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4th grade social studies task cards for Easel Activities
Map Skills Scavenger Hunt + Free BOOM Cards
This 20-question scavenger hunt (task card activity) reviews and practices map skills, vocabulary, and terms. (2 cards have been added for use by Canadian teachers.)This Product Includes:• cover card for organizing and storing scavenger hunt • 20 colorful cards providing practice with map skills vocabulary and using maps• alternate cards have been added using a map of Canada for cards 13 and 14, instead of a map of the United States.• 20 b/w cards• crossword puzzle (2 formats for differentiation
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Map Skills Bundle
Types of Maps Task Cards
This product includes the following:- Teacher summary of each type of map- Cornell notes format of the types of map notes for students to record critical information- 12 Task cardsIMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open and edit the file. You can download the software here.You are welcome to use this for classroom use, but this is not for commercial use. Click here to see more of my products!Thank you!Creative Classroom Activities :)Follow me on Instagram: creative.classro
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4th - 7th
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Forms & Types of Government Dictatorship Democracy 5th 6th Grade Social Studies
This forms of government resource teaches students the differences between a dictatorship and a democracy. Includes:Democracy Vs. Dictatorship SortIncludes 22 characteristic cards. Students determine whether they describe a democracy or a dictatorship and sort them under the correct heading.Graphic OrganizersIncludes a Venn Diagram and Double Bubble Map for comparing and contrasting the two forms of government.Real-Life Scenarios Task CardsIncludes 6 different scenarios describing a child’s dail
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4th - 6th
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3 Branches of Government Task Cards Activity: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the three branches of government.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the three branches of government. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Branches of Government:
1. Task Cards
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Task Cards and Activities Bundle: Civics
Early American Indian Cultures (Task Cards Included)
This Bundle includes everything you need to teach Early American Indian Cultures or Native American Regions including the Arctic, Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Northeast, and Southeast. This product meets the new Georgia Third Grade Social Studies Standards of Excellence for the 2017-18 school year.SS3H1a-c: Describe early American cultures and their development in North America including location of regions, how environment impacted food, clothing, and shelter, and contributions to life today.C
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Georgia Third Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle (Meets New GSE's)
Imports and Exports Task Cards
Import or Export? Your students must answer that question to complete this set of task cards. After reading a statement, students must decide if the example is an import or export. A student recording sheet and answer key are included.
This is part of a BUNDLE
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2nd - 5th
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Midwest Region Scavenger Hunt - U.S. Regions
Get your students up and moving as they combine reading and social studies skills to learn about the Midwest Region!
Purchase all of the US regions as a bundle and save 33% or $5
5 US Regions - Bundle
Your kids will use the task cards to move around the room answering the 24 questions. When they are finished they will learn facts about the 12 states and monuments in the Midwest Region.
Students will learn at least one fact about each state; Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kans
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2nd - 6th
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Three Branches of Government Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is an excellent way for students to learn important information about the three branches of government, while getting up and out of their seats. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheetIn this scavenger hunt, students will learn about the members, responsibilities, powers, and requirements of each branch. There is also information about checks and balances. My students
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Social Studies Scavenger Hunts Mega Bundle
National Parks Scavenger Hunt
Get your students up and moving as they learn the history, facts, and figures of our national parks with this engaging scavenger hunt. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheet. Your students will love with the opportunity to get out of their seats and take control of their learning!National Parks Included: Arches, Carlsbad Caverns, Death Valley, Dry Tortugas, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Great
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2nd - 4th
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Causes of the American Revolution Review Task Cards - Set of 40
This set of 40 task cards are great for test prep review or an interactive way to answer questions! These task cards review the various causes that led up to the American Revolution.Causes covered:- French and Indian War- Sugar Act- Stamp Act- Sons of Liberty- Townshend Acts- Boston Massacre- Tea Act- Boston Tea Party- Intolerable Acts- First Continental Congress- Battle of Lexington and ConcordEach task cards has a QR code that display the answer! No technology? No problem! An answer key is al
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Task Card Mega Bundle - Set of 132 Task Cards
Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt + Free BOOM Cards
This scavenger hunt (Task card set) provides students with interesting facts about Cinco de Mayo. Table of Contentscover card for organizing and storing scavenger huntstudent pages 16 colorful information cards16 black and white information cardscrossword puzzle (with and w/o word bank for differentiation)What Is Cinco de Mayo? activityCinco de Mayo word findanswer keyslink to free BOOM cards Directions for Use1. Print the Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt cards on card stock then cut them apart. 2.
