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Geography & Map Types & Skills & Activities 4th 5th 6th grades Social Studies

By The Magical Avocado

Teaching Geography? This bundle has everything you need to teach different map types, map skills, latitude and longitude, and more! This bundle includes a combination of ready-to-print reading and response, activity sheets, maze puzzles, cut-and-paste activities, writing prompts, and assessments. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this complete bundle is great for substitute work, centers, the beginning of the year, introduction and review of geography, enrichment, home school assignments, and centers!

Specifically, this bundle includes:

  • 8 read and respond
  • 6 Maze Activities
  • 4 Cut and Paste
  • 4 skills practice pages
  • 2 USA Maps for practice
  • 2 writing pages
  • 1 short answer quiz
  • 1 matching quiz
  • 1 mini project
  • 3 Teaching Guides

This bundle covers the following concepts:

  • Absolute Location
  • Cardinal Directions
  • Cartographer
  • Compass Rose
  • Coordinates
  • Equator
  • Intermediate Directions
  • Latitude
  • Legend
  • Longitude
  • Prime Meridian
  • Relative Location
  • Scale
  • Symbols

and the following map types

  • choropleth
  • general reference map
  • globe
  • physical map
  • political map
  • special purpose map
  • topographical map
  • weather map
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"Countries of the World" Research Activity - World Geography - Social Studies

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Great for independent research in any geography or social studies class! Students choose a country of the world and find information using Internet, resources, etc.


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Indigenous Australian Project

By Clodagh

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!

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History Snapshot - TIMELINE 55BCE - 50CE - What was Happening?

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Looking for an engaging way to help your students understand global history?

This assignment features a detailed timeline that showcases 50 significant events from around the world, making it easy for students to see what was happening on each continent. By taking a significant moment in history and expanding it to reveal global contexts, this resource fosters a broader understanding of historical connections and events!

In addition to the timeline, the assignment includes 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, complete with a comprehensive answer key. These questions encourage students to dive deeper into the timeline, promoting critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.

Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or social studies, this assignment is a valuable tool to enhance your curriculum.

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Neighborhoods Adapted Notes and Review

By Sign with me TOD

In this packet, students will learn what a neighbor is, what a neighborhood is, how to use a map, how to use a map key, how to use a compass rose, using directions - north, south, east, and west, where neighborhoods are found - near oceans, mountains, plains/farms, or rivers. Students can do this activity with support or independently. At the end of the packet there are questions where students can answer comprehension questions with help or independently.

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Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room with Close Reading Article (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes? This Iroquois and Algonquian Close Reading Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (who the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes are, aspects of their daily lives, how they interacted with their environment, as well as similarities and differences between their cultures.). The article includes essential vocabulary like confederacy, longhouse, wigwam, and council, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

  • Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
  • Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
  • Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts about the various civilizations).
  • Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

  • Improve their reading comprehension.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills.
  • Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

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 Iroquois and Algonquian Native American tribes, 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 how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

  • Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
  • Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

  • Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
  • Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

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

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Lost Maya City-States Guided Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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Unravel the Mysteries of Lost Mayan Cities: Explore Chichen Itza, Tikal & Palenque!

Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Mayan city-states with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Students will delve into the history, architecture, and cultural significance of Chichen Itza, Tikal, and Palenque, deciphering secrets hidden within towering pyramids, intricate carvings, and captivating stories.

What's Inside:

  • Vivid reading passage: Transports students to the heart of Mayan civilization, painting a picture of bustling marketplaces, powerful rulers, and fascinating rituals.
  • Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess different comprehension levels and keep students engaged.
  • Primary source analysis: Analyze an authentic excerpt from a Mayan text, deepening historical understanding and critical thinking skills.
  • Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the unique characteristics and historical significance of Chichen Itza, Tikal, and Palenque.
  • Analyze primary sources to gain insights into Mayan beliefs and cultural practices.
  • Understand the role of astronomy, art, and religion in Mayan society.
  • Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical skills.
  • Foster curiosity and appreciation for the wonders of ancient civilizations.

