Social Studies & History Printables

Analyzing primary sources is a great way to bring history to life! This ABC Primary Source Analysis sheet is ready to use with any primary source, just print!

This FREE resource includes:

• The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis two page printable guide
• The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis two page student worksheet

This can be used as an introduction to Primary Sources, in centers or stations, for independent analysis, extension and enrichment, as tools of comparison, with Document Based Questions, and so many more!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Memorial Day Mind Map and Writing Activity. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classroom. This Memorial Day resource helps students explore the history, traditions, and symbols of this important day. Through storytelling, timelines, and thought-provoking activities, children will understand why we honor those who sacrificed everything for freedom. From creating heartfelt thank-you letters to building mind maps and exploring historical milestones, this resource encourages reflection and critical thinking. It guides students to recognize the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, fostering meaningful conversations about bravery, loss, and the values that shape a nation.

Whether exploring history through interactive timelines or expressing gratitude through creative writing, this resource makes Memorial Day both educational and deeply personal. Perfect for cultivating respect and empathy, it empowers students to carry the message of remembrance beyond the classroom.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

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• Page 1: Memorial Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Memorial Day Main Facts Mind Map (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: Memorial Day Thank You Letter (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: Memorial Day Timeline (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Memorial Day Pennant (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: Memorial Day History - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Memorial Day History - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Memorial Day History - Part III (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: Memorial Day Symbols (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: Words I can make from FREEDOM - Acrostic (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: Memorial Day & Veterans Day Sorting Activity (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 12: Memorial Day and Veterans Day Venn Diagram (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 13: Memorial Day Symbols - Answer Sheet (English and Spanish Version)

Remember & Honor Memorial Day!

This product is ideal for a cultural celebration activity. In it, kids can write about their family culture and history, share it with their whole class and have amazing discussions on how many similarities their families have no matter if they came from different countries, states, provinces or cities. This is an assignment that gets all members of the family envolved. Great product to celebrate diversity in your classroom!

• This product was designed to be printed on a LEDGER size paper (17x11in / 43x28cm). It can also be printed in a smaller size paper, just follow the instructions on your printing dialog box.

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Celebrate Veterans Day with this fun VETERANS DAY CROWN HAT CRAFT. Help them remember that Veterans Day is for honoring military veterans, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Let's honor the United States of America Armed Forces!

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4 choices of extension straps for Veterans Day hats

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Engage your students in real-time election analysis with this 2024 Electoral College Voting Tracker! This download includes 4 pages to help your students interact with the election. Students can color in the states to track the election. They can also make their own predictions based on the results of the 2020 election and a 2024 prediction of how states will vote, and then compare to the actual results.

The "Taking Care of Babies" packet will enhance your Preschool or Kindergarten "Babies" or "Families" theme.

Activities include:

★Printable Book "What Babies Need"

★Pocket chart word cards for baby-related items

★Poem "5 Little Babies" (includes printable graphics that can be used for a flannel board)

★1-10 number cards

★Baby footprint activity... cute printable poem with a picture of a baby footprint and a space for the child's footprint now.

★Self portrait activity to demonstrate how the child has grown and changed

★Matching game or memory game cards

The Surrender was not the end:

Students will explore the fact that although Cornwallis surrendered, the Revolutionary War did not end. They will research major events that occurred between the surrender and the British and Loyalists evacuating from America.

Students are given dates and events. They will have to manipulate (either with paper or digitally) the events to match the dates given on the timeline.

This activity aligns with 5th grade Studies Weekly Week 26.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Timeline worksheet.
• Event worksheet.
• Answer Key.
• Google Slide Activity.
• Google Slide Answer Key.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Available as print or digital.
• Engaging for students.
• Can be used as an individual or group project.
• Good practice of chronological order.

This is a Texas History lesson on the Mexican National Era. Product includes notes over Mexican Independence, Mexican Colonization Laws, Texas Empresarios such as Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Martin DeLeon, Green DeWitt, Haden Edwards, and other Texas settlements such as the Refugio Colony and the San Patricio Colony. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.

Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art projects. "Bundle Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" is a student-tested Bundle for art projects that teach about Asian art.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Silk Roads landscapes art lesson plan is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mongolian art and landscapes.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Mongolian Doors Patterns is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mongolian door patterns that are very peculiar and important for Mongolian people.

Valentine's Day craft and bulletin board! Let's teach our students about the symbol of love. This student-tested activity teaches about Mongolian culture and its symbols.

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Explore the diverse and fascinating United States of America with our 50 States Notebook Pages. This educational and engaging product is designed to help students and travelers of all ages learn more about each of the 50 states that make up this vast and culturally rich nation. Whether you're a student researching state history, a traveler planning a road trip, or an educator looking for engaging teaching resources, these notebook pages are the perfect companion.

Key Features:

1. Comprehensive Coverage: Each state has its dedicated page, providing an in-depth overview of its history.
2. Beautifully Illustrated: Vibrant and detailed illustrations bring each state to life, making the learning experience more enjoyable and visually appealing.
3. Customizable Format: The notebook pages are thoughtfully designed to be easily printable and fit into standard notebooks or binders. You can create your personalized 50 States Notebook by arranging the pages in any order that suits your needs.
4. State Flags and Symbols: Learn about the unique state flags, official seals, and other symbols that represent the identity and heritage of each state.
5. Great for All Ages: Whether you're a curious youngster or an adult seeking to expand your knowledge, these notebook pages are suitable for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
6. Educational Tool: Ideal for homeschooling, classroom teaching, or self-study, the 50 States Notebook Pages are a valuable resource for educators, parents, and students alike.

Uses:

• Education: Perfect for integrating state-specific knowledge into social studies, geography, or history lessons.
• Travel Planning: Plan your dream road trip across the United States, knowing more about each state you'll visit.

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What is included:

Map to write in abbreviations of states to know locations

Notebook Pages for all 50 States

Images for state trees, seals, flags, flowers, birds and flowers

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Celebrate Women History Month using this set of 7 of the most influential or Famous Women in Sports Reading Comprehension Passages. The passages are designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Each passage features a short biography of a famous female athlete, followed by 8 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the text.

The passages cover a range of sports, such as tennis, boxing, racing, the Boston Marathon, and soccer. The women in sports included in this set are:

• Mia Hamm: A soccer legend who won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals, and became the all-time leading scorer in international soccer history.
• Wilma Rudolph: A sprinter who overcame polio and racism to become the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
• Serena Williams: A tennis superstar who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and numerous awards and honors.
• Billie Jean King: A tennis champion and activist who fought for gender equality and social justice on and off the court.
• Kathrine Switzer: A trailblazing runner who became the first woman to officially enter and finish the Boston Marathon, despite facing harassment and resistance from some officials and spectators.
• Danica Patrick: A racing driver who broke barriers and records in a male-dominated sport, and became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race.
• Claressa Shields: A boxer who grew up in poverty and violence, and went on to become the first American boxer, male or female, to win two Olympic gold medals and four world titles in different weight classes

This set is perfect for social studies reading, independent work, homework, or group activities.

Answer keys are included for each passage. Your students will enjoy learning about these remarkable women and their contributions to sports.

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❤️Looking for culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about The Seven Grandfather Teachings (The 7 Sacred Teachings) with engaging reading passages, mini readers, coloring pages, posters, worksheets, and more!

⭐️What are The Seven Grandfather Teachings?

It is believed that this wisdom came from the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people, but has been adapted and used by many Indigenous cultures. Each teaching is a special lesson that helps us be better to ourselves, others, and the world around us. (Note: The animals and teachings can vary based on location or Indigenous group.)

⭐️ Learn about:

love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sabe/sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle).

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✏️Use the cultural guide and reading passages to teach about The Seven Sacred Teachings.

