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Black History Month, MLK 3 Interactive Timelines, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor

By TooBookedUp

Introduce your upper elementary and middle school students to the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Era with our comprehensive and engaging Civil Rights Timeline Resource. Perfect for Black History Month or MLK study, this educational tool spans the years 1941-1989, highlighting 33 critical events that shaped history.

Key Features:

  1. Three Differentiated Versions: Catering to diverse learning needs, this resource includes three versions of the timeline:
  • Full-Feature Timeline: Dates, high-quality images, and detailed captions for tier 3 or ELLs. This is a great tool for gallery walks or discourse!
  • Moderate Detail Timeline: Dates and captions, inviting students to visualize the events through illustrations.
  • Blank Timeline: Only dates, challenging students to draw their own images and synthesize their understanding to create captions for high learners!
  1. Teacher's Guide Included: A comprehensive guide is provided to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching plan.
  2. Print-and-Go Convenience: Designed for ease of use, this resource is ready to print and implement in your classroom.

Educational Highlights:

  • Fosters Critical Thinking: Students engage with the material at different levels, encouraging deeper understanding and critical analysis of the Civil Rights Era.
  • Visual Learning: High-quality images in the full-feature timeline version aid in visual learning and retention.

Versatile Usage Ideas:

  • Centers: Use the timelines in learning centers, allowing students to explore different aspects of the Civil Rights movement in small groups.
  • Thematic Unit: Incorporate this timeline into a larger thematic unit on Black History Month or the Civil Rights Era.
  • Seasonal Learning: Ideal for use throughout February, this resource can also be integrated into your curriculum at any time of the year.
  • Homework Assignments: Assign different segments of the timeline as homework, encouraging students to research and learn independently.
  • Bulletin Board or Door Decor

This Civil Rights Timeline Resource is more than just a teaching tool; it's a bridge to the past, helping students connect with and understand the crucial events that have shaped the present. Ideal for Black History Month or any time of the year, it’s a must-have for any educator looking to enrich their history curriculum.

Additional Black History Month Resources Here:

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Valentine's Day and Black History Month Middle School ELA Bundle 5-8 (TeachShare.com)

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Social Studies, Create Your Own Social Studies Task Cards (Template)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Want to create aesthetic, useful task cards for your class, but just don't have the time to create a template? This pre-made, reusable template will help you save time. You can adapt these tasks cars to any social studies lesson. All you need is 24 questions and Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Adobe editor, or another program that will let you add graphics and text.

Included in this package:

A PDF Template (Add your questions using an Adobe editing program such as Adobe Reader)

A Microsoft Word Document (Add text boxes and questions)

JPG files of each page.(Insert into any program that will allow you to add text such as Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

What are task cards?

They are great for the introduction and review of any subject. Post them around the room and have students on a timed rotation to visit each station/task card and complete it, giving students a time frame in which to do so.

Disclaimer: This product cannot be used to create products to be sold or for profit. One purchase is good for one teacher's use (classes unlimited). If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase the additional licenses at a discounted rate.

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Landmarks of Ancient Egypt * 3rd-8th Grade * Worksheets

By Christa Nonnemaker

This Ancient Egypt Landmarks Resource includes historical terms, a timeline, information about significant landmarks, maps, and pages for categorizing, labeling, identifying and evaluating. An additional page offers questions for students to consider as well as project ideas.

Fifteen separate landmarks are described with engaging photographs included. Students are able to complete as written worksheets or digitally via Easel.

This is a great way for students learn about Ancient Egypt and the geography of Egypt.

Refer to the "History of Ancient Egypt" two-page Guided Reading resource for more information about the key eras in ancient Egyptian history.

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Theodor Seuss Geisel or Dr. Seuss

By Beth Hammett

A celebration of the life of Theodor Seuss Geisel in comic book format. Includes 31 pages of aligned writing and creative activities along with fill-in-the-blank comic book templates. Covers the life of Dr. Seuss from birth to death.

