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8th grade social studies task cards under $5
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
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3rd - 8th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Map Activity & Task Cards | Print & Digital
This engaging Lewis and Clark map activity is an excellent supplement for your Westward Expansion unit! The printable and digital map lesson provides students with a great visual for learning about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Printable and digital task cards are also included for students to put events of the expedition in chronological order. **This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 NO PREP Lewis and Clark resources at a 30% discount p
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
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.
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Task Cards and Activities Bundle: Civics
5 Themes of Geography Scenario Sort Cards
Looking for a way to help students understand the 5 Themes of Geography beyond the definition? Help students understand the 5 Themes with this sort that utilized real-world scenarios. Students from upper elementary to middle school will benefit from this activity. Included in this product:⇒ 10 Themes of Geography header cards (5 in each set)⇒ 38 scenarios for students to sort (19 in each set)⇒ Suggested uses for this product⇒ Answer keyRelated Products⭐ Why Study Geography?⭐ World Geography Wa
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5th - 8th
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Enlightenment Philosophers | Age of Enlightenment Stations and Writing Activity
Conquer a difficult topic with station rotations! Students focus on a different Enlightenment thinker at each station, answering text-based questions to ensure understanding. After rotating through all six stations, students are ready to connect ideas from Age of Enlightenment to today’s world. Everything you need for a comprehensive lesson is included! WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:♥ My students, my Principal, and I all loved this activity!! GREAT resource!♥ Great activity! It wa
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5th - 8th
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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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The Preamble to the Constitution Activities | Printable & Digital
Everything you need to ensure students completely understand the meaning and purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution! This Common Core aligned lesson includes a close reading, matching activity, class preamble, and exit ticket! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are 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!! Cli
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
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
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5th - 12th
Also included in: 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: 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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Which Bill of Rights? ~ Bill of Rights Task Card Activity
Which Bill of Rights? A Task Card Activity for students to interact with the Bill of Rights!These 16 Task Cards have different scenarios that involve the original Amendments; The Bill of Rights! Students interact with The Bill of Rights by reading the scenarios and then deciding which amendment(s) is involved. Included are:•Directions for using•The Bill of Rights •16 Scenario Cards•A recording sheet*Answer key included*Check out the preview to see if this activity is perfect for your classroom!A
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8th
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Ancient Rome: 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. 9 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Rome
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
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5th - 8th
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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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Supply and Demand Task Cards
Supply and Demand Task Cards
Do your students understand supply and demand? Find out with my Supply and Demand Task Cards for grades 5-8. Students will answer either a multiple choice or true and false question on each of the 32 task cards.
Students will answer questions that focus on supply and demand vocabulary and will also solve real-world problems where they will apply what they have learned about supply and demand.
Great for stations, SCOOT or partner work!
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5th - 8th
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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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FIND THE MYSTERY COUNTRY • GRADES 5–8 • Great for Early Finishers!
A FUN GEOGRAPHY DETECTIVE GAME FOR COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD • GRADES 5–8 Find the Mystery Country is a set of 28 Task Cards that can be used for a fun, creative detective game about countries around the world. A thief named Theo has stolen extremely valuable, rare diamonds from a museum. He has escaped and eluded the police worldwide. Your students play detective and try to find him by eliminating countries one at a time using clues on Task Cards. The clues present your students with fascinatin
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6th - 8th
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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: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
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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Talking Sticks Discussion Strategy with Editable Discussion Cards
Talking Sticks is a management strategy that encourages all students to participate equally in a discussion. The ready-to-use discussion cards in this packet will help facilitate the discussion and keep it focused on a particular topic. Editable discussion cards are also included to make it easy to customize the wording on the task cards.The Talking Sticks strategy can be used in any subject area, and works especially well in reading, science, and social studies. Talking Sticks can be used with
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Literature Circles Made Easy | Classroom Book Clubs Discussion Bundle
Push and Pull Factors Digital Card Sort - Google Slides Activity
Students will use Google Slides to sort push and pull factors into the correct categories. Use this activity when discussing geography, historical thinking skills, culture, and human migration. Google Slides assignment ready to go - no prep! Simply assign in Google Classroom and make a copy for each student.Great for a quick review or bellwork!Writing extension assignment to challenge students to think critically and practice written responses.Answer key included!
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt 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:1 Color Map with physical features labeled11 Color Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Egypt11 Color Answer CardsBlackline copies of all the cards that use less ink.Answer Sheet for student recordingAnswer KeyOne page sheet for all the
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3rd - 8th
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