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3rd grade social studies task cards for Google Apps

Preview of Titanic Passenger Research Activity

Titanic Passenger Research Activity

Dig into history and research the passengers aboard the Titanic with this printable and digital reproduction of tickets aboard the Titanic! Use the interactive, Google Slides version to explore and research 36 different Titanic. Each of the 36 different tickets uses the real names of Titanic passengers. **This resource was COMPLETELY updated April 2021**What is included in this Titanic Passenger Tickets Research Activity?This activity comes in three versions (see the 'PREVIEW' for a visual of
Preview of North Carolina's Three Regions Intro to NC Geography and History

North Carolina's Three Regions Intro to NC Geography and History

Created by
Monica Parsons
Teach your students about North Carolina’s Three Regions with this fun unit! Students will get an intro to NC geography and history through these activities! Students will learn about North Carolina’s place in this world. Then they will explore North Carolina’s three regions by learning about the characteristics of each region.Students will learn about North Carolina’s three regions: the Mountains, the Piedmont, and the Coastal Plains. They can explore each region through photographs and descrip
Preview of The 5 Regions of the United States- Scavenger hunt -Distance Learning

The 5 Regions of the United States- Scavenger hunt -Distance Learning

This is a scavenger hunt for the five regions of the United States. In this pack you will find 20 cards and a worksheet with questions. There are four cards for every region. They will be able to answer the questions on the worksheet using the cards. I like to hang the cards around the room and get the kids up and out of their seats.Directions: There are 20 cards, each with a fun fact. You cut the cards apart and hang them around the room. The students then "hunt" for each of the cards. Each stu
Preview of Abbreviations Worksheet: Rules, Task Cards, Anchor Chart, Assessments Activities

Abbreviations Worksheet: Rules, Task Cards, Anchor Chart, Assessments Activities

Abbreviations Activities: Rules, Task Cards, Worksheets Practice with US MapsAre you looking for abbreviations worksheets, practice pages, task cards, lists, abbreviation rules, and assessments? You've come to the right spot! This abbreviations activities product includes:One page of teacher's notesSeven reference/instructional pages, which include the abbreviations lists by category36 task cards with three distinct question typesAn answer sheetAn answer keyBlack-and-white study sheets for eas
Preview of The Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt

The Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt

This is a scavenger hunt for The Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. In this pack you will find 16 cards and a worksheet with questions. They will be able to answer the questions on the worksheet using the cards. I like to hang the cards around the room and get the kids up and out of their seats.**updated to include a digital file 4/14/2020** **Great for distance learning!**Directions: There are 16 cards, each with a fun fact. You cut the cards apart and hang them a
Preview of Primary & Secondary Sources DIGITAL Task Card Set (upper elementary)

Primary & Secondary Sources DIGITAL Task Card Set (upper elementary)

Created by
JB Creations
Use your Google Drive to review the skill of identifying primary or secondary sources of information using a fun, interactive DIGITAL task card format! (Card sets can easily be printed if that method is preferred!) Students will scroll through 15 colorful task cards to demonstrate their knowledge on identifying types of sources. By providing 15 real world examples of primary and secondary sources on bright cards, students will have multiple opportunities to strengthen the skills associated with
Preview of Digital Quick Check for Map Skills in Google Forms/Distance Learning

Digital Quick Check for Map Skills in Google Forms/Distance Learning

Created by
JB Creations
Use Google Drive to access my MAP SKILLS QUICK CHECK for an easy way to monitor and assess students’ progress for this important skill in the intermediate grades. I created a Google Form that closely aligns with the format and content encountered on the new technology-based state tests. Students will be asked to analyze 20 given maps, graphics, pictures, and questions and apply their knowledge of map skills in the area of cardinal/intermediate directions, map scale, map legend, continents/oceans
Preview of Digital BOOM Task Cards: Map Skills for 4th and 5th Grade

Digital BOOM Task Cards: Map Skills for 4th and 5th Grade

Created by
JB Creations
Use BOOM cards for a super engaging, fun way to practice map skills! Students will scroll through and receive immediate feedback when interacting with 20 colorful task cards to reinforce skills such as cardinal and intermediate directions, continents & oceans, map scale, map features, relative directions, and much more! What exactly are BOOM Cards??They are digital task cards that provide immediate feedback as students interact with them! They can be easily be uploaded and used on chromebook
Preview of Ancient Rome Activities Bundle Digital Resources Google Slides {Print & Digital}

