Less than $5 6th Grade Social Studies & History Projects

Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art project. This student-tested lesson plan is designed to explore the rich traditions of Asian art, with a focus on the unique techniques and styles of Thangka scroll paintings.

Thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings depicting deities, scenes, or mandalas on cotton or silk appliqué. Throughout Asia, these exquisite scroll paintings are treasured for their spiritual significance and intricate craftsmanship. In our lesson, we will dive deep into the history and symbolism of Thangka art, highlighting its importance in Asian culture.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 3- 45-minute lesson. (I did the project with grade 5, and that's how long it took)

- 9 slides - A presentation

- 3 templates

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Asian culture.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

If you like this resource, check out our other Asian projects!

⭐️Asian Heritage Month culture worksheets | AAPI month activity

⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Bundle for Asian culture art projects

⭐️NO PREP Valentine's day craft and bulletin board

Click on the links below to Connect with me on social media:

⭐️Follow me on Instagram;

⭐️Follow me on Pinterest;

⭐️Follow me on Facebook.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact me at mspatricialopes@gmail.com and leave some feedback! :)

Don't forget to receive TeachShare credits by writing your reviews!

To see all my resources, check out my page in my store.

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Patricia-Lopes

Engage your students in a comprehensive and enriching learning experience with our California’s Missions Report Writing Sheets. These meticulously crafted worksheets provide a structured and engaging framework for students to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft informative and quick reports on the captivating history of California’s missions.

Let your students explore the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and write their specific and organized reports.

YOU’LL GET:

▪︎ Report writing sheets for each of the 21 missions

▪︎ A common report sheet to be used with any mission

▪︎ 2 sample report sheets

▪︎ Interesting facts writing templates (lined and without lines)

▪︎ Mission stories writing template

▪︎ 1 Mission stories sample sheet

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, these report sheet caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

Please check out the preview images to see what’s included.

Hope you and your students enjoy this resource.

We really appreciate your sparing a few moments to review this resource.

Need a creative way for your students to demonstrate their learned knowledge?

Have your students create a "Cultural Cube", using the 5 Geographical Themes. The student will be assigned or chose a country to study based on our current studies and will create illustrations for each theme related to their country. To support their findings, they will complete the Think, Pair, & Share handout to use when presenting their cube.

OBJECTIVE:

The Learner will explore the cultural, political, physical, and environmental aspects of a country through the 5 Geographical Themes.

o The Leaner will make connections between relationships and places.

o The Learner will demonstrate his/her understanding of the 5 Geographical Themes through illustration and written explanation.

o The Learner will explain his/her knowledge of the country and themes by presenting his/her final product.

MATERIALS:

o Copies of the Culture Cube preferably on cardstock for sturdiness, if possible. (1 Per Student)

o Copies of the Culture Cube: Think, Pair & Share (1 Per Student)

o Rulers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, crayons, markers, rulers

o Tools for research: Internet, books on countries, magazines, textbooks, etc.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

☑Check out the preview to see what is included.

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

✧ Other Related Resources

✧ Beginning-of-the-Year Resources

✧ Assessments Resources

........................................................................................................................................................

CREATE A CUSTOM BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO 20%

Do you need $25 or more of resources from our store and want to save up to 20%? Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Custom Bundle.

.........................................................................................................................................................

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

.........................................................................................................................................................

CUSTOMER TIPS

When do I post new products? Throw sales? Be the first to know:

• Click the green star next to my picture to become my newest follower and be notified of up-to-date information, sales and new resources.

Leave A Review and Earn TeachShare Credit to Use on Future Purchases:

• Go under “My TeachShare”, and click on “My Purchases”. Then, click the provide feedback button next to your purchase. Every time you leave feedback on a purchase, TeachShare gives you credits that you can use to save money on future purchases. I value your feedback as it helps me determine what types of new products I should create for you and other buyers.

........................................................................................................................................................

© Geography & Math Made Easy Resources. Created by Martha Boykin ^ Will Boykin. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

.........................................................................................................................................................

Related Topics:

5 themes of geography, five geographical themes, beginning of the year, location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, region, geography, geography activities, geography unit, world geography, my world social studies, geography, geography activities, geography unit, world geography, world history, world history curriculum, ap world history, social studies, social studies activities, social studies december, social studies worksheets, social studies, history, word wall, word wall vocabulary cards

Looking for a creative history project that will excite and engage your students? The Historical Biography Project: Funko Pop Edition is a unique, hands-on activity where students research and design their own Funko Pop-style historical figure. This project encourages students to develop their biography writing, research skills, and presentation abilities, all while making history fun and interactive!

