Less than $5 4th Grade Other (Social Studies & History) Activities (by price, high to low)

This product was made for students to learn the following: living and working together in America, why rules/laws are established for people to follow, the differences between towns, the meaning of government, laws, local government, services that a community provides, the difference between state and national government, democracy, voting, mayor, governor, President, who leads a state, who leads a country, Senate, House of Representatives, Congress, senators,

The notes are adapted to meet your student's individual learning needs. After reviewing and discussing the notes, there is a review packet that goes through everything that was discussed in the notes. Students will complete fill in the blank questions using a key and answering short answer questions throughout the packet. Students can complete the review independently, with support, or it can be used as an assessment as well.

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This Texas History product includes Notes over the Age of Contact in Texas and an Age of Contact Crossword Puzzle.

This Texas History product includes notes and a crossword puzzle over Spanish Texas and the MIssion-Presidio System.

Un paquete de fichas para trabajar las monedas canadienses.

Hay TRES tipos de libros interactivos:

• Un libro interactivo para armar y colorear
• Uno libro interactivo para colorear y completar (valor y decimal)
• Uno libro interactivo para cortar y pegar monedas además de completar la información de cada moneda.

Además de dos actividades extras para contar monedas!!

This is a lesson over the Four Natural Regions of Texas. It includes 3 parts:

1. A reading over the physical geography of Texas and the 4 natural regions. Students will use reading to fill out a chart of Texas Regions.

2. A Map of the 4 Texas Regions. Students will label and color a map of Texas Regions.

3. A Texas Regions Matching Activity. Students will match regions with various geographical features.

US States Geography Game and Center

How many states can you cover before time runs out? In this face-paced Geography game (like the Perfection board game), students must cover as many states with the correct state shape to rack up as many points as possible. The winner with the highest score wins. This game can also be played solo, where students must beat their score.

This game is an excellent review after reviewing the fifty US states. Students will learn to recognize the shapes of states and easily identify them on the map.

This activity is a versatile tool that can be used for early finishers, centers, assessment, buddy groups, or to enhance your lessons on the US States. Its adaptability allows you to use it in various educational settings and for different purposes.

Practice and review the Social Sciences with your upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th) social studies class! This fun activity includes the BINGO game as well as differentiated vocabulary sheets. Ready to print and play! Two different presentations are included for playing, one for calling vocabulary and one for definitions!

• 70 unique BINGO boards (in color and black and white)
• Three sets of scaffolded vocabulary guides (definition provided, vocab provided, blank guide)
• Teacher Vocabulary Answer Key
• PowerPoint BINGO Caller for Vocabulary
• PowerPoint BINGO Caller for Definitions
• Teaching Guide

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Vocabulary includes:

• Achievements
• AD/CE
• Ancient History
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• BC/BCE
• Civics
• Economics
• Geography
• Government
• Legal Studies
• Linguistics
• Medieval History
• Modern History
• Paleontology
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Primary Source
• Psychology
• Religion
• Secondary Source
• Society
• Sociology
• Timelines
• World History

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Easy to use, this activity is not only great for gamifying your lessons, but is also a multimodal approach, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills!

Use this resource for:

• test review
• whole group instruction
• vocabulary practice
• substitute work
• and more!

Pairs perfectly with the

Practice and review Geography and Maps in your upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th) social studies class! This fun activity includes the BINGO game as well as differentiated vocabulary sheets. Ready to print and play! Two different presentations are included for playing, one for calling vocabulary and one for definitions!

• 70 unique BINGO boards (in color and black and white)
• Three sets of scaffolded vocabulary guides (definition provided, vocab provided, blank guide)
• Teacher Vocabulary Answer Key
• PowerPoint BINGO Caller for Vocabulary
• PowerPoint BINGO Caller for Definitions
• Teaching Guide

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Vocabulary includes:

• absolute
• cardinal
• cartography
• choropleth map
• compass
• equator
• geography
• globe
• intermediate
• latitude
• legend
• location
• longitude
• movement
• ordinal
• physical map
• place
• political map
• prime meridian
• reference map
• region
• relative
• scale
• symbols
• weather map

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Easy to use, this activity is not only great for gamifying your lessons, but is also a multimodal approach, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills!

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• test review
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Pairs perfectly with the Geography and Maps Bundle!

