Elementary School Social Studies & History Handouts

This activity is an engaging and accessible way for your students to practice and strengthen their knowledge of American geography as well as states and capital cities!

Students will be tasked with identifying a mystery state that can be only be solved through the process of elimination. They will be prompted to use a political map of America to solve various puzzles and eliminate 49 states until they have only one left, thus solving the mystery.

This is a great way to review states and capital cities and basic map skills. The print version requires that students have access to a physical map but there is a link to a map in the digital version.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• FIVE puzzles for students to solve using a political map of the United States and their knowledge of American geography
• Answer Key
• Link to Digital Version

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Interact with this printable United States of America. A colored map which breakdowns the USA by region, and a black and white map that can be used to label region, states, or as a basic coloring sheet.

Looking to study individual states as well check out

50 states quick fact and coloring sheet

This product is a crossword puzzle over people, terms, events, and inventions of the Industrial Revolution in the United States.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month art project in your elementary classroom with this engaging and educational lesson plan! Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a student-tested lesson plan that teaches about Asian door patterns, which are peculiar and important for Asian culture.

This resource is perfect for educators looking to incorporate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month multicultural perspectives into their curriculum while also celebrating the rich Asian Heritage.

In this lesson plan, students will delve into the fascinating world of Mongolian doors and their intricate patterns. Students will explore the significance of these traditional architectural elements through a series of worksheets.

Key Features:

1. Cultural Exploration: Introduce students to the cultural significance of Mongolian doors and their unique patterns. 
2. Visual Learning: Use the photos of Mongolian doors to help students visualize the architectural features and intricate patterns.
3. Worksheet Activities: Engage students with interactive worksheets that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Activities include pattern recognition exercises, and a coloring page featuring traditional Mongolian designs.
4. Cross-Curricular Connections: Extend the learning beyond social studies by incorporating elements of math (e.g., symmetry and geometry in patterns), and art (e.g., creating and interpreting visual art).

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 2- 45-minute lesson

- 6 slides - A presentation

- 2 worksheets

- 2 templates - DIY

If you like this resource, check out our other Asian projects!

⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Silk Road Landscapes art lesson plan

⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: lesson plan for Asian culture art project

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❤️Are you looking for fun and engaging spring time activities? Learn math, literacy, and fine motor skills with this growing bundle!

✏️Perfect for your preschool, kindergarten or 1st grade students!

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☑ Spring - CVC Beginning Letter Sounds

☑ Spring - CVC Middle Letter Sounds

☑ Spring - CVC Ending Letter Sounds

☑ Spring - Counting to 20

☑ Spring - Telling Time

☑ Spring - Literacy Task Cards

☑ Spring - Vocabulary Coloring Pages

☑ Spring - Bingo Game Activities

☑ Spring - Play Mat Activities

Boom Cards:

☑ Spring - Completing Patterns

☑ Spring - Colors & Color Words

☑ Spring - Telling Time

☑ Spring - Earth Day Activities

☑ Spring - Measuring Weight - Lighter Objects

☑ Spring - Measuring Weight - Heavier Objects

☑ Spring - Measuring Height with Cubes

☑ Spring - Measuring Length with Cubes

☑ Spring - Counting Objects to 20

☑ Spring - Counting Objects to 20 with Number Words

☑ Spring - Ten Frames to 20

☑ Spring - Skip Counting by 2s

☑ Spring - Skip Counting by 5s

☑ Spring - Skip Counting by 10s

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Even older kids like St.Patrick's Day. Reading passage on the History of St.Patrick's Day plus close reading questions and a timeline activity. Includes answer key.

Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 25 states are included in part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Virginia 2. Alaska 3. Iowa 4. Texas 5. North Dakota 6. Missouri 7. Utah 8. Kentucky 9. Rhode Island 10. Wisconsin 11. Hawaii 12. California 13. Ohio 14. Delaware 15. South Dakota 16. Arkansas 17. Montana 18. Idaho 19. Arizona 20. Oklahoma 21. New York 22. Florida 23. New Hampshire 24. Georgia 25. Vermont Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

Includes a 5th and 10th grade version of 12 questions with separate answer key - includes 1 set of questions for each of the 12 episodes.

Empower your students with the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who bravely stood up for education and became a global advocate for girls' rights.

This resource provides a brief biography of Malala in four languages (French, English, Chinese, and Spanish) and offers a variety of engaging assignments and projects suitable for grades 4-6.

