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Free 6th grade social studies independent work packets
Continents & Oceans Activities- Map Coloring and Interactive Pockets!
Use these fun, printable activities to enhance your lesson on the Seven Continents & Five Oceans! These activities provide clear student directions and are easy to assign for learning centers, independent work periods, or at-home learning. Included:- Two Continents & Oceans Activities:POCKET PLACE CARDS- Students will make a "Continents" pocket and an "Oceans" pocket and place the appropriate card in each one! Scissors and glue are needed.WORLD MAP COLORING & LABELING- Students wi
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Boston Tea Party Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Boston Tea Party Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your American Revolution unit.Topics include: British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable ActsStudents read about the Boston Tea Party, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the pictur
Grades:
4th - 6th
U.S. States & Capitals - Labeled & Blank Maps for Study and Practice - Geography
This set of maps is a perfect supplement to any study of the U.S. states and capitals.The set includes:Color map of the U.S. with states labeledBlack-and-white map with all states and capitals labeledBlack-and-white map with no labels, for student practice.The black-and-white maps can be easily photocopied for classroom use.This set is designed to work with the worksheets, flash cards and activities in my U.S. States & Capitals Bundle: U.S. States & Capitals BundleProducts included in t
Grades:
4th - 7th
Mesoamerica Close Readings: an introduction to the Maya, Aztec, and Inca- FREE!
Use this reading activity to introduce a lesson on indigenous peoples, to practice literacy skills, or to learn about the history of Mesoamerica! This resource is a piece to a larger MESOAMERICA UNIT. It provides clear student directions and is easy to assign for independent learning, but is also great to use for whole-class instruction and read alouds. If you like this 5-page student resource, it is included in a larger student workbook where you can find reading passages and reading skills
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Isaac Newton Middle School Science Activity Worksheets Sub Plan Independent Work
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Isaac Newton independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of the life of Isaac Newton in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre
Grades:
6th - 8th
Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Factory Workers
Please enjoy this free worksheet and reading packet to teach students about the lives of child factory workers in the Industrial revolution. Included are reading, image and poster sheets for students to make their own presentations about the work and lives of these unfortunate children.These materials are also included as part of a larger unit on child workers featuring more readings and resources.Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Complete Unit
Grades:
6th - 12th
Historical Perspectives - Kids Changing the World - Social Studies Mini Study
This social studies mini-study is the perfect way to offer a historical perspective to your students all about “Kids Changing the World”. This mini-study takes a look at 4 kids who have helped change the world in some way. This Historical Perspectives pack explores the topic, through a fictional and non-fiction text, as well as through primary source photos and documents for grades 3-6. This resource includes a print-ready pack for students, which you can print as a packet or as individual pages
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Dream Vacation: Great Project for Early Finishers
Use this template to allow students to independently plan a dream vacation. This task incorporates math and financial literacy skills while giving students an engaging real world task. I typically have used this as a task for students who finish early. Anytime they have an extra 5 minutes or 15 minutes, they can work on their dream vacation project.
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5th - 8th
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Summer Olympics — Word Search
Summer Olympics — Word Search and Card Sort This packet includes 3 word search pages listing summer Olympic sports.A version of this packet with cards is offered on TpT. The cards can be displayed on a word wall or used for card sort activities, for which students can group or organize the cards, for example by various qualities, categories, or alphabetically.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
United States Geography Worksheets - Free Sample
This is a sample of the 70 page United States Geography Worksheets.You will be amazed at how quickly your students will learn with these easy to use worksheets! Just print and go!These worksheets facilitate memorizing state information in a fun, easy, no-prep way! Great for early finishers, morning work, an extra-curricular unit, etc.Included at the end of the full unit are United States flag posters in color that can be printed and displayed to use for the flag coloring activities.The full, 70
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K - 6th
French Revolution - The Three Estates - Free Resource
Please enjoy these free materials to teach students about the Estates system of France before the Revolution.Included in the file are extended and short reading sets as well as question and project sheets and a presentation. Versions are also included which can be uploaded to Google Classrooms.These materials are also available as part of a larger unit on the French Revolution available at the link below:The French Revolution : Complete Unit
Grades:
6th - 11th
Special Education Social Studies Great Depression Reading Comprehension
This Great Depression worksheet was made for my 7th-grade special education social studies and my ESL students to help them understand the topic. This simple Great Depression reading with visuals and questions is great for general education for ESL middle and high school students, or special education.Images are shown for new vocabulary words. Reading Comprehension Questions at the end of the reading to check for understanding. This Social Studies Worksheet Covers:Stock Market CrashHoovervillesD
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6th - 9th
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Columbian Exchange - Free Map