Engage your students in a meaningful discussion about resilience, unity, and healing with this comprehensive, time-saving book companion for 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag. Perfect for commemorating September 11 in grades 3-5, this resource includes everything you need to bring the story to life in your classroom while fostering a deep understanding of the book’s themes.

What's Included:

•Timeline Cards: Help students sequence key events from the story and understand the journey of the flag as a symbol of hope. Teacher instructions are also provided.

•Vocabulary Activities: Explore key terms such as stitch, resilience, patriotism, community, restoration, and memorial with definitions and context from the story. A fun scavenger hunt game/activity encourages collaboration and engagement. Teacher instructions are also provided.

•Comprehension Quiz: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions to check students’ understanding of the story.

•Discussion Prompts: Thought-provoking questions to guide class discussions on how the flag’s journey parallels the nation’s healing process.

•No-Prep Printables:

• Map Activity: Follow along with the flag’s journey across America, marking significant stops on its route.
• Maze & Word Search: Fun, easy-to-use activities that reinforce vocabulary and geography.

Key Features:

•Aligned with September 11 remembrance activities

•Designed for easy differentiation in grades 3-5

•Interactive and student-centered activities

•Includes colored images for impact, with a black-and-white printing option for ink-saving

This resource will not only help students connect with the history of September 11, but also inspire them to think about resilience and the strength of a united community.

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

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Fun Festivals in Alabama Grammar Worksheets – Capitalization and Punctuation Practice

Improve grammar skills with our Alabama festivals-themed worksheets! Perfect for practicing capitalization and punctuation. Includes coloring pages for each festival. No prep needed.

Bring the excitement of Alabama festivals into your grammar lessons with our Fun Festivals in Alabama Grammar Worksheets! Designed to help students practice and improve their capitalization and punctuation skills, these worksheets feature fun and engaging sentences about popular festivals in Alabama. Each worksheet also includes a coloring page, making learning both educational and enjoyable.

What’s Inside?

- Grammar Practice Worksheets: Each worksheet contains sentences about different Alabama festivals that need capitalization and punctuation corrections, helping students master these essential grammar skills.

- Coloring Pages: Each festival-themed worksheet is paired with a fun coloring page, providing a creative break and reinforcing the festival theme.

- Festival Themes: Worksheets cover a variety of popular festivals in Alabama, making grammar practice more engaging and culturally enriching.

Educational Benefits

- Builds Essential Grammar Skills: Focused practice on capitalization and punctuation helps students master these fundamental aspects of writing.

- Engages and Motivates: The festival themes and coloring pages make learning grammar fun and engaging, encouraging students to complete the exercises.

- Enhances Cultural Awareness: Introduces students to popular festivals in Alabama, broadening their knowledge of local culture and traditions.

Perfect for Classroom and Home Use

This versatile resource is ideal for:

- Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular grammar curriculum, in literacy centers, or for group work.

- Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning in a fun and engaging way.

- Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a filler activity for early finishers.

Why Choose These Worksheets?

Our Fun Festivals in Alabama Grammar Worksheets offer a unique and effective way to practice capitalization and punctuation skills. The themed sentences and coloring pages not only make learning more enjoyable but also help students connect grammar concepts to real-life cultural events. With no prep needed, these worksheets are a convenient and valuable addition to any grammar program.

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In this product, students will learn about the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th President of the United States, a brief summary of what each of those men did, the war that was happening between France and Great Britain, in 1810, Americans were becoming friendly with France and Great Britain wasn't a fan of this, two main factors that led to war - impressment and blocking of ships - in more detail, how and why America's trade suffered, why New England colonies were afraid to go to war with Great Britain, congressmen in America at this time and how they felt about Great Britain, their nickname - "The War Hawks," Captain James Lawrence and what he did during the war with Great Britain and how his words were impactful, the end of the War of 1812 - who won, how did it end, where and when it ended are included in this product.

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Embark on a global journey with these exciting Holidays Around the World Paper Crown & Headband Templates. This printable craft pack is a fun addition to your multicultural studies, celebrating various festive traditions from Christmas and Diwali to Hanukkah and beyond. Featuring 10 black and white templates, your students explore the vibrant cultures associated with each holiday, coloring and crafting their unique crowns. Ideal for diverse classrooms, these templates promote cultural awareness and foster a sense of unity. Simple for teachers and students to use, just print on cardstock, and students are ready to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of global celebrations. Perfect for multicultural weeks or as part of a festive crafts rotation, these templates add a touch of creativity to your holiday-themed lessons. Bring the world into your classroom and let the cultural exploration begin.

