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About Mesopotamia Escape Room: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 4

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging Review of Mesopotamia:

Students will be complete engaging activities about Mesopotamia. They can work with a partner, a team, or by themselves to complete activities focused on five Mesopotamian topics: societies written in cuneiform, Hanging Gardens of Babylonia, the Code of Hammurabi, geography, and timeline of events in Mesopotamia. Each activity begins with a short informational text and student instructions.

Students will complete the following types of activities:

  • matching
  • maze
  • puzzle
  • code breaking
  • map skills
  • timeline

Teachers can choose to have students check their work after they finish each challenge in order to earn parts of a puzzle. Completed puzzles could be turned in for prizes. There is also a completed prize card provided.

Students can work at their own pace as teachers have topic labels which can be displayed throughout the classroom to show students where to find their next challenge.

When the challenge is complete, students can complete follow up questions to review the About Mesopotamia Escape Room. The questions review what students have learned as well as having students make connections with prior their knowledge. These could be used as written assignments or to lead class discussion.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Challenge templates.
  • Code recording sheet (two sizes).
  • Prize card (b&w and color).
  • Prize puzzle (b&w and color).
  • Topic labels.
  • Answer keys.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Digital activity link.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teacher.
  • Easy to assign digital option.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Good independent activity about Mesopotamia.
  • Questions help students make connections.
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World History
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What Is? Book Series Digital Reading Comprehension Lessons Book Report Template

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

  1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
  2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
  3. What Was the Wild West?
  4. What Was the Donner Party?
  5. What Was the Ice Age?
  6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
  7. What Was Ellis Island?
  8. What Was the Great Depression?
  9. What Was the Plague?
  10. What Was the Titanic
  11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
  12. What is Climate Change?
  13. What is the Constitution?
  14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
  15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

  1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
  2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
  3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
  4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

  • book title info
  • rating & review
  • vocabulary
  • facts
  • text ideas
  • series of events
  • making life connections
  • what I learned
  • questions I have
  • setting/subject
  • interesting event
  • important event
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World History Mega Bundle: Industrial Revolution to 21st Century | Activities

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Industrial Revolution to the 21st Century, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

  1. Industrial Revolution
  2. Age of Imperialism
  3. World War I & World War II
  4. The Cold War
  5. Independence Movements
  6. The 21st Century
  7. Vocabulary Review
  8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

  • Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
  • Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
  • Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
  • Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
  • Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
  • Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
  • Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
  • ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

  • New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
  • Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
  • Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

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Treaty of Versailles Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Google Slides informational report writing unit about the Treaty of Versailles that was signed after the First World War, and was one of the key factors in the outbreak of World War 2. The NO PREP unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about history whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in the Google Slides Activity:

  • Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key facts
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
  • A template for students to write up their neat informational text

Included in the PDF printable resource:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs

  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs

  • A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction

  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text

  • A crossword puzzle and wordsearch to consolidate learning

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  • Independent work

  • Homework

  • Creative writing sessions

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The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs by copying and pasting. In the second lesson the children need sort the facts in order before typing four draft paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson they need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; before checking their draft paragraphs and typing up their work on to the template provided.

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

The resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World War 2 Resources

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Veterans Day Activity | STEAM Activity | Art Project | Poppy Flower Art

By Gabriela Maraia

Teach your students all Veterans Day with this fun and interactive lesson. Students will watch educational videos, go through detailed slides with vocabulary words and definitions, learn about the history of Veterans Day, go on a virtual field trip to the United States Veterans War and Memorial Museums, learn about the importance of a poppy flower, and finish with a fun and engaging Poppy Flower Craft.

You will need:

  • Coffee Filters
  • Black Pipe Cleaners
  • Green Pipe Cleaners
  • Construction paper 
  • Glue
  • Red Paint
  • Water 
  • Bowl (per student or table)
  • Measuring Cup
  • Spoons (per student or table)
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6th Grade Social Studies End of the Year Escape Room: Studies Weekly Week 28

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging End of the Year Activity:

Students will be complete an engaging review of sixth grade Social Studies standards. They can work with a partner, a team, or by themselves to answer questions focused on sixth grade topics: introduction (why we study history), world cultural contributions, world cultural icons, world landmarks, and economics. These questions will help students review their year in social studies.

