$5 - $10 9th Grade Social Studies & History Resources (by date, latest first)

Engage, Connect, and Review Geography from Day One!

Looking for a meaningful and interactive back-to-school activity that goes beyond the usual icebreakers?

This “My Life in 5 Themes” beginning-of-the-year icebreaker resource is the perfect way to get to know your students while reviewing or introducing the 5 Themes of Geography: *Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region. *Students will work in groups to explore themselves and their city or town. This is not only a great way to get students working together and familiar with one another, but a great start to understanding geography!

This lesson incorporated music to grab students' attention and then moved into an introduction on how the 5 Themes relate to each student's life.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Detailed Teacher-Guided Instructions + Objectives
• Music Lyric Sheets for "Wavin' Flag"
• **Guiding questions **for each theme
• **Printable Flag **of the United States
• 2-Page My Life in 5 Themes Doodle Notes
• Editable Teacher-Guided PowerPoint Slides Activity for easy customization (Goes with the Doodle Notes)
• Exit Cards

WHAT IS NEEDED:

• Sticky notes, round dot stickers or a magnet.
• iPads or laptops for light research
• A way to project a map onto the screen
• Technology to project the video and map on the screen

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

☑Check out the preview to see what is included.

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

**✧ **Geography, Mapping Me: Exploring Our World Through Each Other Ice-Breaker

**✧ **Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year Carousel

**✧ **Human Geography Bingo: A Beginning of the Year Icebreaker Activity

**✧**First Week of Geography Lessons & Activities

**✧ **Geography Trivia Bell Ringers Bundle — Full Year — 186 Trivia Question Slides

**✧ **180 DAYS of Geography Bell Ringers, PowerPoint BUNDLE, Atlas Activities

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Perfect for Grades 6-12, but can be modified for all ages and grade levels.

Kick off the school year with this geography-focused beginning-of-the-year icebreaker. This student-centered activity will engage students and build connections with their new classmates, all the while practicing geography skills at the same time! This getting-to-know-you activity is fun and interactive and will get your student excited about your geography class.

In “Mapping Me,” students mark places that matter to them — where they’re from, where their family is from, places they’ve visited, and where they hope to go. It’s the perfect blend of social-emotional learning, geography, and classroom community building.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

🟢 World map to a projected or large classroom map

🟢 Song Lyrics for Introduction

🟢 Printable postcards template: Print out on card stock or thicker paper as you will be hanging them on clothes line around the room.

🟢 Needed: Markers/colored pencils and Other Art Supplies, Sticky Notes to pin to the map with their name on it, Ipads or computers for light research.

🟢 Needed: Clothes Line Twine & Clothes Pins: String it around the room. (If you choose not to purchase these items borrow thread or yarn, and use tape to hang them.) Push pins, stickers, or sticky dots

🟢 Exit Tickets

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

☑Check out the preview to see what is included.

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

✧ Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning-of-The-Year Carousel

✧ Human Geography Bingo: A Beginning of the Year Icebreaker Activity

✧ Geography: Battleship: Latitude & Longitude (Absolute Location) Map Skills ....................................................................................................................................... CREATE A CUSTOM BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO 20% Do you need $25 or more of resources from our store and want to save up to 20%? Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Custom Bundle. ....................................................................................................................................... DISCLAIMER One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses. ....................................................................................................................................... © Geography & Math Made Easy Resources. Created by Martha Boykin ^ Will Boykin. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the Internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. ....................................................................................................................................... Related Topics: geography and math made easy, geography, geography activities, geography unit, beginning of the year, icebreakers

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of one of history's most influential civilizations with our Mesopotamia Bundle. This set includes three detailed worksheets covering key aspects of Mesopotamian history, geography, and cultural contributions. Perfect for middle and high school students, this bundle provides a complete understanding of the early developments in Mesopotamia.

