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Social studies word walls for homeschool
Continents and Oceans Maps and Posters | Geography and Maps Word Wall
Continents and Oceans and Map Skills can be fun to teach, especially when you have this great set of word wall cards. Each card includes the word, definition, and a clear, colorful illustration. Make a great bulletin board in just minutes!Click HERE to save 20% with the Continents, Oceans, and Map Skills BUNDLE!Please click on the PREVIEW above to get a clear picture of everything included.PERFECT for visually reinforcing landform vocabulary!This helpful continents, oceans, and maps word wall se
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Also included in: Maps, Continents and Oceans, Landforms, and Map Skills Bundle
Middle Ages | Medieval Times | Vocabulary, Activities and Games
Middle Ages: Vocabulary Cards, Assessments and ActivitiesMiddle Ages Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game, or flashcards. The cards include 30 vocabulary terms, each with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. TERMS: monarch, lord, lady, noble, pope, knight, armor, chivalry, vassal, squire, peasant, serf, Feudal System, archer, troubadour, apprentice, craftsman, crusader, monk, joust, coat of arms, c
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4th - 5th
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Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary Cards, Bulletin Board Idea
This product is a word wall to help teach important social studies vocabulary words to students. It can also be used as a social studies bulletin board!The specific regions included are Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. However, the domains include geography, government, economy, and history, so this resource can be used in most social studies classrooms. Also, many terms are not specific to these regions and can be applied broadly.Each word card includes the vocabu
Grades:
3rd - 11th
Ancient Egypt Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Egypt!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, writing station, or a "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 20 vocabulary terms, with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall heading included.Terms include ancient, Africa, river, desert, climate, Nile River, flood, fertile, clock, calendar, invent, hieroglyphics, papyrus, architecture, irrigation,
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
The Seven Continents
Did you know that all the continents end with the same letter they start with!?EuropeAntarcticaAfricaAustraliaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaDid you know that The Statue of Liberty in the United States has 7 rays on her crown which represent the 7 continents!?This pack is full of fun facts and ways to help your students learn about the seven continents in an interactive way!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This pack has over 60 pages to
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K - 3rd
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Virginia Studies Word Wall and Posters Bundle (VS.2-10)
There is so much content for students to learn as part of the Virginia Studies curriculum! One of my favorite ways to support students is by creating a visually appealing, yet helpful Virginia Studies bulletin board. This time-saving bundle has all the vocabulary word wall cards and posters you need for the entire year! This bundle includes all 10 of my Virginia Studies word wall/poster sets at a 20% discount! These are great resources to use throughout the year to support vocabulary and content
Grades:
4th - 5th
American Revolution Vocabulary Word Wall Cards | Includes Digital Option
American Revolutionary War vocabulary/word wall cards.This resource includes 80 vocabulary cards that will enhance any American Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Every key term that is in the passages is included in this resource. Each card has the key term, a kid-friendly definition, and a visual to help students understand and remember the term. There is also a GOOGLE Doc included so students can match the key term, definition, and visual for practice
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3rd - 11th
Ancient Rome Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Rome!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, or a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 20 vocabulary terms, each with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall heading included.Terms include: architecture, arch, Colosseum, aqueduct, representative democracy, elect, contribution, sculpture, mosaic, ship, road, civilization, Europe, gladiator,
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Creek and Cherokee of Georgia
Studying Georgia's First People: The Creek and Cherokee. This bundle is great to use when teaching The Creek and Cherokee People of Georgia on the elementary level. It meets Georgia's second grade Social Studies GSE's for:SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments. a. Compare and contrast the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past to those of Georgians today.SS2G2 Describe the cultur
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Georgia Second Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle
European Explorers of North America (Task Cards Included)
Studying European Explorers of North America-Christopher Columbus, Hernando de Soto, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, John Cabot, Henry Hudson, and Jacques Cartier. This bundle is great to use when teaching European Explorers of North America on the elementary level. These materials meet Georgia's third grade Social Studies Standards of Excellence for SS3H2a-c: Describe European exploration in North America and SS3G3b: Explain how early explorers adapted or failed to adapt to various physical environments
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Georgia Third Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle (Meets New GSE's)
World War II: Tuskegee Airmen and Navajo Code Talkers
World War II : Tuskegee Airmen – Navajo Code Talkers – Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team! Ethnic Minorities and WWII Unit -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF Are you teaching about the inspiring role played by ethnic minorities in World War II? This 29-page worksheet and word wall unit will provide your students with an extensive examination of this moving American story during an important period in our history. It also offers the abi
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Vocabulary, Assessments, Activities and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Greece!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game, or flashcards. The cards include 37 vocabulary terms, each with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Assessments: 3 Vocabulary Quizzes Terms include: Greece, peninsula, sea, mountain, sailor, ship, column, marathon, marble, sculpture, mosaic, theater, Olympic Games, myth, citizen, city-state
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Ancient China Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Engage your students with fun and meaningful Ancient China supplemental resources! Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, or as a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 30 vocabulary terms, each with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. (Word Wall heading included!)Terms: ancient, China, Asia, irrigation, agriculture, climate, valley, desert, river, flood, silk, architecture, porcelain, bronze, invention, fire
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
World War 2 Vocabulary Word Wall Cards (WW2, WWII) | Includes Digital Option
World War II vocabulary/word wall cards.This resource includes 80 vocabulary cards that will enhance any WW2 unit. It is aligned to my World War II Unit Bundle. Every key term that is in the passages is included in this resource. Each card has the key term, a kid-friendly definition, and a visual to help students understand and remember the term. There is also a GOOGLE Doc included so students can match the key term, definition, and visual for practice.I display the vocabulary card on my board d
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
World War I Bundle
World War I Discounted Bundle! Worksheets and Word Wall in one! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFThis 57-page bundle combines my popular World War I Word Wall and World War I Worksheets into a single ready-to-go product for your unit. Purchasing this bundle saves you 20% off the cost of buying those products individually.Note: To view detailed previews of this bundled product, please refer to the individual listings for the worksheets and the word
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5th - 8th
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The Founding of Georgia (Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Musgrove)
This nonfiction bundle is great to use when teaching about James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove on the elementary level. This is perfect to use on Georgia Day or while studying the Founding of Georgia. It meets Georgia's Second Grade Social Studies GSE SS2H1: The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history-James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove.