✏️Use the coloring pages to create an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education, Canadian First Peoples education, First Nations education, character education, social-emotional learning (SEL), social studies centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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✅ What You Get: (50 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (9 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

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✏️Student Activities: (41 pages)

☑ Mini booklet (1 page)

☑ Writing prompt worksheets (7 pages)

☑ Seven Teachings worksheet (1 page)

☑ Seven Teachings word search (1 page)

☑ Cover pages (2 pages)

☑ Coloring pages (29 pages)

✅ Bonus: (62 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (50 pages)

☑ Answer key (9 pages)

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Introduce your upper elementary and middle school students to the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Era with our comprehensive and engaging Civil Rights Timeline Resource. Perfect for Black History Month or MLK study, this educational tool spans the years 1941-1989, highlighting 33 critical events that shaped history.

Key Features:

1. Three Differentiated Versions: Catering to diverse learning needs, this resource includes three versions of the timeline:

• Full-Feature Timeline: Dates, high-quality images, and detailed captions for tier 3 or ELLs. This is a great tool for gallery walks or discourse!
• Moderate Detail Timeline: Dates and captions, inviting students to visualize the events through illustrations.
• Blank Timeline: Only dates, challenging students to draw their own images and synthesize their understanding to create captions for high learners!

1. Teacher's Guide Included: A comprehensive guide is provided to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching plan.
2. Print-and-Go Convenience: Designed for ease of use, this resource is ready to print and implement in your classroom.

Educational Highlights:

• Fosters Critical Thinking: Students engage with the material at different levels, encouraging deeper understanding and critical analysis of the Civil Rights Era.
• Visual Learning: High-quality images in the full-feature timeline version aid in visual learning and retention.

Versatile Usage Ideas:

• Centers: Use the timelines in learning centers, allowing students to explore different aspects of the Civil Rights movement in small groups.
• Thematic Unit: Incorporate this timeline into a larger thematic unit on Black History Month or the Civil Rights Era.
• Seasonal Learning: Ideal for use throughout February, this resource can also be integrated into your curriculum at any time of the year.
• Homework Assignments: Assign different segments of the timeline as homework, encouraging students to research and learn independently.
• Bulletin Board or Door Decor

This Civil Rights Timeline Resource is more than just a teaching tool; it's a bridge to the past, helping students connect with and understand the crucial events that have shaped the present. Ideal for Black History Month or any time of the year, it’s a must-have for any educator looking to enrich their history curriculum.

Additional Black History Month Resources Here:

Black History Month Digital Resource: 45 GoogleSlides, 15 Texts, Video & Writing (TeachShare.com)

Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis Black History & Valentine's Day Special G5-8 (TeachShare.com)

Valentine's Day and Black History Month Middle School ELA Bundle 5-8 (TeachShare.com)

This engaging and educational resource combines the fun of exploring world landmarks with the essential practice of multiplication.

What's Included:

• 11 Landmark Cards: Each card features an illustration of a famous landmark and a multiplication equation to be filled.
• Answer Key: Provided for easy reference and self-checking.

Benefits:

• Engaging and Fun: Combines learning with exploration of famous landmarks.
• Cultural Awareness: Introduces students to diverse cultures and historical sites.

Bonus Tip: Use as a classroom activity and hang it on the wall! Encourage students to color them.

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Multiplying 2 Digit Numbers with Regrouping

Multiplying 3-, 4- Digit Numbers with Regrouping

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Santa's Shopping List Practice Sheet

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Engage your students and foster a love for geography and exploration with this fun and interactive California Regions Flipbook tailored specifically for Grades 3 to 5.

This pack of California Regions study aligns with grade-level standards and provides a hands-on approach to learning about California’s regions making it a perfect addition to the curriculum.

This easy to print and assemble Flipbook needs no special materials — just print, cut, and staple.

You will get:

• Cover Page with California Regions map

• Writing sheets for 4 different regions

• Includes three distinct writing sheets for each region: blank, lined and tracing descriptions, to suit your students level of learning.

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, this flipbook caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

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Super simple but sends a huge message!

This includes:

2 PDF files - one in black and white and the other in rainbow

Credit to fonts given in terms of use.