Activities and Overview Include:

Birth Year

Immediate Family Information

1900s Inventions

Elementary Years

Hobbies & Interests

Learning Then & Now Compare & Contrast Writing

Prediction for Future Education

Secondary School Years

Likes, Dislikes, Interesting Tidbits

Pseudonyms

College Years at Dartmouth & Oxford

Ted's 1927 Big Breaks

Build a Coat of Arms for Your School

1930s to 1970s Overview of Accolades, Achievements & Personal Information

My List of Dr. Seuss Books

1980s Awards

Thank You Letter from Dr. Seuss to Fans Writing

Death & Eulogy with Eulogy & Tombstone Writings

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden with Map

Create Your Own Dr. Seuss Memorial

Dr. Seuss Quotes & List Your Own Quotes Writing

Design Your Dr. Seuss Timeline

Write Your Own Dr. Seuss Comic Book with Fill-in-the-Blank Handouts

A fun, hands-on approach to learning about the life of Dr. Seuss! Can be used for background knowledge, assessment, writing, history, and more...

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Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room with Close Reading Article (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes? This Iroquois and Algonquian Close Reading Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (who the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes are, aspects of their daily lives, how they interacted with their environment, as well as similarities and differences between their cultures.). The article includes essential vocabulary like confederacy, longhouse, wigwam, and council, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

  • Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
  • Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
  • Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts about the various civilizations).
  • Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

  • Improve their reading comprehension.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills.
  • Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

  • Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
  • Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
  • Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Iroquois and Algonquian Native American tribes, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

  • Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
  • Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

  • Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
  • Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

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The Oregon Trail Activity Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

This Oregon Trail activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the Oregon Trail by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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US History Unit Four, The Dust Bowl Guided Reading worksheet, slides, digital

By Yugen Learning

This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle/high school students. Navigate the swirling sands of ecological disaster with our meticulously crafted printable Unit Four and guided reading journey on the devastating era known as the Dust Bowl in US History.

Beyond mere natural phenomena, this period was a harrowing intersection of environmental conditions and human actions, resulting in vast dust storms that ravaged the Great Plains. As crops failed and farms were buried, countless families faced displacement, hunger, and economic ruin.

Embark with learners into:

  • Origins of Desolation: Delve into the combination of drought, poor agricultural practices, and economic downturn that set the stage for the Dust Bowl's emergence.
  • Life Amidst the Storms: Explore the daily challenges and heart-wrenching decisions faced by families living in the affected regions, from "Black Blizzards" to the agonizing choice of migration.
  • The "Okie" Exodus: Understand the mass movement of displaced farmers, primarily to California, and the cultural and societal challenges they encountered on their journey and in their new homes.
  • Legacy of a Land Laid Bare: Trace the enduring impacts of the Dust Bowl, from the establishment of soil conservation practices to its influence on American literature, music, and collective memory.

Resource provides:

  • Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
  • Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
  • Printable Version
  • Digital Version
  • Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
  • Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
  • Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
  • A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading offers a deep dive into significant historical episodes, stimulating critical reflection, engagement, and discourse.

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Geography: Christmas Traditions Around The World Trivia Game

By Geography & Math Made Easy

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!

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Bundle Pack - Includes 7 individual assignments - one for each continent.

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Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and North and South Notes and Review

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In this product, students will learn about the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and North and South Notes and Review. Vocabulary covered: raw materials, free states and slave states as of 1820, trains, factories, Eli Whitney, cotton, and slaves. A vocabulary review is included as well as a fill in the blank vocabulary review that includes a key.

Students will learn about the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and North and South Notes and Review. The United States government will be initially reviewed to review who Congress and the Senate is, but the House of Representatives and the three branches of government. The North and South are reviewed in this product that includes the years between 1820 - 1860.

The North: What was used at this time to run machines, who owned machines, how machines were powered, how and why cities started to develop, how raw materials and factories relate with one another, the use of the railroad brought factory products to people, working conditions in factories, and changes in cities that took place

The South: Cotton was growing on plantations and farms in the South, who worked on these plantations, how plantations grew and who worked on these farms, who invented the cotton gin, what the cotton gin did and how it was different from removing seeds by hand and how much time was saved, what cotton was known for in the South, who worked on plantations and how they were treated, and the kind of work slaves were required to do in the South.

