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5th grade Black History Month social studies resources on sale
Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in:Ā Sticky Note Poster Bundle | Exit Slips | Assess Student Learning
Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Fatty Legs Lessons - Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary Students This product is also available in a bundle: Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home BUNDLE, that includes the sequel novel unit, A Stranger at Home.Comprehension strategies used in this unit are: connection, visualization, question, infer, and transform.For Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Microsoft Teams.) The booklet is editable, and
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3rd - 8th
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Biography in a Bag
Great way to research biographies and present to classmates in an interesting and engaging way. Promotes deep thinking and creativity. After reading a biography or studying a historical figure students complete this two page document and find household items to symbolize the person studied. Items can symbolize character traits, accomplishments, hobbies, etc. Students bring items in bag and are displayed and explained to class along with new information learned about historical figure. Rubric inc
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3rd - 8th
Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board and Poster (40 Figures Included)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our excitingĀ bulletin boardĀ and poster packet! This packet is designed to help you create a vibrant and culturally rich display that celebrates the diverse contributions of Hispanic Americans.The packet includes 40 colorful and engaging figures, each featuring a different Hispanic American figure or icon and their brief information. These figures include famous artists, writers, musicians, activists, and politicians...Students will love learning about these
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3rd - 6th
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Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)
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. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:Ā°Introduction to get students thinkingĀ°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizersĀ°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Ā BUNDLE FOR ALICE
3 Branches of Government Powerpoint Review Game
Review 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students are given a clue about one of the three branches and they must decide which branch it is. There are 21 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iP
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Ā 3rd Grade Games Bundle
History in A Snow Globe - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
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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4th - 10th
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Also included in:Ā World History MEGA Bundle Part 1: Prehistory to Middle Ages | 50+ Resources!
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + Worksheet (Distance Learning)Interactive presentation & quiz on Layers of the atmosphere. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on layers of the atmosphere. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ā¶ļø' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Parts of the atmosphere' .These are
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3rd - 8th
End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
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1st - 12th
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Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsFor Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Teams.) The booklet is editable, and students type their responses in editable text boxes. Online copies of Fatty Legs can be found at Epic!(I believe teachers can sign their students up for free!)In-class Environment - The hard copy novel study units were created to support a s
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4th - 8th
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Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year Carousel Activity
Geography teachers, are you always looking for a great Getting To Know You back-to-school geography activity for the beginning of the year for all ages? This activity will encourage your students to become familiar with their classmates as they work in groups and rotate through various stations. What a great introduction to basic geography skills such as graphs, charts, maps, and the concept of culture. It truly teaches geography skills all the while allowing students to collaborate, have fun, a
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
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K - 6th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)
The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
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2nd - 6th
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Antiracism HUGE Bundle Racism Stereotypes Social Justice Martin Luther King Jr
Elementary students can unpack big concepts like identity, diversity, antiracism, anti-bias, action and social justice. This resource aligns with Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards. These concepts can be great precursors to discussions about social justice.This resource includes a bundle of the following resources:You can find each individual product in this series by clicking the links below, or click here to save big by purchasing the big bundle!What is Race?What is Racism?What is a P
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2nd - 6th
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Mexico Independence Day No Prep Activities Pack
Celebrate Mexico Independence Day with our engaging No Prep Activities Pack! This resource enhances students' understanding through carefully crafted reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing activities. Perfect for fostering a deeper appreciation of Mexican culture and history while building essential literacy skills.Let's commemorate Mexican Independence Day on September 16th!This packet includes 19 pages:Vocabulary Exploration (2 pages): By immersing students in themed vocabulary activiti
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in:Ā Mexico Holidays Reading Comprehension and Writing No Prep Activities Bundle
I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School Students This no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes NINE different activities to support this authentic resource using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking and Transformation Plus... an activity identifying Child Rights violations described in the book.This response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNI
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Ā I AM NOT A NUMBER & As Long as the Rivers Flow - Residential School BUNDLE
Primary & Secondary Sources: Grades 4-8 (Digital & Printable, Audio)
A highly differentiated top seller with digital and printable options! Aligned with Core Curriculum Standards and Most State Standards! This lesson teaches students what primary and secondary sources are, provides examples, and discusses how to make judgments about sources. The end of unit activity asks students to reflect upon their own personal lives, consider the way they live today, and the types of artifacts that they might leave behind for others to learn about themselves. This product inc
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4th - 8th
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Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage
The "Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage" worksheet provides a collection of reading comprehension passages around Patriotic Day. Through the passages, students will learn about various aspects of Patriotic Day, including its historical significance and related activities."Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage" worksheet includes meaningful passages such as:The September 11th AttacksThe Patriot ActTrue Stories of 9
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month Biography Research Template, Famous Face of Black History
This huge set of resources featuring 50 important individuals is everything you need to teach during Black History Month. These pages provide your students with lots of practice sheets to research and learn about the lives and work of these influential Black leaders and figures, following the Biography Research Template. Each sheet focuses on one individual, so your students can grow their knowledge of these wonderful influencers.Students always seem to be more engaged when learning about the li
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3rd - 5th
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Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities
May 5 is a great opportunity to celebrate the culture and virtues of the Mexican people. This resource tries to find the true message of this day. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - The fifth of May. - What is the importance of May 5? p2: - Video "The Battle of Puebla". - Answer the questions. p3: - Synthesize the story of the Battle of Puebla. - Why do you think the Battle of Puebla was important? p4: - When is the Independence of M
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Ā Cinco de Mayo | May 5 | English + Spanish
Canadian Government Gr. 5-8
Travel back to Confederation to see how Canada became a new nation. Our resource breaks down the responsibilities and parts of the federal government.About this Resource: Recognize that Canada is a democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the head of state being the King or Queen. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, before writing your own Constitution for a new country. Create a presentation on one of the departments the federal government is responsible for, such as nationa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Ā Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Journalism Newspaper Article Project Digital & Printable Templates
Journalism Newspaper Article Project Templates are Digital on Google Slides and/or Powerpoint. They are great for any subjects such as History Projects, ELA Informational Writing, Science Discoveries and much more. Also included is a pdf version. Included in this product are the following:3 different Digital Template layouts for newspaper articles2 Sample Templates for students to visualize how they can present their research, article and pictures or advertisement.A quick guideline for theĀ inv
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in:Ā Journalism Bundle Newspaper Article Project Templates
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