Less than $5 Middle School Other (Social Studies & History) Activities (by price, low to high)

Unlock a world of European history for your students with this comprehensive set of 50 engaging assignments!

Each assignment delves into a significant event from European history, bringing the past to life for young learners.

Specifically crafted for 7th grade ESOL students, these assignments are designed to be accessible for a wide range of learners, making complex historical topics both approachable and intriguing.

Across the 50 assignments, students will explore pivotal events, understand historical context, and examine lasting impacts. This series enhances critical thinking skills while deepening students' historical knowledge.

Each assignment includes an answer key for easy and efficient grading.

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Bundle of 26 individual assignments that explore a huge variety of historical events.

Unlock the past with these engaging timeline assignments.

These assignments offer an engaging look at a significant time in history through a detailed timeline, written at a 7th-grade level but suitable for a wide range of students, including ESOL learners. The timelines feature 20-25 key historical events, helping students understand the flow of important moments.

To encourage deeper thinking, the assignments also include 4 questions that guide students as they explore the timeline.

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Engage Young Historians with a Series of Pirate Writing Assignments!

Introduce students to the thrilling lives of 15 famous pirates, each with their unique tales and adventures. Each assignment spotlights a different pirate, from notorious figures like Blackbeard to lesser-known but equally fascinating characters like Anne Bonny.

Assignment Structure:

• 4-Paragraph Format: Each assignment guides students through a structured, 4-paragraph essay at a 7th-grade ESOL level, making it accessible for a range of learners.
• Critical Thinking Focus: Students will explore each pirate's historical impact, uncover the myths versus the reality of their legends, and discuss why these figures continue to captivate us.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Blending history, literacy, and storytelling, this assignment series supports cross-curricular learning while engaging students in meaningful ways.

Each assignment includes an answer key, making it easy to implement and assess. With this exciting project, students can dive into history and bring learning to life—one pirate at a time!

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Explore the Dynasties of China with this 10-Assignment WebQuest Bundle! + Additional general overview WebQuest of Chinese history.

Dive into the rich history of China’s dynasties with this bundle of 10 WebQuests, each dedicated to a different dynasty. Each WebQuest includes 8 questions guiding students to discover key facts, important rulers, cultural achievements, and innovations that shaped each era.

Designed to promote independent research and critical thinking, each WebQuest includes reliable links and an answer key for easy review. Perfect for a wide range of students, this bundle makes learning about China’s dynasties accessible and engaging.

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Explore Japanese History with This Comprehensive 14-Assignment Bundle!

This bundle of 14 assignments covers every major era of Japanese history, from ancient times to modern-day, crafted for 7th-grade ESOL students but accessible to all learners. Each 4-paragraph reading highlights the political events, cultural developments, and significant achievements of each era, bringing Japan’s rich history to life in a clear and engaging way.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and critical thinking, along with an easy-to-use answer key for quick grading and self-assessment. This complete bundle ensures a well-rounded understanding of Japan’s evolution through the ages.

Perfect for any learning environment, this bundle builds historical knowledge, literacy skills, and cultural appreciation. Journey through Japan’s history with this ready-to-use, educational, and student-friendly resource!

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Looking for an exciting way to get your students engaged with geography? Our WebQuests feature 15 thoughtfully designed questions that guide students through the fascinating physical geography of a specific continent or ocean. Each question includes a direct link to help students dive into relevant resources, keeping them curious and motivated to explore the world!

✨ Why Choose These WebQuests?

✅ Interactive Learning: Students connect with geography in a hands-on way by exploring real-world sources. ✅ Independent Exploration: Questions encourage self-paced learning and critical thinking. ✅ Save Time: Pre-built resources mean less prep time for you and more learning for your students! ✅ Perfect for Any Classroom: Great for individual, small group, or homework assignments.

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Comprehensive 5-Assignment Bundle on Ancient Greece!

Explore ancient Greek civilization with this bundle of five engaging assignments, each focused on a key era—from the rise of city-states to the Hellenistic Age. Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but accessible to all, each assignment includes a 4-paragraph reading, four comprehension questions, and an answer key for easy grading and self-assessment.

