Elementary School Social Studies & History Lesson

This is a Government Lesson with 3 Main Parts

1. What is Government Notes

• Types of Government and United States Government
• Government Notes - Use the attached Graphic Organizer to fill in What is Government Notes

2. Government Gallery Walk

• Use attached Graphic Organizer and Descriptions
• View 24 different Descriptions of Government - 12 over Types of Government and 12 on United States Government

3. Government Matching Cards

• 2 Sets of Matching Cards
• Types of Government and United States Government

Fire Safety Theme Preschool Unit Lesson Plans

Overview: Dive into the world of Fire Safety with this engaging and educational unit designed for GA Pre-K, but adaptable for any preschool setting. This comprehensive set of lesson plans includes a variety of activities to foster phonological awareness, literacy, and creativity, all centered around the fun and familiar theme of farms. Perfect for young learners, this unit provides a rich, interactive experience that will keep kids excited and motivated.

Key Features:

• Adaptable for Various Settings: Designed for GA Pre-K but versatile enough to fit into any preschool curriculum.
• Interactive and Engaging: Each activity encourages active participation, helping children stay focused and engaged.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses multiple areas of early childhood education including literacy, phonological awareness, social skills, and physical development.
• Easy-to-Follow Plans: Clearly laid-out lesson plans make implementation straightforward for teachers, with step-by-step instructions and materials lists.

Benefits for Students:

• Enhanced Literacy Skills: Through storytime, phonological activities, and interactive discussions.
• Improved Social Skills: Collaborative activities and group discussions foster teamwork and communication.
• Development of Fine Motor Skills: Through craft projects and hands-on activities.
• Physical Activity: Music and movement sessions promote physical health and coordination.

Transform your classroom into a lively farmyard adventure with this Fire Safety Theme Preschool Unit Lesson Plan, and watch your students thrive through fun and engaging educational experiences!

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

If you liked this product, you might also like . . .

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

   ✏Non-Fiction Book Report Template Project 4th Grade | What is Climate Change?

I’m so glad you stopped by my store and checked out this resource! Follow my store to be updated about new products and sales. Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn credits toward future purchases by heading to MY PURCHASES in your TeachShare account. 

Connect with me!

• Follow my store for resource updates and sales!

• Send me an email at bethanierosesmith@gmail.com.

❤️  Teacher Bethanie @TaughtOught Homeschooling

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed.

A great & fun activity social studies activity to teach students about Christmas traditions around the world! Students will have a wonderful time working in peer cooperative groups to find answers to trivia questions as they earn points toward prizes! Includes 5 Rounds. Need a quick and fun activity for the day before the holiday break? This mini-lesson is a great, motivating game activity for all!

☑ Check out the preview to see what is included.

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources:

Similar Resources & Skills:

✧ Geography Christmas Resources

✧ Other Fun Seasonal Activities

✧ Seasonal Year Around Puzzle Pack

.........................................................................................................................................................

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

.........................................................................................................................................................

CUSTOMER TIPS

When do I post new products? Throw sales? Be the first to know:

• Click the green star next to my picture to become my newest follower.

Leave A Review and Earn TeachShare Credit to Use on Future Purchases:

• Go under “My TeachShare”, and click on “My Purchases”. Then, click the provide feedback button next to your purchase. Every time you leave feedback on a purchase, TPT gives you credits that you can use to save money on future purchases. I value your feedback as it helps me determine what types of new products I should create for you and other buyers.

........................................................................................................................................................

CREATE YOUR OWN BUNDLE & SAVE

Do you need $25 dollars or more worth of lesson and want to save. Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Own Bundle.

.........................................................................................................................................................

© Geography & Math Made Easy Resources. Created by Martha Boykin ^ Will Boykin. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

.........................................................................................................................................................

