about the Middle East by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of Southwest Asia & North Africa usi
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5th - 12th
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Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has editabl
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Southeast Asia Map Practice Activities | SE Asia Region | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Southeast Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative locati
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Oceania Map Practice Activities | Australia Region | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Australia & Oceania by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relati
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5th - 12th
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Geography of South America Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about South America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative locatio
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5th - 12th
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Colombia Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Colombia?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Colombia through the eyes of a Colombian boy named Christian. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Colombia, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for distance learning, and for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Latinx history and culture!Included in This Kid's Life: Colombia:A lett
Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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4th - 6th
Le Canada dans la communauté mondiale cahier (Grade 6 FRENCH Social Studies)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 6 Canada's Interactions with the Global Community unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).Ce cahier d'exercices couvre l'unité Le Canada dans la communauté mondiale de la 6e année du programme d'études sociales de l'Ontario 2023 (Communauté et environnement).In this workbook, students will learn about the global community, human rights, the United Nations, NGOs, the global economy, CUSMA (ACEUM en français, formerly A
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Grade 6 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Bundle
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
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6th - 10th
END OF THE YEAR HISTORY ACTIVITIES with Google Slides
Celebrate the end of the year with a student choice project - as either a print version or on GOOGLE SLIDES! This End of the Year Social Studies Choice Board is designed to reflect information your students have learned in Social Studies, personal information about your class, and gives your students an opportunity to preview information from their next Social Studies course. Templates are included.Don’t have time for a choice board? You can differentiate the content by offering different activi
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
South Asia Map Practice Activities | India Geography | Print & Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about South Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of India using only absolute & relative l
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5th - 12th
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Kenya Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Kenya?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Kenya through the eyes of a Kenyan boy named Gitonga. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Kenya, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for Distance Learning!Included in This Kid's Life: Kenya:A letter from Gitonga to your students about what life is like as a kid in KenyaA colorful presenta
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School Students This no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes NINE different activities to support this authentic resource using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking and Transformation Plus... an activity identifying Child Rights violations described in the book.This response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNI
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4th - 8th
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Cuba Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in France?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Cuba through the eyes of a Cuban boy named Pablo. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Cuba, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for distance learning, and for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Latinx history and culture!Included in This Kid's Life: Cuba:A letter from Pablo to your
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
Honduras Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Honduras?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Honduras through the eyes of a Honduran boy named Dominic. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Honduras, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for distance learning, and for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Latinx history and culture! Included in This Kid's Life: Honduras:A letter
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
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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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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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