Teachers can choose to have students check their work after they finish each challenge in order to earn parts of a puzzle. Completed puzzles could be turned in for prizes. There is also a completed prize card provided.

Students can work at their own pace as teachers have topic labels which can be displayed throughout the classroom to show students where to find their next challenge.

When the challenge is complete, students can complete follow up questions to review the year and the Escape Room. These could be used as written assignments or to lead class discussion.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1, 6.E.1.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Challenge templates.
  • Code recording sheet (two sizes).
  • Prize card (b&w and color).
  • Prize puzzle (b&w and color).
  • Topic labels.
  • Answer keys.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Digital activity link.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teacher.
  • Easy to assign digital option.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Good end of the year activity.
  • Engaging for students.
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Where is Machu Picchu? Ancient Inca Book Report Template and Digital Lesson

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Did you know that 60% of Machu Picchu was built underground? Learn more about Peru, Ancient Inca, and Machu Picchu in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

  1. Read the book
  2. Print the 9-page template
  3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
  4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

  • book title info
  • rating & review
  • vocabulary
  • facts
  • the land (animals & landmarks)
  • key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
  • what I learned
  • questions I have
  • historic events
  • draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

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Geography
World History
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Prehistory & Early Civilizations Mega Bundle: Reading Comprehension & Activities

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Challenge and excite your students with this comprehensive and engaging Prehistory and Early Civilizations Mega Bundle! This exclusive bundle combines in-depth reading comprehension with a wide variety of interactive activities, providing everything you need to explore prehistory and early civilizations in your classroom. Designed for middle and high school students, this mega bundle covers key topics including prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and the River Valley Civilizations of Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India.

Product Features:

  • Comprehensive Reading Passages: Each worksheet includes detailed, content-rich reading passages with bolded key terms, subtitles, and definitions to aid student understanding.
  • Engaging Interactive Activities: From foldables and graphic organizers to crossword puzzles and hands-on projects, students will stay engaged as they learn about early human history.
  • PowerPoints and Visual Aids: Use visually appealing PowerPoints and other visual tools to bring history to life and make complex topics accessible to all students.
  • Assessment Tools: Unit quiz and answer keys are included to easily assess student progress and understanding of key concepts.
  • Lesson Objectives: Each worksheet and activity includes clear learning objectives to guide instruction and focus on essential historical concepts.
  • Creative Projects and Games: Recap topics with best-selling projects and games that your students are sure to love!

Topics Covered:

  • Prehistory
  • The Neolithic Revolution
  • River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India

Ideal For:

  • Comprehensive study of prehistory and early human civilizations
  • Engaging classroom activities, projects, and homework assignments
  • Enriching homeschooling curriculum
  • Preparation for exams and unit reviews
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Titanic Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous disaster from 1912, the sinking of the Titanic. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous disaster whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

  • A Google Forms Activity
  • A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

  • Distance learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World History Resources
  • U.S. History Resources

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Egyptian Era Timeline - Making Inferences: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 7

By Colleen Burdette

Practice making inferences while studying Ancient Egypt:

Students will use clues provided on a timeline to determine which Ancient Egyptian Era is being described. Teachers could choose to allow students to use references to help complete the timeline.

This is a great review activity that would be best completed with a partner or small group. Students need to practice how to make inferences and this is a great way to do that.

Students can complete the timeline as a cut and paste activity or a digital Google Slide activity. Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.1.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • Era label worksheet.
  • Timeline worksheet.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Links to Google Slide Activity.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Hands on for students.
  • Great partner work.
  • Practice inference and communication skills.
  • Make connections with modern day.
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4th Grade Book Report Template & Lesson Project: Age of Exploration Book Club

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "What Was The Age of Exploration?" book report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

  • Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support
  • 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Age of Exploration?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of The Age of Exploration, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

  • Have students read the book, "What Was The Age of Exploration?"
  • Print the book report flip book template
  • Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
  • Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
  • Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate The Age of Exploration's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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   ✏What Were the Salem Witch Trials? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade

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The ABCs of World War II - Vocabulary Review - World History - U.S. History

By The Classroom Globetrotter

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!