The Missouri Compromise:

In 1820, how many states were free states and how many states were slave states. The argument that the North and South had with each other about wanting Missouri to be on their side and why, what people wanted in the North and what people wanted in the South after the Missouri Compromise, why the North and South were divided, which states became free states and slaves states between 1820-1850, the Compromise of 1850 and what it entailed, and when slavery ended.

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American Revolutionary War Scavenger Hunt (No prep!)

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Bill of Rights Activity Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

Make learning about the Bill of Rights fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the Bill of Rights by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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World War 1 - Nature of Warfare Naval Warfare Guided Reading Worksheet, Slides

By Yugen Learning

This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle school and high school grade worksheet activity resource to boost history student reading & literacy on WW1. This ready-to-use printable guided reading worksheet on 'Nature of Warfare Naval Warfare'.

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

  • Covers the role of naval forces in the conflict.
  • Highlights key battles and strategies, like the Battle of Jutland.
  • Examines the importance of naval blockades.
  • Discusses the impact on trade and civilian life.

Resource provides:

  • Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
  • Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
  • Printable Version
  • Digital Version
  • Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
  • Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
  • Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
  • A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

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  • The causes of World War I and the reasons that men enlisted to fight in the war (ACDSEH021)
  • The places where Australians fought and the nature of warfare during World War I, including the Gallipoli campaign (ACDSEH095)
  • The impact of World War I, with a particular emphasis on Australia, such as the use of propaganda to influence the civilian population, the changing role of women and the conscription debate (ACDSEH096)
  • The commemoration of World War I, including debates about the nature and significance of the ANZAC legend (ACDSEH097)

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Geography: Central and South America Scavenger Hunt Intro Activity (Easel)

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

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Students will find this scavenger hunt on Central and South America both fun and motivating, It will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Central and South America. This is the perfect introductory activity to begin your unit.

For this activity, provide each student with a student activity sheet. Students will collaborate and work in groups of two to four, depending on your class and ability and experience in working in cooperative groups.

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European Explorer Scavenger Hunter (No Prep!)

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on European explorers that are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de León, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Giovanni da Verrazzano, Hernando de Soto, and Samuel de Champlain. This activity will have students reading about what country the explorer sailed for, what part of the Americas they explored and how their exploration affected later colonization or knowledge of the Americas. 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.

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This Lewis and Clark Expedition activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
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Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

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Looking for comprehensive and engaging middle school and high school grade resources to boost history student reading & literacy on Russia Revolution**?** This ready-to-use or no prep printable guided reading worksheet on 'Dual Power Struggle'

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into Ancient History and World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

  • Focuses on the period of "Dual Power"
  • The struggle between the Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet
  • Its impact on Russian politics

Resource provides:

  • Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
  • Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
  • Printable Version
  • Digital Version
  • Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
  • Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
  • Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
  • A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

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  • An overview of Russia in 1917 as background for more intensive study of the period (ACHMH135)
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Egypt Vocabulary Bundle!!

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Add fun to your Ancient Egyptian Vocabulary lessons with this Vocabulary Game Bundle! This ready to print, cut, and teach bundle has students practicing their vocabulary skills while playing matching vocabulary games and BINGO!

This bundle includes:

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  • 28 premade sets of cards (vocabulary term and a matching definition)
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  • 12 editable pairs for you to personalize the game for your classroom
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Human Geography Bingo: A Beginning of the Year Icebreaker Activity

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Fun for All Ages!

What a great and fun way to have your students not only get to know their classmates but also begin to understand the concept of geography! This is an easy-to-prepare, back-to-school beginning-of-the-year geography icebreaker activity that can be implemented in geography, world history, or other social studies classes. Your students will enjoy the interaction with other students as they learn about how geography surrounds them.

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the key figures that helped to abolish slavery and are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Samuel Cornish, William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Beecher Stowe. This activity will have students reading about how each individual aided the abolition movement. 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.

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