What's Included:

• Funko Pop Template: A printable Funko Pop figure template for students to create a visual representation of their chosen historical figure.
• Biography Research and Report Template: A step-by-step guide to help students conduct thorough research and write a well-structured biography of a famous historical figure.
• Presentation Guidelines: Instructions for students to present their historical figure, sharing the person’s significance, achievements, and impact on history.
• Assessment Rubric: A comprehensive grading rubric to assess the quality of research, creativity in design, and presentation skills.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Historical Figure: Students select a famous person from history—such as a leader, scientist, activist, artist, or someone who made an important contribution to society.
2. Conduct Research: Using the research template, students explore the historical figure’s background, accomplishments, and role in shaping history.
3. Design a Funko Pop Figure: Students get creative, designing a Funko Pop-style figure that captures the essence and uniqueness of their historical figure.
4. Present to the Class: Students present their Funko Pop figure, explaining the design and sharing key facts from their research in an engaging way.

Key Features:

• Creative History Project: Combines research, creativity, and hands-on activities to help students engage deeply with historical figures.
• Fun and Relevant for Students: By incorporating the popular Funko Pop design, this project taps into students’ interest in pop culture, making history lessons fun and meaningful.
• Adaptable for Different Grades: Ideal for middle school and high school students, with the flexibility to adapt to different levels.
• Cross-Curricular Skills: This project promotes research writing, critical thinking, creative design, and presentation skills—perfect for world history, social studies, and ELA classrooms.

Why Teachers Love This Project:

• Engages All Learners: Whether your students are visual, artistic, or analytical, this project allows everyone to shine.
• Easy to Implement: With clear instructions and included resources like the Funko Pop template, rubric, and research guide, it’s easy to bring this project into your classroom.
• Perfect for History and Social Studies: Works seamlessly in units on historical figures, world leaders, inventors, scientists, and mo

Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture? Look no further than this Indigenous Australians project to have your students investigate bush tucker, aboriginal art, Dreamtime stories and take part in a research project where they can investigate for themselves.

Includes

• Brainstorm page with questions they have about Indigenous Australians
• Aboriginal art reflection sheet
• Aboriginal symbols investigation
• Bush Tucker research page
• Dreamtime story reflection
• Boomerang decoration
• A research project about Indigenous Australians
• A rubric for assessment of their research project

This project is perfect to accompany your Indigenous Australians unit of inquiry and you can take it as far as you would like. Giving students autonomy over the research will keep them engaged as well as present a range of different information in a more interesting way.

The research project would be a great ‘celebration’ at the end of the unit where students can present their findings.

Easily print this Indigenous Australians project and go!

The project is divided into fourteen sections, including the front pages. Sections include Language/Population, Habitat/Geography, Family Structure, Government, and several others. Each section has a list of criteria and questions that must be answered to complete the section.

I would expect a single student to take about ten weeks, with a weekly goal (perhaps a little faster) of completing one section.

There is a score for each section and teacher info on ways to make it work.

The project contains a cover sheet, a teacher's page, two student pages and a sheet to help students select an appropriate civilization.

There is also a list of civilizations that have an abundance of information available on line.

A Jesse Owens Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work; starting a new topic on the Olympics, World War II or Black History; team-building activities; or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Jesse Owens and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards about important historical events from the 1900s before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• U.S. History Resources

⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚

For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

Also, don't forget to leave feedback to earn TeachShare credits to spend!

Introducing our Body Biography Research Poster featuring the distinguished Barack Obama! Embark on an inspiring collaborative journey through the life and accomplishments of the 44th President of the United States with this project, perfect for celebrating Black History Month and beyond.

This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Barack Obama's remarkable life, from his early years and community organizing efforts to his historic presidency and enduring impact on American politics and society. Each poster sections is designed to capture different facets of Obama's life and legacy, including his achievements and his lasting influence as a leader and advocate for change.

*** Need research reading passages to go with this? Click HERE ***

- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.

- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.

Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Barack Obama with our captivating Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for classrooms, libraries, and beyond, it brings history to life in a dynamic and engaging format, empowering students to connect with and learn from one of America's most influential leaders during Black History Month and throughout the year.

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in New York and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a newspaper using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.

This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

Related Products
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Chicago - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Dallas - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Dubai - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in London - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in New York - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Paris - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Rome, Italy - Research & Creative Tech Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in San Francisco - Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Singapore - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Washington, DC - Research & Creative Tech Project

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well. Signs are provided for each question throughout the template.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheets
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with these fun and festive I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheets! Designed to engage students in a creative and educational activity, these worksheets feature a variety of Thanksgiving-themed hidden objects. From turkeys and pumpkins to stuffing and acorns, each I Spy puzzle encourages students to carefully observe and find the items.

Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or as a Thanksgiving activity for kids, these worksheets help improve focus, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. With colorful, seasonal images, they offer a fun way for young learners to celebrate the holiday while also honing their visual recognition abilities.

Need a creative way for your students to demonstrate their learned knowledge?

