7th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Independent Work Packet

This is a fun seasonal Christmas and Winter Holiday geography activity that students will find engaging and fun!

This is a great lesson for the week before Winter/Holiday Break. Students will take a Christmas journey around the world! If you need an activity for 1-2 days, this lesson is easy to modify to the time limitations you may have. Not only will they have fun, but they will be learning to work together to complete the tasks! Every moment is a teaching moment.

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This lesson takes students on a journey using Journey Cards to cities and towns around the world that have Christmas names. Students will work in teams and will use Google Earth Online to explore each location on the Journey Cards as well as practice plotting the absolute location of each location. Students will look at the location, the physical characteristics, and fun facts. Every moment is a teaching moment, even those days before the holiday break.

OBJECTIVES:

(1) The learner will plot the coordinates of towns with Christmas names on a coordinate plot map using latitude and longitude (Absolute Location).

(2) The learner will explore cities and towns around the world with Christmas and winter-themed names using Google Earth.
(3) The learner will identify the continent, hemisphere, physical features, and interesting physical or cultural facts related to each city or town.
(3) The learner will evaluate and compare the towns and cities' location, environment, and living conditions to determine where they would most and less likely live.

MATERIALS:

• Student Christmas Cities & Towns
• Student Instructions
• Student Map to locate the coordinates (Latitude & Longitude Points) of cities & towns + Answer Sheet
• Christmas Cities & Town Google Earth Activity Journey Cards. (16 Cards)
• Christmas Assignment Teams Cards to divide students into groups.
• Map (Teacher Answer Sheet)
• Exit Cards

INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher-Guided Instructions
• Introduction Activity
• Procedure Instructions + Materials (Group Activity Pack)
• Closure + Materials

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Shaped-Journal pages include:

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8. pancakes

9. bunny

10. pizza

11. taco (step by step)

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15. haunted house

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17. smile

18. Compare Contrast, Venn Diagram

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21. star

22. bag

23. book

24. egg

25. call out cloud

26. house

27. radio

28. video game

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31. step by step (plain)

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Students will answer questions that reflect on a field trip that they went on to a pumpkin farm/pumpkin patch. Questions relate with going to a pumpkin patch/farm, what a pumpkin patch is, is explained, students will answer other questions relating to what they did on their field trip, what the weather was like when they went to the pumpkin patch, what was the first thing they did when they arrived at the pumpkin patch, where do pumpkins grow, the different colors of pumpkins are explained and students will answer the question about what color pumpkins they saw at the pumpkin patch, students will label the internal and external parts of a pumpkin using a key, after they are shown diagrams that are labeled of pumpkins, students will be provided with names of what kinds of popular foods have pumpkin in them and will label the food items using a key on another page in this product, students will reflect on what other items, besides pumpkins were for sale at the pumpkin patch, what their favorite thing was about the field trip, and what kind of equipment they may have seen at a pumpkin patch.

Students will be required to write answers in sentences - short or detailed and fill in the blanks in this product when provided with a key.

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes Halloween traditions or similar holidays that occur around the world.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, escape the haunted house that they are trapped in. 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 #6. 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 successfully escaped the haunted house!

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Unveil the Maya Mysteries: Gods, Games & Rituals - A Captivating Reading Adventure

Dive into the heart of Mayan civilization! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores their fascinating religious beliefs and rituals, from majestic ball games to intricate offerings. Uncover captivating myths, decode a primary source, and answer thought-provoking questions, revealing the Maya's unique connection to the divine.

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These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day. These games are perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

BULLETIN BOARD

This unique Valentine’s Day bulletin board set features 15 low ink posters with quotes, facts, statistics, and more. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their thoughts and feelings about this fun holiday.

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! Hang the interactive posters and watch as they generate conversation and laughs with your students. This set has everything you need to decorate for Valentine's Day!