This product includes crown/headband templates for:

• Christmas ,
• Diwali,
• Hanukkah,
• Chinese New Year,
• Ramadan,
• Kwanzaa,
• Eid al-Fitr,
• St. Lucia's Day,
• Holi,
• Bastille Day.

Ideas on how to use these crowns in your classroom:

1. Cultural Parade: Organize a classroom parade where students wear their respective holiday crowns. As they march, provide brief facts about each holiday they represent.
2. Festive Storytelling: Have students wear their crowns while listening to stories related to each holiday. Encourage discussions about the cultural significance of the holidays.
3. Global Fashion Show: Host a Holidays Around the World fashion show. Students can strut their stuff, showcasing their crowns, while sharing a fun fact about the holiday they represent.
4. Crafty Bulletin Board: Create a vibrant bulletin board displaying the crowns, along with short descriptions of each holiday. This visually engaging display can be a focal point for multicultural discussions.
5. Interactive Museum: Transform your classroom into a mini museum. Allow students to move around, exploring different stations dedicated to each holiday. The crowns serve as their entry tickets.
6. Festive Snack Day: Coordinate with parents to bring in snacks associated with the holidays represented. Students can wear their crowns while enjoying a multicultural feast.

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Fun Festivals in Arkansas Grammar Worksheets – Capitalization and Punctuation Practice

Improve grammar skills with our Arkansas festivals-themed worksheets! Perfect for practicing capitalization and punctuation. Includes coloring pages for each festival. No prep needed.

Bring the excitement of Arkansas festivals into your grammar lessons with our Fun Festivals in Arkansas Grammar Worksheets! Designed to help students practice and improve their capitalization and punctuation skills, these worksheets feature fun and engaging sentences about popular festivals in Arkansas. Each worksheet also includes a coloring page, making learning both educational and enjoyable.

What’s Inside?

- Grammar Practice Worksheets: Each worksheet contains sentences about different Arkansas festivals that need capitalization and punctuation corrections, helping students master these essential grammar skills.

- Coloring Pages: Each festival-themed worksheet is paired with a fun coloring page, providing a creative break and reinforcing the festival theme.

- Festival Themes: Worksheets cover a variety of popular festivals in Arkansas, making grammar practice more engaging and culturally enriching.

Educational Benefits

- Builds Essential Grammar Skills: Focused practice on capitalization and punctuation helps students master these fundamental aspects of writing.

- Engages and Motivates: The festival themes and coloring pages make learning grammar fun and engaging, encouraging students to complete the exercises.

- Enhances Cultural Awareness: Introduces students to popular festivals in Arkansas, broadening their knowledge of local culture and traditions.

Perfect for Classroom and Home Use

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- Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular grammar curriculum, in literacy centers, or for group work.

- Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning in a fun and engaging way.

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Why Choose These Worksheets?

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Add this engaging and educational resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch your students' grammar skills improve while they learn about the fun festivals of Arkansas!

Fun Festivals in Maine Grammar Worksheets – Capitalization and Punctuation Practice

Improve grammar skills with our Maine festivals-themed worksheets! Perfect for practicing capitalization and punctuation. Includes coloring pages for each festival. No prep needed.

Bring the excitement of Maine festivals into your grammar lessons with our Fun Festivals in Maine Grammar Worksheets! Designed to help students practice and improve their capitalization and punctuation skills, these worksheets feature fun and engaging sentences about popular festivals in Maine. Each worksheet also includes a coloring page, making learning both educational and enjoyable.

What’s Inside?

- Grammar Practice Worksheets: Each worksheet contains sentences about different Maine festivals that need capitalization and punctuation corrections, helping students master these essential grammar skills.

- Coloring Pages: Each festival-themed worksheet is paired with a fun coloring page, providing a creative break and reinforcing the festival theme.

- Festival Themes: Worksheets cover a variety of popular festivals in Maine, making grammar practice more engaging and culturally enriching.

Educational Benefits

- Builds Essential Grammar Skills: Focused practice on capitalization and punctuation helps students master these fundamental aspects of writing.

- Engages and Motivates: The festival themes and coloring pages make learning grammar fun and engaging, encouraging students to complete the exercises.

