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Geography Latitude & Longitude Activity Project Upper Elementary Social Studies
By The Magical Avocado
Practice using latitude and longitude in this engaging and creative real-world application activity! Four pages of student work can be used to mix and match for seven different activities, with the ability to scale up to a mini project! Ready to print and use, a teacher's guide and answer key are included. Great for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade, this activity is perfect for the beginning of the year, geography units, introduction to social studies, and substitute work!
Specifically, the resource includes:
** This is an updated version of the Longitude/Latitude Rising Star activity from 2015!
National Parks History Research FREEBIE
By Abigail J McClellan
** This freebie is a small sample of what you can find in my National Parks Research Project! **
Enjoy this GOOGLE DRIVE research freebie that allows students to learn more about the history of national parks!
What's Included:
1 – Teacher How-to-Use Guide: Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
2 - National Geographic Kids Website Guide: Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.
3 - Research Graphic Organizer: Graphic organizer for students to record their National Park research.
** Please check out my National Parks Research Project if you enjoy this product! **
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Today In History - Daily Warm Up - December 1st
By José Guzmán
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.
Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
These Word Search Games are a great way for teaching Your kids about their History, the Fourth of July or also known as Independence Day. The perfect way to celebrate this holiday with your kids or Students.
Words Included:
Features:
Community Helpers Picture Activity
By Sign with me TOD
This community helpers student picture activity allows students to learn about community helpers in our community, add a picture of themselves on each community helper, color each community helper, and look at the sentence that says, "My turn" and copy the same sentence on the lines where it says, "Your turn." Community helper pictures include: nurse, doctor, dentist, firefighter, veterinarian, mail carrier, police officer, chef, and construction worker.
You may also be interested in the following:
Community Helpers Sentence Review
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Community-Helpers-Sentence-Review-8178265
Landmarks from Around the World Poster
By Veronica Reyes
A mini-poster defining a landmark and introducing many landmarks from around the world.
By Amanda G
These posters are great whether you are just getting into inquiry or have been doing it for a while. 5 posters, one for each step of the process. * Choose a good question * Investigate my question * Analyzing and Interpret (my information) * Sharing my learning * Reflect on my learning Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!
Social Studies Choice Board: Distance Learning
By Abigail J McClellan
These Social Studies Choice Boards are a must if you are doing Distance Learning! They come with 18 unique prompts/activities for students!! This product includes two separate Social Studies Choice Boards for Distance Learning with 9 choices per page for a total of 18 choices.
These activities were created for Distance Learning opportunities but it can also be used in class. The choices are excellent for a wide array of student learning styles that can be easily modified. All teachers have to do is email, post, upload, or share this PDF with students and tell them how many prompts they should complete. Distance Learning made EASY!
Post these choice boards on Google Classroom, send them in an email to families, share on ClassDojo, or even print out and send home a physical copy!
E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless
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Ratings & Reviews:
Please leave a review if you enjoyed this product and found it useful. I really love reading how you are using my products in your classroom :) Every time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use towards future products!! Thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a rating & review!
Monuments vs. Landscapes Sorting Activity
By Abigail J McClellan
This simple-to-use product is great when teaching students monuments & landmarks. The first page is a graphic organizer where students can place their images. There are two options available, one with a built in definition of monument and landmark, and one without. The second page includes various monuments and landmarks, including their name where they can be found. These monuments and landmarks are found in various countries around the world, not just limited to the United States. This product also comes with an answer key for your convenience.
Check out my other sorting activities!
Rules Vs. Laws Sort
Wants Vs. Needs Sort
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Comments:
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Martin Luther King Biographical Research Project Template | Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw his portrait (can be used for any person)
Key Features:
How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
Invest in the future of your students with our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies." Ignite a passion for learning and watch as your students blossom into confident researchers and communicators!
Buy the bundle HERE!
Martin Luther King Biographical Research Project Template | Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw his portrait (can be used for any person)
Key Features:
How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
Invest in the future of your students with our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies." Ignite a passion for learning and watch as your students blossom into confident researchers and communicators!
Buy the bundle HERE!
Martin Luther King Research Reading Passage- Report Template-Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a informational newsletter AND research report template- trifold about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month. MLK!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influences/Accomplishments
How It Works:
Buy the bundle HERE!
Country Research Project BUNDLE
By Abigail J McClellan
This country research project includes both a Google version and a hard copy. It is everything you need in order for students to study countries around the world!! It encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! It is easy to use and an awesome project that your students will love! The Google/online version includes over 11 pages of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and quizzes. The hard copy contains 16 pages of graphic organizers, vocabulary, and grading tools.
This bundle contains the following two products. To see more information about these two specific products and all they entail, you can view them below:
Google Drive Country Research Project
Country Group Research Project
E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless
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Comments:
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The Wright Brothers Research Activity
By Abigail J McClellan
Are you looking for ways to get your students researching on the internet? This fun GOOGLE DRIVE activity is perfect for providing students an opportunity to research independently, while learning about the Wright Brothers! This research activity comes with a teacher guide, a National Geographic website guide, a graphic organizer, and a self-reflection survey. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research activity that you & your students will love!
What's included:
- Access to a Google Drive folder containing 5 resources:
1. Teacher How-To-Use Guide - Shares main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. You also get to see an overview of all the documents that are shared with the students.
2. National Geographic Kids Website Guide - This document provides students with a detailed description on how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.
3. Research Graphic Organizer - Graphic organizer for students to record their individual research on The Wright Brothers .