Related Topics:

Christmas, xmas, Christmas traditions, Christmas bulletin board, Christmas craft. Christmas around the world, geography, world geography, Christmas around the world, Christmas around the world research project, Christmas around the world passport, Christmas around the world unit, Christmas around the world crafts, geography, geography activities, geography unit, geography skills, geography games, cultures, social studies, social studies,social studies Christmas activities, social studies worksheets, social studies thanksgiving

This is a collection of forty-two single page posters of famous people in the area of STEAM. Each poster includes a picture of the person and a short description of his/her contributions. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching.

They can also be used as close reads or as a starting point for research.

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Products

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Elementary Grades

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Quotes Posters for Your Makerspace or STEM Lab Bundle

Customer Tips:

How to get TeachShare credit to use towards future purchases:

*Please go to your My Purchases page (you need to login). Next to each purchase you’ll see a Provide Feedback button. Click that and you will be taken to a page where you can give a rating and leave a short comment about the product. Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you credit that you can use towards your future purchases.

A fun and creative way to dig deeper into ancient Chinese inventions! Students will choose an ancient Chinese invention and create an advertisement explaining their creation and persuading an audience to invest in their invention!

June is Dairy Month, so get students learning about cows with these fourteen activities for group or individuals that use critical thinking skills. Includes: Coloring handouts (2) KWL chart Calendar to fill in with dates & dairy items; star the items Maze Poem or Story writing Milkman United States' map activity Cow or Dairy Facts Decorate the Cow Skull List as many dairy items as possible Graph to chart Cow Confusion true or false activity Thumbprint cows (to use with inkpad) Know and label the parts of a cow For use with science or social studies units. Can be used for assessment and with differentiated classes. Meets CCSS.

Includes:

- 13 Slide PowerPoint that guides students through the founding of the colonies, a map of the colonies, the 3 different regions, and independance from Great Britain.
- A map for students to label.

- a link to a 15 question online quiz (using blooket) that uses the PowerPoint information.

This is written at a 5th grade ESOL level - perfect for a wide range of learners, especially ELL students.

Check out my store for other assignments and bundle deals.

De nos jours, il semble que les élèves connaissent de moins en moins les grands événements et moments historiques, qu'ils soient bons ou mauvais. Ce document est conçu pour permettre aux enseignants de donner à leurs élèves un aperçu de certains événements majeurs de l'Histoire que nous n'avons souvent pas le temps d'explorer en détail en classe, mais qui offrent au moins aux élèves une première introduction à ces moments marquants.

Ce document pédagogique propose une immersion dans 41 moments marquants de l’Histoire mondiale à travers des récits captivants. Chaque semaine, les élèves découvriront un personnage fictif placé au cœur d'un événement historique majeur, avec un focus sur le contexte temporel, géographique, les personnes impactées et les répercussions à long terme de cet événement.

Les élèves seront invités à rédiger des entrées de journal intime en adoptant la perspective de personnages historiques, tels qu'un jeune garçon dans un pensionnat autochtone, une infirmière sur le front de la guerre de Sécession, ou encore un membre d'une communauté des Premières Nations lors des négociations des traités avec le gouvernement canadien.

Objectifs pédagogiques :

• Comprendre les moments historiques clés qui ont façonné le monde et leurs répercussions durables.
• Encourager l’écriture créative et l’exploration des perspectives personnelles et historiques.
• Sensibiliser les élèves à l’empathie à travers des récits ancrés dans des contextes réels.
• Stimuler la réflexion critique en analysant comment les événements ont affecté les différentes communautés.

Contenu :

• 41 semaines de suggestions d'écriture basées sur des moments historiques divers et enrichissants.
• Chaque activité inclut les détails clés : période, lieu, personnes touchées, et conséquences à long terme sur le monde.
• Des descriptions concises pour guider les élèves dans leur écriture.
• Une activité engageante où les élèves imaginent des récits personnels tout en explorant des événements historiques.
• Ces événements sont accompagnés d'images captivantes permettant aux élèves d'être transportés dans ces moments historiques. Grâce à ces visuels, ils pourront s'immerger pleinement dans les différentes époques et contextes, enrichissant ainsi leur compréhension et leur expérience de l'histoire.

