7th Grade Social Studies & History Independent Work Packet

Engage your students year-round with our captivating "Fun Holiday-Themed Activities Bundle! - Social Studies | U.S. & World History!" This comprehensive collection currently features 20 best-selling activities designed to infuse your social studies curriculum with excitement and fun across various seasons and holidays. Check out what's included below!

Back to School

• Blobs and Line - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Four Corners - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Would You Rather - Classroom Icebreaker Activity

Halloween

• Frighteningly Famous! - Historical Biography Project
• Historic Headstone! - Social Studies Stations Activity

Thanksgiving

• Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday Project
• History of Thanksgiving - Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

Christmas / Winter

• History in a Snow Globe - Social Studies Activity
• The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
• Winter Holidays - Christmas - Hanukkah - Kwanzaa - Crossword & Word Search
• Guess The Wishlist - Holiday - Christmas - History - Who Am I? Stations Activity

Black History Month

• Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - U.S. History Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - Funko Pop Biography Project

Valentine's Day

• Mystery History Date - Valentine's Day - Fun Social Studies Research Activity
• Historical Heartthrobs! Valentines from Famous Figures | Social Studies Activity
• History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension & Questions - Holiday Activity
• Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle & Word Search Activity - Holiday - Winter

Spring Break / Summer / End of Year

• Draw Your Own Sandcastle! Spring Break | Summer | End of the Year Activity
• Biography on a Beach Ball! - End of the Year | Spring Break | Summer Activity

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Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture? Look no further than this Indigenous Australians project to have your students investigate bush tucker, aboriginal art, Dreamtime stories and take part in a research project where they can investigate for themselves.

Includes

• Brainstorm page with questions they have about Indigenous Australians
• Aboriginal art reflection sheet
• Aboriginal symbols investigation
• Bush Tucker research page
• Dreamtime story reflection
• Boomerang decoration
• A research project about Indigenous Australians
• A rubric for assessment of their research project

This project is perfect to accompany your Indigenous Australians unit of inquiry and you can take it as far as you would like. Giving students autonomy over the research will keep them engaged as well as present a range of different information in a more interesting way.

The research project would be a great ‘celebration’ at the end of the unit where students can present their findings.

Easily print this Indigenous Australians project and go!

Explore China’s Dynasties with This Timeline Assignment!

Engage your students in history with this Timeline Assignment, perfect for 7th grade ESOL learners and adaptable for all reading levels.

• 25 Key Events: Highlight the major milestones of a Chinese dynasty.
• 4 Comprehension Questions: Encourage critical thinking and understanding.
• Interactive Learning: Create a visual timeline to connect events meaningfully.

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This product asks comprehension questions that relate to the Disney television series, Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Season 1- Episode 11 - Time After Time. This series is a coming of age series for students at the upper elementary and middle school level. As students are watching they can fill out the comprehension questions with help or work on the questions independently. Time travel through the 1980s, 1960s, and 1930s is covered, working together, communication, never giving up until the truth is discovered is covered in this series.

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Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Ancient Egyptian Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a detective trying to find a long lost burial site of an unknown pharaoh who was said to have more riches than even King Tutankhamun.

Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to Ancient Egypt, how the Egyptians modified their environment, how they used their local resources, the role of artifacts and archaeological features. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.

How It Works:

• Students will need to determine the code word for each card by answering the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Once all the code words have been found, students must unscramble the letters from each code word to discover the final mystery word.
• In addition, they will collect clues to uncover a 4-digit code, which will help them successfully complete their journey.

Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the tomb remaining sealed forever, and the expedition will be lost to the sands of time. However, completing the mission means students will have made one of the greatest discoveries in history, uncovering the forgotten pharaoh’s solid gold burial site, filled with unimaginable riches, artifacts, and secrets of Ancient Egypt!

