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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:
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.
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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:
The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):
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Teacher Bethanie
Missing Pieces! - World War II - Research and Context Clues Activity - History
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Students will use their research and context clues skills as they explore in depth 20 key figures of World War II through this online (or print) activity, as they work to find the missing pieces of information in the chart!
Key Figures include:
Adolf Hitler
Anne Frank
Benito Mussolini
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
Bernard Montgomery
Charles de Gaulle
Chiang Kai-shek
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
Erwin Rommel
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George S. Patton
...and more!
Google Compatible - just copy and assign to students. Print version also available! Answer keys included!
Greatest Roman Leader Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader of Ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. The unit has been split into four 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 or Ancient Civilisations.
The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Julius Caesar, Augustus and Constantine, and typing these on to an included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual Roman leaders. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before typing up their work using the template provided.
NO PREP is needed!
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 :)
We also specialise in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol.
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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.
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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:
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.
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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:
The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):
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Teacher Bethanie
The Scientific Revolution - World History Stations Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Explore the Key Figures and Discoveries of the Scientific Revolution through Interactive Stations!
Engage your students with this stations-based activity that dives into the major breakthroughs and key figures of the Scientific Revolution. This activity is perfect for middle and high school world history classes, encouraging students to collaborate, think critically, and explore historical developments in science.
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Make history come alive with this interactive Scientific Revolution Stations Activity that fosters engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of this pivotal era in history.
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:
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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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 :)
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6th Grade Social Studies Beginning of the Year Escape Room: Back to School
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.
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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!
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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:
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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Major Battles of World War II - U.S. and World History Research Assignment
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Engage Your Students in the Key World War II Battles with This Research Assignment!
Dive deep into the critical battles of World War II with this comprehensive U.S. and World History research assignment. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource guides learners through the most significant military conflicts that shaped the course of WWII. Through independent research, students will investigate the causes, outcomes, and strategic significance of these key battles.
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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.
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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 :)
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Create your own Egyptian Burial Chamber: 6th Studies Weekly Week 7
By Colleen Burdette
Hands on project exploring your own Egyptian Burial Chamber:
Students will love sharing their story for the generations to come when creating their own version of an Egyptian Burial Chamber. Beginning with an informational text concerning these burial chambers, students will be engaged while creating their own.
There are four versions of this project which teachers can choose from for their students: written, drawing, model, and Google Slides. Instructions are provided for each of these projects. The projects have labels for students to complete which can be attached to the project for display.
Follow up questions will allow for increased rigor and encourages students to make connections to modern day.
Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1, 6.H.2.
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Holocaust - Elie Wiesel - Night - Primary Source Reading & Discussion Questions
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Engage your students with this thought-provoking worksheet, designed to deepen their understanding of Elie Wiesel’s experiences as described in his memoir, Night. Through a powerful excerpt and historical background, students will explore themes of dehumanization, fear, and resilience. This worksheet includes comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking, helping students connect with the text and reflect on the impact of the Holocaust. Perfect for both print and Google Doc formats, this resource is ideal for middle and high school classrooms studying Holocaust literature, memoirs, or themes of social justice.
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Empower your students to think critically and compassionately as they engage with this moving piece of history.
Holocaust Writing & Close Reading Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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.
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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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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.
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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!
Steph Curry Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the famous American basketball player, Stephen Curry. The unit is ideal for both in-class and distance learning in fifth grade and sixth grade. The unit has been split into four separate lessons. The Google Slides activity is ideal for students learning about U.S. History or for Black History Month.
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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. Then, in the third lesson they need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions before typing up their conclusion. In the final lesson your class will 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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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.
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