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High school social studies task cards under $5
Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has seven stations detailing the (GRAPES) geography, achievements, social classes, leadership (government and laws), economy, and religion of Ancient Rome. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. An answer key is included! Teacher instructions and 5 different activity ideas for the same Common Core readings are
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4th - 10th
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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:
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Branches of Government Task Cards and Activities Bundle: Civics
World War 2 Task Cards: Battles, People, & Events of WW2
This fantastic set of task cards for World War II includes 40 activity cards to cover everything related to the war for a World or US History class. The download features 10 pages with 4 cards each to engage students. These can be cut up and placed around the room as stations, given to groups at a table, or gone through individually to cover all the different aspects of WW2.A recording sheet is included for students to write their answers on as well as an answer key for your convenience.These ma
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6th - 11th
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World War I Project Menu- No prep, share and go!
This no prep, share or print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of World War I while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well as specific ins
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5th - 9th
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GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies
These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history! Check preview for details! All digital versions are Google Slides resources.INCLUDED:Presentation: Introductory GRAPES presentation with 25+ slides including definitions, examples, graphics, and key
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â GRAPES History Resource Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Task Cards - World, US, and Canadian Capital Cities
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE - Three sets of task cards to help students practice finding locations with a set of latitude and longitude coordinates. Using gnomes as a theme (thinking of gnomes who have traveled the world and sent home notes) each task card is written like a postcard. Set 1 - students are given a set of coordinates and must locate the world capital city. (12 cards)Set 2 - students are given a world capital city and must figure out the latitude and longitude of the city. (12 card
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Latitude and Longitude Bundle - Activities, Task Cards, & Posters
American Revolution Major Battles Activity
Students get a brief look at ten of the major battles of the American Revolution including a map showing where the battles took place.1. Lexington & Concord2. Fort Ticonderoga3. Bunker Hill4. Trenton5. Brandywine Creek6. Saratoga7. Germantown8. Valley Forge9. Cowpens10. YorktownProduct includes:-22 PDF fact cards to print for student use-Student worksheet and map to complete-10 point quiz for an option to assess students' American Revolution battles knowledge-Teacher answer keysThe contents
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5th - 10th
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Income Statement Activity with T-Shirt Business Scenarios
Looking for a simplified way to teach your high school business students about income statements? This activity is the perfect addition to your financial statements unit. This resource provides essential information about the income statement, a scenario to review revenue vs. expenses, 3 short income statement business scenarios, and 3 simple income statements for students to complete with the information provided. In this activity, students will use the formulas provided to calculate gross prof
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Intro to Accounting Bundle with Accounting Equation and Financial Statements
Ethical Dilemmas | Moral Dilemmas | Ethics | Activity Cards
Ethical and moral dilemmas are excellent ways to develop student empathy, social awareness and critical thinking skills. Students are able to consider their responses to each scenario and reflect upon the personal values that contribute to their stance.This packet includes 40 stand-alone situations which need personal ethical and moral judgements. Having used these cards in my own classrooms, they generate significant discussion and allow students to make connections they had previously not cons
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9th - 12th
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U.S. Map Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find:
1. 20 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features of the United States
2. An answer key
3. An answer sheet for student recording
4. A separate list of the questions
4. A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discussion
5. A PDF of the cards
6. A la
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5th - 9th
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Space Race Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up social studies class! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. Afte
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Whodunnit Activity Bundle - Printable & Digital Game Options
Civil War Task Cards: Battles, Generals, Maps, Project Activity
This is a fantastic set of 25 task cards related to the US Civil War and Reconstruction! Each task card features a question or statement that students must analyze and answer on an included response sheet. Topics covered include battles like Gettysburg and Antietam, generals such as Sherman, Lee, and Grant, along important events, speeches, and more! Students love to work on these while moving around the room to different stations or in pairs or groups at their desks. It is a great way to break
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7th - 10th
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Ancient Mesopotamia and Sumer Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.Included you will find:2 Color Maps with physical features labeled8 Color Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Egypt8 Color Answer CardsBlackline copies of all the cards that use less ink.Answer Sheet for student recordingAnswer KeyOne page sheet for all the q
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5th - 9th
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Amendments to the US Constitution Activities | 27 Amendments Card Games
Have fun while reviewing all 27 amendments! This engaging activity includes two sets of game cards focused on the 27 amendments to the US Constitution: "I Have, Who Has...?" and "What Am I?"**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here to preview the lessons and take advantage of the bundle savings.INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Articles of Confederation Activity | Printable & Digital
Students identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation using cause and effect task cards. Manipulating the color-coded task cards will help students understand why a new framework for government was necessary. A graphic organizer and digital worksheet are also included! **This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Debate Learning Stations
Debating can be difficult for students. Often, we end up witnessing poor debates because student didn't put enough effort into preparing thorough and engaging arguments. These debate stations are designed to give them the guidance and focus they need to do just that.NOTE: These stations are for skill building & planning and do not provide lessons on debating. If you would like lessons that introduce the specifics of debating procedure, check out Debating Lesson Plans & Activities.This re
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Learning Stations Mega Bundle
Bill of Rights Task Cards and Walk the Room Google Drive Compatible
Once children learn about the Bill of Rights, challenge them to see if they understand them. Students will be presented with:24 contemporary problems that will challenge students to solve problems that can only be solved with the Bill of Rights 24 Walk the Room placards that are bigger than a task card and can be displayed across the room or in the hallwayA handout that includes all the slides for absent students.Students can work in groups to immerse themselves in legal problems and use the Bil
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - Bundle!
Hinduism in Ancient India Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up social studies class! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. Afte
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India -- World History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Buddhism in Ancient India Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up social studies class! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. Afte
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India -- World History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Colonial America Stations Activity - 13 Colonies Centers - Jamestown
Colonial America stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any Colonial America unit. It is aligned to my Colonial America unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the Colonial America era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstructio
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6th - 11th
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: PowerPoint & Activity: Canada's Charter
Included is an extensive PowerPoint on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, along with activities/discussion that encourage students to critically think about Canada's charter.PowerPoint:* Bringing the concept of guaranteed rights and freedoms to a level that all students can understand - Class discussion about having a pizza party where only some students are allowed to vote for what pizzas are ordered (e.g. only girls, or only students with brown eyes). If the teacher decides to discrim
Grades:
6th - 12th
Civics Task Cards: Types & Systems of Government Review
If you're reviewing Types of Government and Systems of Government in your middle school Civics or American Government classroom, thiss Civics Task Cards: Types & Systems of Government Review set will make your life so much easier! This set of 32 Task Cards quiz students on vocabulary and key concepts related to Forms & Systems of Government, and include definitions, multiple choice questions, analogies, scenarios to interpret, and pictures to analyze! Perfect for middle and high school s
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Holocaust Project Menu- No prep, share and go!
This no prep, share or print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be highly engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of the Holocaust while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. This project menu includes 8 project options, project instructions, and de
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards - Differentiated
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.Included you will find:1. 12 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Greece2. An answer key3. An answer sheet for student recording4. A separate list of the questions4. A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discussion5. A PDF of the cards6. A l
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5th - 9th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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