Exemples de moments historiques que vos élèves verront ici:

• Les raids vikings
• L'Égypte antique sous les pharaons
• L'Empire mongol sous Gengis Khan
• La cour de Versailles sous Marie-Antoinette
• Le Japon féodal
• Les explorations portugaises du XVe siècle
• La peste noire en Europe médiévale
• L'esclavage dans le Sud des États-Unis au XIXe siècle
• Les Croisades
• Les voyages de Marco Polo sur la route de la soie
• La Résistance en France pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale
• La construction de la Grande Muraille de Chine sous la dynastie Qin
• Le premier voyage de Christophe Colomb vers le Nouveau Monde
• La Première Guerre mondiale
• L'atelier de Coco Chanel à Paris dans les années 1920
• Le Chemin de fer clandestin et l'évasion des esclaves vers le Canada
• La ruée vers l'or en Californie
• ET BIEN PLUS! Il y a 41 semaines comme ça !

Ce produit unique combine l’apprentissage de l’Histoire et l’écriture créative, tout en développant la conscience historique des élèves. Idéal pour renforcer l’intérêt des élèves pour l’Histoire tout en les aidant à développer leurs compétences en écriture narrative.

Vous aimeriez peut-être aussi ces autres ressources qui vous aideront à établir des routines du matin !

• Vendredis des premiers chapitres (First Chapter Fridays)

• Lettres mystérieuses du lundi (Mystery Mondays)

Rejoignez-moi sur Facebook ! Je partage des ressources gratuites, je vous tiens au courant des soldes et des offres, et je vous invite à collaborer et à donner votre avis.

Vous pouvez gagner des Crédits TeachShare en laissant un commentaire sur tous les produits que vous achetez. Vous pouvez le faire en allant sur votre page Mes achats et en cliquant sur le bouton « Fournir des commentaires ». Vous gagnerez 1 crédit TeachShare pour chaque dollar dépensé !

Pour l'amour du ciel, n'oubliez pas de vous amuser !

Mme Kaitlyn

Need an all-in one Ancient Egypt lesson for an adapted curriculum? Ancient Egypt is a complex study of art, architecture, people, and culture. In this all in one bundle, students will explore Ancient Egypt by learning about the major time periods, the language (hieroglyphs), Famous Pharaohs, and the culture of the people. Learn about the carvings on the pyramid walls, including an activity for students to create their own Cartouche hieroglyph of their name and have fun with a mummification science experiment!

Whats Included:

1. A Comprehensive .pdf (41 pages)

2. Ancient Egypt Assessment with Answer Key

3. Mummification Experiment

4. Cartouche Template for Students to Create Their Own Cartouche

5. Venn Diagram Comparing Common and Wealthy Egyptians

6. 1 CLOSE Writing Assignment with Word Bank

7. 2 Writing Prompts

8. Crossword Puzzle

59 TOTAL pages of learning!!!

Note: This was made for students in a functional classroom at the high school level. This is also appropriate for students upper elementary. If you have any questions, PLEASE contact me at drgingerharbin@gmail.com before purchasing. Thank you!

* If you would like the PPT presentation with speakers notes, please email me and I will be glad to sent it to you! drgingerharbin@gmail.com

HOW TO GET TeachShare CREDITS ON FUTURE PURCHASES:

- Go to MY PURCHASES page.

- You will see a PROVIDE FEEDBACK button.

- Please leave a star rating and a comment. This will help lower the cost for future purchases!

Remember to click the GREEN STAR under my name to become a follower and get exclusive emails about Freebies and Sales!
(c) TheTeachingDoc This material is for single use, personal/classroom use only. Click Here for Terms of Use

Welcome to "Climate Change and Energy Usage" unit plan - a comprehensive 6-week unit designed for Grade 6 students. This carefully crafted unit aligns with the Alberta Grade 6 outcomes and focusses mostly on inquiry learning, offering an in-depth exploration of the complex relationships between energy usage, climate patterns, and ongoing climate change. This also covers many NGSS, TEKS and Virginia standards.

