Free 4th Grade Social Studies & History Activities

Having students research historical figures or famous people from pop culture? Use this blank organizer to help students as they complete their research! Perfect for any history or language classroom!

Great for extension activities, extra credit, or homework!

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1 Crossword, 1 Word Search, and 3 Crytogram puzzles to accompany Top Ten Outstanding Presidents' unit found at: http://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Top-Ten-Outstanding-Presidents-A-Complete-Unit-for-Presidents-Day Can be used alone. Fun for group or individual activities!

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Have your students create a trading card for historical figures! Research a famous person and create a trading card to share important information about what they learn! A quick and free activity!

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Black history month ,coloring pages, quotes pages

Delve into the brilliance of Black history with our captivating Black History Month Coloring Pages and Quotes bundle! Tailored for young learners, this set features 5 captivating pages highlighting iconic figures like Robert Nesta Marley, Toni Morrison, Jay-Z, Barbara Jordan, and Erykah Badu. Each page offers profound quotes and fascinating stories, creating an interactive learning experience. Our resource is perfect for Black History Month and year-round exploration, promoting inclusivity and understanding. Choose our Black History Coloring Pages with Quotes for proven engagement, consistent quality, and diverse representation. Immerse students in the richness of Black history, sparking curiosity, creativity, and honoring the vibrant legacies of extraordinary individuals.

Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

This Thanksgiving turkey drawing and coloring activity is a perfect resource for teachers looking to engage students while building fine motor skills! Designed as a half-finished turkey guide, this activity encourages creativity as students complete and color the image themselves. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your classroom:

• Promotes fine motor skill development as students draw and color.
• Boosts creativity by allowing kids to design their own version of a turkey.
• Versatile use: ideal for Thanksgiving-themed art, early finishers, or indoor recess.
• Quick and easy to print—a stress-free, mess-free classroom activity!

Add a fun, festive touch to your classroom this Thanksgiving with this engaging, skill-building activity.

On September 8, 1900, in Galveston, Texas, the deadliest natural disaster in the United States happened--the Great Storm of 1900. Learn basic details and facts about Galveston, the hurricane, Isaac Cline and his family, and the time period using this fun-to-learn coloring sheets and activities in comic book format. Use with ELA, history/social studies, and STEM. This 58 page, non-fiction comic book includes: 19 fact-based comic pages for coloring Fast Facts about Galveston Easy-to-read and understand basic knowledge facts 20 blank text comic pages for coloring & rewriting text (retell story) Cover (use for both) & The End pages for binding & publishing 16 ELA & STEM Activities: Galveston (Spelling/Vocabulary) What I know about hurricanes… (Brainstorming/Prior Knowledge) Ship Name and Flag Design (Symbolism) Pros and Cons of Living on an Island (Compare and Contrast) Persuasion Writing: Persuade a friend… Compare and Contrast/Informative: Transportation changes… Narrative Writing: Write about a time when… Poetry (any style): Hurricane Poem Acrostic Poem: Galveston Track the path of the hurricane (math/science) Track weather changes (math/science) Write a telegraph in Morse Code Hurricane evacuation: should you stay or leave? My Hurricane Evacuation Plan Infograph using hurricane information Timeline (make a creative timeline using symbols) What better way to learn historical facts than through comics and re-telling stories! Students will enjoy learning in this non-traditional format. These handouts can also be used for bulletin boards and class presentations. Great active learning strategies for at-risk, GT, and ELL/ESL!

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Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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.

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