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.
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Nazi Germany - Hitlers henchmen important - Guided reading, source and scholars

By Yugen Learning

This no prep comprehensive and engaging middle and high school grade Nazi Germany WW2 printable worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready to use Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Why were Hitlers henchmen important' is the right solution for your Nazi Germany program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

The sheet will develop student:

· notetaking skills

· Ability to identify key concept of a paragraph

· The skill of identify links between sources and the question

· Importance of historical scholarship can be used to help interpret events

· Introduces student to historians they can use for future research

**The video preview is of a different topic but it shows the process the student will follow in the task design.

Have you ever felt this way?

Explain the SSS approach:

The pedagogy of success behind story, source, scholarship:

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When I started my procedure of historical enquiry unit each year, I wanted to introduce the all three skills. I was looking for a way to tell students about what the study of historical involves, how it is structured. But...I needed a way to explicitly teach the key skills concept that was engaging and efficient. When I just talked AT students, they looked disinterested.

Well if you know how this feels, this task is for you.

That's why I created this story, source, and scholarship resource. They enjoyed the examples and questions that encouraged the collaborative sharing of their ideas as they worked through the task. I could see that every student was enjoying the lesson, participating in the discussions, and understanding the concepts. It became a life saver.

It is a great introduction to the complexity that is involved in small events in history; easy, interactive, and engaging. I've found that it helps explicitly outline all the skills the students need to develop.

What is Included:

• Overarching question linked to curriculum

• Guided Reading: A short passage explain the context and knowledge of the historical event or question

• Two to three primary and secondary sources that link to the story to extend students

• Two to three views from prominent historians in that field of study.

• Three questions to complete, one for each of the story, source, and scholarship questions.

• Clear instruction for each task within the activity

• Example Procedure

• Partner Share Activities

• Sheets are A3 in size

Australian Curriculum links.

  • Overview of the causes and course of World War II ACDSEH024

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

  • RH.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
  • RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
  • RH.6-8.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
  • RH.6-8.9: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.

For Grades 9-12:

  • RH.9-10.1 & RH.11-12.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
  • RH.9-10.2 & RH.11-12.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
  • RH.9-10.6 & RH.11-12.6: Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence.

• RH.9-10.9 & RH.11-12.9: Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.

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DAILY BELLRINGER A Young Nation Worksheet PACK with VIDEOS and answer key!

By Jared Bruening

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

A YOUNG NATION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V1ovnSgayiNMlESJDYO8X7z

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Protest Movements of the 1960's: E-Chapter Textbook Project

By Sarah Austin

Have your students explore the Protest Movements of the 1960’s by becoming an author of a textbook; whose job is to research, write, and creatively craft a chapter that will both inform and engage its readers regarding a protest movement of this era of time. Using Google Slides, students will be assigned one of the six following protest movements from which to research and create their chapter on:

  • The United Farm Workers (UFW)
  • The Anti-Vietnam War movement
  • The Women’s movement
  • The Gay Rights movement
  • The Environmental movement
  • The American Indian movement (AIM)

Using an inquiry based approach, the accompanied Slide Presentation will first have students explore the cause and effect relationship of how these protest movements came to exist in America during this period of time. The latter portion of the presentation will provide students with an overview of the chapter project with student examples. The final activity will involve students sharing their chapter with their classmates, and completing a Venn Diagram that will serve to critically compare the six different protest movements.

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Geography Map Skills Reading & Activities 4th 5th 6th Grades Social Studies

By The Magical Avocado

Need basic map skills? This all-inclusive geography activity includes reading and answering prompts, activity pages, map practice, maze activities, short answer assessments, and a teacher guide. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this resource is ready to print and use. Great for a first week of class, substitute plans, centers, and refreshing geography information.

This resource includes:

  • 4 Reading and response information sheets
  • 4 Skills pages
  • 2 USA maps for practice
  • 3 maze activities
  • 1 Short answer quiz
  • 2 Writing pages
  • Teaching guide
  • Answer guides for the activities

This activity covers the following terms and concepts:

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Ancient Greece Bundle | Readings, Worksheets, Activities, Quiz | World History

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Transform Your World History Classroom with This Comprehensive Ancient Greece Activity Bundle!