Ancient Rome Activities Bundle Digital Resources Google Slides {Print & Digital}

Ancient Rome was one of the most influential ancient civilizations. We use many of their contributions still to this day! A Digital Version for Google Classroom has been added to this bundle. What's inside:Daily Life in Ancient Rome Activity Pack (PDF)A Digital Version for Google ClassroomPowerPoint PresentationBulletin Board KitUnit Test in Google FormsTeacher DirectionsTask CardsTimeline ActivityAnswer KeysDaily Life in Rome Activity Pack includes 20 reading passages, organizers, 3 case files
Preview of Immigration Unit Ellis Island | Writing Reading Vocab Immigration Project BUNDLE

Immigration Unit Ellis Island | Writing Reading Vocab Immigration Project BUNDLE

Teachers, don't worry about lesson planning for your immigration unit and a take home immigration project! This bundle will save you time and money! You get a printable unit AND a digital folder of immigration resources to help you teach the subject to your students in grades one, two, three and four. Google slides and Google forms will help you teach with distance learning / remote learning. The focus in on immigration in history and includes activities on why people immigrated to America, ho
Preview of Government and Citizenship Task Cards | Print and Digital | Google Slides â„¢

Government and Citizenship Task Cards | Print and Digital | Google Slides â„¢

Created by
Mrs Martinson
**Want these as Boom Cards? Check out the listing in my store here.These 20 task cards help your students review government and citizenship standards. These specifically align to VA SOLS 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13, but could supplement any government/citizenship unit. These task cards can be used as part of your whole group lessons, during small group time, at centers, or for independent work. Skills covered with these task cards: Differentiating between rules and laws Defining Community, Laws, and R
Preview of Digital Quick Check: Primary & Secondary Sources/Distance Learning

Digital Quick Check: Primary & Secondary Sources/Distance Learning

Created by
JB Creations
What is a DIGITAL resource?Use Google Drive to access my Primary & Secondary Sources of Information QUICK CHECK for an easy way to monitor and assess students’ progress for this important skill in the intermediate grades in Social Studies. I created a Google Form that provides an engaging and colorful format for students to interact with this material. Students will be asked to read 15 short descriptions and then select the appropriate source of information (primary/secondary) from which it
Preview of Digital BOOM Task Cards: Rights & Responsibilities of US Citizens

Digital BOOM Task Cards: Rights & Responsibilities of US Citizens

Created by
JB Creations
Use BOOM cards for a super engaging, fun way to explore the Rights & Responsibilities of US Citizens! Students will scroll through and receive immediate feedback when interacting with 15 colorful task cards to identify the correct answer after reading 15 engaging real world examples! What exactly are BOOM Cards??They are digital task cards that provide immediate feedback as students interact with them! They can be easily be uploaded and used on chromebooks, iPads, Smartboards, Tablets, Kind
Preview of Digital Quick Check: Renewable & Nonrenewable Natural Resources Google Form

Digital Quick Check: Renewable & Nonrenewable Natural Resources Google Form

Created by
JB Creations
Students will identify the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources in this quick, SELF GRADING 12 question Google Form! What is a DIGITAL resource?Use Google Drive to access my Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources QUICK CHECK for an easy way to monitor and assess students’ progress for this important area of study in Social Studies. I created a Google Form that provides an engaging and colorful format for students to interact with this material. Students will be asked to identi
Preview of Critical Thinking Sustainability Task Cards 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Earth Day

Critical Thinking Sustainability Task Cards 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Earth Day

Created by
Ziggle Learning
Get your students working collaboratively, solving problems, and thinking creatively and critically about sustainability with this set of 24 task cards. Students will develop key 21st century skills needed while addressing important issues about our interconnectedness with the environment, and our responsibility to take care of it.Students will work together to come up with new ideas and new solutions - there are no right or wrong answers.Ideas for use:stationsturn and talk with a partner discus
Preview of Landforms Picture Match | Geography | Social Studies Task Cards | Boom Cards

Landforms Picture Match | Geography | Social Studies Task Cards | Boom Cards

Need more activities for geography lessons working on identifying landforms? These printable and digital task cards ask students to match pictures of landforms! Use these to accompany your social studies or geography lessons! They are perfect for hands-on learning! These can be best used as morning work, social studies center work, early finisher, independent work station materials, and more!Want to save up to 20%? BUY THE SOCIAL STUDIES TASK CARD BUNDLE and get 20 sets of task cards at a steal!
Preview of Digital Quick Check: 3 Branches of Government in Google Forms/Distance Learning