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Titanic Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

This resource is a 5th grade and 6th grade informational text writing unit about the 1912 shipping disaster in the Atlantic, the Titanic. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History.

The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to type four paragraphs and write an introduction. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs before typing up their work on to the template provided.

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This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

The resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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  • Distance Learning Resources
  • American History Resources

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Judaism, Christianity, Islam Review-4 Corners: 6th grade Studies Weekly Week 20

By Colleen Burdette

Actively Review Judaism, Christianity, and Islam:

Students will get up and move in this review of their knowledge of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. They will find connections and make comparisons as they answer questions concerning these major world religions.

Questions explore:

  • Holy books of each faith.
  • Holy lands of each faith.
  • Messiahs of the the faiths.
  • God of the faiths.

Directions for the activity and options for area posters or individual card sets are provided.

This activity aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.2.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Three poster options for the four corners.
  • Three card set options for the four choices.
  • Link to editable Google Slides.
  • Printable questions, choices, and answer key.

How is this product helpful:

  • Easy prep for teacher.
  • Active review gets students moving.
  • Good discussion starter.
  • Excellent way to find connections between the three major religions.
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Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Book Report Template | Where is Antarctica?

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Did you know that Antarctica contains about 60% of the world's fresh water? If it all melted, it would raise the sea level by about 200 feet! Learn more about Antarctica in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

  1. Read the book
  2. Print the 9-page template
  3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
  4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

  • book title info
  • rating & review
  • vocabulary
  • facts
  • the land (animals & landmarks)
  • key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
  • what I learned
  • questions I have
  • historic events
  • draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

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Missing Pieces! - World War I - Research and Context Clues Activity - History

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Students will use their research and context clues skills as they explore in depth 16 key figures of World War I through this online (or print) activity, as they work to find the missing pieces of information in the chart!

Key Figures include:

Arthur Zimmerman
Douglas Haig
Edith Cavell
Ferdinand Foch

John Pershing
Manfred von Richthofen
Mehmed V
Nicolas II

...and more!

Google Compatible - just copy and assign to students. Print version also available! Answer keys included!

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Bundle of 101 Close Reading Activities | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

101 digital close reading passages, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about key figures and key events from World History. The Google Forms worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. A lifetime supply of reading resources that can be used as classroom activities, homework tasks or for guided reading sessions. All of the activities also come in PDF printable format.

The individual resources looks into:

U.S. History

  • Lewis & Clark Expedition
  • Christopher Columbus
  • The Wright Brothers
  • The Moon Landing
  • Neil Armstrong
  • Walt Disney
  • The Gold Rush
  • The Great Depression
  • The Slave Trade
  • Steve Jobs
  • Bill Gates
  • Benjamin Franklin

U.S. Presidents

  • John F. Kennedy
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • George Washington
  • Franklin Roosevelt
  • Barack Obama
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Thomas Jefferson

Civil Rights Movement

  • Martin Luther King
  • Ruby Bridges
  • Rosa Parks
  • Muhammed Ali
  • Jackie Robinson

World War II

  • An Overview of World War II
  • The Holocaust
  • Adolf Hitler
  • Winston Churchill
  • Anne Frank
  • Alan Turing

The American Civil War

  • An Overview of the American Civil War
  • Ulysses S. Grant
  • Robert E. Lee

The American Revolutionary War

  • An Overview of the American Revolutionary War
  • The Boston Tea Party
  • The Treaty of Paris

Influential Women

  • Beyonce
  • Amelia Earhart
  • Mae Jemison
  • Florence Nightingale
  • Mother Teresa

Sportstars

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  • Jesse Owens
  • Serena Williams
  • Lebron James
  • Steph Curry
  • David Beckham
  • Roberto Clemente
  • Simone Biles
  • Michael Phelps
  • Roger Federer
  • Peyton Manning

World History

  • Dalai Lama
  • Fidel Castro
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Napoleon
  • Genghis Khan
  • Mount Everest
  • Greta Thunberg
  • Malala Yousafzai