This unit engages students in a journey of discovery, encouraging them to investigate how historical energy use has influenced climate patterns, examine societal and economic factors behind energy choices, and explore climate change mitigation strategies. Through a blend of research, hands-on activities, and project-based learning, students will develop a deep understanding of climate change causes and impacts.

Key features of this unit include:

• Alignment with Alberta Grade 6 outcomes with an inquiry framework
• Integration of scientific data with traditional knowledge
• Exploration of extreme weather events and their connection to climate change
• Investigation of climate change impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and human communities
• Study of various energy sources and factors influencing energy resource selection
• Development of critical thinking, research, and communication skills
• Culminating project with multiple options for student choice

By the end of this unit, your students will have developed a holistic understanding of climate change issues, explored potential solutions, and reflected on their role in creating a sustainable future. This unit not only meets curriculum requirements but also empowers students to become active participants in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and act on climate change. Download this comprehensive unit today and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!

An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements, religion and famous city-states from the Maya Empire. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction A template for students to write up their neat informational text A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity: A teacher presentation to introduce the topic An informational text A comprehension activity with ten varied questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz about the text An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans

The close reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚

Use this Reading Response Assignment and Battle Royale style activity to teach about Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Techniques while reinforcing simple geographical knowledge about world geography and the basic biomes of the world. Any fan of fortnite or other battle royale style video games will love this assignment! But even the students who don't play fortnite will enjoy making their battle royale survival plan.

I normally use this assignment during my Ancient History unit on early humans as a way to help students understand the hardship of surviving without modern technology. I've also used it directly after my unit on the Fall of Rome when we discuss the collapse of civilization before diving into Feudalism in Europe.

Really this assignment is a plug and play that you can use in many different class periods. Thinking tactically about survival never goes out of style, and students are always engaged during this assignment. I've also used it as a last minute sub plan and have never gotten a bad note!

AVID Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech + Socratic Seminar: In this Mini Socratic Seminar and Lesson students will mark the text of the "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Then they will have Socratic dialogue in small groups in order to discuss the essential question, “What aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech can be applied to the world today?”

By the end of this Socratic Seminar your students will have a deep understanding of what Martin Luther's Speech entails and what aspects of the speech can be applied today which is presented as the EQ of this Seminar. Use this AVID Mini Socratic Seminar Lesson to increase dialogue and engagement in your classroom.

MLK Bundle

AVID Lessons Bundle

AVID Bundle

AVID Team Building Bundle

What's Included:

• Lesson Plan with a walkthrough of all the slides and a video overview and explanation.
• I Have a Dream Speech- google doc which includes a transcript for students to mark their text and come up with questions in the margins for the Seminar. They will also add an essential question at the top, summary at the bottom, and fill out the embedded vocabulary chart.
• Google slides- go over the lesson related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his speech and discuss the process of a Soccratic Seminar. The slides include embedded links for students to follow along and access required documents.
• Participant Reflection- a digital Google Sheets document for students to summarize and reflect what they learned through the Seminar.

Directions:

• Students will discuss the background of the I Have a Dream Speech as directed through the teaching slides.
• Students will read and watch the speech video and follow directions for marking the text.
• Students will look for integrity and leadership qualities.
• Students will bold unknown words and add these words and their definitions to their embedded vocabulary chart in the speech text.
• Students will come up with questions for the Socratic Seminar using Costa's Level of Thinking.
• Students will meet with a partner to clarify any confusions.
• Students will summarize the text by answering the EQ in 3-5 sentences.
• Students will review the protocol for Socratic Seminars.
• Students will use their questions and provided sentences stems to have dialogue in the Seminar.
• Students will complete a participant checklist in order to reflect on the seminar.

Definition:

A Mini Socratic Seminar is a scholarly discussion of an essential question in which student opinions are shared and refined through dialogue with other students in small groups. In this mini format, the teacher or seminar leader facilitates the discussion for the small groups.

