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The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis
By The Magical Avocado
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:
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!
Geography Types of Geography Chart (Free Resource)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
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Physical, cultural, political, or economic geography
Students can use this as a guide sheet for studying the types of geography. Laminate them and use them for studying countries and continents.
This is very helpful with our scavenger hunts:
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One purchase is good for one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this, please purchase additional licenses.
Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
These Word Search Games are a great way for teaching Your kids about their History, the Fourth of July or also known as Independence Day. The perfect way to celebrate this holiday with your kids or Students.
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Archaeology/Paleontology Venn Diagram Research Activity
By Colleen Burdette
Do you confuse archaeology and paleontology?
So many people do! This activity has students researching these two science disciplines and how they effect the study of history. Students will complete a Venn Diagram to show their understanding.
Links are included to help facilitate in student research. Students can research on their own or with a partner. Great activity to use when introducing the study of history.
Possible Answer Key and follow up questions included. Follow up questions increase rigor and helps students make connections.
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ELA - Expository/Explanatory Writing Using Human Rights
By Amanda G
This unit was designed (and taught) for a grade 5-7 mixed ability group.
If you want to get your students to think about the world around them and understand that everyone in the world has the same rights, but not everyone actually gets those rights, this is the unit to do this. Using explanatory writing as the genre of writing, students learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while learning how to write different explanatory writing formats.
This unit includes links to required media, a teach guide (with 21-day timeline) and a student book to get you started. The final assessment questions are also provided. Rubric/success criteria are to be developed with the class (I do not provide rubrics because of the differences in curriculum).
From the feedback section: "Used with common core module 1"
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How To Research: Analyze & Evaluate Evidence Checklist: 5th Studies Weekly Wk. 3
By Colleen Burdette
How do students learn to be effective researchers?
Students will create a reference checklist to use throughout the year to help with research when responding to compelling questions.
Students will read an informational text explaining how to research and why it is important to analyze the information found through research. They will also read how to present the information once it has been analyzed.
Using this information, students will create a checklist using a template and important points from the reading. They can complete this by cutting and pasting, handwriting, or completing a Google Slide activity.
Teachers can also opt to use the provided follow up questions to increase rigor. These questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or a starters for class discussions.
This activity aligns with 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 3.
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Voter Registration Cards & I Voted Stickers | Perfect for Election Day
By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY
Bring the excitement of Election Day into the classroom with this printable set of Voter Registration Cards and I Voted Stickers! Ideal for social studies, government, and civics lessons, this resource is perfect for engaging students in hands-on, interactive learning about the democratic process. Students can "register to vote" with these custom registration cards and proudly display their "I Voted" stickers after casting their mock ballots.
Use these printables to simulate a real voting experience, enhancing students' understanding of voting rights, civic responsibility, and the importance of participating in elections. Perfect for Election Day events, school-wide mock elections, or classroom government units.
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Fact/Opinion Color Sheet: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 2
By Colleen Burdette
Determine between fact and opinion:
Being able to determine between fact and opinion is an important skill especially when it comes to researching a topic. Students will practice this skill and color an image based on which statements are facts and which are opinions.
This activity can be used for individual students, partners, groups, or as centers. The digital version is easy to assign and self checking.
Rigor is added through the follow up questions. These help students reflect on the importance of recognizing if statements are facts or opinions. These can be assigned to early finishers, as a written assignment, or used as class discussion starters.
Answer Keys are provided.
Aligns with 5th Studies Weekly Week 2.
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Response to Inquiry-Kids Making a Difference: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 4
By Colleen Burdette
Young people can make a difference:
There are many young people who have completed inquiries and were moved to action. These young people showed that you are never to young to make a difference.
Students will be assigned a young person who has made a difference (provided). They will research their young person and create an infographic to display for the class. Students can add their creativity when completing their infographic. When this is completed, they can then answer the follow up questions to add rigor.
The follow questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or to facilitate class discussions.
This activity is also provided as a digital activity, Google Slides. This is easy to assign through Google Drive or Google Classroom.
Teachers can share provided links for reliable research sites.
Aligns with 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 4.
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Civil War Chart Matching Activity
By TxMAP Teacher
This lesson is a matching activity of various events related to the Civil War Era in the United States. Included is a chart and cards. Cut out the significance cards and match them with the correct Events.
Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads in Texas Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over people and events related to the Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads Era in Texas History.
Republic of Texas and Early Statehood Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over the people and events of the Republic of Texas and Early Statehood of Texas.
North Africa and Southwest Asia Facts Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over facts about North Africa and Southwest Asia. Questions include the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of North Africa and Southwest Asia. Answer key is included.
Mexican National Era of Texas Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is crossword puzzle over the events and people related to the Mexican National Era in Texas History.
Famous Texans Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over Famous Texans and how they have impacted Texas History.
North America Facts Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over facts about North America. Questions include the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of North America. Answer key is included.
South Asia Facts Crossword Puzzle
By TxMAP Teacher
This product is a crossword puzzle over facts about South Asia. Questions include the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of South Asia. Answer key is included.
By TxMAP Teacher
This resource uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to Europe. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.
North and South America - Odd One Out
By TxMAP Teacher
This resource uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to North and South America. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.
Geography Vocabulary Word Search Crossword Puzzles Middle School Social Studies
By The Magical Avocado
Vocabulary games are a great way to help students learn and retain knowledge! This resource is perfect for middle school (6th, 7th, 8th grade) social studies students. This ready to print and use activity includes four different crossword puzzles, and four word searches (4 puzzles with two different formats for eight different sheets), with answer keys for each!
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This is great for reviewing vocabulary terms, centers activities, work for early finishers, extra credit options, before and after school programs, home school activities, substitute plans, and more!