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Geography Latitude & Longitude Activity Project Upper Elementary Social Studies
By The Magical Avocado
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!
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** This is an updated version of the Longitude/Latitude Rising Star activity from 2015!
By TxMAP Teacher
This is a project that is done with a Geography Unit. In this project, students will plan out a vacation across the United States. In can be done in groups or as an individual. There is definitely room for any additions that you would want to add.
Included is ...
Cross Country Vacation Introduction with instructions
Map of 6 Regions of the United States
List of East Coast and West Coast Cities
Vacation Travel Worksheet
Travel Itinerary Worksheet
List of places to visit in each of the 6 USA Regions
What Is? Book Series Digital Reading Comprehension Lessons Book Report Template
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).
The books in the series include:
This product is easy to use:
The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):
Geography: Central America Tic-Tac-Toe Activity (middle and high school)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This lesson comes with a zip file that includes:
(1) a PDF of the lesson
(2) The original Tic-Tac-Toe Student Activity Word file. The buyer is given permission to change the questions on the Tic-Tac-Toe Student Activity Word file to meet the objectives of the lesson.
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Need a new way to have students to research South America? Put a little twist in the lesson. Have students play Tic-Tac-Toe while learning about South America.
This lesson will not only give students autonomy and choices in what they learn, but will also create a fun way to have students complete research on South American government, economics, geography, and culture.
Students will receive a Tic-Tac-Toe board with multiple questions, 2 per square. Students will choose one question or activity from each Tic-Tac-Toe square to form a Tic-Tac-Toe horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You may have students complete up to two Tic-Tac-Toe without answering the same question twice. If time is limited, you may shorten the lesson by having students complete only one Tic-Tac-Toe.
Students may work individually or with a partner to complete the research assignment.
This lesson includes:
°Suggestion for South America Introductory Videos
°Listening Activity
°South America Tic-Tac-Toe Activity
°Collaborative Closure Activity through Student Self-Assessment
°Suggested Instructor Assessment
°Reproducibles for graphic organizers required through assignment
°Teacher Assessment Guide/Key
... And More
Sample Questions:
°What is NAFTA? How has it affected the people of Mexico? Do you think NAFTA has been good or bad for the people in border cities of the United States? Explain your answer.
°Even before Europeans “discovered” the new world there were advanced civilizations in the Americas: Incas, Olmecs, Mayas, and Aztecs. List the cultural characteristics of each, what they are famous for, and how they still influence the world today.
° Create a Venn diagram comparing Central America and the West Indies.
° Create a stamp reflecting the blend of culture in Central America (Native American, African, and European)
° What challenges does Mexico face today as a result of its expanding population? Propose a solution to one of the challenges they face.
Note: This is a higher-level thinking activity that requires students to not only research the answers to the questions but compare and contrast, create, explain, etc.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING BUNDLE! Research Reading Comprehension- Trifold Template- Art
By Veronica Reyes
This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Trifold Report Template AND Collaborative Art Project about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) as an African American Artist and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Black History Month or Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Informational Reading Passage
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Artistic Contributions/Influences
Trifold Report:
Collaborative Art
This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s impactful words and life.
***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!
2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered or Borderless)
Latin America - Maps, Vocabulary, Aztecs, and More!
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
Here is a series of activities that can be used as introduction or reinforcement to your Latin America Unit. Stations include:
Map Skills: locating countries, land forms and bodies of water
Writing Skills:
(1) Writing about pollution issues in Mexico City (Graphic Organizer included)
(2) Writing about the regions of Latin America (Graphic Organizer Included).
Poster Project - students create an environmental awareness poster for the Rain Forest
Manufacturing - activities related to trade and resources in Brazil
Vocabulary Activities
Latin America Vocabulary List
Cuban Revolution Vocabulary List
Socioeconimic Issues Vocabulary
Timeline Activity
Aztec Clothing Activity
Art Activities
updated 2/14/2022
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!
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This bundle covers the following concepts:
and the following map types
4th Grade Book Report Template & Lesson Project: Age of Exploration Book Club
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "What Was The Age of Exploration?" book report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!
This resource includes:
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NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Age of Exploration?" to complete the digital and printable activities.
Students will dive into the historical context of The Age of Exploration, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.
How to use this resource:
The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate The Age of Exploration's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.
The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:
✏book title info
✏rating & review
✏vocabulary
✏facts
✏text ideas
✏series of events
✏making life connections
✏what I learned
✏questions I have
✏setting & subject
✏interesting event
✏important event
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✏What Were the Salem Witch Trials? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade
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GEOGRAPHY: Adopt A Friend For Christmas: Christmas Celebrations Around The World
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed.
A fun and exciting Christmas holiday geography project to engage students in learning about winter holidays and traditions around the world. Implement this activity days prior to Christmas break to keep your students motivated and learning. Make every moment a teaching moment!
Through this lesson, students will catch a glimpse into the life of another child, discovering how the winter holiday season is celebrated within their culture/country—whether it is Christmas, Kwanza, Ramadan, Hanukkah, or other winter holidays. Students will be introduced to various ways of life, from South America to Europe to Africa, and will gain an understanding of each winter tradition and celebration.
Students will Adopt a Friend for the holiday Kwanza/ Ramadan / Hanukkah season and will explore ways of life during the holiday season.
Note: (1) This is a research project. Will need a zip file reader to open the file.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Note: This lesson calls for the instructor to supply an artificial tree or cut a large human-sized tree out of butcher paper. Although, this activity can be modified so that the tree is not necessary.
