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6th grade social studies resources for SMART Notebook and for homeschool
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)**
This is a 35 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.4 - the entire Colonial Virginia Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Stud
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3rd - 8th
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)**
This is a 37 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.3 - the entire Jamestown Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Int
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons
The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
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1st - 8th
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FACTORS THAT SHAPE PLACES- Stage 3 Geography (2 Terms inc. Proj.Bas.Lrn. + test)
My store- The Right Stuff, is primarily stocked with units which are used on the Smart Board. They are SMART NOTEBOOK files, and absolutely REQUIRE you to have this program available to you.This unit covers 2 full terms lesson material strictly adhering to the Australian Curriculum (NSW). You will find all information, worksheets, and web links included, as well as a written assessment. There is no answer sheet as answers are subjective to what students recall from the lessons.The outline is inc
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5th - 6th
AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE
Are your students tired of playing BORING review games to prepare for assessments? Undoubtedly, your answer must be YES! Well, here's A SMART Board review game template that your students are sure to beg you to let them play. The MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE allows your class to review as many questions as you want while playing a MONOPOLY-like game that includes crazy stunts and monster money. The main board slide on the SMART Board presentation has moving animated monsters
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2nd - 12th, Staff
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Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6
***Updated with 2016 SOLs***
This is the newest version of this SMARTboard lesson, and it covers all of the Virginia SOLs on this topic - VS.6a-c. I've also updated the interactive notebook that matches this lesson, found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Interactive-Notebook-New-Nation-Unit-VS6-2000122
This is an instructional SMARTboard lesson about Virginia in the New Nation. It covers all of the Virginia fourth grade SOLs for this topic. It is attractive
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3rd - 9th, Adult Education
A Diverse and Connected World Two Terms’ Work- Geography, Stage 3
My store- The Right Stuff, is primarily stocked with units which are used on the Smart Board. They are SMART NOTEBOOK files, and absolutely REQUIRE you to have this program available to you.This unit covers 2 full terms lesson material strictly adhering to the Australian Curriculum (NSW). You will find all information, worksheets, and web links included, as well as a written assessment. There is no answer sheet as answers are subjective to what students recall from the lessons. Some links may re
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5th - 6th
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Revolutionary War - SOL VS.5
****UPDATED FOR 2016!****
Note: This is the crossover year for the new SOLs. Teachers are expected to teach both the old and new SOLs! The Spring SOL test will include information from both versions of the SOLS, however, the new material will be only in the form of field test questions. I'm updating all of my materials to ADD the new information this year, and NEXT summer (2017), I will delete the parts of the SOLs that have been deleted from the new version.
This is a 26 page instructional SM
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3rd - 9th
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Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Indians - Whole Unit - VS.2
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)**
This is a 25 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.2d,e,f,g. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire unit on Eastern Woodland Indians of Virginia!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www
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3rd - 8th
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Civil War - SOL VS.7
**Updated in 2017 for the new SOLs!**
This is a 24 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.7. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire unit on Virginia in the Civil War!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Pro
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3rd - 12th
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Medieval Times - Smartboard Whiteboard File Middle Ages 84 Slides
This Smartboard is a very visual presentation of Medieval concepts and ideas for the visual learners in your classroom. Medieval Times Unit includes 84 colourful pages/ slides.
Included are:
A)The Feudal System Pyramid (One Blank, One Completed),
B) Daily Life of Medieval Times Chart,
C) Comparison Chart - Today's Society Compared to Medieval Society
D) Circle Chart Showing Farming Crop Rotation
E) How A Boy Becomes A Knight
F) Outline to Fill in Today's Concerns and Medieval Concerns regard
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Medieval Times - Middle Ages Bundle - PPT, PDF, Smartboard Files.
All About Landforms - Complete SMART Notebook Smartboard Lesson
This HUGE lesson has everything you need to teach landforms to your students. It includes over 54 pages of interactivity, along with printable PDFs (embedded) for formative assessment, reinforcement, and extra practice. Tons of voting along with graphic organizers, activity containers, games, and online resources. 16 popular landforms are covered including: river, pond, glacier, mountain, volcano, plain, plateau, island, & more! Colorful & fun!
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2nd - 6th
Australia As A Nation. 2 TERM DURATION complete history unit
My store- The Right Stuff, is primarily stocked with units which are used on the Smart Board. They are mostly Smart Notebook files and require you to have this program available to you.
This unit includes 2 term's worth of lessons and is presented on Smart Notebook. It includes worksheets and activities I've collected/ collated from various places, relevant to the topics covered. The unit follows the outcomes in the NSW Australian Syllabus- History, for the stage three required : "Australia as
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5th - 6th
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The Australian Colonies (2 full terms' work plus assessments)
My store- The Right Stuff, is primarily stocked with units which are used on the Smart Board. They are SMART NOTEBOOK files, and absolutely REQUIRE you to have this program available to you.