Bundle Includes:

• Worksheet 2.1: Introduction to River Valley Civilizations
  Provides a foundational overview of river valley civilizations, with a focus on the significance of these early societies in human history. Engaging reading passages, bolded key terms, diverse comprehension questions, and visual aids are included to facilitate learning.

• Worksheet 2.2: Mesopotamia: Geography and Early Settlements
  Delves into the geographical features that shaped Mesopotamia and the development of its early settlements. Detailed passages, key terms, varied questions, and relevant images help students grasp the importance of geography in the rise of this civilization.

• Worksheet 2.3: Mesopotamia: Sumerians and Their Contributions
  Explores the rich history and lasting contributions of the Sumerians, one of Mesopotamia's most significant cultures. This worksheet features comprehensive reading passages, highlighted vocabulary, a variety of comprehension questions, and supporting visuals to bring the Sumerians' legacy to life.

• Worksheet 2.4: Mesopotamia: Babylon and Hammurabi

Explore the rise of Babylon and the significance of the Code of Hammurabi with our detailed "Mesopotamia: Babylon and the Code of Hammurabi" worksheet. Designed for middle and high school students, this resource provides an in-depth look at one of history's earliest and most influential legal codes, along with the civilization that produced it.

Product Features:

• Engaging and Comprehensive Content: Each worksheet offers full-page, content-rich reading passages that are divided into clear, subtitle-organized paragraphs for easy comprehension.
• Highlighted Key Terms: Essential vocabulary terms are bolded throughout the text, with definitions provided at the end for better understanding and retention.
• Diverse Comprehension Questions: A mix of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions cater to different learning styles and ensure thorough assessment.
• Visual Aids: Each worksheet includes 2-3 relevant images that illustrate key aspects of Mesopotamian history, geography, and culture, aiding visual learners and enhancing engagement.
• Lesson Objectives: Clear learning objectives are outlined at the beginning of each worksheet, guiding students through the material and helping them achieve specific educational goals.
• Warm-Up Questions: Engaging questions at the start of each worksheet activate prior knowledge and set the stage for deeper learning.

Ideal For:

• Comprehensive study of Mesopotamian history and culture
• Classroom resources and homework assignments
• Homeschooling curriculum enrichment
• Test preparation and review

Take your students on a journey through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire with this comprehensive reading comprehension bundle! Covering key topics from the founding of Rome to the rise of Christianity, this resource includes seven engaging worksheet sets plus a BONUS Unit Quiz to assess student learning. Designed for middle school and high school World History classes, each worksheet set features detailed reading passages, key terms, and comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

Topics Covered:

• Origins and the Early Republic
• Roman Republic and Government
• The Roman Empire
• Daily Life and Society
• Roman Emperors
• The Fall of the Roman Empire
• The Rise of Christianity
• Ancient Rome Unit Quiz

What’s Included?

7 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Sets

• Each set includes:
  • Informational reading passages with bolded key terms
  • Vocabulary definitions to build historical literacy
  • Multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short-answer questions
  • Engaging visuals and primary source connections

BONUS: Ancient Rome Unit Quiz

• A 20-question quiz featuring:
  • Multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short-answer questions
  • Optional bonus question for extra credit or discussion
  • Answer key included!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Print & Go – No prep needed, perfect for classwork, homework, or assessments
• Engaging & Informative – Designed to build historical understanding with clear, structured content
• Perfect for Review & Test Prep – Ideal for reinforcing key concepts before assessments
• Answer Keys Included – Save time with fully completed answer guides

Engage Students with an In-Depth Exploration of the Industrial Revolution!

This comprehensive Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle offers a variety of engaging activities and resources to help students dive deep into the key events, inventions, and societal changes of the Industrial Revolution. Designed for both US History and World History classrooms, this bundle provides everything you need to bring the period of industrialization to life.

Perfect for middle and high school history classes, this resource will guide your students through the major innovations, key figures, and social impacts that defined the Industrial Revolution in both the United States and Europe.