Purpose:

In a Socratic Seminar, participants seek to answer an essential question and gain deeper understanding of laws, ideas, issues, values, and/or principles presented through rigorous and thoughtful dialogue

Advantages:

• Teaches respect for diverse ideas, people, and practices
• Enhances students' knowledge
• Creates a community of inquiry
• Develops critical thinking, problem solving, speaking, and listening skills
• Clarifies one's ideas, ethics and values
• Maximizes student participation
• Encourages divergent thinking

Mini Seminar Directions:

1. Students are placed in small groups or virtual break out rooms of 5-6 students.
2. Teacher poses the essential question.
3. Teacher chooses a Socratic Seminar leader for each group.
4. The leader facilitates the seminar discussion by guiding group members to a deeper and clarified consideration of the ideas, a respect for varying points of view, and adherence to and respect for the seminar process.
5. Students may pose new questions when the discussion is exhausted. New questions posed must relate to students’ ideas and contributions in response to the initial essential question.
6. If dialogue slows use one of the provided questions to encourage discussion.
7. Students complete the participant checklist during the last 5 minutes of class.

More MLK Resources

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources.

We also have several great AVID bundle options available down below!

AVID Mega Growing Bundle

AVID Teambuilding Bundle

AVID Writing Bundle

This product was made for students to learn the following: Vocabulary words - victory, loyal, Loyalist, Patriots, uniforms, treaty, bayonet, and regiment.

In this product, students will learn about the 13 colonies and review the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, what was the American Revolution and when it was fought, the groups that were involved in the American Revolution, the commander of the Continental Army - George Washington and why he was chosen, the difference between Loyalists and Patriots, why the British Soldiers thought the American Revolution would be easy, the challenges the Continental Army and Commander Washington faced during the American Revolution and how they overcame these challenges, the lack of training the Continental Army had and who helped train the soldiers, the trust and respect that the Continental Army had for Commander Washington and why, the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey - when it happened, who it was between, who won, and how they won, why France decided to help the Continental Army during the American Revolution, a brief overview of the First and Second Continental Congress and what they did during the American Revolution, how France, Germany, and Poland helped the Continental Army, Winter at Valley Forge - What happened, the struggles the Continental Army faced, training the Continental Army - Baron Friedrich von Steuben and what he trained the Continental Army to do, when the port city of Charleston, South Carolina was captured and who captured it, students will look at a map that shows battles along the eastern coast and they will answer questions utilizing the map, Francis Marion - The Swamp Fox and what he did to help the Continental Amy during the American Revolution and where his nickname came from, what the Declaration of Independence is, who drafted the Declaration of Independence and why, Battle of Newport, where it took place, who was involved, what the African Americans were promised for helping the Continental Army, who was promised freedom, The Battle of Yorktown - when it happened, how long the battle was, and who surrendered, Treaty of Paris - 1783 - what it was and what this treaty meant for the Continental Army, women during the American Revolution, and Elizabeth Hager and what she did to help during the American Revolution are reviewed in this product.

The notes are adapted to meet your student's individual learning needs. After reviewing and discussing the notes, they will answer comprehension questions to review what was discussed on previous pages, students will read maps and answer questions based on the map provided. At the end of the product, students are provided with a review that includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and will choose 1 of the 10 major battles during the American Revolution that are provided and will research one battle and will be required to write down 5 facts about that battle.

