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6th grade social studies resources for Easel $5-10
Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages
**TPT Digital Activties Option is included easel. You will have access to the TPT Digital Activity from this product page once the purchase has been made**Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages{Includes a reading passage and three worksheets for each god or goddess}Covers the 10 following gods and goddesses: ZeusHeraHephaestusAthenaAphroditePoseidonHermesAchillesMidasHercules (Heracles)The three worksheets for each god or goddess are similar. -The first one covers reading ski
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pyramids Pharaohs Gods
Ancient Egypt Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. This resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) The Two Lands of Ancient Egypt-covers the layout of Ancient Egypt (Upper and Lower Egypt)-flow of t
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5th - 7th
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Consumer Math & Financial Literacy - Credit Card Project (with Google Slidesâ„¢)
You can purchase this product with other consumer math and personal finance activities and projects in a BUNDLE:Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Activities & Projects BUNDLEUpdated to also include a Google Classroomâ„¢ version in addition to the original print-friendly version! **************************************************************************************DOWNLOADED OVER 1,000 TIMES**************************************************************************************This is a credit
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Activities & Projects GROWING BUNDLE
Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research
Country Research Projects: This newly revised (July 2023) country study worksheet packet will help your 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade social studies students conduct a country study research project for countries around the world. It not only includes country research graphic organizers and templates and for gathering information and conducting country research, but also guidance and skills for country report writing and giving a presentation. Grading rubrics, answer keys, differentiated a
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4th - 7th
Age of Exploration Reading Passages | European Explorers Reading Comprehension
European Explorers | Age of Exploration | Explorers Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Part of US History Reading Passages Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) Exploration and the Age of Discovery -15th century – 17th cen
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3rd - 7th
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Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Chinese New Year Art Project: Chinese Ming Dynasty Vase Art Lesson & Sub Plan
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Chinese New Year art projects? This Ming Dynasty vase lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by production of the cobalt blue porcelain ceramics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy playing a roll a dice game to make a vase of their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on ancient China. During this art project, your class will learn about pottery, earthe
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Passages - Questions - Annotations Activity
Ancient Mesopotamia Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for an Ancient Mesopotamia unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Topics covered in this resource include: 1.) Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent -location between the two r
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5th - 7th
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Spying in the American Revolution: Activity Pack for Grades 5-8
American Revolution spies were complex and fascinating. Your students will be thrilled to come to social studies class when you use these activities! Each year, my students are spellbound when we discuss spies and spy methods during our American Revolution unit. Your students will LOVE these activities. They will learn about the people and secrets involved in American Revolution spying! Contents of this activity pack: What’s Your Spy Potential?-This fun quiz for students is a great ant
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month Biography Posters | Bulletin Boards | Quotes and Activities
Looking for colorful, inspirational, and motivational posters about famous African Americans for Black History Month? These bundle of posters and writing reflection pages are perfect to proudly display, write about, and discuss in your elementary, middle, or high school classroom during Black History Month - or during ANY time of the year!I created these Black History Month posters and writing reflection pages to inspire students and provoke dialogue and conversation on 50 famous African America
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Biography Reading Comprehension Activities BUNDLE
Ancient Rome Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Annotations Roman Empire
Ancient Rome Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for an Ancient Rome unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Ancient Rome - Interactive NotebookQuick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) The Roman Re
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4th - 8th
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Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Annotations Aztec Inca Maya
Mesoamerica - Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Ancient Civilization Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for a Reformation unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Mesoamerican Interactive NotebookQuick overview of topics co
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5th - 9th
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Canada's Interactions with the Global Community Workbook(Grade 6 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 6 Canada's Interactions with the Global Community unit in the NEW Ontario Social Studies 2023 curriculum (People and Environments).In this workbook, students will learn about the global community, human rights, the United Nations, NGOs, the global economy, CUSMA (formerly NAFTA), fair trade, world health concerns, environmental issues, international aid, and taking action in the global community. They will learn about the importance of responsible citizenship, feat
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6th
Also included in:Â Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Ancient Greece Art Lesson: Roll A Greek Vase Middle School Art Project Templates
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with an engaging, no prep Ancient Greece art lesson? This Greek vase project will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by the durability of their pottery which featured athletes from the ancient Olympics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy the roll a Greek vase game to make their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Greece. During this art project, your class will learn abou
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5th - 7th
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The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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Early Humans The Stone Age Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Activities
Early Humans Worksheets - The Stone Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations Archeology and Paleolithic Era - Neolithic EraThis resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) The Earliest Humans and the Stone Age-Overvie
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4th - 8th
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Communities in Canada, Past and Present Workbook (Grade 6 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 6 Communities in Canada, Past and Present unit in the NEW Ontario Social Studies 2023 curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canada's history and its diverse communities. The content starts with an exploration of Indigenous communities and their traditional territories, followed by an in-depth look at the interactions between early European settlers and Indigenous peoples. The workbook delves into the signi
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6th
Also included in:Â Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
September 11 Impacts - Gallery Walk and Writing Assignment (9/11) Google Docs
September 11 Impacts - Gallery Walk and Writing Assignment (9/11) - This 19 page September 11 resource focuses on the the major impacts on the world resulting from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The resource will help your students understand 7 different impacts from the September 11 attacks, including: the economy, the war in Afghanistan, the War on Terror, the loss of life, and more! The resource includes a detailed teachers guide for ease of use!It now includes links for use w
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6th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Portraits Art History Project: Middle School Art Sub Plan Activity
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Ancient Egypt art projects? This Egyptian portrait lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by how they displayed wealth with jewelry, wigs, ornate collars, and makeup. Moreover, they’ll enjoy creating a portrait with fashions of the times.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Egypt. During this art project, your class will learn how line
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5th - 7th
Reading Graphic Organizers Fiction and Non-Fiction Grades 6, 7, 8
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Notebooks Grades 6, 7, 8 - Use with Any Fiction & Informational Texts NEWLY UPDATED! This bundle of organizers has 50 new pages added! Total of 92 organizers, plus 10 bonus pages.EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)**If you teach multiple grade levels, purchase the set for the highest grade level you teach. You do not need to purchase both the 6,7,8 and 9-10 packs. The 9-10 builds on th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Industrial Revolution Activities | Effects of Revolution Project or Walking Tour
Effects of the Industrial Revolution Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity - a resource for covering the content while students practice analysis and inquiry skills!Want an easy to prep resource for teaching the Effects of the Industrial Revolution? Want students to practice primary source analysis as they investigate the many effects of the era?This is a 10 card activity which requires students to view 10 image and information cards on specific effects of the Industrial Revolution. This entire
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6th - 10th
Ancient China Reading Passages Questions Annotations Dynasties Activities Unit
Ancient China Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for an Ancient China unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Ancient China - Interactive NotebookQuick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) Ancient C
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4th - 8th
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Westward Expansion Worksheets
Westward Expansion Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the Westward Expansion? The settlement of the West, as well as the devastating impact this expansion had on Native Americans is included in this unit. The 47-page worksheet packet will provide your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. The Westward Expansion packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Bundle
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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