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6th grade social studies worksheets for Google Apps

Preview of World War II (World War 2) Map & Geography Activity for Europe & the Pacific

World War II (World War 2) Map & Geography Activity for Europe & the Pacific

Created by
History Gal
These World War II in Europe and World War 2 in the Pacific maps will help students become more familiar with the nations of Europe and those in the Pacific during World War II by identifying which countries belonged to the Allies, which ones joined the Axis, which ones were controlled by the Axis Powers, and which ones remained neutral. On the World War II in Europe map, students will also label the Maginot Line, the Battle of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battl
Preview of CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital

CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital

My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
Preview of World War I Map Activity Lesson (1914 & 1918 Europe Maps)Print &Digital Resource

World War I Map Activity Lesson (1914 & 1918 Europe Maps)Print &Digital Resource

Created by
History Gal
These 1914 and 1918 Europe Map worksheets will help students understand the effects of World War I on the European map. They will also help students become more familiar with the nations of Europe during World War 1 by identifying which European countries belonged to the Allies, which ones joined the Central Powers, and which ones remained neutral. Additionally, students will be able to identify the new nations that were created after World War I and which nations lost territory after the war.Wh
Preview of Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity

Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity

Created by
Mister Harms
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
Preview of Ancient Greece Geography Map Activity (Print and Digital Resource)

Ancient Greece Geography Map Activity (Print and Digital Resource)

Created by
History Gal
This activity will help students better understand the geography of Greece and its impact on Ancient Greek civilizations. They will label and color the blank map version and then answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the Printed Versions:*Ancient Greece map for students to label, color, and answer 10 questions (1 page map, 1 page directions/questions, uneditable pd
Preview of Ancient China Map Activity Lesson (Print and Digital Resource)

Ancient China Map Activity Lesson (Print and Digital Resource)

Created by
History Gal
This activity will help students better understand the geography of Ancient China. They will label and color the blank map version and answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the printed versions:*Blank Ancient China map for students to label, color, and answer questions (1 page map, 1 page directions, uneditable pdf)*Blank Ancient China map for students to label, co
Preview of 50 States and Capitals Map Activity with printable worksheets & digital map game

50 States and Capitals Map Activity with printable worksheets & digital map game

Created by
History Gal
Do your students need to know the state capitals and the location of each state on a map? This engaging map set for the 50 states and their capitals will guide your students through labeling a blank map and learning the capitals. Print and digital options plus access to online self-checking map and flashcards let you easily customize the lesson to best fit the needs of your students. Students will label a blank map of the United States with the names of the 50 states and then record the capital
Preview of 3 Branches of Government Activity | Social Studies Interactive Notebook

3 Branches of Government Activity | Social Studies Interactive Notebook

Created by
Shelly Rees
Your students will enjoy learning about the 3 Branches of Government with this interactive packet. This hands-on approach to learning will be a huge help to your students as they learn and understand all about the checks, balances, and duties of the three branches of the U.S. Government.Click the PREVIEW button above to see all the details of this resource!This is the perfect companion to the 3 Branches of Government Reading Escape Room!Click HERE to SAVE 20% by buying ALL 15 Social Studies Inte
Preview of Ancient Rome to 44 BCE Map Activity (Print and Digital)

Ancient Rome to 44 BCE Map Activity (Print and Digital)

Created by
History Gal
Students will label and color a map of Ancient Rome in 44 BC/BCE to better understand the expansion of Roman power. Students will also answer 6 questions about the map. What's Included with the print versions:*Blank map with 6 questions for students to answer (2 pages, BC and BCE versions included, uneditable pdf)*Blank map without questions (1 1/2 pages, BC and BCE versions included, uneditable pdf)*Map for students to just color (1 page, BC and BCE versions included, uneditable pdf)*Answer key
Preview of Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)

Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)

Created by
Will Pulgarin
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
Preview of Mesoamerica (Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs) and Incas Map Activity - print & digital

Mesoamerica (Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs) and Incas Map Activity - print & digital

Created by
History Gal
Students will label and color a map to help them visualize and retain the location of the Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs, and Incas in Mesoamerica and South America. They will also label bodies of water and mountain ranges as well as use the map to answer 5 questions. What's Included with the Printed Map:*Blank map with 5 questions for students to answer (2 pages, uneditable pdf)*Blank map without questions (1 1/2 pages, uneditable pdf)*Map for students to just color (1 page, uneditable pdf)*Answer key fo
Preview of Causes of the American Revolution | Road to the Revolutionary War

Causes of the American Revolution | Road to the Revolutionary War

Created by
Shelly Rees
Your students will enjoy learning about the Causes of the American Revolution with this interactive packet. These hands-on activities will help your students learn and understand the cause/effect relationships of events on the road to the Revolutionary War!Click the PREVIEW button above to see everything included in this resource!Click here and SAVE 20% by buying ALL 15 Social Studies Interactive Notebooks and Mini Units in one Year-Long Bundle.This resource is a great companion to the Causes o
Preview of Cell Phone Characterization, PDF & Google Drive, Literature or History Activity