4. Student Checklist and Research Activity Reflection - This is this the final part of this research project. Students are asked (format: Google Survey) to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then reflect on what they did well on, what they can improve on, what they learned, and if they enjoyed the research project.
5. Terms of Use
★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!
Check out my other 'Distance Learning' activities:
Google Drive Animal Classification Research Project
Google Drive U.S. States Research Project
Google Drive U.S. President Research Project
Google Drive Country Research Project
Google Drive Research Project BUNDLE
Google Drive Planet Research Project
Google Drive Native American Research Project
Google Drive Habitat Research Project
Google Drive National Parks Research Project
Google Drive Research Project BUNDLE #2
Google Drive Women Heroes Research Project
Google Drive African-American Heroes Research Project
Google Drive Sharks Mini Research Project
Google Drive Big Cats Mini Research Project
Google Drive Dinosaurs Mini Research Project
Google Drive Reptiles Mini Research Project
Google Drive Mini Research Project BUNDLE
E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless
Freebies & Discounts:
Be sure to follow my store on TeachShare.com to stay up to date on all my new products, including products that are FREE and on discount!
Ratings & Reviews:
Please leave a review if you enjoyed this product and found it useful. I really love reading how you are using my products in your classroom :) Every time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use towards future products!! Thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a rating & review!
The Moon Landing Research Activity
By Abigail J McClellan
Are you looking for ways to get your students researching on the internet? This fun GOOGLE DRIVE activity is perfect for providing students an opportunity to research independently, while learning about the Moon Landing! This research activity comes with a teacher guide, a National Geographic website guide, a graphic organizer, and a self-reflection survey. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research activity that you & your students will love!
What's included:
- Access to a Google Drive folder containing 5 resources:
1. Teacher How-To-Use Guide - Shares main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. You also get to see an overview of all the documents that are shared with the students.
2. National Geographic Kids Website Guide - This document provides students with a detailed description on how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.
3. Research Graphic Organizer - Graphic organizer for students to record their individual research on The Moon Landing.
4. Student Checklist and Research Activity Reflection - This is this the final part of this research project. Students are asked (format: Google Survey) to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then reflect on what they did well on, what they can improve on, what they learned, and if they enjoyed the research project.
5. Terms of Use
★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!
Check out my other 'Distance Learning' activities:
Google Drive Animal Classification Research Project
Google Drive U.S. States Research Project
Google Drive U.S. President Research Project
Google Drive Country Research Project
Google Drive Research Project BUNDLE
Google Drive Planet Research Project
Google Drive Native American Research Project
Google Drive Habitat Research Project
Google Drive National Parks Research Project
Google Drive Research Project BUNDLE #2
Google Drive Women Heroes Research Project
Google Drive African-American Heroes Research Project
Google Drive Sharks Mini Research Project
Google Drive Big Cats Mini Research Project
Google Drive Dinosaurs Mini Research Project
Google Drive Reptiles Mini Research Project
Google Drive Mini Research Project BUNDLE
E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless
Freebies & Discounts:
Be sure to follow my store on TeachShare.com to stay up to date on all my new products, including products that are FREE and on discount!
Ratings & Reviews:
Please leave a review if you enjoyed this product and found it useful. I really love reading how you are using my products in your classroom :) Every time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use towards future products!! Thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a rating & review!
Special Education Task Box l Days and Months l Calendar Activity l Task Cards
By Specifically Sped
Introducing the Days and Months Task Card Set - a valuable resource for special education students to enhance their life skills and calendar time activities. These task cards provide engaging and interactive opportunities for students to practice recognizing and understanding the days of the week and months of the year.
Voter Registration Cards & I Voted Stickers | Perfect for Election Day
By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY
Bring the excitement of Election Day into the classroom with this printable set of Voter Registration Cards and I Voted Stickers! Ideal for social studies, government, and civics lessons, this resource is perfect for engaging students in hands-on, interactive learning about the democratic process. Students can "register to vote" with these custom registration cards and proudly display their "I Voted" stickers after casting their mock ballots.
Use these printables to simulate a real voting experience, enhancing students' understanding of voting rights, civic responsibility, and the importance of participating in elections. Perfect for Election Day events, school-wide mock elections, or classroom government units.
We want to express our sincere gratitude for choosing Smart Teach Depot , Voter Registration Cards & I Voted Stickers | Perfect for Election Day and Mock Voting Activities. Your trust and support mean the world to us. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and are committed to providing you with the best experience.
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Geography US Cities Reading Comprehension Anchorage, Alaska
By The Emergency Sub
Dive into the wonders of the northernmost state’s largest city with this engaging reading comprehension resource.
Great addition to your unit on Alaska or US Cities!
Included in this set:
- Detailed passages about Anchorage, Alaska
- Comprehension questions to help reinforce understanding of the text
- Graphic organizer to help students organize their thoughts and stay on track
- Link to a Visit Alaska Promotional Video
Today In History - Daily Warm Up - February
By José Guzmán
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.
Geography: City state Country Continent Reading: North Pole Alaska
By The Emergency Sub
Reading Comprehension US Cities North Pole Alaska
Your students will learn about the City of North Pole, Alaska, which is located in Alaska. They will learn about the history and culture of this great little town not too far from Fairbanks, Alaska.
-Reading comprehension worksheet: Students will test their knowledge and improve their understanding of North Pole, Alaska landmarks, events and people.
-Graphic organizer: Students will stay organized and develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare information about Seattle, Washington.