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4th grade social studies task cards for Microsoft Word

Preview of Bill of Rights Task Cards (Bilingual, Spanish, English) EDITABLE

Bill of Rights Task Cards (Bilingual, Spanish, English) EDITABLE

I made this with the idea of having a match or card sort station to review the Bill of Rights. Print on card stock and laminate. English station instructions: Use the cards to match the 10 amendments. Review the meaning and purpose of each amendment with your group when finished. Spanish station instructions: Usa las tarjetas para buscar la pareja de las 10 enmiendas. Repasa el significado y el propósito de cada enmienda con tu grupo.
Preview of War of 1812 Causes, Events & Outcomes Digital Readings & Task Cards GSE SS4H3a

War of 1812 Causes, Events & Outcomes Digital Readings & Task Cards GSE SS4H3a

This product includes readings for a 4th grade or 5th grade upper elementary social studies class (but it's also great for middle school social studies) and includes digital task cards for the War of 1812! The War of 1812 lesson provides 2-3 days of readings and tasks, depending on your students' readiness levels. (GSE SS4H3a)Included:3 pages of readings, including an introduction, causes of the War of 1812, burning of Washington, Battle of Baltimore, writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," Treat
Preview of Collaborative Group Roles with Sentence Starters

Collaborative Group Roles with Sentence Starters

Created by
Meggie Lavelle
Group role cards to use in class to help all students work together successfully. There are 10 different group roles each with a description of their job and sentence starters they should be using in their role. It is great for all students but especially for ELL students who need a bit extra language support to participate. You can also download my free Collaborative Team Work sheet which describes exactly how I use these group roles in my classroom.
Preview of What State Am I In? U.S Geography year long activity

What State Am I In? U.S Geography year long activity

This product includes clue paragraphs for all 50 states. The clues include interesting, but not obvious facts about each state. You can use it in many different ways: -It can be used as a weekly activity, posting a new clue sheet each week. -You can use it in centers or groups and have students try to figure out as many states as they can in a set amount of time. -It can also be used as an intro activity for each state as you begin a U.S. Geography unit. -I have also used it as bell ringe
Preview of Geography top trump cards (country statistics)

Geography top trump cards (country statistics)

Created by
Hannah Mohammed
Printable country top trump cards - great for a reward in class, or for fast finishers!32 countries, the cards include the population, area, GDP, life expectancy, and HDI.Print double sided for professional looking top trumps card your students will love.You can print as many sets as you need!
Preview of Token Economy Board Disney Princess

Token Economy Board Disney Princess

Token Economy Board - Disney Princess Disney Princesses!A Token Economy is a useful tool for behavior modifications. It is effective with children in many age groups, including children with special needs, those on the autism spectrum, those who have social and emotional problems, and more.Tokens are given when a desired behavior is accomplished. Tokens are never taken away, but until the child fills the board they are not due a reward. Rewards can be small like stickers, candy, fidgets, etc. or
Preview of QR Code States and Capitals Task Cards

QR Code States and Capitals Task Cards

Created by
Amanda Lynch
QR Code task cards add excitement to the classroom! Print, cut out and laminate the cards and place in a center with a device that can read QR codes (iPod, iPad, iPhone). Students can review their states and capitals independently and scan the code to self-check. This set includes all 50 states and capitals. The state and its abbreviation are on the front of the task cards. The capital is in QR code on the back. This document is 10 pages. Print the first five pages, then feed the pages again
Preview of Money, Money, Money, Money!!

Money, Money, Money, Money!!

Money, Money, Money!! Everyone loves to think about money!! Each page holds two tasks that require higher level thinking skills. Copy the 19 cards on cardstock and cut them in half to make 38 different fun tasks that deal with money. Use these cards to augment an economics or money unit. Or use them for those kids in your class that finish everything quickly.
Preview of South America task cards

South America task cards

Created by
Classroom Corner
I created these cards to accompany a printable map of South America with the countries labeled and with stars signifying capital cities (although it can be used with any printable map of South America). This is a good review activity for students participating in a study of South America or the continents in general. With these question cards, they not only review where each country is located, they also learn fun trivia about several of the nations in South America. I copied the question car
Preview of CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2: Indus River Valley Civilization Journal

CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2: Indus River Valley Civilization Journal

Created by
Miss Yoli Z
This is an Extension Writing project . It includes specific directions for teacher or student, journal templates, student checklist, and a rubric. This can be used as a writing task/assessment in class or a home project.
Preview of Continent and Ocean Clue Task Cards