What’s Included:

• Reading Passages, Notes, & Worksheets: Detailed reading passages paired with comprehension questions to ensure students understand key concepts.
• Graphic Organizers: Visual tools that help students organize and connect important information about inventions, social changes, and economic shifts.
• Best-Selling Interactive Activities: Engage students with hands-on learning through puzzles and interactive classroom games!

Are you ready to review world history vocabulary and send your students on a top secret mission with an engaging, exciting, and strategic game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, CODEWORD is right for you!

In this classroom take on the fast-paced, spy-themed party game game "Codenames," students compete on teams as spymasters and secret agents to uncover the correct vocabulary terms using only codewords!

This game covers topics in Prehistory, River Valley Civilizations, Classical Civilizations, World Religions, The Middle Ages, Chinese History, The Gunpowder Empires, The Renaissance and Reformation, The Age of Exploration, World Revolutions, Industrialization and Imperialism, World Wars, Cold War and Post-War Independence, and more!

All materials you need are included, ready to be printed and cut out for hours of fun gameplay!

Included in this product:

• Game Instructions

• 340+ Vocabulary Cards

• 8 Blue Agent Cards • 10 3x3 Key Cards (5 labeled "Blue," 5 labeled "Red")

• 8 Red Agent Cards • 10 5x5 Key Cards (for more challenging gameplay)

• 1 Double Agent Card

• 7 Bystander Cards

• 1 Assassin Card

*All materials are labeled to allow for black & white printing of materials.

Black History Game: Inspired by Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game Show: Transform your classroom into an engaging Black History Month celebration with this interactive quiz game that celebrates the contributions of African Americans throughout history, showcasing iconic figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou. What sets it apart is its focus on lesser-known trailblazers, such as Claudette Colvin, Bass Reeves, James Armistead, and Augustus Jackson, offering a comprehensive review that inspires students to explore further.

Perfect for Black History Month or any time of the year, this game is designed for differentiated learning and endless replayability.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Play the preview version to see this in action.

Suggested Price: $9.99 - $14.99 (AI generated)

Key Features

• Differentiated Gameplay Options give learners a choice in how they want to review:
  Learners can select from:
  • Timed and Scored
  • Timed Only
  • Scored Only
  • No Pressure

12 Comprehensive Categories:

While this game is not tied to a specific grade level, it is best suited for older students who are likely to have greater familiarity with history topics, context clues, and multiple-choice test-taking strategies.

For some, questions may become more challenging as learners progress, yet there is still a varied level of difficulty within each category:

1. Music
2. Film, Television, and Stage
3. Sports
4. Human Rights: From Slavery to Social Change
5. Inventors
6. Government (local, state, and federal)
7. Authors and Literature
8. Education
9. Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Trailblazers
10. Science and Medicine
11. Artists
12. Military, War, and Law Enforcement

Boosters for Tough Questions:

• Ask the Audience
• Go Halfsies
• Text a Buddy – Features school-friendly texting lingo, emojis, diverse animated “buddies,” and fun Easter eggs like dad jokes and a working “X” key on the phone.

Over 200 Randomized Questions:
Highlighting both prominent and lesser-known individuals, places, and events, encouraging students to explore the richness of African American history.

• Unlimited Replayability:
  Randomized questions provide a fresh experience every time, making this a cost-effective resource that teachers can reuse throughout the year without needing multiple purchases.
• No Prep Required:
  Fully automated, self-correcting, and ready to use immediately. Teachers can focus on facilitating fun while students learn and compete.

Why Students Will Love It:

• Personalized gameplay experience with engaging visuals, humor, and interactive boosters.
• The unique "Text a Buddy" feature adds a fun, relatable twist to learning.
• Students feel empowered to review at their own pace and preferred style.

