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4th grade social studies interactive notebooks for Easel Activities
3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides
This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Ancient India Caste System: Informational Text, Worksheet, & Sorting Activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED?1. A one-page informational text that describes key information about the caste system (PDF & Easel)2. A worksheet that checks for understanding of content found in the informational text (PDF & Easel)3. A caste pyramid sorting activity that is great for interactive notebooks (PDF & Easel)4. Answer Keys (PDF) WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? “This was the perfect resource both for teaching and reviewing the Hindu Caste system with my students. I especia
Grades:
4th - 9th
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
Grades:
4th - 7th
American Revolutionary War Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Complete Unit
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book
The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches
Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A
Grades:
2nd - 4th
World War II Timeline Activity (World War 2, WWII, WW2)
This World War II timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of World War II in order! Students will cut and paste pages together and fill out the timeline using their own resources. There is a Word Bank included and an answer key! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the World War II, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!
Includes:
- 2 page timeline to be cut and paste together
- 1 page of events to be glue
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Louisiana Purchase Mini-Unit: Includes Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea
Are you looking for an engaging unit to use while teaching the Louisiana Purchase? You've found it! You will love this unit because all you have to do is print. There is nothing to prepare ahead of time!
This mini-unit uses a mixture of reading passages, interactive notebook foldables, cloze passages, vocabulary, word search activities, and more!
Contents of this unit:
Page 2: “The Louisiana Purchase” Reading Passage
Pages 3-4: “The Louisiana Purchase” Cloze Passage with Answer
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Big Bundle
3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Learning works best when it doesn’t feel like work.This hands-on fun Interactive Lapbook Project is so much fun! Your students are going to enjoy sorting and matching activities, and doing a little bit of writing. And, of course, drawing, coloring, cutting and pasting are always the best part of any activity. Use this project as a review or as an assessment. This project is also perfect for group or individual work. These mini-lapbooks will look amazing on display in your classroom or in the h
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
The Stone Age Early Humans Interactive Notebook Paleolithic Digital Worksheets
The Stone Age | Early Humans | Archaeology Interactive Notebook {Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance Learning ***Important Update- Now includes additional, colorful Digital EASEL Activity! Stone Age Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis product contains interactive cut-and-paste learning material for students to c
Grades:
4th - 9th
Lost Colony of Roanoke- Interactive Notebook Lesson
Roanoke - What happened? Why is this considered a "Lost Colony?"The Lost Colony of Roanoke is fascinating to students. You will have fun teaching about this unsolved mystery with this packet! This print 'n go lesson contains everything you need to teach about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. You may use this lesson with or without interactive notebooks. Students will love to learn about Roanoke with these active, engaging materials! Contents of this packet: * The Lost Colony of Roanoke- A Historical
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Wampanoag Native Americans Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Our Native American Activities pack about the Wampanoag Tribe has everything you need to learn about the Wampanoag people including reading passages, activities, vocabulary, map activities, and a flip book.What's Inside: Reading Comprehension PassagesMeet SquantoTri-fold Brochure ActivityMap ActivitiesFive Facts WebsVocabulary PostersVocabulary Flip FlapsSpotlight on Vocabulary5-Page Flip Book with Mystery FlapsThere are 3 Main Activities:Vocabulary:Introduce the vocabulary words with real-life
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity Reading Passages Worksheets Map & Flip Book
Students will learn about Lewis and Clark's Expedition during the Westward Expansion with this complete unit. This unit includes reading passages, comprehension questions, map activities, flip-book, and vocabulary posters. With Information about:The Western ExpansionLewis & Clark ExpeditionThe Team Hires SacagaweaThe Expedition is a Great SuccessStudents will love meeting:✔Meriwether Lewis✔William Clark✔Sacagawea✔Thomas JeffersonActivities Included: ✔Comprehension Questions✔Map Activities✔Sp
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Northwest Ordinance (1787) - An Interactive Notebook Lesson
