$10 - $20 6th Grade Social Studies & History Handouts (by date, oldest first)

Immerse your students in the excitement and significance of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive unit study.  This resource is designed for upper middle school to high school students and includes everything you need for an in-depth exploration of the Paris Summer Games. This resource includes a reading passage, lesson plan, scope and sequence, PowerPoint presentation, engaging activities including a crossword puzzle and word search, comprehension questions, note-taking sheets, and assessment tools. Perfect for integrating history, geography, physical education, and social studies, this unit study will captivate your students and enhance their understanding of global events.

This lesson is a reading over the Geography of the Regions of the World - North America, South America, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, and Australia and Oceania. Students will read the paragraphs and then answer Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice, Matching, and Short Answer questions on topics such as location, size, physical features, climate and environment, specific countries, and culture. Answers are included.

This is a bundle of resources to use for a Civil War Unit. Resources include: Causes of the Civil War and Civil War Battles and Events Notes, North and South Comparison, Battles Graphic Organizer, Causes of the Civil War and Civil War Battles Crossword Puzzles.

This product is a bundle of 10 crossword puzzles. Included are the regions of North America, South America, Europe, Russia, North Africa/Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia.

This is a bundle of lessons on the topic of Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny. 7 Products include Manifest Destiny Notes, a charts and graphic organizer, matching activity, readings, and a crossword puzzle.

This is a bundle of 10 crossword puzzles of Texas History

This is a bundle of Industrial Revolution resources. Products includes Notes, Readings, Graphic Organizers, an Invention Project, a Matching Activity, and a Crossword Puzzle.

This is a bundle of lesson related the Reform Movement and American Culture. It includes Notes, Matching Activities, a puzzle, a graphic organizer, a reading, and a crossword puzzle.

Are you looking for engaging activities to motivate your students to learn about Indigenous People? Do you want an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Bundle Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples Day Activities resource! This is the perfect activity bundle for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous People's Day and all you need to celebrate!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive no prep research project allows students to learn about Native Americans' and Indigenous People's history as well as contemporary and local topics. This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Native Americans with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Live links are available on the last page of the resource. Website names have been kept brief so students can easily type the URLs into the search bar.

REFLECTION CHOICE BOARD

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the deeper meaning and modern relevancy of quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People. Put SEL skills to use and improve student engagement by allowing a choice of three activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. Two different sets of quotes are provided. Also provided are extension activities. ➟ ➟ One set of quotes corresponds to the bulletin board included in this resource.

3 TRIVIA GAMES

With 35+ interesting facts, each game has a regular round and a speed round to help students remember the information they learn. This resource is suitable for individuals, small groups, or for whole-class activities. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans! ➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational QUOTES by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. Quotes from Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
• "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
• ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
• And many more!

➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This handout of over 50 Native American Indigenous people can be used for biography activities, as a resource to deepen your understanding of Native American achievements, and more! From poets and politicians to actors, athletes, and activists, students will learn a lot about Native Americans' contributions to our society and culture. Accompanying each name is a brief description of the individual’s major life achievements, accomplishments, or what they are well-known for.

➟ This resource includes:

• 1 WebQuest (live links on last page of resource)
• Website evaluation form
• 2 unique sets of quotes with Choice Boards
• Detailed instructions for differentiating instruction
• Extension Activities
• 3 trivia games with 35+ questions
• List of 50+ Native Americans with information on their achievements
• Grading rubric
• 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
• 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:
  • "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"
  • "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"
  • "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"
• Terms of Use

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This is a bundle of four sets of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's series The Story of the World.

There is one PDF file (over 90 pages each) for each of the four books in the series.

For each chapter in each book, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are seven review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of each PDF file.

2 Sets of questions and answers - one written at a 5th grade level and the other at a 10th grade for all 12 episodes of Mankind: Story of us.

Each episode has a 5th and 10th grade set of questions with separate answer key.

Includes a 5th and 10th grade version of 12 questions with separate answer key - includes 1 set of questions for each of the 12 episodes.

Enhance your study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca with the Civilizations of the Americas Activity Bundle and save over 30% off regular price! Included in the bundle are THREE Interactive Reading Lessons (notes, reading passages, built-in warm-ups, review questions, writing prompts, and exit tickets), PowerPoint Notes with corresponding graphic organizer and quiz, and the Pre-Columbian Americas crossword and word search combo to review key terms!

Enhance your Renaissance and Reformation unit with this tried and test activity bundle perfect for any middle school or high school classroom! Included in the bundle...

