Less than $5 High School Social Studies & History Resources (by price, high to low)

Use this Reading Response Assignment and Battle Royale style activity to teach about Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Techniques while reinforcing simple geographical knowledge about world geography and the basic biomes of the world. Any fan of fortnite or other battle royale style video games will love this assignment! But even the students who don't play fortnite will enjoy making their battle royale survival plan.

I normally use this assignment during my Ancient History unit on early humans as a way to help students understand the hardship of surviving without modern technology. I've also used it directly after my unit on the Fall of Rome when we discuss the collapse of civilization before diving into Feudalism in Europe.

Really this assignment is a plug and play that you can use in many different class periods. Thinking tactically about survival never goes out of style, and students are always engaged during this assignment. I've also used it as a last minute sub plan and have never gotten a bad note!

Adapted Veteran's Day Unit

This special education, Veteran's Day, adapted social studies unit explains what Veteran's Day is, how we can celebrate it, and gives a definition of each branch of the military. Also included in this print-and-go bundle is a lesson plan for the week. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of our military and Veterans Day. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities. This unit can be used for special education, preschool or kindergarten classrooms.

Included:

Veteran's Day Book

Adapted Veteran's Day Book

Vocabulary Cards

Vocabulary Match

Vocabulary Trace

Comprehension Pages (level 1 and 2)

Match Veterans to their symbols (level 1 and 2)

Sort Veteran's Day and other holidays (level 1 and 2)

Counting Veterans Column (level 1 and 2)

More/Less Than Veterans (level 1 and 2)

Color Sort (level 1 and 2)

Count Veterans Whole Page

Graph Veterans (level 1 and 2)

Graph Questions (level 1 and 2)

Cutting Practice

Tracing Practice

2 Coloring Pages- Happy Veteran's Day and Thank You!

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

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Ready to review key vocabulary from the Age of Exploration and get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to The Age of Exploration!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List of terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay
• Blank flies and call lists if you want to add or customize the game!

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

This product pairs perfectly with the The Age of Exploration - World History Crossword and Word Search!

Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

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

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Explore the Conquests of Alexander the Great with This Engaging World History Assignment!

Take your students on an exciting journey through the life and legacy of Alexander the Great with this interactive reading assignment. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource provides a comprehensive look at Alexander’s conquests, his military strategies, and the cultural impact of his empire. With reading comprehension questions and interactive activities, this resource will help students grasp the significance of one of history’s greatest leaders.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Reading Passage: A thorough exploration of Alexander the Great’s life—from his early years as the son of King Philip II of Macedonia to his legendary conquests and the establishment of the Hellenistic world.
• Interactive Activities: Encourage deeper student engagement with interactive tasks that focus on critical thinking and historical analysis.
• Comprehension Questions: Questions that challenge students to recall key facts and analyze Alexander’s military and cultural influence.

Key Features:

• No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for immediate use in your classroom or for distance learning.
• Interactive and Engaging: Students will be immersed in the world of Alexander the Great as they explore his victories and leadership.
• Ideal for Multiple Uses: Use this resource for classwork, homework, or as an independent assignment for students who need enrichment or review.

Do you need a current event activity to help students explore the modern history between Russia and Ukraine? Then download this Russia and Ukraine Research Project WebQuest! This no prep activity leads students on an exploration of the modern history between Russia and Ukraine. Topics covered include country information, biographical information on the Presidents, NATO, the Maidan Revolution, the annexation of Crimea, events in the Donbas region, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022.

This WebQuest does not intend to provide an in-depth quest into the historical relationship between Russia and Ukraine. Rather, it intends to provide basic background information to help students better understand the current situation.

Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn background information
• Students will be engaged in their own research
• You, as the teacher, can learn alongside your students
• NO PREP

➟ Length of Activity:

• Activity can be completed in one full 45-minute class

➟ This resource includes:

• 14 multi-part question 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, ready to go!
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• List of extension topics to research
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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A fun and engaging Thanksgiving (or anytime!) project for any social studies class!