You may also be interested in the following:

Early English Settlements Adapted Notes and Review

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Early-English-Settlements-Adapted-Notes-and-Review-10141382

5 Regions of the United States Adapted Notes and Review

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/5-Regions-of-the-United-States-Adapted-Notes-and-Review-10115445

The Northeast Region Adapted Notes and Review

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-Northeast-Region-Adapted-Notes-and-Review-9386984

The First Americans:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-First-Americans-Notes-and-Review-Adapted-8855127

Learning and Writing my Address:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Learning-and-Writing-My-Address-Example-Template-8218625

United States Research Report:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/United-States-Research-Report-8493424

I designed this 5-page activity for my students to engage with during the Fall or at the start of the year, focusing on the Social Studies Citizenship unit. Students will read various scenarios and determine whether each one exemplifies good citizenship. This activity is perfect for reinforcing rules and character traits at the beginning of the year. I intend to use it as an independent task after a few days of instruction on citizenship. It can also serve as a graded assessment, quiz, or a follow-up activity after a mini-lesson on rules or citizenship. Be sure to check out my Good Citizen or Not sorting center, along with other citizenship and respect resources!

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the causes of the Revolutionary War that aligns with the 4th grade curriculum but would work for grades 3-5. Students will read about the Declaration of Independence, the Boston Tea Party, The Boston Massacre, Taxation without Representation, and the Intolerable Acts. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code.

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

Celebrate Mexican history and culture with this engaging 90-minute classroom lesson about Cinco de Mayo! Using a short, informative video by History channel, students will learn the true story behind May 5th, exploring key historical events like the Battle of Puebla, the role of General Ignacio Zaragoza, and the resistance against French invasion.

This lesson clears up common misconceptions about the holiday and dives into important vocabulary, critical thinking, and creative writing. A printable student worksheet is included with a variety of activities:

✔️ Vocabulary matching
✔️ Comprehension questions
✔️ Timeline sorting
✔️ Map labeling
✔️ Diary-style creative writing

An answer key is provided for easy grading. This resource is ideal for Grades 4–8, Social Studies, History, or ESL classes, and is perfect for cultural celebration weeks or May-themed lessons.

This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review any unit of study. Let's face it, review days can be difficult and boring... so your students will appreciate you making learning fun with this collaborative game. The resource includes a meticulously detailed lesson plan, set-up instructions, tips for successful game play, and all necessary signs and materials. Besides simple set-up and devising questions for your content, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!

Product Includes:

• Comprehensive lesson plan and set-up instructions
• Helpful hints and tips for successful game play
• 1 blank question sheet to design your own questions
• Signs and materials for game play

This full-length lesson plan can be adapted for any period length up to 1 hour and is ideal on a day leading up to your final test.

___________________________________________________________________________

Also, check out these great materials by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials

⭐ Novel Playlist Assignment

⭐ Figurative Language Challenge Game

⭐ Peer Edit Forms and Lesson Plan

⭐ Secondary ELA Activities for any Novel (BUNDLE)

⭐ Emergency ELA Lesson Plan BUNDLE

___________________________________________________________________________

⭐ Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐

Science of Reading Knowledge Building Text and Vocabulary Routine with Paired Texts.

Get ready to supercharge your students' reading comprehension with our Science of Reading Knowledge Building Text and Vocabulary Routine with Paired Texts! This dynamic set is designed to not only build knowledge but also deepen understanding through deliberate practice and spaced repetition of vocabulary and comprehension skills. With two related texts paired with a strong vocabulary instructional routine, your students will be engaged and challenged to think critically about the text topics.

The set includes:

• An introductory read-aloud text to build knowledge.
• A comprehensive vocabulary routine to learn and remember important terms.
• 2 differentiated texts for independent reading that are paired to the introductory text. The vocabulary is repeated in this text.
• Comprehension questions that are designed to elicit effortful thinking for both texts.
• Vocabulary images to use during instruction
• Teacher tips to promote student engagement

Check out the product preview for details!

Additional Resources on this Topic:

4th-6th Grade Social Studies The Revolutionary War, Vocabulary, Text, Activities

**********************************************************************************

More Great Products by Kile's Classroom

Figurative Language Bundle

Descriptive Writing

Personal Narrative Writing Process Organizer

Persuasive Essay Writing Process Organizer

***********************************************************************************

Customer Tips:

How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases:

• Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to

login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button.

Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺

Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches:

• Look for the green star next to my store logo and

click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates

about this store. ☺