This bundle includes the following:
3-6 page student tab booklets in blackline
3-6 pag
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2nd
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Also included in: Georgia Second Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle
Plate Tectonics Posters - Volcanoes, Plate Boundaries, & Earthquake Faults
Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and More! 24 posters and 30 word-wall strips to use in a plate tectonics unit to help your students learn and review the main concepts.Includes:- Types of volcanoes (Composite/stratovolcano, shield, cinder cone)- Plate Boundaries (Divergent, convergent... posters for each type)- Earthquakes & Faults (Normal, reverse, strike-slip/transform, focus, epicenter)Posters can be printed in black/white or in color! They look great laminated and posted on the w
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7th - 10th
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Community Helpers Anchor Charts and Word Wall Cards
This set is also included in Community Helpers Bundle.This set includes anchor charts and word wall cards for 21 community helpers.There are 21 community helpers included in the sets:chef cleaner construction worker crossing guard dentist doctor farmer firefighter garbage collector hairdresser lifeguard mail carrier mechanic nurse park ranger plumber police officer teacher vet waitress zookeeper★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★You might also enjoy Free Community Helpers Tracing
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Community Helpers Bundle
Australian Aboriginal Alphabet Display Posters - NSW font
Perfect display for NAIDOC week, or all year long with relatable images with the theme being Australian and Aboriginal symbols and pictures. Print 4 to a page to create flashcards. The following pictures are included for the alphabet:A- antB- boomerangC- cockatooD - didgeridooE - emuF - flag (Aboriginal)G - goannaH - handI - instrumentsJ - jellyfishK - kangarooL - lizardM - moonN - nestO - octopusP - platypusQ - quokkaR - rainS - sunT - turtleU - uluruV - vegetablesW - witchetty grubX - xray fis
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Ancient Mali
Ancient Mali Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games: a fun and engaging unit!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game, flashcards or in an interactive notebook . The cards include 30 vocabulary terms, a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Terms include ancient, Mali, Africa, Niger River, Sahara Desert, climate, trade, trade routes, salt, gold, king, farmer, trader, miner, specialization, Tim
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2nd - 4th
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US Civil War Vocabulary Word Wall Cards - Bulletin Board
American Civil War vocabulary/word wall cards.This resource includes 59 vocabulary cards that will enhance any US Civil War unit. It is aligned to my US Civil War Unit Bundle. Every key term that is in the passages is included in this resource. Each card has the key term, a kid-friendly definition, and a visual to help students understand and remember the term. There is also a GOOGLE Doc included so students can match the key term, definition, and visual for practice.I display the vocabulary car
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3rd - 11th
United States Government Three Branches (Task Cards Included)
This is a great unit to teach US Government and Three Branches of Government on the elementary level. It meets the standards for Georgia's third grade social studies standards of excellence.
SS3CG1: Describe the elements of representative democracy/republic in the United States.
SS3CG2: Explain the importance of Americans sharing certain central democratic beliefs and principals, both person and civic.
This combines several of my US Government products together to save you some money.
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Georgia Third Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle (Meets New GSE's)
Map Skills Vocabulary Interactive Notebook
Map Skills Vocabulary Flip-O-Rama for Interactive Notebooks! Have students cut these Map Skills flippers out, glue them in their notebooks and they’re ready to learn! These Map Skills Flippers are a great way to teach and organize map skills vocabulary whether whole group, in centers, or individually. They have a map skills picture on the front and room for students to write the definition on the back.
This product is also available in Spanish: Spanish Map Skills Flip-O-Rama
This Map Skills
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Geography of Virginia Word Wall/Poster Set (VS.2a-c)
Word walls are a wonderful way to support your students' learning! This visually rich set of vocabulary cards and posters is perfect to display on a concept wall or word wall in your classroom as you teach your students about the geography of Virginia! Leave it up to reinforce content all year long!Click here to save 20% by buying all of my Virginia Studies Word Wall/Poster Sets in one bundle!What's Included:24 vocabulary word wall cards with pictures and definitions24 vocabulary word wall cards
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in: Virginia Studies Word Wall and Posters Bundle (VS.2-10)
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