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Holiday Scavenger Hunts Bundle
Geography Skills Review Centers Activity
Need to review basic Geography skills? Looking for an engaging resource to review those Geography skills?Use this 26 page Geography Skills Review Centers Activity to help your students review the basic Geography skills that are so vital for any Social Studies course. Open the Preview to see the complete product.Set includes 4 skills review cards on each of the following topics:ChartsGraphsMapsInformational TextsEach card provides 5 questions to guide students in the analysis of the informationa
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3rd - 12th
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British Colonial America (Task Cards Included)
This nonfiction bundle contains everything you need to teach Early Colonization, British Colonies, or the Thirteen Original Colonies on the elementary level. It meets Georgia's third grade Social Studies standard SS3H3 Explain the factors that shaped British Colonial America.Click Here to Save 30%!This bundle includes:6 page student tab booklet6 page teacher tab booklet with answers in red3 Foldables-Comparing Colonies, Workers in Colonies, and Thirteen Colonies32 Task Cards with Student Record
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Georgia Third Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle (Meets New GSE's)
Northeast Region Scavenger Hunt - U.S. Regions
Get your students up and moving as they combine reading and social studies skills to learn about the Northeast Region!
Purchase all of the US regions as a bundle and save 33% or $5
5 US Regions - Bundle
Your kids will use the task cards to move around the room answering the 24 questions. When they are finished they will learn facts about the 12 states and monuments in the Northeast Region.
Students will learn at least one fact about each state; Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massa
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2nd - 6th
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US Constitution Task Cards Activity (Civics: American Government Unit)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Constitution.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the Constitution. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on the Constitution:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Acco
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4th - 9th
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Continents and Oceans Task Cards Activity (World Geography Unit: Map Skills)
These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with identifying the continents and oceans.In this activity students are to identify each of the seven continents and five oceans as shown within a map of the world. Other questions are included such as: what continent is the largest?If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Task Cards for Social Studies:Important: All the Task Cards below are in my: Social Studies Bundle (50% OFF!)United States History: Get all 39 (3
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3rd - 11th
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Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
Get your students up and moving as they learn about Women's History Month and the accomplishments of important American women with this engaging scavenger hunt. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheet. This scavenger hunt includes information about Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sally Ride, Sandra Day O'Connor, Susan B. Anthony, and much mo
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3rd - 5th
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Titanic Task Cards: Context Clues (Common Core & TEK Aligned)
Build your students' vocabulary skills with these 28 Titanic Themed Context Clues Task Cards. Task Cards are perfect for partner work, center/station work, SCOOT game, Quiz Quiz Trade, Inside Outside Circle, or whole group activity.Students read a sentence with an underlined word and then choose the correct meaning (3 choices are given), using the context clues. Your students will enjoy reading facts and learning more about the Titanic and that tragic night.I like to print these on card-stock, c
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3rd - 8th
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Three Branches of Government Review Task Cards - Set of 20
This set of 20 task cards are an awesome way to review the three branches of government! The task cards ask a variety of questions about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, as well as the checks and balances system!
These task cards cover Georgia Performance Standards:
SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.
c. Identify the three branches of the U. S. government as outlined by the Constitution, describe what they do, how they relate
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Declaration of Independence Task Cards - Set of 20
This set of 20 task cards allows students to review the different parts of the Declaration of Independence, such as who wrote it, the different sections, and how it was accepted.Each task cards has a QR code that display the answer! No technology? No problem! An answer key is also included!Included:- 20 task cards in editable PDF form- student recording sheet in editable PDF form- answer keyThis task card activity covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and resul
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Task Card Mega Bundle - Set of 132 Task Cards
Florida Social Studies Symbols Task Card Activities
Integrate your 4th grade Social Studies curriculum into your ELA block? Students will read information and answer questions on Florida's symbols. Make learning about Florida state symbols fun and informational with these Florida State Symbols Activities! Perfect for whole group and centers.**Bundle and SAVE 20% with this Florida Government BundleFollow White's Workshop for more great resources! ❤️ Includes:12 colorful informational symbols cards:flag state sealstate mammal saltwater fish fresh
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4th
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Also included in: Florida Social Studies Government Bundle
Quote Cards & Activities - Differentiate with Options to Learn about History!
You and your students will love these 132 Wise Word Quote cards and activities! Each quote was carefully curated to inspire and help students become better citizens. Each card also includes a different person who somehow helped change the world. Use a “Quote of the Week” activity at centers for discussion, journal prompts, or any time you have a few spare minutes.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:132 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColor6 Question Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColor8 Diffe
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4th - 12th
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PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA TASK CARDS Presidents' Day Activities
PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA TASK CARDS: Presidents' Day Activity By using Presidential Trivia Task Cards, your students will learn important and interesting facts about U.S. presidents as they practice their research skills, digitally or traditionally. These task cards make a great research center, enrichment activity, and/or anchor activity. Use them for computer lab instruction or as a prelude to Presidents’ Day. These task cards are provided in print and digital versions (TPT Easel).CONTENTS20 task
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3rd - 6th
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Oregon Trail Activity Scavenger Hunt with Easel Option
Do your students study Westward Expansion and cover the Oregon Trail? If so, use this Oregon Trail Scavenger Hunt to extend their learning. In this hunt students will learn facts and interesting information about the Oregon Trail -- why pioneers were attracted to Oregon, what life was like on the trail, and why its use ended. Hide the cards in your classroom and watch students search for them, use them in a more orderly way like Scoot, or assign them to students individually through Easel. Any w
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3rd - 5th
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