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Thanksgiving Puzzle Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom
By Reading Club Fun
Thanksgiving is almost here. Students will enjoy learning about the Pilgrims' journey to Freedom in America and the Native Americans (First People) who already lived there with this Thanksgiving-themed Two-Page Activity Set and two Word Search Puzzles! Includes:
Topics Explored: Thanksgiving | Pilgrims | Samoset | Mayflower | Wampanoag | Native American | Plymouth | Massachusetts | Cape Cod | Plymouth Rock | Massasoit | thankful | family | community
Jamestown, Powhatan, First People (Native Americans)
By Reading Club Fun
Children will enjoy learning about the Jamestown Settlement and the lives of Native Americans with this fun, educational puzzle set. It includes:
NEW: Exclusive Photos from Historic Jamestown
Concepts explored: Jamestown | settlement | first permanent English colony | first colony | Capt. John Smith | Powhatan | Pocahontas | Native American | colonial | longhouse | Powhatan language | first people | tribes | Navajo | Cherokee | American tribes | indian
US Constitution Day - Activity Set and Government Word Search
By Reading Club Fun
Enjoy a U.S. Constitution-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Government-themed Word Search Puzzle with this discounted bundle! Includes the following products:
• U.S. Constitution Two-Page Activity Set
• U.S. Government Word Search Puzzle
Concepts explored: George Washington | Capitol | branches of government | democracy | Constitution | U.S. Constitution | Declaration of Independence | government | Benjamin Franklin | Congress | Senate | House of Representatives | Washington D.C. | vote | voting | politics | political | president
Thanksgiving Then & Now Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle
By Reading Club Fun
Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.
SAVE – Buy our Thanksgiving Then & Now Set with extra puzzles and bonuses!
Vocabulary Words:
America carrots celebrate contests corn cornucopia cranberry sauce decoration dessert dessert dinner England family feast food football freedom friends fruit grapes gravy green beans hiking ice cream march mashed potatoes Massachusetts Mayflower ninety November nuts parade Patuxet pie Pilgrims Plymouth Pokanoket pumpkin shopping Squanto stuffing table thankful Thanksgiving travel tribe turkey visit walks winter
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United States Constitution Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes the creation of the Constitution, challenges in ratifying it between the colonies, the struggles of the Articles of Confederation and key players in this whole process which is studied in the 7th grade curriculum under the following standards:
This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to help the founding fathers ratify the Constitution; failure will result in the colonies remaining under the weak Articles of Confederation. 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. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have helped the founding fathers ratify the Constitution!
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
European Explorer Scavenger Hunter (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
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.
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
Women's Suffrage Movement Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the women's suffrage movement which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards: 4.5 Different groups of people did not have equal rights and freedoms. People worked to bring about change. The struggle for rights and freedoms was one factor in the division of the United States that resulted in the Civil War. 4.5b Women have not always had the same rights as men in the United States and New York State. They sought to expand their rights and bring about change.
This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to find the Declaration of Sentiments which is a crucial document to helping women gain equality. Students will read about the rights that women were denied, the Seneca Falls Convention, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott, the Declaration of Sentiments and the 19th amendment. 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. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have found the Declaration of Sentiments document and helped Susan B. Anthony in the suffrage movement!
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
4th of July Craft Activities | Independence Day Headband Templates
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Fourth of July Craft: Celebrate Independence Day with these fun 4th of July Crown and Headband Templates. This engaging craft pack includes 8 fun designs and 20 different templates, perfect for students of all ages. Perfect for classroom parties, parades, and family gatherings, these templates offer a fun and educational way to celebrate the 4th of July. Young learners in kindergarten can enjoy the easy to cut circle templates, while older students can express their creativity with writing prompt templates such as On the 4th of July, I like to... and My favorite thing about the 4th of July is.... Your students will love coloring in the templates, cutting them out, and assembling them into festive crowns they can wear with pride. These crowns and headbands make a fantastic classroom or home activity to get everyone in the patriotic spirit, while also enhancing fine motor skills and encouraging creative expression. Get ready to bring some red, white, and blue joy to your classroom with these exciting and easy to use crown and headband templates.
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4th of July Craft Activity - Fourth of July 3D Pop Up Card Templates
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Fourth of July Craft: Dive into the festive spirit of Independence Day with these fun 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates, a must have for any teacher looking to add creativity and patriotic cheer to their classroom activities. Perfect for a hands on, engaging craft session, these printables are designed to spark joy and foster imaginative skills among elementary students. With 6 black and white designs and three versatile templates, this product offers a total of 18 unique crafting opportunities. These 3D Independence Day Card Templates are an excellent way for students to express their creativity and create memorable keepsakes that bring a touch of joy to this special holiday. Start the crafting festivities and watch as your students bring their 3D cards to life, coloring, cutting, and folding their way into the Independence Day spirit. Perfect for Fourth of July classroom activities, summer camps, and patriotic celebrations, this pack ensures a fun and educational experience for all.