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

✔ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Valentine's Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the WebQuest!)
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

✔ This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Extra handout without answers
• 15 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters including a Title Page, 3 interactive mini-posters
• 6 holiday-appropriate quotes, How to Say “I Love You” around the world, 4 fun facts mini-posters (including information on Valentine’s day for pets!)
• Terms of Use

✔ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Valentine's Day Coloring for Mindfulness

Keep your students engaged during the last weeks of school with this bundle packed with activities sure to keep your students busy and engaged! Check out the activities below to see all the great resources included in this bundle!

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Most American students are very familiar with Halloween, but have they ever heard of Día de los Muertos? Chances are they are already amped up at this time of year, so why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Day of the Dead reading comprehension (in English), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of both Day of the Dead and Halloween, and 8 different fun practice worksheets. These also make great bell-ringers, homework or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. English Reading Comprehension: Kickstart the lesson with a 2 page illustrated reading passage that covers the basics of Día de los Muertos including origins and new holiday-related vocabulary.
2. Short Answer: Provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and check comprehension of reading passage
3. Vocabulary List: From la ofrenda to la bruja, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Day of the Dead and Halloween words in Spanish
4. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
5. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency..
6. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary.
7. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
8. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
9. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
10. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late October one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give YOURSELF a treat this Halloween/Día de los Muertos - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Short Answer and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

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Ce pack d'activités olympiques convient aux Jeux olympiques d'été et d'hiver et n'est pas spécifique à une date, il peut donc être utilisé année après année. Il a un contenu et un style qui n'est pas bébé et serait convenable aux 6e, 7e ou 8e années.

Il y a des diapositives sur l'histoire des Jeux olympiques pour intéresser vos élèves. Le reste du document est des activités imprimables à faire avec vos élèves :

• Compréhension écrite de 2 pages
• 2 pages de questions de lecture
• Activité sur la soumission de candidature pour être un hôte olympique
• Langage persuasif pour être un hôte olympique
• Activité de mode olympique
• Pires uniformes olympiques
• Activité sur les endossements et les sponsors
• Interview de journaliste avec un athlète préféré
• Projet de recherche (incluant fiche biographique, critères de réussite, rubriques et auto-évaluations)
• Une activité Google Doodle.

Comme tous mes produits, j'ajoute toujours des activités au fur et à mesure que j'en créé. 

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Kaitlyn.

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You need this Ultimate Valentine's Day Activity Bundle to get through the chaos of the month of February. It's chockful of games & coloring activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect to help celebrate Valentine's!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

February Early Finishers Packet This monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Valentine's Day Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Valentine's Day. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Valentine's Day Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Valentine's Day Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Valentine's Day by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 5 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day LOVE Flip Book Have students create this flip book, color it, then let them fill out the different categories on the flaps. Students will be brainstorming the animals they love, people they love, foods they love, and things they love. Simply print and go! This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Valentine's Day THIS OR THAT Worksheet Have students complete this worksheet, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Students will be answering Valentine's-themed This or That style questions and can take turns to create and play their own sheet with a partner. Geared toward older students.

Valentine's Day Fortune Teller (Cootie Catcher) Bring back old-school nostalgia and have students create this cootie catcher, color it, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull out this Valentine's-themed activity for an easy and engaging activity during the month of February.

You are a-MAZE-ing Valentines for Students Celebrate Valentine's Day this year with these cute postcard Valentines. Choose from 2 different options. These cards are an easy and hassle-free way to spread the love this Valentines. The cards feature a heart maze that students can solve as well as a punny message! You can choose to add a treat if you like! Or hole punch the cards and use ribbon to attach to a small goody bag!

Valentines Note Card Post Card These post card style cards are an easy and hassle-free way to spread the love this Valentines. The cards feature dashed lines that are ready to capture a sweet message! These cards are also just perfect for teens and older students who may want to write to express themselves.