What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Engaging and Educational: Your students will be excited to play the role of an explorer while learning about Ancient Egypt and how the Egyptians used/modified their environment.
• Critical Thinking Skills: By having to cross-reference information from multiple task cards, students practice comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• No-Prep Needed: Simply print the task cards and hand them out to your students! It’s ready to go with minimal prep.
• Flexible Usage: This scavenger hunt can be used independently, as a group activity, or even as a fast-finisher task. It works perfectly as a history lesson, or as a fun, educational activity!

Ideal for Different Learning Styles

Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the history of Ancient Egypt.

Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about Ancient Egypt.

This Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of history while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the Ancient Egyptian burial site into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.

Unravel the Wonders of the Maya: Explore Language, Math, Astronomy & Calendars!

Dive into the fascinating world of the Maya civilization with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Your students will embark on a journey through time, discovering the remarkable achievements of the Maya in writing, mathematics, astronomy, and calendar systems that continue to amaze us today.

What's Inside:

• Intriguing reading passage: Packed with captivating facts and details, the passage brings the Maya's unique writing system, mathematical marvels, and intricate calendars to life.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess different levels of understanding and keep students engaged.
• Primary source analysis: Analyze an authentic excerpt from a Maya book, deepening historical context and understanding of their beliefs.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the Maya writing system, understanding its purpose and deciphering methods.
• Discover the Maya's advanced mathematical system and its applications.
• Learn about the different Maya calendars and their significance in daily life and rituals.
• Analyze a primary source to gain insights into Maya perspectives and cultural practices.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical 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.

Looking for a fun and competitive no prep lesson for students to revise their Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany knowledge. Based on the addictive game of Tetris. Students roll dice (Dice not included) the randomly be asked a revision question. If correct they place their piece onto the Tetris game board.

Resources:

• A3 Tertris revision sheet

• Instructions included in the revision sheet

  • 1. Roll dice. This will give you your tetrominoe.
    2. Roll dice again. You have to answer the question to drop the tetrominoe. If you are
    incorrect, your opponent can drop the tetrominoe.
    3. Tetrominoe can be rotated to drop in any way but CANNOT be placed underneath. 4. Complete a row to earn a point. The most points by the end of the game wins.
    5. The game ends when a tetrominoe touches the top bar.

• Answer sheet

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the Silk Road which is studied in the 6th grade curriculum under the following standards: 6.7 Trade networks promoted the exchange and diffusion of language, belief systems, tools, intellectual ideas, inventions, and diseases.

• Students will examine what and where the Silk Road was.
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This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to collect historically accurate goods from along the Silk Road for their ruler in exchange for a reward. 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 #8. 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 collected the valuable goods and get to collect their reward from their ruler!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

Unravel the Maya Mystery: Why Did a Thriving Civilization Collapse?

Engage students in a captivating exploration of the enigmatic Maya collapse!

This reading comprehension worksheet delves into various theories, from warfare and environmental challenges to religious upheaval, using captivating text, thought-provoking questions, and a primary source analysis. Uncover the secrets hidden beneath majestic pyramids and unravel the fascinating puzzle of the Maya's decline.

What's Inside:

• Intriguing reading passage: Explores historical accounts, archaeological evidence, and potential factors like warfare, environment, and religion.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess various comprehension levels and critical thinking skills.
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Learning Objectives:

• Explore the different theories surrounding the Maya collapse.
• Analyze primary sources to gain insights into historical events and societal perspectives.
• Evaluate the potential impact of warfare, environmental challenges, and religious factors on the Maya civilization.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical thinking skills.
• Foster curiosity and engage in discussions about the complexities of ancient societies.

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• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
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This no-prep activity worksheet for middle/high school students struggling with primary source / document studies as part of US History. This printable task focuses on sources of Bacon's Rebellion. Discover the causes of Bacon’s Rebellion through primary and secondary source analysis.

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• Primary Source Dive: Analyze Nathaniel Bacon’s 1676 “A People’s Declaration”.
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• Final Written Task: Draw evidence from both sources to understand the rebellion's causes.