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Dr. Samuel Prescott
By Iconic History
As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Boston Patriots Bundle
By Iconic History
The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
Dialects and Speech (United States)
By Beth Hammett
Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation. Includes: Dialect and examples Idiolect and examples Jargon and examples Pidgins and examples Creole and examples Review of Terminologies and activity Regional dialects and activity Literature dialects and examples Literature Project activity for Assessment Extra Resources Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaboration, and whole class English and history courses. Interactive and critical thinking skills required!
Veteran's Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
By Beth Hammett
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile! Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members. Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
By Beth Hammett
Creative writing prompts that focus on 1800s history, issues and life. Includes 16 slides to help students think about life as an explorer or pioneer during the 1800s. Visually pleasing graphics with great journal starters. Excellent for history or language arts courses. Use for on-demand writing assessment.
By Beth Hammett
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include: 5 Civilized Tribes Assimilation Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child) Statehood Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Homestead Act Indian Removal Act Land Proclamation Land Claim Certificate Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land) Relocation Map Boomers and Sooners 6 Counties of Unavailable Land Railroad Electricity in the White House President Benjamin Harris Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols Write a Poem and/or Song Advertisement/Marketing Writing Journalism Writing Fort Reno in El Reno 4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills!
By Beth Hammett
Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:
Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run
Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
Native American Role Models
Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources
Te Ata
174 pages of fun!
1. Oklahoma Land Run
Product Description:
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor
Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!
2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
Product Description:
16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.
This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...
Packet Includes:
1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans
1541--write your own land charter for Spain
1682--le Salle and King of France
1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)
1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers
1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma
1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain
1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)
1763--France gives land to England and Spaing
1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma
Create your own Oklahoma Timeline
5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history
16 pages of learning!
3. Native American Role Models
Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:
Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed
15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images
135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)
(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)
45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning
15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning
Role Models:
Jim Thorpe (athlete)
Maria Tallchief (ballerina)
Billy Mills (athlete)
Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)
Johnny Bench (athlete)
Sacagawea (guide)
Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)
Johnny Cash (entertainer)
Wilma Mankiller (Chief)
Will Rogers (entertainer)
Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)
N. Scott Momaday (author)
Joy Harjo (poet)
Sherman Alexiee (author)
Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)
Tribes:
Cherokee
Chickasaw
Choctaw
Creek
Kaw
Kiowa
Makah
Osage
Oglala Lakota (Sioux)
Shoshone
Spokane
48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!
Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!
4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources
Product Description:
Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:
Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)
U.S. Map of NA Tribes
Diorama activity and clip art for use
"I am..." Find your NA tribe
Compare & Contrast tribes
Debate over first American Settlers
Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans
with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)
Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem
Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing
Make a Diorama
Research links
Symbolism sheets
Video links
and more...
Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!
BONUS FILE!
Te Ata
Product Description:
Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.
Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)
23 pages in the learning packet.
Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!
By Beth Hammett
Veteran’s Day Bundle
This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.
Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
Product Description
Pages: 23
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!
Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.
Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities
Product Description
Pages: 32
30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.
Includes:
Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall
30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.
Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration
Product Description
Pages: 15
What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!
Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!
Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”
This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.
Seek, Color and Count ~ Thanksgiving
By Ashlynn Green
Boost Thanksgiving fun and learning with the "Thanksgiving Seek, Color, and Count" activity for Your classroom!
Engage your students with an educational coloring activity that sharpens their counting and observation skills. The "Thanksgiving Seek, Color, and Count" worksheet is the perfect addition to your holiday lesson plans, making it a fun and productive break from traditional tasks.
Why Teachers Love This Activity:
Thanksgiving Objects to Seek, Color, and Count:
Add a touch of Thanksgiving spirit to your classroom while reinforcing essential skills with this engaging, easy-to-use worksheet. Grab your copy today and make this season both festive and educational!
Activities, Reading, Drawing, Coloring, etc ~ Thanksgiving PDF Bundle
By Ashlynn Green
This packet includes drawing, coloring, counting, reading, answering questions, a word search, brainstorming, and writing—all centered around Thanksgiving themes.
What’s Inside:
This Thanksgiving packet allows students to work independently at their own pace, with little to no help. It is perfect for an afternoon of learning, or something extra they can do when they've finished their other work. You can print out the pages simultaneously to make a packet or use pages individually. Add a touch of fun and learning to your Thanksgiving lesson plans with this all-in-one resource that teachers and students alike will enjoy!
United States Geography Skills Perfection Speed Center & Game
By The Emergency Sub
US States Geography Game and Center
How many states can you cover before time runs out? In this face-paced Geography game (like the Perfection board game), students must cover as many states with the correct state shape to rack up as many points as possible. The winner with the highest score wins. This game can also be played solo, where students must beat their score.
This game is an excellent review after reviewing the fifty US states. Students will learn to recognize the shapes of states and easily identify them on the map.
This activity is a versatile tool that can be used for early finishers, centers, assessment, buddy groups, or to enhance your lessons on the US States. Its adaptability allows you to use it in various educational settings and for different purposes.