This unit covers 2 full terms lesson material strictly adhering to the Australian Curriculum (NSW). You will find all information, worksheets, and web links included, as well as a written assessment. There is no answer sheet as answers are subjective to what students recall from the lessons.
The outline is
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5th - 6th
Common Core Reading: The Cherokee Story of "The First Strawberries"
You will need SMART Notebook software to use this file. This SMART Board presentation is a week-long unit (4 days of activities) focusing on the Cherokee legend of the first strawberries. This unit focuses upon Joseph Bruchac's book, "The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story." Common Core Standards addressed in this unit include: RL2.1, RL2.2, RL2.7, RL2.9. Students will also learn about choosing books: by a favorite author or by a purpose for reading. These slides can be printed and copied
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1st - 3rd
Longitude and Latitude SMART Notebook Activity
Students complete a SMARTboard activity using lines of longitude and latitude. I used this after showing students a clip about what longitude and latitude are in a station. These questions prompt students to use longitude and latitude to find states and continents. Students will need to use maps from an atlas to complete this activity.If you like this activity, check out my Acids and Bases Litmus Lab.Acids and Bases Lab♦ Interested in more of my RuthAnn Lane resources and products?Check out my w
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3rd - 6th
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2017)**
This is a 13 page instructional SMARTboard lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.8 - the ENTIRE Virginia during the Reconstruction Era Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire Reconstruction Unit!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find i
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3rd - 9th
The Globe Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades
Time for a geography lesson! Your students will love learning about the earth and it's model, the globe. This lesson includes a teacher's notes page, 2 graphs, link to interactive website that allows you to unwrap the globe, links to videos (size of earth, moon, sun, how a globe is made) and finally, a cloze writing activity to review the concepts from the lesson. Students will learn about the size of the earth, that the globe is a model of the earth, that the earth has more water than land,
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1st - 3rd
Northeast Region Map and Smartboard Activities
These Smartboard slides were created to help students who are studying the regions of the United States to learn the states, capitals and abbreviations. Students can label the maps. Also, the last slide focuses on key terms of the history, culture, geography, climate, agriculture, and manufactoring of this region.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: REGIONS OF UNITED STATES SMART BOARD SLIDES *BUNDLE/ EDITABLE
Elements on a map
This Smart Notebook focuses on the elements of a map. MUST HAVE SMART NOTEBOOK APPLICATION TO USE THIS PRODUCT. There are 8 key terms, including title, scale, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, contiguous, inset map and legend. It is 4 slides long with visuals for each vocab word as well as a formal definition. It is followed by two pages of interactive practice for students.
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3rd - 7th
Pioneer Smartboard Unit 70 Pages Social Studies
70 Page Pioneer Unit. Updates have been made to address the new Ontario curriculum 2013. Great to cover the curriculum. All of the hard work is done for you. Many colourful slides, clipart,and photos to appeal to the visual learners in your classroom. Notebook Software File. This pioneer unit includes:a) Pioneer Educationb) Pioneer Schoolc) School Rulesd) Modes of Transportatione) Pioneer Occupationsf) Blacksmithg) Cooperh) Teacheri) First Nations Taught Pioneersj) Pioneers Arrive in a New La
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Pioneers BUNDLE - Early Settlers PPT, PDF, Workbooklet, Smartboard Unit
All About Connecticut
PLEASE NOTE: This file needs Notebook Software in order to successfully open. In accordance with TPT policies I am not authorized to issue any refunds.Adobe has discontinued Flash Player and removed all support for Flash in 2020. As a result, Adobe Flash Player is no longer compatible with recent versions of SMART Notebook (version 17 and later for Windows, version 16.2 and later for Mac). Modern versions of web browsers no longer allow Flash objects to be played. Although SMART Notebook autom
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2nd - 5th
Early Map Skills
This UNIT contains Smartboard lessons that are geared towards children who are just learning basic map skills. Some key concepts covered are the following.
Introduction to a variety of maps, Early maps, Parts of Maps, Directions (N,S,E,W), Compass Rose, Map Symbols, Map Keys, Scale, Standard and Metric Scale Measurements, Map Titles, Map Labels, Types of Maps, Globes, The Equator, Hemispheres, Landforms, Relief Maps, Product Quilts. This Unit also includes printable worksheets available in PDF
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1st - 4th
Citizenship & Human Rights - Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms
Citizenship & Human-Rights-Smartboard Lesson-The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms-a tricky concept to teach elementary students, this interactive whiteboard lesson makes it colourful, interesting, and gives visual stimulation-lesson goes with my "Citizenship & Human Rights Student Booklet", along with several other Smartboard Lessons -great for teaching concepts prior to complet
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2nd - 6th
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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.
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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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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