Ideal for classroom or independent study, this bundle builds historical knowledge and literacy skills, providing a complete view of ancient Greece’s impact. Bring ancient Greece to life with this ready-to-use, educational resource!

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Engage Your Students with This Complete Roman History Assignment Bundle!

This bundle includes four engaging, 4-paragraph assignments covering the key eras of Roman history—from the Kingdom and Republic to the Empire and Byzantine periods. Each assignment is crafted for 7th-grade ESOL students but is suitable for all learners, bringing each era to life by exploring politics, culture, and major achievements in a clear, engaging way.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and encourage critical thinking, along with an easy-to-use answer key for quick grading and self-assessment.

Perfect for any learning environment, this bundle builds historical knowledge and literacy skills across the entire timeline of Roman history. Dive into Rome’s evolution with these concise, educational, and student-friendly resources!

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Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

Practice using latitude and longitude in this engaging and creative real-world application activity! Four pages of student work can be used to mix and match for seven different activities, with the ability to scale up to a mini project! Ready to print and use, a teacher's guide and answer key are included. Great for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade, this activity is perfect for the beginning of the year, geography units, introduction to social studies, and substitute work!

Specifically, the resource includes:

• 10 sets of coordinates for students to find the city and country (one page is South America, and one page for Europe)
• 10 sets of city and country for students to find the coordinates (one page is South America, and one page is Europe)
• Introduction pages to explain each type
• Teachers' Guide with differentiation ideas
• Answer keys
• NEWLY ADDED DIGITAL VERSIONS FOR STUDENTS TO USE ON THE COMPUTER!

** This is an updated version of the Longitude/Latitude Rising Star activity from 2015!

Analyzing primary sources is a great way to bring history to life! This ABC Primary Source Analysis sheet is ready to use with any primary source, just print!

This FREE resource includes:

• The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis two page printable guide
• The ABC's of Primary Source Analysis two page student worksheet

This can be used as an introduction to Primary Sources, in centers or stations, for independent analysis, extension and enrichment, as tools of comparison, with Document Based Questions, and so many more!

Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find

These Word Search Games are a great way for teaching Your kids about their History, the Fourth of July or also known as Independence Day. The perfect way to celebrate this holiday with your kids or Students.

Words Included:

1. AMERICA
2. BARBECUE
3. BELLS
4. BONFIRES
5. BRAVERY
6. CEREMONY
7. CITIZEN
8. COMMEMORATION
9. CONCERTS
10. COUNTRY
11. COURAGE
12. CROWDS
13. DAY
14. DECLARATION
15. DIGNITY
16. DUTY
17. EVENT
18. FAMILY
19. FEDERAL
20. FIREWORKS
21. FLAG
22. FOURTH
23. FREEDOM
24. GLORY
25. HERITAGE
26. HISTORY
27. HOLIDAY
28. HONOR
29. HOPE
30. INDEPENDENCE
31. JEFFERSON
32. JULY
33. LIBERTY
34. LOYALTY
35. MEMORIAL
36. MILITARY
37. MONUMENT
38. NATION
39. NATIONAL
40. OBSERVANCE
41. PARADE
42. PATRIOTISM
43. POLITICAL
44. PRIDE
45. REMEMBRANCE
46. RESPECT
47. REVOLUTION
48. RITUAL
49. SACRIFICE
50. SALUTE
51. SOLDIER
52. SPIRIT
53. STARS
54. STRENGTH
55. SUMMER
56. TESTAMENT
57. TRADITION
58. TRIBUTE
59. TRIUMPH
60. VALOR
61. VENERATION
62. VETERANS
63. VICTORY

Features:

• 1 PDF File of 8.5x11 inches Size, Includes 2 Pages (Puzzle + Solution).
• JPEG File Includes 2 Pages (Puzzle + Solution)
• High-quality (300dpi).
• All Files In One Zip Folder

Unveiling the Lives and Beliefs: A Day in the Life at Machu Picchu

Step back in time and experience the vibrant lives of the inhabitants who once called Machu Picchu home!