- Enhances Cultural Awareness: Introduces students to popular festivals in Maine, broadening their knowledge of local culture and traditions.

Perfect for Classroom and Home Use

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- Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular grammar curriculum, in literacy centers, or for group work.

- Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning in a fun and engaging way.

- Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a filler activity for early finishers.

Why Choose These Worksheets?

Our Fun Festivals in Maine Grammar Worksheets offer a unique and effective way to practice capitalization and punctuation skills. The themed sentences and coloring pages not only make learning more enjoyable but also help students connect grammar concepts to real-life cultural events. With no prep needed, these worksheets are a convenient and valuable addition to any grammar program.

Add this engaging and educational resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch your students' grammar skills improve while they learn about the fun festivals of Maine!

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Diwali Crown Craft Templates for Cultural Studies & Festivals Around the World Crafts. Celebrate the Festival of Lights in a fun and educational way with these Diwali Crown Craft Templates. Featuring 15 unique designs, these printable templates are perfect for incorporating Diwali classroom activities, festivals, and cultural studies. Ideal for Kindergarten, first grade, and elementary students, this craft encourages creativity while enhancing fine motor skills. Your students can color, cut, and assemble their very own Diwali crowns, making it an engaging project for Diwali celebrations or lessons about cultural traditions.

This Product Includes:

• 15 Diwali Crown Templates,
• Coloring in Options,
• Easy to Assemble Side Pieces.

Bring the magic of Diwali into your classroom and support cultural education with these exciting Diwali craft printables. Perfect for festivals, cultural studies, and hands-on activities that celebrate the beauty of Diwali.

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Geography and Maps are more than Social Studies topics, they are life skills! Help students gain a better understanding of geography in this fun MAZE and CUT AND PASTE map activity set for upper elementary students (4th, 5th, and 6th grade). Great for the beginning of the school year in social studies and history classes!

This set includes:

• Two Maze activities ask students to use directions to move from continent to continent, identify different types of maps, and match map symbols with the correct terms.

• Two Cut and Paste activity pages have students physically place the terms under images of different symbols, as well as have students place parts of a map in the correct areas of a treasure map!

• Each activity comes with a separate answer key.

Geography and Maps Mazes and Cut and Paste activities can be used for

• First Week Activities
• Geography diagnostic testing
• Formative assessment
• Extension activities
• Centers activity
• Review
• Homework
• Subplans
• Anywhere you want to work with geography and maps!

Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 26 states are included in part one. Use with or without 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. Washington 2. Alabama 3. Illinois 4. Tennessee 5. New Jersey 6. Mississippi 7. Nebraska 8. Maine 9. West Virginia 10. Michigan 11. Louisiana 12. Pennsylvania 13. Oregon 14. Connecticut 15. Kansas 16. Wyoming 17. Nevada 18. South Carolina 19. New Mexico 20. Massachusetts 21. Virginia 22. Colorado 23. Minnesota 24. North Carolina 25. Indiana 26. Maryland (second answer sheet with 1-26 included if not using with part one) 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.

Immerse your students in the vibrant culture of New Orleans with this engaging Jazz & Heritage Festival resource pack! Perfect for grades 4-12, this comprehensive unit explores the history, music, food, and economic impact of one of America’s most iconic festivals. With ready-to-use worksheets, quizzes, and interactive activities, students will discover the multicultural roots of Louisiana while building critical thinking and reading comprehension skills.

What’s Included:

• Informative Reading Passages: Covering the festival’s origins, musical diversity, cultural exhibits, and economic impact.
• Student Activities: Fill-in-the-blank exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, true/false questions, and short-answer prompts.
• Cultural Exploration: Lessons on Cajun, zydeco, and gospel music, plus traditional Louisiana food and crafts.
• Real-World Connections: Discussion questions on tourism, community pride, and how festivals preserve heritage.
• Answer Keys: Save time with complete answer keys for all activities.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Cross-Curricular: Integrates music, social studies, geography, and economics.
• Engaging & Interactive: Brings the festival to life with relatable content and hands-on tasks.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for whole-class lessons, group projects, or independent study.
• No Prep Required: Print or assign digitally for seamless classroom integration.

Perfect For:

• Music and arts classes
• Social studies units on cultural heritage
• Louisiana state history
• Black History Month (highlighting jazz and blues traditions)
• End-of-year fun activities

Help students experience the soul of New Orleans—download today!

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.