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4th grade social studies worksheets for Microsoft Word
3 Branches of Government Sort Worksheet
This is a sorting worksheet I made for my students to show what they've learned about the three branches of government. Everything I looked for was much too difficult for my CDC students, so I created this worksheet as a simple activity but one that still covers all the important concepts.
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K - 5th
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Harriet Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Harriet Tubman 2019
Best movie guide out there! 27 Movie Guide Questions for the 2019 movie Harriet written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.Rated PG-13 and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Synopsis:Based on the thrillin
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types of Fossils Activity
Different types of fossils. True form, cast, mold, and trace fossils. Students will replicate each type of fossil and glue it to the handout.
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1st - 10th
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Ruby Bridges Movie Questions
15 multiple choice questions that follow the movie of Ruby Bridges. Includes an answer key.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pocahontas Video Review: Compare and Contrast Disney v Reality
In this assignment students watch the Disney version of Pocahontas and compare with Disney's version to what really happened. There is a timeline of Pocahontas, a map, and events of what happened in her life. After the video students must write about the comparison of the video and what really happened in her life. The rubric that goes along with the writing is based off of IVOC writing grading. This works well with Upper Elementary, Middle and lower high school.
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4th - 10th
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Triangular Trade Routes: Map Reading Activity
This product helps students understand the basics of the Triangular Trade during the 17th and 19th centuries. The product comes with a complete teacher key. Ready to use - no prep! You might also be interested in this product:Map Activity: Aztecs, Mayan, and IncasMap Activity: Columbus's First Voyage
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course #24 & Mapping Activity
3 Branches of Government and Amendments - History.
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One of my best worksheets. I have a lot of good info in a small amount of space. This is a study guide AND also a quiz. This covers the 3 Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, and Citizen Responsibilities. (Page 1 Thumbnail did not come out just right... the word document is fine though.)
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3rd - 12th
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Cuneiform and the Code of Hammurabi (Double Worksheet!)
This is an exciting double-worksheet for your students to complete while studying ancient Mesopotamia. The first section of the sheet has students write their names in Cuneiform and then a secret message to another friend in class. The friend then has to decode the message.The second part has students read excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi and then answer critical thinking questions about the Code.These can be split up or given as one assignment!************************************************
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4th - 12th
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Middle Ages and Medieval Times - castles, knights, The Plague
This unit is all about the Middle Ages and medieval times! There are 10 mini-units: Feudalism, Everyday Life, Occupations, Armor/Weapons/Heraldry, Becoming a Knight, Feasts and Tournaments, Castles, Castles Under Attack, Religion, and The Black Death. Each unit includes a page of informational text with a review sheet, a vocabulary sheet, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. In addition, there is a Venn diagram, math word problems, coat of arms shields to decorate, creative writing sheets,
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4th - 7th
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Los 33 or The 33 Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Antonio Banderas Fim
2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. 2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 27 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen preguntas previas a la escucha, preguntas para responder durant
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cesar Chávez Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Chronological Order
2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 23 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes Answer Key included! Both in English & Spanish.2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 23 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen pre
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
President's Day - George Washington Photo Timeline
Students will learn about the important events in George Washington's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
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K - 5th
President's Day - Barack Obama Photo Timeline
Students will learn about the important events in Barack Obama's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
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1st - 6th
History Reading Social Studies FRANCIS SCOTT KEY and STAR-SPANGLED BANNER +10 Qs
After the battle of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the "Star-Spangled Banner. This product explains how that historical event happened in its informational text. There are also 10 fill-in-the blank questions. The questions are mainly literal reading comprehension ones. You get a picture of Francis Scott Key and an answer key. This product is a word document that you can easily print off and easily edit if you have to. It will make an excellent resource
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3rd - 5th
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Angel Island and Immigration Video Worksheet/Webquest
This video worksheet allows students learn about immigration to Angel Island. The video clip is only 8 minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on immigration to America. The worksheet guides students through the importance of Angel Island and problems faced by immigrants at Angel Island. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Civil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Dred Scott Decision and how it impacted the United States. The video clip is only six minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War time period. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This acti
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4th - 12th
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The Branches of Government Webquest Collection
These 4 great webquests go over the 3 branches of government and the Executive Cabinet. Save money and buy the collection! The four webquests can be viewed and purchased individually below:The Executive Branch WebquestThe Executive Cabinet WebquestThe Legislative Branch WebquestThe Judicial Branch WebquestAll of my government lesson plans are in the following collection:Government and Civics CollectionIndividual Government Lesson Plans:Government WebquestsThe Legislative Branch WebquestJudicial
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4th - 10th
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Geography: United States Map Exercise
This activity is a map of the United States containing some landforms and physical features as well as political state lines. Students are asked to label landforms like mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, and bodies of water as well as the state names. Students are also asked to create a map title and a legend to show what colors they used to color in bodies of water and mountain ranges.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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HENRY FORD Biography (Model T, Assembly Line) + 13 M.C. Reading Comprehension Qs
This 4 page worksheet is packed with 13 multiple choice reading comprehension questions. The reading skills involved are Main Ideas, Supporting Details, Making Inferences, and Drawing Conclusions. There are many comprehension level questions with a few that reach the level of analysis. The informational text is a page and a quarter biography about HENRY FORD. It tells how he got started making automobiles, his inventiveness using assembly lines and information about how they work and their advan
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3rd - 5th
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Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of Gettysburg. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the en
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
Biography: King Tut Info + 6 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions
Did a curse begin when King Tut's tomb was opened and all of its fortunes were found? When some of the men who helped in the discovery began to die, the tomb was thought to have a curse on it. Some felt King Tut was taking revenge against those who invaded his tomb. This worksheet explores the legend. There is one page of informational text along with a black-and-white drawing of King Tut. The second page has six multiple choice questions that assess the reading skills of: Main Idea, Finding De
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4th - 7th
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Mirror Writing Activity - Leonardo da Vinci
This paper focuses on Mirror Writing, the process of writing words and messages completely backwards. Leonardo da Vinci was famous for writing all of his notes and ideas using Mirror Writing. No one know for sure why he did it, although many believe it was to prevent others from stealing his ideas. This paper allows students to both decode a message written using Mirror Writing and allows them to write a message of their own. This activity goes great with any lesson on Leonardo da Vinci, or can
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2nd - 12th
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Map Skills Using Cardinal Directions
Do your students need help reading a map?
This worksheet features an image of a street map and 10 questions to assess if your students can correctly dissect information on a map. Understanding of the cardinal directions are assessed in the questions.
This can be used for a quiz or a worksheet.
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1st - 5th
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The Butter Battle Book Film Guide & Key
This is a seven question, all extended response, film guide based on the film version of Dr. Seuss' "The Butter Battle Book." There is a hyperlink to the film on Youtube on the guide, and the guide is broken up into three categories: Before Viewing (One Question), During the Film (Four Questions), & After the Film (Two Questions). If you are a social studies teacher teaching the Cold War this a great way introduce your student's to the topic. Also, if you are a language arts teacher, it c
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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