Create a beautiful tribute to or gift for our country's finest heroes, our veterans!

This simple yet meaningful craftivity is inspired by the Veteran's Day ribbon.

Spark a strong appreciation for the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines!

This simple cut-and-paste printable activity is easy for students to assemble, and the different options provided allow you to accommodate them for your kids!!

First Responder Thank You Flag Craft includes :

• An original poem: Thank You for Your Service
• Veteran's Day Ribbon: In Color and Black and White
• Image and label for Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines!

This high-interest resource will be a great gift to give to a veteran or as a patriotic decoration for your classroom/school.

This is THE PERFECT RESOURCE for:

•Veteran's Day

•Memorial Day

•Patriot Day

•Veteran Visitation Day

•Social Studies/History Lessons

*Note: This does not have any Bible verses or religious references. It can be used in any school!

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Earth Day Activity for K-3 students in English and French.

Making these fun and simple no prep headbands are always a HIT with the littles. A quick no prep activity is just what every teacher needs. Copy, cut and paste. Students can wear these all day on Earth Day or build their activity badges and complete them at the end of Earth Week!

How to use this:

Set it out as a self-guided activity with materials, pencils, glue sticks, and scissors for students to use.

Create the headbands as a whole class activity and watch as students help each other measure the headbands together.

Teacher assisted for the littles, and you can easily cut and glue (or staple if that is easier).

Directions:

-Colour the earth and one set of the activity badges

-attach black line versions of the badges two to each side of each piece of the band

-colour a badge as students earn the badges by completing the Earth Day activity: recycle plastic, turn off lights, composting, and putting things in the recycle bin

-with all badges coloured in, students can mount them on their headband and complete the Earth Day band

What grade level is appropriate?

I personally feel that this resource is ideal for any students from K-2 although those in Grade 3 may love these headbands too!

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What's in the resource?

-gorgeous earth clipart for easy printing or colouring

-4 slogans for each of the colour or black and white versions

-Jour de la Terre, J'apprecie la Terre, Je protege la Terre, and Je fais ma part pour la Terre

-Happy Earth Day, I appreciate the Earth, I protect the Earth, and I do my part for the Earth

-4 colour versions in French with badges and headband pieces

-4 black and white versions in French with badges and headband pieces

-4 colour versions in English with badges and headband pieces

-4 black and white version in English with badges and headband pieces

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Who can use this resource:

Teachers in K-3 wanting to have an engaging and fun activity for Earth Day or Earth Week. It's an exciting way to keep students engaged by holding them accountable for doing their part for the Earth. Each activity badge is designed to help students become aware of easy ways that they can contribute to a healthier planet!

What grade level:

I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful.

If you love this resource:

***1. French SOR Sound Cards

***2. French Decodable Reading

***3. Roles et Responsabilites

***4. French Number Line

***5. French Attention Grabbers

***6. French Decodable Sentence Strips

***7. French Writing Prompts Spring

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***2 . Phrases Decodables BUNDLE SUPER DEAL

Some of the Benefits of this resource:

1. Students use hands on materials
2. Boost confidence in French language acquisition with whole group, small group, independent work, and one-to-one instruction using the same resource
3. Small word bank on the side makes it easy for students to start writing immediately.
4. Students grow in independence at their own pace
5. Reinforce decoding and encoding skills
6. Social wellness and personal autonomy in using French in the classroom
7. Scaffold and support language acquisition, oral communication, and writing skills
8. Sets can be used at all levels as students meet challenges at their own pace

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If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "Salem Witch Trials Book Report Project" digital product for 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson
• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Were the Salem Witch Trials" by Joan Holub to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of the Salem Witch Trials, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in American history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Were the Salem Witch Trials?"
• Print the book report flip book template
• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate the trials' significance and relevance today. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial moment in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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   ✏What Was The Plague? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade Reading Comp.

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A bookmark or reference guide for students to keep all year long!

Requires lamination for durability. Covers the 4 PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographical, & Social/Cultural)