What's included:

• French: Malala Yousafzai : Une voix courageuse pour l'éducation
• English: Malala Yousafzai: A Courageous Voice for Education
• Chinese: 马拉拉·尤萨夫扎伊：为教育发声的勇者
• Spanish: Malala Yousafzai: Una voz valiente por la educación

10 Engaging Projects for Grades 4-6 Inspired by Malala:

Activities range from research and analysis to creative expression and taking action, encouraging students to connect with Malala's story and become advocates for change.

How to use this resource:

• Introduce your students to Malala's story using the provided biographies in their preferred language.

• Choose from the suggested projects based on your students' interests and learning objectives.

• Adapt and modify the activities to fit your classroom needs and curriculum.

• Encourage discussion and reflection on the importance of education, courage, and standing up for what you believe in.

• This resource is perfect for:

• Social studies lessons on human rights, global issues, and influential figures.

• Language arts activities focusing on reading comprehension, writing, and storytelling.

• Character education initiatives promoting courage, perseverance, and social responsibility.

Download this free resource today and inspire your students with the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai!

This is a 98-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 2: The Middle Ages" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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I don’t know about you, but I love having options! Because of that, I have worked to provide different leveled newspaper templates. These could easily be combined into a multipage newsletter booklet if you so choose, or it could remain as a single page assignment. I also tried to make it so that you could have a “front page” and a content page if you printed front and back. Whichever level your students are in, I think that there is a little something in here for everyone!

Includes:

• 9 Newspaper Outlines (with one page of lined paper)
• 1 page of newspaper jargon to inspire better word choice
• Tidbits and advice!

Celebrate Columbus Day with an exciting and educational activity that your students will love! This Columbus Day Word Search Pack is the perfect way to engage students while teaching them about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and the Age of Exploration.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Puzzles themed around Columbus Day.
• Focus on key words like exploration, discovery, ships, voyages, and more!
• PDF Format: Easy to download, print, and use right away.
• Suitable for Grades K-6, with words ranging from 3 to 12 letters to fit different skill levels.
• Answer keys included for easy checking.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Fun & Educational: Engages students in learning about Columbus Day through vocabulary and word recognition.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print and go! Perfect for classroom activities, morning work, or homework.
• Versatile Use: Great for individual practice, small groups, or a fun Columbus Day classroom challenge!

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• Fall Word Search Bundle - 50 Puzzles with Answer Keys
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This product is a great way to help aid in the memorization of the American Creed. It makes learning fun and exciting.

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

ROAD TO REVOLUTION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V0n-0j1miYHMvmZS-u7g3o\_

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Sugar and Stamp Act
• Townshend Acts
• Sons of Liberty
• Boston Massacre
• Boston Tea Party
• Intolerable Acts
• Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
• Second Continental Congress
• Writing of the Declaration of Independence
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Thomas Paine and Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence Explained
• Siege of Boston

Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Thanksgiving break? These mindfulness coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies, for self care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring these turkeys that come with either a fun saying or zentangle border. Your upper elementary students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

This product includes:

• 6 patterns with fun sayings
• The same 6 patterns with zentangle borders
• Terms of Use

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This is a lesson designed to bring the ‘Five Themes of Geography’ to life! Students will go beyond the mere rote memorization of these themes, but will explore and apply each of these themes to an eye opening example found in the REAL WORLD; whether it be a tribal man’s adaptive ability to hold his breath for an extended amount of time while deep sea hunting, to the ancient Roman’s impressive engineering skills in constructing the famous waterway system known as the aqueducts.

The Slide Presentation will guide your students through an exciting journey of the five themes. This interactive lesson is designed to teach the concepts, and then quiz students of their understanding of each theme, and finally a more comprehensive assessment takes place at the end of the lesson.

This lesson contains:

• Google Slide Presentation (includes engaging video clips)
• Interactive Guided Notes
• Assessment
• Answer Key

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Geography' lessons here:

• Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants
• Analyzing Environmental Disasters Caused by Human Activity

Are you looking for a way to incorporate literacy skills into your social studies curriculum? Look no further! This no prep scaffolded compare and contrast essay will do the job!

Included is a brainstorming section that students can complete using ...

1. Their notes taken in class

2. YouTube videos on the Palaeolithic and Neolithic Stone Age (shown to the class)

3. Independent research on a computer

When the brainstorming section is completed, students will transfer their ideas into the essay outline.

Have students type their final copy. Editing and peer review can take place at this point.

The result will be a well constructed compare and contrast essay on the Stone Age that students can be proud of.

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As time moves on, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The questions worksheet ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what the quote means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

This product is a crossword puzzle over the people, places, and events related to the Causes of the Civil War. It covers the years of 1820-1861.