Continent and Ocean Clue Task Cards

Created by
Meghan Gross
Can be used as an individual activity, or in groups- students will read each clue card, which tells them which continent they are on (with a picture of a blank map with only the continent they are on for that specific task card highlighted). Students will use cardinal or intermediate directions to find another continent, or ocean. Students will jot their answer in their recording sheet. *Clue Task Cards (Where is...) *Student Recording Sheet *Answer key ****print out and give each student a L
Preview of 4th Grade Social Studies Choice Board

4th Grade Social Studies Choice Board

Created by
C May
This choice board was created to use with my 3rd graders at the end of the year to give them a background on 4th grade Social Studies. It will allow them to research, using various resources, and work together to gain knowledge that will be important for their future.
Preview of Landforms and US Features 4th Grade Social Studies

Landforms and US Features 4th Grade Social Studies

Created by
Cammie's Corner
Continent, land forms, St. Lawrence River, Atlantic Coastal Plain, Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Continental Divide, Great Basin, Death Valley, Migration
Preview of Veterans Day Fact Cards

Veterans Day Fact Cards

Here are 20 Veterans Day fact cards that have fun facts about every U.S. Military Branch. This package includes an answer key, an answer sheet for students, and fun facts about every branch. Use as a whole-group activity or in a station.
Preview of The "Now and Then" Program, Responding to Artifacts-Question Stems

The "Now and Then" Program, Responding to Artifacts-Question Stems

Created by
Lucy Ganfield
This add-on document goes with the total Now and Then, Past: Prologue to the Future learning unit offered in bulk or individual units. This is a one page document with several critical thinking questions with a focus on initiating inquiry, analyzing data, testing hypothesizes and overall generalization of conclusion responses.
Preview of Core Democratic Match-Up

Core Democratic Match-Up

This card game will help students learn and distinguish between the Core Democratic Values. They will gain a better understanding of what each one entails, and learn what The United States Core Democratic Values are. This game would be great to use as a review.
Preview of Token Economy Board MCU Marvel Characters

Token Economy Board MCU Marvel Characters

Token Economy Board - MCU Marvel Characters!A Token Economy is a useful tool for behavior modifications. It is effective with children in many age groups, including children with special needs, those on the autism spectrum, those who have social and emotional problems, and more.Tokens are given when a desired behavior is accomplished. Tokens are never taken away, but until the child fills the board they are not due a reward. Rewards can be small like stickers, candy, fidgets, etc. or they can be
Preview of Japan Culture WebQuest Task Cards

Japan Culture WebQuest Task Cards

Japan Culture WebQuest Task Cards The following task cards are intended to be used with the online resource “Kids Web Japan” (using the link http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/virtual/index.html). Students are able to navigate through the virtual culture of Japan, and answer discussion questions based on six of the categories presented. At the end of the categories, the website allows for students to interactive games or create art. There are other categories that do not have task cards. The majority
Preview of Voyage to Freedom

Voyage to Freedom

Created by
Courtney Wahl
This is a great way to introduce or culminate a unit on the beginning of America. Voyage to Freedom is a game where students get to experience the journey of coming to America from England. They must face weather, food, and provisional challenges along the way. Once they land in the "New World" they still have decisions to make. Students work together as teams to determine what they should bring with them. Once they are underway they must roll dice to see what will happen to them and their fello
Preview of Menus for differentiation

Menus for differentiation

Created by
Zealous Educator
Use this generic menu setup to create your own. These are great for extending lessons, homework, or even early finishers. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Zealous-Educator
Preview of Stem Activity: Homes Around The World- Activity Cards

Stem Activity: Homes Around The World- Activity Cards

This product contains all the activity cards to do the culminating activity for a unit on homes. Please note: You will need to purchase materials (craft supplies etc) for students to use to create their homes.
Preview of Social Studies Task Board

Social Studies Task Board

This Task Board can be used as a review or preview or specific topics covered in your study of history. Currently the examples provided for each assignment are associated with 5th grade standards, but can be easily changed to meet the content you are teaching. These assignments appeal to all learners as they are designed to serve multiple learning styles and interests.
Preview of Ancient Egyptian Creative Activity- Complete the Artifact

Ancient Egyptian Creative Activity- Complete the Artifact

Created by
ThomasTeaches
Creative, fun activity to use when learning about Ancient Egypt Could be used as a prompt for creative writing or an extension activity. Students use their imaginations and their creative/artistic side to finish the 'broken' artifact to show what it could have been in Ancient Egyptian society. They finish it by writing about what the artifact would have been and what it would have been used for. Some examples past students have done: pyramid fragment, tools, a piece of jewelry , statue to
Preview of Zones of Regulation Chart

Zones of Regulation Chart

Created by
Ben Oloughlin
A Zones of Regulation resource used for students to identify their feelings and experiences in the red and green zone. This helps students to identify ways in which they can navigate from the red zone to the green zone.
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