• Introduction to the Renaissance Power Point and Guided Notes
• Artists of the Renaissance PowerPoint, Graphic Organizer, and Activity
• The Renaissance and Reformation Crossword and Word Search Combo
• The Protestant Reformation PowerPoint and Guided Notes
• The Fly Swatter Game: Renaissance and Reformation Edition for Vocabulary Review!

Also enjoy the Warm Up and Exit Ticket Weekly Organizer as a free gift to you!

Enhance your World Religions unit and save over 30% off regular price all at the same time with the World Religions Bundle! Included in the bundle are...

• FIVE editable Google Slides Notes Presentation covering the foundations of each of the five major religions!
• FIVE Graphic Organizers/Note Guides that correspond with the presentations (digital or print versions included) to make note-taking more effective!
• Warm Ups/Exit Tickets for each lesson
• World Religions crossword and word search combo to review key terms!

Challenge and excite your students with these fun and engaging activities as you explore prehistory and early civilizations! This exclusive bundle includes PowerPoints, interactive reading activities, foldables, graphic organizers, crosswords, and much more!

Topics covered include prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, India)

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Dive deep into the world of Ancient Egypt with our Ancient Egypt Activity Bundle, a versatile and comprehensive collection of activities designed to engage students in every aspect of this fascinating civilization. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this bundle includes reading comprehension worksheets, interactive games, creative lessons, and more—all crafted to enhance students' understanding and enjoyment of Ancient Egypt!

Bundle Includes:

• Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Bundle

  • Worksheet: Introduction to River Valley Civilizations
  • Worksheet: Ancient Egypt: Geography and Early Dynasties
  • Worksheet: Ancient Egypt: The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms
  • Worksheet: Ancient Egypt: Religion, Mythology, and Contributions to Science and Art
  • Bonus Quiz and Answer Keys

• The Prince of Egypt Lesson with Questions and Writing Prompts
  Enhance your students' understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture and history through the lens of the animated film The Prince of Egypt. This lesson includes thought-provoking questions and writing prompts that encourage critical thinking and connect the story to historical events.

• The Fly Swatter Game: Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Game
  Make learning Ancient Egypt vocabulary fun and interactive with this fast-paced game. Perfect for reviewing key terms, this game adds an exciting twist to your history lessons and keeps students engaged.

• Ancient Egypt: World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
  Reinforce key terms and concepts with a challenging and educational crossword puzzle and word search focused on Ancient Egypt. Ideal for review sessions, homework assignments, or as a fun classroom activity.

• The Three Kingdoms of Egypt: World History Interactive Reading Assignment
  Guide your students through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt with this interactive reading assignment. Designed to be both informative and engaging, this activity deepens understanding while encouraging independent learning.

Product Features:

• Varied Learning Resources: This bundle offers a diverse range of activities, from detailed reading comprehension worksheets to interactive games and creative assignments, ensuring that all learning styles are catered to.
• Engaging Content: Each activity is crafted to be both educational and enjoyable, making the study of Ancient Egypt a captivating experience for students.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Cover all major aspects of Ancient Egyptian civilization, including geography, history, religion, mythology, and cultural contributions.
• Interactive and Fun: With games, puzzles, and film-based lessons, this bundle goes beyond traditional worksheets to bring history to life in your classroom.
• Ready-to-Use Materials: All activities come with clear instructions, answer keys, and everything you need to implement them seamlessly into your curriculum.

Ideal For:

• A thorough exploration of Ancient Egyptian civilization in World History classes
• Engaging classroom activities and homework assignments
• Enriching homeschooling curriculum
• Preparing for tests, quizzes, and historical reviews

Looking for activities to reinforce and review historical vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the World History Pt. 1 - Prehistory to Middle Ages | Crossword & Word Search Bundle! This bundle includes 18 crosswords and word searches (with answer keys included) for everything from prehistory to the the Middle Ages!

World History topics including:

• Prehistory and Early Civilization
• Ancient Greece
• Chinese History
• The Middle Ages
• The Renaissance and Reformation
• and so much more!

Looking for activities to reinforce and review world history vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the World History Pt. 2 - Age of Exploration to Modern History | Crosswords & Word Search Bundle! This bundle includes 22 crosswords and word searches (with answer keys included) for everything from the Age of Exploration to 20th Century Independence Movements!

World History topics including:

• The Gunpowder Empires
• Latin American Revolutions
• The Age of Imperialism
• World War I and World War II
• African and Indian Independence Movements
• and so much more!