Thanksgiving is finally here, and as your students are about to find out, this Turkey Day will be unlike any other. For this year’s feast, you’re inviting three special guests who will travel through time to join you! In this Thanksgiving-themed biography project, students will research the lives of three historical figures, plan out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and reflect on what each of their famous guests would be thankful for this holiday season!

Students will create a poster or digital presentation to discuss their historical figures and their Thanksgiving feast!

Project includes:

- Overview and Instructions

- List of 60 significant figures from history

- Printouts for each step of the project

- Grading Rubric and Poster Example

Do you want to make learning about disabilities engaging? Are you struggling to find an appropriate no prep activity that will provide your students with a foundation of understanding on this topic? Then download this Disability Awareness Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the laws that protect those who are disabled, types of disabilities, issues, reflections, and more. This WebQuest is perfect for Disability Awareness Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

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

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)

• Reflection Questions

• Instructions & Answer Key

• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource

• Website Evaluation Forms - 2 types

• Terms of Use

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The perfect game to review key terms relating to World Religions!

Ready to get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List of terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay
• Blank flies and call lists if you want to add or customize the game!

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

This product pairs perfectly with the World Religions Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

Are you looking for an engaging activity for Cinco de Mayo? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn? Then download this Cinco de Mayo Activity WebQuest for Middle School and High School ELA! Students will learn about this holiday, Hispanic culture, and Mexico with this fun and interactive no prep activity! Easily incorporate into your whole group or team building classroom plans whether in person or virtual learning. Students will learn about this fun holiday's history, facts, food, fun, and more! Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Cinco de Mayo
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

How you can use this resource:

• This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
• Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
• Makes for a great sub plan

This resource includes:

• 17 multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that 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 Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for an engaging activity for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Do you want to help your students learn about diversity in the USA? Then download this Asian American and Pacific Islander Activity WebQuest! Students will research the history, people, events, facts, and more! Some research questions students will locate easily, while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. This resource is fully editable!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provide 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 AAPI with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a wide variety of information about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• Great way to demonstrate that you value diversity
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the WebQuest with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

➟ How you can use this resource:

• This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
• Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
• Makes for a great sub-plan

➟ This resource includes:

• 17 multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Website evaluation form
• Reflection questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Do you want your students to be engaged while learning about women in history? Do you struggle to keep them motivated? Then download this Women's History Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history of many women - modern and historical - as well as learn about this heritage month. This research activity is perfect for the month of March, 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!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a variety of information about women in history
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

➟ This resource includes:

• 20 question 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, ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you struggle to find ways to teach about global cultures? Then download this DIWALI Bulletin Board Set Holidays in India! Also called Divali or Deepavali, this brightly colored bulletin board will teach your students about this important Hindu holiday.

The mini-posters cover the history, significance, people, and facts along with decorative rangoli (stunning circular designs) and lanterns.

Low prep - just cut and hang! Includes 12 mini-posters (8.5 X 11), 1 poster with rangoli (an Indian decorative art form), and 1 poster of lanterns. Print as many of the rangoli and lantern posters needed to ensure your bulletin board looks festive!

➟Why this resource?

• Demonstrate to your students that you celebrate the diversity in your class/school
• Learn more about a holiday celebrated by over one billion people

➟This resource includes the following mini-posters:

• Happy
• Diwali
• Shubh (Shubh means “Happy”)
• 3 types of lanterns
• 4 types of rangoli
• Brief description of the meaning of the holiday
• Historical reasons as to why this holiday is celebrated
• Definition of the word “Diwali”
• Explanation of holiday -
• Explanation of date - 2 pages (same information, different format)
• Who celebrates this holiday
• Description of the symbolism of the lights
• “Our Bad Thoughts and Desires” pictograph of the thoughts/desires we strive to overcome

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Do you want to help your students learn about holidays around the world? Do you want to honor diversity and foster inclusion in your classroom? Then download this engaging Winter Holidays Activity WebQuest to Research Holidays Around the World! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of 12 winter holidays and festivals in different countries. (See below for the full list.) This research activity is perfect for the day before or after winter break, 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!