(TO EDIT THE EDITABLE ORNAMENTS, CLICK ON THE TEXT BOX INSIDE EACH ORNAMENT AND ADD THE NAME, GENDER AND COUNTRY OF THE FRIEND/CHILD. )
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✧ Geography Christmas Resources
✧ Other Fun Seasonal Activities
✧ Seasonal Year Around Puzzle Pack
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Black History Month Biographical Reading Passages & Research- Growing Bundle!
By Veronica Reyes
Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?
These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Black History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.
This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Louis Armstrong
- Maya Angelou
- Jacob Lawrence
- Serena Williams
- Jackie Robinson
- Jesse Owens
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Barack Obama
- Wangari Maathai
- Harriet Tubman
- Pelé
- Roberto Clemente
...and many more to come
South America Geography; Taking The Road To South America File Folder Activity
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.
Need a creative way to introduce South America to your students? Tired of the same old intro procedures? Here is a great way to not only introduce South America to students but encourage the use of map skills such as a compass rose, map scale, etc.
Students will explore South America by taking a trip through South America visiting 5 main cities and major landforms along the way. Students will exhibit the ability to identify regions as well as South American exports. This takes learning to a whole new level with higher-level thinking skills.
Take your students on the experience of a lifetime. Give them autonomy within their learning experience and encourage them to explore!
This lesson can be modified by the instruction to meet a wide range of learning abilities.
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Martin Luther King Biography Reading Comprehension Research- Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a newsletter about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influence
Other newsletter for Black History Month:
Misty Copeland
Louis Armstrong
Jacob Lawrence
Maya Angelou
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NEW! 5 Themes of Geography Reading Activity & Choice Board
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Use the 5 Geography Themes of geography to captivate your students to explore today's, world — from North America to Africa to Asia and beyond. Take a journey into the world's current political, social, and cultural situations. Students will learn about current situations and issues going on in our world today while exploring and or reviewing the 5 Geographical Themes through this geography lesson. Students will be provided a choice board, which has been shown to improve remote learning in our virtual classrooms, increasing student engagement and ownership, and even making our students more eager to dig into their assessments and homework.
This a higher-level thinking skill assignment for grades 6-12 and can be modified by the instructor for various learning levels. Incorporates students**' creative side and provides hands-on learning** to reach all different types of learners.
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Teacher detailed, guided instructions
5 Geographical Themes Reading Activity (Illustrated pages)
Student Choice Board
Grading Rubric
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Martin Luther King Research Reading Passage- Report Template-Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a informational newsletter AND research report template- trifold about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month. MLK!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influences/Accomplishments
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Geography: Face Of The Earth, Landforms Masterpiece (Easel Activity Included)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Need a new, creative, and fun way to teach landforms? This lesson, which includes a Faces of Earth Landforms Speed Game and will allow your students to grasp the concept of each landform, both contextually and visually
Includes:
Introduction Activity
Speed Time Contract
Faces of Earth Portrait activity
Grading rubric and in-depth teacher instructions
Answer sheets
All game pieces are included. May require minimal amount of teacher prep.
Your kids will have fun while learning!
Note: This lesson is written for individual student instruction, but can be easily modified for group collaboration. Suggestions are included in teacher instructions.
Martin Luther King Biography Reading Comprehension Research- Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a newsletter about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influence
Other newsletter for Black History Month:
Misty Copeland
Louis Armstrong
Jacob Lawrence
Maya Angelou
Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS here:
South American Geography: TIC TAC TOE: Show Us What You Know!
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Need a lesson that will get your students involved in their learning? One you can implement as an individual assignment or a cooperative learning project? This 3-day (50-minute class periods) mini-unit will allow your students to explore not only the physical characteristics of South America but also the economic, political, historical, and cultural aspects.
Includes an introductory game, student instruction/activity sheet, thorough teacher instructions, reproducible, and a wrap-up learning game.
Why so many game? Students should have fun learning. This assignment will keep your students on their toes, having fun and learning at the same time.
Incorporates high-level thinking skills. The only way to learn this skill is to do it, so don't be afraid to challenge your students!
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Martin Luther King Biography Reading Comprehension Research- Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a newsletter about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influence
Other newsletter for Black History Month:
Misty Copeland
Louis Armstrong
Jacob Lawrence
Maya Angelou
Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS here:
Middle School Geography: Human Population Density Map Skills
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Looking for a great lesson that encourages collaboration and hands-on experience in creating and making maps, graphs, and/or charts? Or do you need a simple lesson to introduce the concept of population density to your students?
This lesson includes videos, map presentations, and more to teach students the meaning behind "population density". Students will team up to work collaboratively to create a map, graph, or chart depicting the population density of the 7 continents. In addition, they will learn how to calculate population density. Students will analyze their maps, graphs, and charts to compare and contrast the differences and reasons for densely and sparsely populated regions and will provide 5 reflection statements based on their observations.
This lesson includes:
A Smart Board or projector with a screen will be needed for this lesson.
(Zip file reader needed.)
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Simliary Resources & Skills
✧ Population Lessons
✧ Migration, Emigration, Immigration Lessons
✧ Human, Environmental and Cultural Issues Lessons
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Geography: 5 Themes of Geography Flipbook (Using Current Events)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Take your students into today's world and its current environmental, human, and cultural situations.
Students will learn about current events in our world while exploring the 5 geographical themes — location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, and region. The five geography themes enable you to discuss and explain people, places, and environments of the past and present. This is a higher-level thinking skill assignment for grades 6-12 and can be modified by the instructor for various learning levels. Incorporates students' creative side and music, and provides hands-on learning to reach all different types of learners. All instructions and resources are included.
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