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6th grade social studies games on sale
SPACE QUEST | Needs vs Wants Cooperative Game
Are you looking for a fun way to help your personal finance students determine the difference between needs and wants? Space Quest provides a fun cooperative challenge, to help students from elementary to high school, figure out the difference between needs and wants. In this group activity, teams will be introduced to the scenario by a video informing them that they have been selected to join Space Quest, a team being tasked with determining if a newly discovered planet could sustain humanity.
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: Needs vs Wants & Budgeting Unit | BUNDLE
Cashflow Tracker and Net Worth Calculation Activity | Monopoly Resource
Monopoly is my favorite board game to use in my classroom and there are so many different ways to use it! You can find ways to pull lessons and concepts from personal finance, financial literacy, accounting, business, entrepreneurship, life skills, family and consumer science, home economics, and math using Monopoly, and the students love playing it.This resource is used to help students realize the importance of tracking all income and expenses, and using that knowledge of cashflow to make budg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Needs vs Wants & Budgeting Unit | BUNDLE
The Wright Brothers | Reading, Writing and Building Activities + Video
More than 100 years ago, the Wright brothers successfully built the first airplane. Today it's up to our students to build their own. This activity can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1:- Reading. - Coloring page. p2: - Reading. p3: - What are the advantages of using an airplane? - How does it help us every day? p4:- Design and customize your own paper airplane model. p5: - Video "How To Make 5 EASY Paper Airplanes that FLY FAR" - Take some ph
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1st - 6th
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15 Geography and Famous Landmarks Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE | WebQuest BUNDLE
This GROWING BUNDLE contains fifteen (15) Scavenger Hunts and/or WebQuests. Students will learn about the geography, capital cities, famous landmarks, national parks and natural wonders of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Oceania and the United States, as well as other fun trivia facts. An ANSWER KEY, student web links and teacher directions are provided. The scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote l
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5th - 8th
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FAMILY FEUD WWII Review Game with Bonus Materials
Review a Unit plan on WWII. This game is very fun and the kids love it! My classes ask me to play for every chapter. My principal actually came in my room because he heard kids talking about it. Very interactive and great for all kids because there are multiple answers. (Even kids who struggle can feel like they contribute to the team).*Game comes with Music/sounds from the real show*Round 1 - There are 4 groups/parts with questions and answers to go with reviewing WWII and important topics. Rou
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6th - 10th
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Spanish Present Tense - Activities, Games, Notes, Presentations - El presente
Use this fun and interactive 727 page Present Bundle to teach El Presente to all levels of Spanish classes! There are Interactive Lessons, Power Point, Notes, Quizzes, Practices, Games, Printable Activities, Worksheets, and more! This Present Tense Bundle is the perfect no-prep resource for Exploratory Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 classes! Motivate students throughout the school year with all of these fun lessons and resources! Visit the following link for addit
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6th - 12th
BINGO: US Presidents (100+ printable boards, caller's sheets, and markers)
PRINT AND PLAY!Print as many unique game boards as you want (up to 100).Print and cut as many markers as you'd like, or use pieces of paper, supplies, dobbers, markers, or chips.Use the provided questions sheet to play multiple unique games. Ask one question, or ask many to help your students along.This set will play multiple unique games! It contains 100 bingo boards and over 400 questions (over 10 each per president) to ask your students.Play short, long, or unique games.A rule guide is provid
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Scavenger Hunt (WebQuest) BUNDLE
This BUNDLE contains five (5) fun Scavenger Hunts/WebQuests. Students will have fun learning about the geography, capital cities, famous landmarks and national parks of the United States, as well as other fun trivia facts. An ANSWER KEY, student web links and teacher directions are provided. The scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote learning. This resource is not only google classroom friendly, but also includes
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5th - 8th
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Civics Seek and Find Game | Back to School Civics and Government Introduction
Looking for a great activity to introduce students to the basics of civics and government? Use the Civics Seek and Find Game! Students search through themed images to try and locate things that are related to Civics!The presentation includes five different puzzles that get more challenging as they progress forward. These images include an animated town, a cluttered desk, a classroom, and others! Students click on the images that represent civics and government, which brings them to a separate sl
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6th - 9th
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Canadian provinces & territories puzzles (13)- research, vocab, fun, etc! Gr. 4+
These Canadian provinces & territories crossword puzzles are an excellent addition to any substitute binder. The visually appealing puzzles are perfect research activities for students learning about Canada. The crosswords are perfect for rainy days, indoor recess, early finishers work, etc. These 13 crossword puzzles each feature 25 clever clues that revolve around the theme of each of the Canadian provinces and territories. The clues are moderately difficult— this word game will be a hit w
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4th - 8th
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Influential Documents Digital Escape Room | Magna Carta, Common Sense, Mayflower
Step into the Influential Documents Digital Escape Room and embark on an engaging educational journey through history! This escape room activity is perfect for exploring the profound impact of the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense on the colonists' views of government.Aligned with the Florida State Standards SS.7.CG.1.3, this interactive escape room provides a comprehensive exploration of how these influential documents shaped the very fabric
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6th - 10th
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The Early Republic Unit Review Game Jeopardy Style
Gamify your US History Early Republic review with this editable Jeopardy-esque review game! I give white boards to my various teams to write down their answers and then we discuss our responses. *Students do not have to answer with a question in this version as I frequently have students quite concerned with how to word their response, when I want them focused on our unit's material. I have found this format to be especially helpful when teaching inclusion classes.Categories include:U.S. Preside
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5th - 11th
US Constitution and Government Jeopardy Review Game
Gamify your U.S. Constitution and American Government review with this editable Jeopardy-esque review game!*Students do not have to answer with a question in this version as I frequently have students quite concerned with how to word their response, when I want them focused on our unit's material.Categories include:Constitutional Convention of 1787ConstitutionImportant FiguresPrinciples of GovernmentBill of RightsGovernment vocabulary terms (ratify, federalism, judicial review, etc.)**Great for
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5th - 12th
Bundle of travel-themed crossword puzzles. Great research activity. Grade 4+
This is a five-puzzle bundle of crossword puzzles related to travel. Included in this bundle are:2x Europe-themed crossword puzzles (capital cities & flags).1x Africa-themed crossword puzzle (capital cities)2x airport-themed crossword puzzles (busiest U.S. airports, busiest airports in the world)Each puzzle contains 27-35 clues.The puzzles are great for travel lovers, or students studying geography. Each puzzle can be used as a research activity for students in grades 4 & up.You can prin
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4th - 8th
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Election Glossary Cards
Elections - Voting: These are illustrated Glossary Cards which explain the meanings of the most common U.S.A election words and terms. Some of the U.S.A election words and terms featured here are: Democrat, Republican, Election, Ballot, Bipartisan, Campaign, Candidate, Caucus, Electoral College and Front Runner.The cards are also color coded; most have the colors of the American flag - red, white and blue, the Democrat card has blue and white only and the Republican card has red and white only.T
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3rd - 7th
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U.S. National Parks Memory Matching Card Game | Just Print, Cut & Play!