This print 'n go lesson contains everything you need to teach about the Northwest Ordinance (1787). I created this lesson because I couldn't find any quality, elementary-aged materials for teaching about this historical time period. Your students will love making these foldables and learning about the Northwest Ordinance. You may use this lesson with or without interactive notebooks. Your students will love these active, engaging materials. Contents of this packet: Pages 2-3: The Northwest Ordin
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Big Bundle
Physical and Political Maps Mini-Unit
Introducing physical and political maps? This may be a great product for you! This purchase includes a variety of fun and meaningful activities to teach your students about the differences between physical and political maps. Your students will be experts soon!This Mini-Unit Includes:Nonfiction Passage with Comprehension Questions and Text Dependent Questions.Interactive Notebook ActivityTwo Graphic OrganizersThree Activity PagesAnswer keys are included. This is part of a BUNDLE
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Physical and Political Maps BUNDLE
Louisiana Purchase Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt directs students to a website. Students will use the website about the Louisiana Purchase to answer questions provided on the worksheets. This is an awesome way to incorporate technology into your classroom!Includes:- 2 page internet scavenger hunt- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.a. Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisi
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
Grades:
4th - 7th
Christopher Columbus Reading Passages Fact or Fiction Activity Vocabulary
This Early Explorer, Christopher Columbus unit includes reading passages, hands on activities, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! This unit includes information to teach about Columbus and his voyages in a factual, unbiased approach. This unit includes:✔Reading Passages ✔Comprehension Questions✔Navigation Tools Activity✔Fact or Fiction Activity - (to dispel common myths)✔Character Mini-booklet with Timeline✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔A 5-page Flipbook✔Answer KeysYOU MIGHT LIKE
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages & African American Activities
Your students will love these Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages & African American Activities! Unlock the stories of some of the most influential African Americans in history with this Black History Month biographies and yearbook activity. Students will read the biographies, answer comprehension questions, then create a yearbook style activity on the famous African Americans. These articles can be used all year long or as a Black History Month activity. Black History Month
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Odyssey Unit Activities - Character Analysis - Epic Hero Odysseus
The Odyssey by Homer - Qualities of an Epic Hero ! These Odyssey activities are an engaging way for students to look closely at key characters from Homer's Odyssey. A must for your Odyssey unit, this activity asks students to review the qualities of the epic hero, and use those qualities to closely examine the character of Odysseus. This is a great activity to increase comprehension and understanding.✅To complete this assignment, students first review the qualities of an epic hero. Students illu
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Maps and Globes Skills Digital Interactive Notebook PowerPoint Google Slides
This digital resource is perfect for your Maps and Globes unit. It includes BOTH a power point and a Google slides presentations. There are 25 total slides, some are teaching slides that explain the vocabulary and concepts and others are interactive with click and drag activities. Covers the following topics:What is a map?What is a globe?Comparing Maps and GlobesParts of a MapCompass RoseTypes of MapsResource Map ActivityEquator and Prime MeridianLongitude and Latitude Continents and OceansMap S
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Levels of Government Interactive Flipbook- National, State, Local Government
This is a brand new addition to my family of interactive flipbooks! This one is designed to have your students record their learning in a fun way during a unit on our government. With this product, students will work their way through facts about the levels of government--state, local, and national government. Each flap has students record notes on the leaders, duties, and responsibilities held at each level.
These are super easy to put together. Students simply cut out five rectangles, stack
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Latitude and Longitude Cut and Paste Activity: Distance Learning Compatible
This is a fun and engaging way to practice determining the difference between latitude and longitude! Students will read a sentence and decide if it is describing latitude or longitude, then glue the box in the correct column. An answer key is included.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
President Governor or Mayor?: Cut and Paste: Distance Learning Compatible
This is a fun and engaging way to practice determining the difference between the President, Governor, and Mayor! Students will read a sentence and determine which job it describes, then glue the box in the correct column. An answer key is included.** Visit my store for a wide variety of cut and paste products **You may also like: President Governor or Mayor? Color-By-Number
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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