Digital Quick Check: 3 Branches of Government in Google Forms/Distance Learning

Created by
JB Creations
What is a DIGITAL resource?Use Google Drive to access my Branches of Government QUICK CHECK for an easy way to monitor and assess students’ progress for this important skill in the intermediate grades in Social Studies. I created a Google Form that provides an engaging and colorful format for students to interact with this material. Students will be asked to read 18 short descriptions and then select the appropriate branch of government (Judicial, Executive, Legislative) from which it comes. Is
Preview of Latitude and Longitude BOOM Cards

Latitude and Longitude BOOM Cards

Created by
JB Creations
Use BOOM cards for a super engaging, fun way to practice identifying LATITUDE & LONGITUDE coordinate sets on a map! Students will scroll through and receive immediate feedback when interacting with colorful task cards that feature a colorful pirate map with lines of both latitude and longitude asking them to identify the location of various buried treasure! Students will love the game-like feel of this activity and teachers will love the repeated, focus practice it provides! What exactly ar
Preview of Civil Rights Movement Leaders GOOGLE SLIDES Research Task Cards

Civil Rights Movement Leaders GOOGLE SLIDES Research Task Cards

Distance Learning Civil Rights Leaders GOOGLE SLIDES- This will be sent straight to your Google Drive! Remote Learning At- Home Learning 18 Civil Rights Leaders included + recording sheets for each AND summarizing recording sheet (used for workstations or scoot game). This is a great activity for Black History month or at any point in the year while learning about the Civil Rights Movement! Text boxes are already included on the Google Slides You can use these cards a number of ways:Task Cards-
Preview of Map Skills DIGITAL Task Card Set  (intermediate grades)

Map Skills DIGITAL Task Card Set (intermediate grades)

Created by
JB Creations
Use your Google Drive to review key map skill in a fun, interactive DIGITAL task card format! Students will scroll through 20 map skill task cards to demonstrate their knowledge on map features, relative location, cardinal & intermediate directions, continents & oceans, and much more! By providing 20 individual questions on bright cards with accompanying graphic and map clues, students will have multiple opportunities to strengthen the key map skills associated with the new learning s
Preview of The American Revolution BOOM Cards

The American Revolution BOOM Cards

Created by
JB Creations
Use BOOM cards for a super engaging, fun way to review the common events, people, and places of The American Revolution! Students will scroll through and receive immediate feedback when interacting with 30 colorful task cards with fun graphics to review American Revolutionary content such as The Boston Tea Party, Thomas Jefferson, musket, boycott, Crossing the Delaware, minuteman, Paul Revere, King George III, and many more! BOOM cards are perfect to use for stations, homework, distance learnin
Preview of 4th and 5th Grade Economics BOOM Cards

4th and 5th Grade Economics BOOM Cards

Created by
JB Creations
Use this set of Social Studies BOOM cards for a super engaging, fun way to practice identifying the key terms used in a study of common economics for 4th and 5th grade! Students will scroll through and receive immediate feedback when interacting with colorful task cards to review key economic vocabulary including entrepreneur, natural resources, market, budget, producers, consumers, wants & needs, etc. Students will love the game-like feel of this activity and teachers will love the repeated
Preview of Economic Systems Task Cards, Google Slides or Printable Worksheet for Economics

Economic Systems Task Cards, Google Slides or Printable Worksheet for Economics

This product includes 60 task cards to guide students through a review the Economic Systems. This product is designed to be used for distance learning, printout, or for computer access in the classroom.Included are the following:PDF version of the assignment for printable option (color and black and white)Student assignment in Google Slides for digital optionEditable version for teachers (PPT and Google Slides)Recording sheets for studentsAnswer keyIncluded in this product are task card to assis
Preview of Digital BOOM Task Cards: Primary and Secondary Sources of Information

Digital BOOM Task Cards: Primary and Secondary Sources of Information

Created by
JB Creations
Use BOOM cards for an engaging, fun way to practice learning the difference between primary and secondary sources of information! Students will scroll through and receive immediate feedback when interacting with 20 colorful task cards to identify this important standard in intermediate Social Studies. What exactly are BOOM Cards??They are digital task cards that provide immediate feedback as students interact with them! They can be easily be uploaded and used on chromebooks, iPads, Smartboards,
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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
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  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

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For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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