✔ Holidays Explored: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Pancha Ganapati, St Lucia's Day, Winter Solstice, Krampusnacht, Los Posadas, Epiphany (Three Kings Day), Dongzhi Festival, St Nicholas Day, Mardi Gras, Omisoka

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 28-Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Editable Website Evaluation Form - 2 types
• Terms of Use

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Bring the Renaissance & Reformation to Life with this Engaging Vocabulary Fly Swatter Game!

This exciting Renaissance and Reformation Fly Swatter Game is an interactive and energetic way for middle and high school world history students to review essential vocabulary from one of history's most transformative periods. Ideal for reinforcing key terms and concepts, this activity keeps students engaged, competitive, and motivated to master historical vocabulary in a fun and memorable way!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List of terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay
• Blank flies and call lists if you want to add or customize the game!

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

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Take an extensive look at the Ancient Roman Empire with these three-part detailed PowerPoint notes and printable foldable, filled with guided notes, video questions, and graphic organizers!

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my LGBTQ+ Bulletin Board for Pride Month! This bulletin board poster set comes with 12 unique posters perfect for honoring LGBTQ History Month, Pride Month, or celebrating the diversity of your classroom community! This resource will brighten any classroom that wants to celebrate its diversity!

✔ Why This Resource?

• It educates students on the diversity in the LGBTQ+ community
• It celebrates inclusion
• It shows our students you value diversity

✔ What's Included?

• 12 Pride Flags with flag name
• Each on 8.5” X 11” posters

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This "What You Need to Know" is a great and fun culminating activity to use at the end of a study. This culminating activity can be used with any topic related to an event, historical character, or country study. It will require some higher-level thinking skills for use of chronological order.

Although this is written for social studies, it can also be used to help students review and determine the level of importance of information studied in other subjects and disciplines that require students to comprehend large amounts of information.

This lesson is designed for individual work but would work very well for cooperative groups or teams.

Disclaimer:

The purchase of the product is good for one teacher in her classroom. For additional teacher uses, please purchase additional licenses. This product retains copyright by Geography & Math Made Easy.

A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!

In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- 5 different design/layout options

- Extension activity

- Grading rubric

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Bring history to life this holiday season with The History Elf Project, a fun and engaging classroom project perfect for any social studies unit! This fun, creative activity invites students to step into the shoes (and hats!) of famous historical figures, becoming Santa’s special “History Elf” to uncover the achievements, character traits, and lasting legacies of iconic people from the past. Perfect for the Christmas holiday season, this project combines research, creativity, and writing in a memorable way that makes history engaging for students!

What’s Included:

• History Elf Outline Design Page – Students design their elf to look like their chosen historical figure, adding details to reflect the figure’s life and accomplishments.
• The History Elf’s Holiday Report – In this writing activity, students pen a letter to Santa about their historical figure’s impact and decide if they belong on the “Nice” or “Naughty” list based on what they’ve learned.
• History Elf’s Merry Mischief – Students write a creative story where their elf causes a bit of historical mischief! This optional extension activity lets students imagine their elf changing history in a fun and playful way.
• History Elf - Who Am I? Sheet – This biography sheet helps students organize and summarize their research on their historical figure, covering key achievements, personality traits, and interesting facts.
• Instructions and Grading Rubric – Clear step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, and a comprehensive rubric to guide assessment across creativity, historical accuracy, effort, and more.
• Example Projects - Examples included to give you a better understanding of the direction and design of the project!

Key Features:

• Engaging and Interactive: Blends holiday fun with historical learning to keep students excited about history.
• Perfect for Display: Creates a colorful and festive classroom showcase of “History Elves” with their biographies and stories.
• Flexible Usage: Use it as a stand-alone project, Christmas-themed assignment, or winter break activity!

Encourage your students to explore the past in a fun, memorable way with The History Elf Project! This unique activity is sure to become a holiday favorite in your classroom.