This captivating reading comprehension worksheet immerses students in the daily reality of the people who thrived in this iconic city, exploring:

• A Mountain Life: From agriculture on terraced farms to challenging weather, understand their unique way of life.
• Beyond Work: Discover leisure activities, social gatherings, and traditional games that fostered community spirit.
• A Realm of the Divine: Unravel the deep-rooted religious practices, including the significance of the Intihuatana stone and reverence for deities.
• The Mummy of Machu Picchu: Analyze this fascinating discovery to glean insights into burial practices and social hierarchy.

Engaging activities boost critical thinking:

• Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
• Primary source analysis with thought-provoking discussion prompts.
• Answer key included for easy assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain knowledge about the daily lives, work, and religious beliefs of the Machu Picchu inhabitants.
• Analyze primary sources and develop critical thinking skills.
• Appreciate the cultural and social fabric of this ancient civilization.
• Understand the influence of geographical location on daily life.

Common Core Standards:

• Reading: RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10
• Writing: W.5.2, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.6, W.5.8
• Social Studies: SS.5.G.2.1, SS.5.G.3.1, SS.5.H.2.1, SS.5.H.4.1

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This simple-to-use product is great when teaching students monuments & landmarks. The first page is a graphic organizer where students can place their images. There are two options available, one with a built in definition of monument and landmark, and one without. The second page includes various monuments and landmarks, including their name where they can be found. These monuments and landmarks are found in various countries around the world, not just limited to the United States. This product also comes with an answer key for your convenience.

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Determine between fact and opinion:

Being able to determine between fact and opinion is an important skill especially when it comes to researching a topic. Students will practice this skill and color an image based on which statements are facts and which are opinions.

This activity can be used for individual students, partners, groups, or as centers. The digital version is easy to assign and self checking.

Rigor is added through the follow up questions. These help students reflect on the importance of recognizing if statements are facts or opinions. These can be assigned to early finishers, as a written assignment, or used as class discussion starters.

Answer Keys are provided.

Aligns with 5th Studies Weekly Week 2.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Statement worksheet.
• Color sheet.
• Follow up question sheet.
• Digital product link.
• Answer Keys.

How is this product helpful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Easy correction (digital version is self-checking).
• Engaging activity.
• Can be used in groups or centers.
• Follow up questions add rigor.

• Voter Registration Cards & I Voted Stickers | Perfect for Election Day and Mock Voting Activities

Bring the excitement of Election Day into the classroom with this printable set of Voter Registration Cards and I Voted Stickers! Ideal for social studies, government, and civics lessons, this resource is perfect for engaging students in hands-on, interactive learning about the democratic process. Students can "register to vote" with these custom registration cards and proudly display their "I Voted" stickers after casting their mock ballots.

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With this community helpers packet, students can write sentences about 9 different community helpers and what they do they do to help their community. Students are provided with possible unfamiliar vocabulary words on each page that they can use to help them to write each sentence independently or with minimal support. This is helpful for my students who are in need of material that is adapted and is also useful for students who need more support with spelling and identifying vocabulary words.

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Reading Comprehension US Cities North Pole Alaska

Your students will learn about the City of North Pole, Alaska, which is located in Alaska. They will learn about the history and culture of this great little town not too far from Fairbanks, Alaska.

-Reading comprehension worksheet: Students will test their knowledge and improve their understanding of North Pole, Alaska landmarks, events and people.

-Graphic organizer: Students will stay organized and develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare information about Seattle, Washington.

Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King, Jr. & The 1963 March on Washington!

This fun research activity is perfect for providing students an opportunity to research the March on Washington independently. Students will utilize the National Geographic Kids website in order to complete this research. This product comes with a PDF download including a teacher guide, a National Geographic website guide, a graphic organizer AS WELL AS a Google Drive for online recording. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research activity that you & your students will love!

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PDF Download AND Google Drive folder containing:

1. Teacher How-To-Use Guide - Shares main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. You also get to see an overview of all the documents that are shared with the students.

2. National Geographic Kids Website Guide - This document provides students with a detailed description on how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.

3. Research Graphic Organizer - Graphic organizer for students to record their individual research on the March on Washington.

4. Terms of Use

★ This product contains a great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!

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Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.