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6th grade social studies lessons for Microsoft Word
Compare World Religions Chart --Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
This is a chart I use with my students to compare five major world religions-- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. It is meant to have the students learn the basics and be able to know the major aspects of all the religions. I included a blank copy and a completed version. In my social studies textbooks, there is quite a bit of info about each of these religions. This can also be done this as a group jigsaw activity. Feel free to edit it to suits your needs. Let me know if
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5th - 10th
The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Renaissance: Important People of the Renaissance Webquest
Important People of the Renaissance Webquest Students will gain basic knowledge about 17 significant people from the Renaissance. The Important People of the Renaissance Webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/Click here to view the website.My students enjoy learning new facts about the Renaissance from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one to two class periods for
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4th - 8th
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Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Civil War Webquest
The assignment includes 47 questions about the causes, important leaders, and key events of the American Civil War, and is designed to engage students' interest and promote in-depth understanding. Utilizing a user-friendly website, this assignment facilitates an interactive learning experience. An answer key is also provided. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. ⭐Engaging lesson!⭐The assignment does not require the use of a textbook.⭐The document can be uploaded to your website or
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Ancient China Webquest (Daily Life)
Ancient China Daily Life Webquest:Students will gain a basic understanding of daily life in Ancient China through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:http://china.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. This great activity can be used to introduce or further enhance your students' knowledge
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4th - 10th
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World Religions Webquest (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism)
The document contains 37-questions about the major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism). Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included an answer key. *Student-centered assignment! *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Key Topics/Vocabulary: Judaism: Abraham Monotheistic Population Tanakh Torah Synagogues C
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
American West Gallery Walk (Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Dawes Act)
Students will learn about significant people and events in the American West (1862-1895). The gallery walk contains 12 documents and 33 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving! *Editable Word Document *Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each of the eight stations. *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.American West Topics:Transcontinental Ra
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5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
13 Colonies: Colonial Daily Life Webquest
Daily Life in the 13 ColoniesStudents will gain a basic understanding of the lifestyle and hardships of living in the 13 Colonies. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:Click here to view the website.I would like to thank Ramona Majdis for the wonderful clip art!The webquest contains 75 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional
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4th - 9th
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Stock Market Unit Plan
Two week unit!
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Have a discussion on how people can make their money grow. Introduce vocab for unit. Hand out Stock Market passage and answer questions about reading.
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Vocab matching sheet quiz. Discuss dangers of investing in stocks. Hand out Danger in Stocks handout and answer questions.
Discuss stock symbols. Have students search symbols for 4 teacher chosen stocks and check progress of the stocks together across the week. Tell students they have $1000 to invest. They will
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3rd - 10th
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Greek Myths: Medusa, Perseus, Athena, Theseus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read and complete work dealing with three Greek Myths, including Athena's punishment to a vain Medusa; Medusa's demise at the hands of Perseus; Theseus and the Minotaur. After reading each myth, students will complete work, including identifying and character traits, for each of the ancient stories.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of Les
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6th - 12th
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Mesopotamia Webquest (Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians)
Mesopotamia Webquest (Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians)Students will gain a basic understanding of the many great civilizations that lived in Mesopotamia through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:Click here to view the website.I would like to thank Illumismart for the wonderful clip art!The webquest contains 70 questions and an answer key is included for the
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4th - 9th
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Greek Myths: Pandora's Box & Prometheus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson, students will be able to determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Student will two this through two Greek myths - Pandora's Box and Prometheus. After identifying the theme and the details that support it, students will compare and contrast the two central characters and express this through a Venn diagram and a complete paragraph.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundl
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6th - 10th
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Marco Polo and the World of the Silk Road Webquest
Marco Polo and the World of the Silk Road WebquestStudents will gain a strong understanding of the travels of Marco Polo and the importance of the Silk Road.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 60 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. I recommend using this activity as an introduction activity or as an opportunity for students to further explore the Silk Road. The webquest will take most students at
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
Middle Ages Daily Life Webquest (Great Lesson Plan)
Middle Ages Webquest:The Middle Ages Webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of daily life during Middle Ages. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 70 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes most students at least one class period to complete. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. The following majo
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4th - 10th
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STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Ancient China Webquest (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties)
The assignment contains 37 questions about the political, economic, and cultural structures of the dynasties in Ancient China (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties). Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: The Sui Dynasty:Unifying China Emperor Wen The decline of the Sui
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
Map Scale Practice Quiz
Check out my other $1 sale here: Latitude and Longitude BattleshipI use this simple quiz as an introduction to using map scale. It can be used as a pre-assessment, post-assessment, or as an instructional tool. The quiz can be used in many different grade levels depending on how much practice your students have had with using scale. We do these five simple questions together as a class, and then I give them an additional scale worksheet that students complete on their own. This particular file is
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Map Scale Bundle
Robber Barons / Captains of Industry Tactics: How to Form a Monopoly
Students explore how men such as Rockefeller and Carnegie formed monopolies during the Gilded Age. Provides context for terms such as vertical and horizontal integration, laissez faire, social darwinism, monopolies, trusts, etc. Students analyze primary source quotes and political cartoons, complete a Venn Diagram, create visuals to demonstrate understanding, answer questions, and create their own political cartoon.
Before using this I suggest using my "Robber Barons: Meet Carnegie, Rockefeller
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6th - 12th
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Cause and Effect in Ancient Sumer & Sumerians: Reading Passages + Activities
This lesson provides a thorough understanding and history of the Ancient Sumerians. Students will read about the influences and advancements of their religion, government, tools, permanent homes, stable food supply and written language. Students will then examine the causes and effects these aspect of the Sumerians had on them as a civilization. All readings in this lesson are differentiated for lower level and higher level students.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE m
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6th - 12th
The Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to identify the origins and the effects of the Holocaust. Students will be introduced to the basic ideas that initiated the Holocaust, and the consequences it had for Jewish people. Throughout the lesson there are short readings (on the Holocaust, the Ghettos, Concentration Camps, etc). After each section students will annotate their findings. Throughout the lesson there are images, a map and a graph that accompany the text.All of my WW2 and Holocaust related lesson and act
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6th - 10th
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Map skills quiz includes continents, oceans, scale, time zones, latitude & more
This is a social studies assessment for basic map skills for late elementary and middle school students. Skills included are:Map skills vocabulary: equator, prime meridian, times zones, hemisphere, physical map, political map, map keyLabel compass rose and latitude and longitude lines. Matching continents and oceans. Interpret maps-- latitude and longitude, time zones, and grid map. It could also be used as a group activity rather than a test. Feel free to adapt it to your own needs. Answer
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4th - 9th
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Examining Labor & Working Conditions in the Gilded Age: A Gallery Walk Exercise
Engage your students in developing historical empathy regarding the experience of a worker living through the Gilded Age and Progressive Era with the use of historical photographs. Using a gallery walk format, students will examine the impact of industrial growth and the experience of American workers. Lesson includes a pre-walk political cartoon analysis exercise to foster brainstorming, 15 photo placards, a teacher lesson plan with questions to promote critical thinking for each photo, and an
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6th - 11th
Also included in: US History Gallery Walk Activity Bundle
The Beginnings of the Ancient Roman Republic: Rome Reading Passages
Students will have a brief introduction to ancient Rome. Students will have short reading, accompanied by a series of comprehension questions. Students will be to describe different geographic features of Italy and Rome, and compare that to other civilizations we have studied this year. Also, students will begin to identify to characteristics of a republic.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife
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6th - 12th
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