Free 7th Grade Social Studies & History Resources

Analyzing primary sources is a great way to bring history to life! This ABC Primary Source Analysis sheet is ready to use with any primary source, just print!

This FREE resource includes:

• The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis two page printable guide
• The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis two page student worksheet

This can be used as an introduction to Primary Sources, in centers or stations, for independent analysis, extension and enrichment, as tools of comparison, with Document Based Questions, and so many more!

This is a great option for early finishers, review over Europe, an assignment that can be left for a substitute, or a worksheet that can be quickly copied and distributed to students when you're in a pinch.

The students will use the clues to figure out which European country they are visiting.

I designed this with the intention that students do online research and have access to a map of the region.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• 1 Student Worksheet
• 1 Answer Key

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

We the People:

This activity concerning the Preamble of the Constitution is a quick review for students. Great for early finishers, bell ringers, or test review.

Students will review the phrases in the Preamble of the Constitution and place them in the correct order by numbering them. As students number the phrases correctly, a meme will be revealed. So, the activity is self-checking.

For a full set of Constitution activities check out this product:

RATIFYING THE CONSTITUTION STATIONS

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.C.1.

What's included:

• Google Slide activity.

How is this product useful:

• No prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Self-checking.
• Quick review of Preamble.

This activity helps you to teach longitude, latitude, and grid lines by creating a treasure map.

Super simple but sends a huge message!

This includes:

2 PDF files - one in black and white and the other in rainbow

Credit to fonts given in terms of use.

Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "Would You Rather?" Brain Break may be just what you need.

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Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!

Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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Explore United States history through the art of haiku with the History in A Haiku Activity! This comprehensive kit is designed to enrich and engage students in their understanding of U.S. History while honing their creative writing skills. With carefully curated historical prompts, research resources, and a structured writing process, this activity offers a dynamic way to learn about various U.S. historical topics and craft expressive haikus.

Key Features:

• 30 Fascinating Historical Prompts: Choose from a diverse range of 30 U.S. historical topics that span different cultures, regions, and time periods.
• Grading Rubric: A comprehensive grading rubric guides students in meeting the criteria for historical accuracy, creative expression, language use, and more.
• Step-by-Step Guide: A detailed lesson plan and instructions make it easy to implement the activity effectively in your classroom.
• Extensions and Variations: Discover ways to extend the activity with group collaboration, multimedia integration, and exciting variations to cater to diverse learning preferences.
• Bonus Challenge: Encourage creativity with a bonus challenge that offers students the opportunity to earn extra credit by incorporating unique historical references.
• Grading Scale: A clear grading scale ensures students understand the evaluation process and helps you provide constructive feedback.
• Teacher Instructions: Detailed teacher instructions and suggestions for variations provide you with a flexible framework to adapt the activity to your classroom's needs.

Benefits:

• Enhance Historical Understanding: Foster a deeper understanding of world history by researching and connecting with different cultures and periods.
• Develop Creative Writing Skills: Cultivate creativity and descriptive language skills as students craft haikus that convey historical messages and imagery.
• Engaging and Interactive: The activity actively involves students in research, critical thinking, and artistic expression, making history come alive.
• Tailored Learning: Choose prompts that align with your curriculum or pique students' interests, creating a personalized learning experience.
• Meaningful Assessment: Assess historical understanding, language skills, and creativity through a well-defined grading rubric.

Immerse your students in the past, inspire their creativity, cultivate a deeper appreciation for history and language, and bring history to life in your classroom!

Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

A World War 2 Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the outbreak of World War II (World War 2) in Europe. 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 start of World War 2 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
• Emergency sub plans

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.

This resource is part of of the World War 2 Close Reading Activity Digital & Print Bundle which contains 10 individual digital informational text activities that timeline the war.

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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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This group work sheet can be used for any subject area. It is a very simple tool used for students to reflect on group work.

Students Will Write:

Plus- an area they did very well in

Delta- an area they could improve on for next time

Shout out- this is where they name a group member and what they did well

Stand out- this is where they share something that stood out to them from the experience with their groups

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Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource!  Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts.  This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.

Use this resource to learn how to ChatGPT can help you claim back hours of work for a better work life balance when preparing time and delivering history to your students. How you can more quickly develop interesting and differentiated resources to cater for all your students, even on the fly in the classroom.

Find inspiration in the processes shared and gain insights into how ChatGPT can transform your teaching practice

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Or for a small investment you can reclaim back hours of normal preparation time.

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"ChatGPT for History Teachers" is a valuable resource for educators seeking to unlock the full potential of A.I. in the classroom. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book empowers history teachers to harness the power of ChatGPT and revolutionise their teaching practice. By embracing A.I., you'll create immersive learning experiences, foster critical thinking skills, and ignite a passion for history in your students.

Discover the power of artificial intelligence in the classroom with "ChatGPT for History Teachers." This comprehensive guide equips history teachers with the foundational skills needed to integrate ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model, into their teaching practice. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this book will empower you to harness the potential of A.I. to create more engaging, efficient, and personalised learning experiences for your students.

Chapter 1: Understanding ChatGPT, where you'll gain an overview of how to use ChatGPT, its potential benefits, and how it can enhance your teaching practice. Dive deeper into Chapter 2: Getting Started with ChatGPT, where you'll learn how to set up an account, navigate the interface, and engage with the A.I. through various modes of interaction.

Chapter 3: Using ChatGPT as a Research Assistant shows you how to leverage ChatGPT's capabilities to assist with research tasks, generate content, and access historical information with ease. Learn how to create historical timelines in Chapter 4, allowing you to cater to different literacy levels and provide targeted support for student learning.

Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques and Classroom Applications takes you to the next level, showcasing how ChatGPT can be used to create interactive historical scenarios, facilitate formative assessment, and personalise learning experiences for students with different abilities and learning styles. Explore the ethical considerations and limitations of using A.I. in education in Chapter 6.

As you progress, the book highlights the experiences of real history teachers who have successfully integrated ChatGPT into their classrooms. Case studies provide practical examples of how ChatGPT can enhance teaching and learning. Journey alongside Socrates as he discovers the power of personalised learning, formative assessment, and research and writing support through ChatGPT.

Chapter 8: Future Directions and Conclusion, explore the exciting possibilities of using A.I. in education. Discover emerging trends and the potential for advancements in the field, including the integration of image, speech, and animation A.I. in history education.

While teaching remedial math, I found my students were struggling with the "Characteristics" block of the Frayer Model, so I modified it into a triangle. I've included a point "UP" and a point "DOWN" version. They stack nicely with one another to create a unique WordWall.

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Have your students create a trading card for historical figures! Research a famous person and create a trading card to share important information about what they learn! A quick and free activity!

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Black history month ,coloring pages, quotes pages

Delve into the brilliance of Black history with our captivating Black History Month Coloring Pages and Quotes bundle! Tailored for young learners, this set features 5 captivating pages highlighting iconic figures like Robert Nesta Marley, Toni Morrison, Jay-Z, Barbara Jordan, and Erykah Badu. Each page offers profound quotes and fascinating stories, creating an interactive learning experience. Our resource is perfect for Black History Month and year-round exploration, promoting inclusivity and understanding. Choose our Black History Coloring Pages with Quotes for proven engagement, consistent quality, and diverse representation. Immerse students in the richness of Black history, sparking curiosity, creativity, and honoring the vibrant legacies of extraordinary individuals.

Use this any person report page to develop early research skills with your child/student.Research using the internet or print material

of your choice.

A World War I study guide that students can utilize when preparing for an exam.

Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.