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Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

• Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
• Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
• Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya ancient civilizations, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on the Inca, Mayan & Aztec civilizations which is studied in the 5th grade curriculum under the following standards:

• 5.1 The first humans in the Western Hemisphere modified their physical environment as well as adapted to their environment. Their interactions with their environment led to various innovations and to the development of unique cultures.
• 5.1a Various forms of scientific evidence suggest that humans came to North America approximately 25,000 to 14,000 years ago and spread southward to South America.
• 5.1b Human populations that settled along rivers, in rainforests, along oceans, in deserts, on plains, in mountains, and in cold climates adapted to and made use of the resources and environment around them in developing distinct ways of life.
• 5.1c Early peoples living together in settlements developed shared cultures with customs, beliefs, values, and languages that give identity to the group. These early peoples also developed patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Aztec, Inca & Maya Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

Unveiling the Mayan Cosmos: Journey Through Starlight & Sacred Geometry

Explore the dazzling world of Mayan astronomy! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the Maya's deep connection to the cosmos, revealing their sophisticated observations, symbolic architecture, and cyclical calendars. Dive into captivating text, thought-provoking questions, and a primary source analysis, uncovering the mysteries of the night sky as seen by the Maya.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to ancient Mayan cities, exploring their innovative observatories, celestial alignments, and timekeeping systems.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source analysis: Decipher an excerpt from the Dresden Codex, strengthening historical understanding and source evaluation skills.
• Visual connections: Imagine pyramids mirroring constellations, doorways aligned with celestial bodies, and intricate calendars charting cosmic cycles.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Maya's advanced observational techniques for studying the night sky.
• Explore how astronomical knowledge influenced Mayan architecture and its symbolic meanings.
• Analyze the functions and complexities of the Mayan Haab' and Tzolkin calendars.
• Appreciate the interconnectedness of the heavens and earth in Mayan beliefs and practices.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical thinking 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.

Dive deep into the gripping no prep Cold War. Era of U.S. history with this immersive middle or high school stations/gallery walk activity. Equip your students to uncover the personalities, beliefs, and decisions that steered global politics for decades.

Leaders Included:

- Harry Truman

- Joseph Stalin

- Nikita Khrushchev

- John F. Kennedy

- Ronald Reagan

- Erich Honecker

- Leonid Brezhnev

- Richard Nixon

- John F. Kennedy

- Mikhail Gorbachev

- Winston Churchill

- Deng Xiaoping

- Fidel Castro

- Lech Wałęsa

What's Inside?

Biographical Snapshot:

• Birth and Death: Set the timeline for these monumental figures.
• Major Roles/Titles: Delve into their official capacities and designations.
• Brief Background: A glimpse into their early life and the path that led them to power.

Major Contributions or Actions:

• Engage with 1-3 pivotal events or policies, from Truman's Doctrine to Gorbachev's transformative 'perestroika' and 'glasnost'.

Quotes:

• Immerse in profound quotes offering a direct window into their worldviews and ideologies.

Challenges and Controversies:

• Dive into the struggles and debates that marked their leadership, enriching the narrative.

Legacy and Impact:

• Analyze their mark on the Cold War, their lasting influences, and how historians regard them today.

BONUS: Editable Retrieval Chart:

• Customize the leader list according to your class's needs or curriculum focus. This flexibility ensures the gallery walk seamlessly integrates with your teaching plan.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Why Choose This Activity?

• Vivid Learning: Transcend from mere facts to experiencing history.
• Critical Thinking: Foster analysis, evaluation, and deep discussions among students.
• Classroom Flexibility: Suitable for diverse learning setups, ensuring easy adaptability.

Don't merely narrate the Cold War – let your students live its intrigues and strategies. This comprehensive activity is designed to instill a nuanced appreciation of this era's dynamics.

Seize this unique Cold War Figures Gallery Walk Activity and set your classroom alight with the thrill of history!

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