Please enjoy this free map sheet of the Columbian exchange which students can complete with their own icons or images to show the different crops and animals of the Old and New Worlds.These materials are also available as part of a larger interactive notebook packet available at the link below:The Columbian Exchange : Interactive Notebook
Grades:
5th - 10th
History Reconstruction Nonfiction Article #1 with Activities History Sub Plans
History Nonfiction Article #1 with Activities No Prep Sub Plans for history classrooms. Great as sub plans or as part of the teacher's unit. These activities should last 3-4 class periods.The following is included in this product: Reconstruction Plan Page 1Reconstruction Plan Page 2Reconstruction Nonfiction Passages 1-3Reconstruction Nonfiction Passages 4-5Reconstruction Vocabulary Multiple Choice QuestionsMultiple Choice Answer KEYReconstruction Guided Notes Page 1Reconstruction Guided Notes Pa
Grades:
6th - 10th
May the Fourth (Star Wars Day) NO PREP Passage & Activities
Provide students with a background of May the Fourth & Star Wars including fun vocabulary such as JEDI and DROID. Highlight important concepts from long ago in a galaxy far away with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. A word search, crossword and parts-of-speech fill-in reinforces Star Wars vocabulary, while a writing reflection and scrapbook page take the lesson deeper. Suggested activities of Jedi or Sith, Lightsaber Creation and STEAM project ideas can
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: NO PREP Second Semester Holidays BUNDLE
Reading Companion for "We Are Water Protectors" (Zero Prep, Read-Along Packet)
Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce the important themes of "We are water protectors" by Carole Lindstrom? Look no further than this packet of worksheets! Featuring a variety of different activities, this packet is perfect for both in-class and at-home learning. Inside, you'll find a challenging word search and crossword puzzle, both of which are designed to help students familiarize themselves with key vocabulary related to the book. Whether you're studying the importance of water
Grades:
1st - 7th
World War II: Major Events Chronological Timeline
World War II was fought in Europe & the Pacific from 1939 to 1945. Major events defined the war, brought more countries into the battle, and decided the victors. Such a vast topic can be hard to cover in class or for students to comprehend. This fun activity will help to teach the most important events of the war to your students!For this assignment, students will create a chronological timeline of some of the most important events in World War II. They will complete the timeline, then c
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: 6th Grade Social Studies (Georgia) BUNDLE!
Mesopotamia: Geography and River Valley- FREE Reading Passages & Skills Task!
Get a jump-start on teaching about Mesopotamia's River Valley Civilizations with this reading activity! It focuses on Mesopotamia's location, geography, and the Fertile Crescent. Use it for a close-read activity, during independent learning centers, or to keep in your emergency sub-folder. This resource is also included in a student workbook on the history of Mesopotamia that is part of an entire unit bundle. CLICK HERE to check out the Full Unit!Included:Two pages of Reading Passages-Mesopota
Grades:
3rd - 6th
World War Two : War in Europe Map
Please enjoy this free map to help teach about the geography and major battles of the Second World War in Europe.These materials are also available as part of a larger map collection. Please see the links below for more materials to help teach about World War Two:- WW2 Maps : Complete Set- WW2 : Complete Unit- Women in WW2- The Nations of WW2- Navajo Code Talkers- The Tuskegee Airmen
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Boston Massacre Reading Comprehension Worksheet U.S. History
Does dense U.S. history textbook reading about the Boston Massacre have your students bored in their seats? Help build historical knowledge with this non-fiction one-page reading comprehension article that summarizes the key points about the Boston Massacre. This listing includes the article, multiple choice questions, and a point of view worksheet that asks students to retell the events of the massacre from the perspective of a British soldier and a colonial woman. There is also a section on
Grades:
4th - 7th
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Free Reading Resources
Please enjoy these complimentary reading passages and project materials for two of the Seven Wonders - The Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Lighthouse of Alexandria.If you enjoy these passages please take a look at the complete set featuring more readings, image sheets, and project resources.The Seven Wonders - Mini Unit
Grades:
4th - 10th
Product Design Company Business Plan Worksheet Pack
This Product Design Business Plan pack is a great educational resource for teachers looking to incorporate real-world learning into their curriculum. The pack includes 3 student worksheets for planning and strategizing, as well as a brainstorming page for generating ideas and creating a brand. Differentiated business overviews are included, which can be used as a substitute for the question pages for younger students, and help improve problem solving skills. This pack is perfect for educators lo
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5th - 8th
Cinco de Mayo NO PREP Passage & Activities
Provide students with a background of Cinco de Mayo including important holiday vocabulary such as MARIACHI and BATTLE OF PUEBLA. Highlight important Cinco De Mayo concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. A word search, crossword and parts-of-speech fill-in reinforces Cinco de Mayo vocabulary, while a writing reflection and scrapbook page take the lesson deeper. Suggested activities of Authentic Menu Creation, Mariachi Painting and a STEAM project can
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: NO PREP Second Semester Holidays BUNDLE
Harriet Tubman Reading Passage With Comprehension and Essay Questions
This Harriet Tubman and ending slavery reading passage is a phenomenal way to incorporate reading into your social studies lesson or vice versa. The passage is engaging and thought-provoking. The questions are both comprehension and essay style!Like this one? Check these resources out as well!William Lloyd Garrison Reading Passage with Comprehension and Essay QuestionsSojourner Truth Reading Passage with Comprehension and Essay QuestionsFrederick Douglass Reading Passage with Comprehension and E
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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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