Have your students create a "Cultural Cube", using G.R.A.P.E.S. The student will be assigned or chose a country to study based on our current studies and will create illustrations for each theme related to their country. To support their findings, they will complete the Think, Pair, & Share handout to use when presenting their cube.

OBJECTIVE:

The Learner will explore the cultural, political, physical, and environmental aspects of a country throughG.R.A.P.E.S

o The Leaner will make connections between relationships and places.

o The Learner will demonstrate his/her understanding of G.R.A.P.E.S through illustration and written explanation.

o The Learner will explain his/her knowledge of the country and themes by presenting his/her final product.

MATERIALS:

o Copies of the Culture Cube preferably on cardstock for sturdiness, if possible. (1 Per Student)

o Copies of the Culture Cube: Think, Pair & Share (1 Per Student)

o Rulers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, crayons, markers, rulers

o Tools for research: Internet, books on countries, magazines, textbooks, etc.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

This is a great resource for students to become familiar with key terms relating to World War II. If you choose to use this as the classroom collaboration project, just share the file with your class, assign a certain number of terms/slides to each student, and allow them to work on the Google Slide together in realtime!

A Treaty of Paris Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new American Revolutionary War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the Revolutionary War and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

Other similar or relevant resources:

• U.S. History Resources
• World History Resources

⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚

For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

Also, don't forget to leave feedback to earn TeachShare credits to spend!

Research Report Template for Biographies- Trifold- Women's History Month + Female Changemakers!

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Ruth Bader Ginsburg 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 Ruth Bader Ginsburg'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:

1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research (Ruth Bader Ginsburg). This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Why Choose Our Template:

• Time-Saving: No need to create a research template from scratch. Our product saves you time and ensures a standardized approach to student research projects.
• Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.
• Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.

Invest in the future of your students with our "Ruth Bader Ginsburg- Research Report Template for Biographies." Ignite a passion for learning and watch as your students blossom into confident researchers and communicators!

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Boston and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a newspaper using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.

This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

Related Products
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Chicago - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Dallas - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Dubai - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in London - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in New York - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Paris - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Rome, Italy - Research & Creative Tech Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in San Francisco - Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Singapore - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Washington, DC - Research & Creative Tech Project

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

Veterans Day Word Search and I Spy Worksheets

Celebrate and honor our veterans with this engaging set of worksheets designed to inspire learning and appreciation for Veterans Day! The Veterans Day Word Search includes a collection of meaningful words related to military service, patriotism, and remembrance, allowing students to discover terms like "honor," "freedom," "patriot" and "peace."

The I Spy Worksheet challenges participants to find hidden objects based on four US Armed Forces, Navy, Marines, Army and Air Force. These activities are a fun and educational way to engage students or families in reflecting on the significance of Veterans Day, while also boosting vocabulary, observation skills, and critical thinking.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or community events, these worksheets make learning about veterans both fun and meaningful.

Bring History to Life with this European Explorers Biography & Tombstone Research Project!

Engage your students in a hands-on, creative way to explore the lives and legacies of key European explorers with this World History Research Project. Perfect for middle and high school students, this unique project encourages research, critical thinking, and creativity as students dive into the Age of Exploration.

What’s Included:

• Explorer Biography Research Guide: Students will research the life, achievements, and journeys of famous European explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and more.
• Explorer Map Activity: Students visualize the expeditions of their chosen explorer on a world map.
• Research Prompt & Questions: Step-by-step guidance to help students gather information on the explorer’s early life, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance.
• Project Rubric: A clear, easy-to-follow rubric for grading and evaluation, ensuring both creativity and research are rewarded.

Key Features:

• Interactive & Creative: This project allows students to get creative while reinforcing their research and writing skills, making history engaging and memorable.
• No Prep, Ready to Use: Perfect for teachers looking for a no-prep, student-driven activity that can be completed individually or in small groups.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Students develop skills in research, writing, creativity, and critical thinking while learning about the exploration that shaped the modern world.
• Flexible for In-Class or Homework: Suitable for a variety of learning environments, whether it’s a classroom project, homework assignment, or independent study.

Topics Covered:

• Age of Exploration: Investigate the motivations behind European exploration, from economic factors to technological advancements that enabled global voyages.
• Famous Explorers: Research major explorers like Columbus, Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and Cortez, understanding the routes they took, their discoveries, and their impact on indigenous peoples and global trade.
• Exploration’s Impact on World History: Examine how European exploration led to the spread of European empires, the exchange of goods and ideas, and the start of the modern global economy.

An Escape Room activity about the period of history known as the Renaissance, where Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and William Shakespeare came to prominence. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new art topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills, in Art or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Michelangelo and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards that cover key events of the 1400s before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻

This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Famous Artists Resources
• Distance Learning Resources
• World History Resources

⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚

For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

Also, don't forget to leave feedback to earn TeachShare credits to spend!