Why Teachers Will Love It:

• Time-Saving & No Prep: Just open and share the link.
• Versatile Uses: Perfect for Black History Month, test prep, unit reviews, or substitute lesson plans.
• Convenient: Play on any device.
• Cost-Effective: This game features multiple categories in a single product. With over 200 questions randomly selected for each playthrough, its high replay value eliminates the need to buy multiple resources to engage learners with Black History facts.

Benefits:

• Engages learners: Boosts excitement, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Flexible for all classrooms: Great for hybrid, in-person, or virtual learning.
• Replay Value: With over 200 questions and boosters, this game is an economical, high-quality addition to your curriculum.

Ready to level up your Black History lessons? Explore a game that honors the past while inspiring the future. While not necesarily grade specfic, it may be more suitable for older students who may have more experience with history. It's also perfect for homeschoolers and educators looking to create meaningful learning moments.

Important Information:

• Because this game includes automation, animation, and audio/video, it is a very large file. *** It may take up to a minute or so to load *** depending on your Internet speed. Thank you for your patience.
• This game is not editable. Please let me know if there's something you would like to see added.

This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any television game show or any other intellectual property owned by their respective trademark holders. All content has been independently created for educational purposes to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience.

What to Expect:

Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

This fully automated game is packed with engaging audio, video, and animations for an immersive experience! To ensure everything runs smoothly, it may take a moment to load depending on your Internet speed—but trust us, it’s worth the wait!

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. If there is something you would like added, please let me know.

While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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Engage your students with these 10-question assignments that explore key aspects of the Olympics. Each question includes a link for further exploration, making learning more interactive and engaging.

What's included:

• 3 Individual WebQuest assignments.
• Each with 10 thoughtfully crafted questions with helpful links to guide students’ research.
• A comprehensive answer key for easy review and grading for each assignment.

For more educational resources, be sure to check out my store for other interesting assignments!

Explore the Islamic Caliphates with This 3-Assignment Bundle!

Bring the history of the Islamic Caliphates to life with this comprehensive 3-assignment set, perfect for 7th grade ESOL learners and adaptable for all levels.

• Key Historical Events: Each assignment highlights 25 key milestones from a different caliphate.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Includes 4 comprehension questions per assignment to deepen understanding.
• Hands-On Learning: Visual timeline activities connect historical events meaningfully.

This bundle offers a complete exploration of the Islamic Caliphates. Check my store for this series and other engaging, standards-aligned resources!

Each WebQuest assignment includes 10 engaging questions that guide students in exploring the causes, effects, geography, history, and impacts of each event. Students can easily find the information they need using the provided links.

Written at a 7th-grade level, it's suitable for a wide range of learners.

Be sure to visit my store for more WebQuests and a variety of other assignments on different topics!

Includes an individual assignment for each continent. 7 Individual assignments.

Unlock an exciting geography quiz that brings the continent to life! This set features 20 thoughtfully designed questions covering landforms, countries, capitals, and more.

Students will need an atlas or Google Maps to answer the questions, making it a fun and interactive learning experience.

Includes a complete answer key for easy review.

Perfect for sparking curiosity and building knowledge!

Don’t forget to explore my store for more engaging educational resources!

These assignments are a perfect tool for helping 7th-grade ESOL students explore fascinating stories from major world religions in a clear, easy-to-understand way. It encourages critical thinking and engages students with thought-provoking questions that reinforce comprehension.

Designed to fit into a 40-minute lesson, it’s an efficient resource for both in-class learning and homework. Or for Emergency Sub Plans.

The assignment is also ideal for promoting cultural awareness and religious understanding. Get this well-rounded, ready-to-use activity to enrich your classroom today!

Includes a comprehensive answer key.

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

This Bundle includes a timeline of events around 3000 BCE with 10 questions for students to answer.

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

This Bundle also includes a timeline around 2000 BCE for students to examine. It includes 10 questions to help students explore the timeline.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

This bundle features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.

Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension.

Be sure to visit my store for more resources covering other eras of U.S. history!