Famous Scientists

  • Marie Curie
  • Albert Einstein
  • Charles Darwin
  • Isaac Newton

Famous Authors

  • William Shakespeare
  • J.K.Rowling
  • Roald Dahl

Shakespeare's Plays

  • Romeo and Juliet
  • Macbeth
  • Hamlet
  • Richard III

Famous Artists

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Salvador Dali
  • Andy Warhol
  • Frida Kahlo

Ancient Rome

  • An Overview of Ancient Rome
  • Augustus
  • Julius Caesar
  • Constantine
  • Hannibal
  • Spartacus

Ancient Greece

  • An Overview of Ancient Greece
  • Alexander the Great
  • Homer
  • Socrates
  • Aristotle
  • Ancient Olympic Games

Ancient Egypt

  • An Overview of Ancient Egypt
  • Cleopatra
  • Tutankhamun
  • Thutmose III
  • Ramesses II

The Seven New Wonders of the World

  • The Great Wall of China
  • Chichen Itza
  • Christ the Redeemer
  • The Colosseum
  • Machu Picchu
  • Taj Mahal
  • Petra

The activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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  • U.S. History Resources

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By Colleen Burdette

Engaging Back to School Activity:

Students will be complete an engaging introduction to sixth grade Social Studies standards. They can work with a partner, a team, or by themselves to answer questions focused on four social studies topics: history, civics & government, geography, and economics. These questions will help students show their previous knowledge concerning 6th grade social studies. This activity is a more engaging than a pre-test.

Teachers can choose to have students check their work after they finish each challenge in order to earn parts of a puzzle. Completed puzzles could be turned in for prizes. There is also a completed prize card provided.

Students can work at their own pace as teachers have topic labels which can be displayed throughout the classroom to show students where to find their next challenge.

When the challenge is complete, students can complete follow up questions to review the Back to School, Beginning of the Year Escape Room. These could be used as written assignments or to lead class discussion.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1, 6.H.5, 6.H.7, 6.H.11, 6.C.1, 6.C.2, 6.C.3, 6.C.4, 6.C.5, 6.G.1, 6.E.1, 6.E.2, 6.E.3.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Challenge templates.
  • Code recording sheet (two sizes).
  • Prize card (b&w and color).
  • Prize puzzle (b&w and color).
  • Topic labels.
  • Answer keys.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Digital activity link.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teacher.
  • Easy to assign digital option.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Good beginning of the year activity.
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World History Bundle - Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games, Projects

By The Classroom Globetrotter

World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom

Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.

What’s Included:

  • Reading Comprehension Worksheets: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
  • Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical events and figures with guided questions and in-depth analysis.
  • Worksheets & Notes: Perfect for classwork, homework, and review.
  • Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deep dives into specific historical topics, fostering critical thinking.
  • Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Fun ways to reinforce vocabulary and key historical concepts.
  • Classroom Games: Make history fun with interactive activities that engage all learners.
  • Teacher Guides & Answer Keys: Detailed guides, rubrics, and answer keys for easy lesson planning and grading.

This Bundle is Ideal For:

  • New teachers building a robust collection of classroom activities.
  • Experienced teachers seeking fresh, creative resources.
  • Homeschool families wanting structured, engaging lessons.

Stay tuned for even more resources added throughout the year as the reading comprehension series continues to expand. Check out the previews to see how these activities can enrich your classroom today!

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By Creative Primary Literacy

This bundle has two online activities that would span four lessons about the genocide of Jewish people called The Holocaust which happened during World War II. The resources are perfect for Distance Learning or in-class learning in 5th grade or 6th grade.

Included in this resource:

  • A Google Slides informational writing unit for work on computers or tablets
  • A PDF printable informational writing unit for written work
  • A Google Forms close reading activity for work on computers or tablets
  • A PDF printable close reading activity

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Firstly, there is a Holocaust Close Reading Activity | Print & Digital, or informational text, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task that focusses on the main facts about from the Holocaust. The Google Forms activity is ideal for distance learning.

Secondly, there is a Holocaust Informational Text Writing Unit | Print & Digital. The activity focuses on key facts about the Holocaust, and has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. This activity is a Google Slides resource which is again ideal for distance learning.

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These activities are both online resources that use Google Forms and Google Slides, they are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in a PDF format, which can be printed.

If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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