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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This product focuses on the following areas: Going to an apple orchard, where apples grow, the color of apples, the different parts of an apple (chart and separate fill in the blank provided with a key), the things we can make with apples, favorite part of the field trip, draw a picture of the favorite part of the field trip, tractor rides at the apple orchard, and list two fun things that were done at the apple orchard.

Students will be required to write answers in sentences - short or detailed and fill in the blanks in this product.

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This engaging Halloween escape room activity combines the thrill of gamified learning with important close reading skills. Students start by reading an informative passage, which they will refer back to while completing four unique challenges. Each challenge emphasizes a different close reading skill:

• Vocabulary Matching
• True/False Statements
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Paragraph Identification

As students complete each task, they collect a one-digit number. Once they have all four digits, they solve the final puzzle to complete the escape room!

Designed to keep students excited and focused, this activity encourages critical thinking and close reading practice in a fun, interactive way. This versatile resource is perfect for independent work, group activities, or engaging early finishers, helping reinforce reading comprehension and critical thinking while embracing the spooky holiday theme.

Key Features:

• Gamified tasks to maintain engagement
• Emphasis on core close reading skills
• Great for collaborative or independent learning
• Fun, Halloween-themed to excite students

Unravel the Mysteries of the Maya: A Captivating Journey Through Their Lost Civilization

Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of the Mayan world! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the captivating mysteries, groundbreaking achievements, and enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization. Explore their towering pyramids, decipher their complex writing system, and unravel the secrets of their daily life, rituals, and beliefs.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to the peak of Mayan civilization, uncovering their fascinating cities, advanced knowledge, and unique cultural practices.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source exploration: Analyze an excerpt from a historical text, strengthening source evaluation and historical understanding skills.
• Unveiling hidden wonders: Explore iconic sites like Chichen Itza and Tikal, comparing Mayan pyramids to other civilizations and delving into their astronomical significance.
• Beyond the surface: Discover the daily lives of the Maya, from their food and clothing to social structures and the fascinating history of chocolate.
• Decoding the cosmos: Understand the remarkable accuracy of the Mayan calendar system and its deep connection to their celestial observations.
• Leaders and legacies: Learn about the powerful Mayan rulers and their lasting impact on the civilization.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the key characteristics and achievements of Mayan civilization, including city-states, architecture, writing systems, and scientific advancements.
• Compare and contrast Mayan cultural practices, like ball games and rituals, with those of other civilizations.
• Evaluate the impact of astronomy on Mayan daily life, architecture, and calendar systems.
• Understand the complex social structure and daily lives of the Maya, including food, clothing, and the significance of chocolate.
• Explain the theories and ongoing research surrounding the decline and collapse of the Mayan civilization.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of the Maya and their contributions to various fields of knowledge.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, analysis, and evaluation skills.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1: Read closely and determine what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
• WHST.4.2, WHST.5.2, WHST.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information.

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Are you looking for a Valentine's Day activity that is engaging and fun? Do you struggle to find a way to teach about this holiday that is motivating? Then download this edtiable Valentine's Day Activity Research WEBQUEST! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Week of Valentine's Day
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• An editable version of the WebQuest
• Instructions, Reflection Questions, Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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If you're anything like me, you do your best to wrap up your gradebook BEFORE the last day of school (or sooner!)--which leaves you looking for activities that will keep your students busy (and they will actually enjoy!) I have just what you need!

This activity set includes a variety of NINE activities that can be used as stand-alone activities or used as part of a choice board menu (also included as a PDF or editable digital version!).

Included in this fun set, you'll get:

⛱️ Thank You Cards for students to write Thank You notes to teachers

-3 designs

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1/4 sheet (two folds)

⛱️ Year-in-Review/End-of-Year Time Capsule Activity

⛱️ Make a Brochure for Next Year's Students

-Lined & Unlined Versions Included

⛱️ Summer Word Search w/ Answer Key

⛱️ Summer Acrostic Poem Template

⛱️ Class Mascot & Theme Song Activity

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