Dive into the rich and fascinating history of Ancient Greece with this engaging and comprehensive activity bundle designed for middle and high school World History students. This all-inclusive bundle includes reading comprehension worksheets, interactive activities, and a unit quiz, covering key topics from Prehistoric Greece to the Hellenistic Period.

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Entrepreneur Series

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Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

  • Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
  • Includes an answer key for easy grading.
  • The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.
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The Northeast Region - Adapted Notes and Review

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This product was made for students to learn the following: 11 states in the Northeast Region, where those states are located, students can use the states in the key to label the states on the map, using the Compass Rose to determine if states are north, south, east, or west from one another, Washington D.C. and how it is the capital of the United States, using the Compass Rose to determine if states are north, south, east, or west from Washington, D.C. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C., landmarks in Washington, D.C., - The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, United States Capitol, and Jefferson Memorial - and why these landmarks are famous, land and water along the northeast coast, bays, ports, harbors, Pilgrims coming to the Northeast Region from England, The pilgrims arriving in the Northeast Region and the Indigenous Peoples helping them, major cities in the Northeast Region, Boston, Massachusetts is a major port and why, Quakers set up Pennsylvania and why, Declaration of Independence and where it was signed, Atlantic Ocean and what it provides people that live in the Northeast Region and around the country, and service jobs where people work in the Northeast Region.

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Iroquois & Algonquian Native American Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

  • Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
  • Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

  • Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
  • Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, act as a treasure hunter to find the Moonstone Treasure from the attached fictional Iroquois folklore. 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 #6. 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 successfully found the Moonstone!

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!

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Beyond Bombs: Non-Proliferation Reading Comprehension Worksheet Worksheet

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Unravel the complex legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" initiative and the ongoing quest for nuclear non-proliferation with this thought-provoking reading comprehension worksheet!

Journey beyond the mushroom cloud and explore:

  • Eisenhower's daring vision of harnessing the atom's power for peaceful progress, not apocalyptic destruction.
  • The intricacies of the "Atoms for Peace" initiative and its quest to curb nuclear weapon proliferation.
  • The landmark Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its enduring challenges.
  • The persistent struggle to contain the threat of a nuclear future and build a world bathed in the atom's gentle glow, not its menacing shadow.

Engage with:

  • Vivid narrative text that brings the history to life.
  • A powerful primary source excerpt capturing the spirit of "Atoms for Peace."
  • Compelling questions that challenge critical thinking and spark classroom discussion.
  • Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer formats for diverse learning styles.
  • A clear answer key for easy self-assessment or teacher grading.

Ideal for:

  • Middle and high school students studying the Cold War, history, or social studies.
  • Individual and group learning activities.
  • Engaging lesson plans or independent homework assignments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the historical context and motivations behind Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" initiative.
  • Analyze the key goals and strategies of the initiative, including the promotion of peaceful nuclear applications and non-proliferation efforts.
  • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in addressing the ongoing challenge of nuclear proliferation.
  • Reflect on the ethical dilemmas surrounding nuclear technology and the continuing quest for a nuclear-free world.

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  • CCSS.CCRA.W.7: Conduct short research projects that answer a question, drawing on information from multiple sources.

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Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

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• Overarching question linked to curriculum

• Guided reading: A short passage explain the context and knowledge of the historical event or question

• Two to three primary and secondary sources that link to the story to extend students

• Two to three views from prominent historians in that field of study.

• Three questions to complete, one for each of the story, source, and scholarship questions.

• Clear instruction for each task within the activity

• Example Procedure

• Partner Share Activities

• Sheets are A3 in size

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· Importance of historical scholarship can be used to help interpret events

· Introduces student to historians they can use for future research

**The video preview is of a different topic but it shows the process the student will follow in the task design.

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When I started my procedure of historical enquiry unit each year, I wanted to introduce the all three skills. I was looking for a way to tell students about what the study of historical involves, how it is structured. But...I needed a way to explicitly teach the key skills concept that was engaging and efficient. When I just talked AT students, they looked disinterested.

Australian curriculum links

  • The causes of World War I and the reasons that men enlisted to fight in the war (ACDSEH021)

  • The impact of World War I, with a particular emphasis on Australia, such as the use of propaganda to influence the civilian population, the changing role of women and the conscription debate (ACDSEH096)

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