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Social studies task cards for Easel
Global Communities Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 2 Global Communities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).It covers various topics such as map skills, continents, oceans, and the equator. It further explores Canada, comparing climate, wildlife, natural features, homes, and recreation. It includes information on specific Canadian communities in Ontario, Yukon, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia, including a contemporary FNMI community (Saugeen First Nation). The workbook
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2nd
Also included in: Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
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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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
Les communautés du monde (Grade 2 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 2 Global Communities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).Ce cahier d'exercices couvre l'unité Les communautés du monde de la 2e année du programme d'études sociales de l'Ontario 2023 (Communauté et environnement).It covers various topics such as map skills, continents, oceans, and the equator. It further explores Canada, comparing climate, wildlife, natural features, homes, and recreation. It includes information
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2nd
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 2 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Full Units
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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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)
Rights and Responsibilities in Canada
Integrate Social Studies into your Reading block with these informational texts and activities. This product includes three pages of informational text centered around the rights and responsibilities of Canadians citizens at home, at school, and within the community. There are also two engaging center activities. This is perfect for whole group Social Studies, small group, or Substitute Plans! ⭐️ ⭐️ The TPT digital overlay allows this product to be used as a PDF or digital Google Classroom resou
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2nd - 3rd
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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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American Revolution Stations Activity - Revolutionary War Centers - Digital
American Revolution stations packThis resource includes 7 stations that will enhance any US Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the American Revolution. 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 Reco
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6th - 11th
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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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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: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Map Skills Georgia Grade 3 (Task Cards Included) Meets New GSE's
This bundle is ideal for Georgia third grade teachers teaching US Rivers (St. Lawrence, Hudson, Ohio, Mississippi, Rio Grande, and Colorado), US Mountain Ranges (Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains), Equator, Prime Meridian, and Lines of Latitude and Longitude. The set addresses all the Map Skills standards for third grade social studies GSE's SS3G1-SS3G2.Click Here to Save 30%!Topics include:Major Rivers-Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, St. Lawrence, and HudsonMountain Ranges-Rock
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3rd
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Also included in: Georgia Third Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle (Meets New GSE's)
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
Bill of Rights Task Cards Activity (US Constitution: Ten Amendments)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the Bill of Rights.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about the Bill of Rights. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: Be sure to check out my other products on the Bill of Rights:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordion Booklet
4. Lapbook
All of these products ca
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5th - 9th
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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)
Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2
Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal and Task Card Activity Set -- Examine Night by Elie Wiesel with this interactive unit set. Read for content, respond to writing prompts for student engagement, and review key features with various task card sets and the student journal.Includes:9 Page Reading Journal 16 Reading Response Prompt Task Cards20 Vocabulary Cards w/Definitions12 Theme Task Cards8 Image Analysis Task Cards3 Essay Writing Prompts35 Total full pages to print.Addresses the following:Key
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Roaring '20s & Great Depression Stations Activity - Centers - Jazz Age - Digital
Roaring '20s & the Great Depression stations packThis resource includes 6 stations that will enhance any 1920s & 1930s unit. It is aligned to my Roaring'20s & Great Depression Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the 1920s & 1930s. 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?
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6th - 11th
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