Cell Phone Characterization, PDF & Google Drive, Literature or History Activity

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Add a little fun to ANY novel, play, short story, or history unit with this worksheet where students choose a character (or historic figure) and fill a fictional cell phone with email messages, playlist entries, and a wallpaper image.This PDF file and Google Drive version includes a blank form and a completed sample to show students, if you wish. The sample is from my students’ study of To Kill a Mockingbird, showing Scout Finch’s cell phone content, but you could use this worksheet with ANY wor
Preview of The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google

The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google

This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
Preview of Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Analysis Stations Activity Set

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Analysis Stations Activity Set

In this Articles of Confederation Stations or Gallery Walk Activity activity students analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by viewing visuals. The lesson includes:▶️1. 9 stations of visuals▶️2. A PowerPoint (Slides) weaknesses presentation with answers▶️3. A graphic organizer and a guided practice fill-able chart▶️4. This product now has a Google Ready option. Just click on the blue link in the PDF and you will get a copy to assign to your students in Google Classroom, complet
Preview of The Gold Rush Activities | California History | DIGITAL and PRINTABLE

The Gold Rush Activities | California History | DIGITAL and PRINTABLE

Created by
Shelly Rees
Your students will enjoy learning about the California Gold Rush with this interactive packet. The fun, hands-on activities in this resource will surely help your students learn and understand the history of the Gold Rush!Click here and SAVE 20% by buying ALL 15 Social Studies Interactive Notebooks and Mini Units in one Year-Long Bundle.This resource includes both a printable version AND a digital version. The digital version is on Google Slides and is perfect for distance learning, independent
Preview of Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt Causes of the American Revolution

Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt Causes of the American Revolution

In this Declaration of Independence primary source resource for the American Revolution, students complete an engaging scavenger hunt activity to understand the Declaration of Independence. Students work in teams or individually (I'd recommend teams in middle school) to complete this Declaration of Independence activity. There are 32 questions that students will be responsible for hunting down. There are two versions in this purchase to easily allow for differentiation: one provides questions
Preview of 13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity

13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity

In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
Preview of Current Events Templates | Worksheets | Assignments | Activities

Current Events Templates | Worksheets | Assignments | Activities

Add diversity to your current event assignments with these 5 standards-aligned templates. Each current event worksheet focuses on a different reading comprehension skill (Main Idea & Details, Text Connections, Vocabulary in Context, Fact vs. Opinion, and Summarizing). This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own
Preview of ELA Integrated Civil Rights w/ Summarizing - Main Idea & Detail - Writing

ELA Integrated Civil Rights w/ Summarizing - Main Idea & Detail - Writing

ELA Integrated with Social Studies! Black History Month Reading Passages - Civil Rights Movement Stories / Martin Luther King Jr. Unit that integrates the ELA literacy skills of Summarizing, Finding Main Idea and Supporting Details. PRINTABLE & DIGITAL Google Classroom! 7 Reading Passages that are engaging for upper elementary and middle school. This unit provides the teacher with lesson plans, passages, and very rigorous tasks that are focused on content while using the ELA skills of su
Preview of Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Need more informational text-based lessons in your classroom? This print-and-go worksheet is the perfect little tool to use as a weekly, occasional, or extra credit assignment. You can either provide an article for your students to work through as a class or assign students to find their own article to use as the basis of the lesson. Whether you use this handout as an in-class assignment to use with copies of your local newspaper, take kids to the computer lab to find an online article, or assig
Preview of War of 1812 Map Activity Lesson (Print and Digital Resource)

War of 1812 Map Activity Lesson (Print and Digital Resource)

Created by
History Gal
This activity will help students better understand the War of 1812. They will label, color, and answer questions on the blank map version or just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the Print Version:*Blank War of 1812 map for students to label, color, and answer questions (1 page plus 1 page key, uneditable pdf)*War of 1812 Map Coloring Page (1 page plus 1 page key, uneditable pdf)*Reading on the Roots of the War of 1
Preview of Ancient India Map Activity (Indus Civilizations, Maurya & Gupta Empire)

Ancient India Map Activity (Indus Civilizations, Maurya & Gupta Empire)

Created by
History Gal
Students will label and color a map to help them visualize and retain the location of the Indus Civilizations, Maurya Empire, and Gupta Empire as well as key geographical features such as the Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Indus Rivers; Eastern and Western Ghats; Himalayas; Hindu Kush, and more. Students will also use the map to answer 5 questions. What's Included with the printed versions:*Blank map with 5 questions for students to answer (2 pages, uneditable pdf)*Blank map without questions (1 1/2 p
Preview of Hammurabi's Code Activity and Doodle Notes

Hammurabi's Code Activity and Doodle Notes

Created by
History Gal
In this fun and engaging Hammurabi’s Code activity, students will use the Code of Hammurabi to decide the verdict for six fictional court cases they create. Make it more exciting by dressing up as a judge as you preside over the cases that students act out!This Hammurabi’s Code activity Includes:*Doodle Notes on Hammurabi’s Code (1 page; includes blank, fill in the blanks, coloring page, and color versions with BC and BCE dates; includes fillable PDF and Google Slides versions) *PowerPoint fo
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