Let your students have fun discovering 63 of U.S. National Parks with this all-inclusive Memory Matching Card Game. In this activity, students will match up the names, images and locations by state of some of America's beautiful National Parks. This no-prep printable memory game works well for both individuals and small groups depending on their age. Best suitable for elementary-age kids, this memory game is not just an endless source of entertainment. It is also an interactive learning journey
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: US National Parks BUNDLE | No Prep - Just Print and Go!
Social Studies Game: Ancient Civilizations Jeopardy
This interactive power point game is a great way to review Ancient Civilizations. It includes topics such as Ancient Rome, China, Egypt and more! This game allows teachers to edit the questions and responses easily to include any information taught in their own classroom.
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5th - 6th
Equality and Diversity Explored - Middle School Unit
Equality and Diversity Explored Middle School UnitThis Equality and Diversity Explored unit could be taught as a serious of 1 Hour+ Lessons or during tutor time over a term as part of your schools personal development offer.**Contents = 1 Equality and Diversity Explored Unit **7 Lesson Packs (See below for Contents)7 Homework Extensions1 Quiz1 Project+ Some Work Sheets + Some Assessment Sheets Bonus File - Student Work Booklet Lesson Topics01 - Equality Act 201002 - LGBTQ+ What is it03 - LGBTQ
Grades:
6th - 8th
Huge Triple Bundle of 3 Family Feud Review Games WWI WWII COLD WAR!!!
*3 products in 1*! Individually these would cost $12.99You get 3 FULL review gamesWWIWWIICold WarReview a Unit plan on WWII. This game is very fun and the kids love it! My classes ask me to play for every chapter. My principal actually came in my room because he heard kids talking about it. Very interactive and great for all kids because there are multiple answers. (Even kids who struggle can feel like they contribute to the team).*Game comes with Music/sounds from the real show*Round 1 - There
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6th - 10th
History WWI and WWII Escape Room - World Wars 1 and World War 2
Brand New History WWI and WWII Virtual Escape Room by Cre8tive Resources! This lasts an hour or under depending on how quick the teams can solve each puzzle! Students love this style of lesson, great as an educational treat for your class.The preview will show you some of the puzzles and content included in this fantastic escape room Looking for a dynamic and engaging way to teach World War IandWorld War II, Then unleash the power of historical knowledge with our World War I and World War II Esc
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6th - 10th
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World Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE | World WebQuest BUNDLE
This GROWING BUNDLE contains four (4) Scavenger Hunts and/or WebQuest. Students will learn about world geography, world capital cities, famous world landmarks, monuments and natural wonders, while enhancing their internet research skills.Each WebQuest comes with an answer key, student web links and teacher directions. The scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote learning.This BUNDLE is not only google classroom fri
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5th - 8th
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EUROPE MEMORY MATCHING GAME | Flags, Capital Cities and Country Outlines
Memory Match Game: EUROPE (Flags, Capital Cities and Outlines).Have fun learning about the 46 countries of EUROPE with this all-inclusive memory game packet. In this activity, students will match up the names of the European countries with their respective flags, capital cities and/or country outlines.This 6-in-1 printable MATCHING GAME is a FUN way for students of all ages to learn about the European continent The memory game works well for both individuals and small groups depending on their a
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4th - 6th
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY #2 SCAVENGER HUNT | WebQuest
This World Geography #2 WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt contains 60 NEW questions. This is a great way for students to learn about the Geography of the World and other fun facts and trivia questions, while enhancing their internet research skills. An ANSWER KEY and teacher directions are provided. The internet scavenger hunt can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote learning.This resource is not only google classroom friendly, but also inc
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: World Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE | World WebQuest BUNDLE
George Washington Review Bingo, Presidents' Day
This review BINGO game is a bit different than most because it includes and focuses on a set of notes for students to use as an overview on Washington. This is intended to be an engaging way of reinforcing a unit, or even as a stand alone activity to celebrate President's day. I'm sure you will find a great way to integrate this into your curriculum!Please note: This BINGO game is based on the same notes used in my George Washington Hidden Message Scavenger Hunt. This resource can also be found
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4th - 6th
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Importance of learning social studies
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Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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