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Free Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
USA Regions Activity FREEBIE | States and Capitals Project | Worksheets
This FREE resource is a stand-alone project that can be turned into a FULL WEEK worth of activities. You'll find 5 region activity pages and capitals/abbreviation resource sheets and note pages. Plus, I've included a thorough teacher's guide giving you plenty of suggestions on how to turn this into one awesome mini-unit!These maps are also located in my customized state history projects. You'll find 86 student activities organized in 8 modules for easy lesson planning. This complete notebook uni
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4th - 8th
Sled Dog Racing | Reading Comprehension Passage & ELA Tasks
FREE! HIGH-INTEREST NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Thorough, high-interest 2-page passage about sled dog racing for any time of year. Student will preview & practice relevant vocabulary, read the text closely to answer comprehension questions, practice supporting inferences by citing textual evidence, interpret a visual diagram, and compare viewpoints on the race. WOW!!!Fascinating subject matter that puts readers at ease! Kids love reading and writing about dogs and will not
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4th - 9th
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Veterans Day: Honoring Our Military Differentiated Reading Passages
Veterans Day is an important day to honor our nation's military. Teaching our students about Veterans Day is also important to all of us. Hopefully you will be able to use this free differentiated passage resource to teach about veterans in your classroom! There are high, medium, and low passages designated by a square, triangle, and circle in the top left corner of every passage for easy & discreet coding for the teacher, while students all appear to have the same assignment. I've created e
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Also included in:Â US Holidays Differentiated Reading Passages Leveled Texts bundle
Introduction to Social Studies Interactive Notebook Graphic Organizers FREEBIE
These interactive notebook graphic organizers will help students organize information about their unit on the introduction to Social Studies!Interactive notebooks are an effective tool in the classroom. Not only can they assist students in keeping their work organized, but they are also an easy-to-access resource for reference throughout the year. The Introduction to Social Studies Interactive Notebook Graphic Organizers resource is intended as a resource for late-elementary and middle school ag
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5th - 8th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity | Printable and Digital | Free
This printable and digital activity is perfect for introducing students to the Lewis and Clark Expedition! After reviewing Lewis and Clark's original supply list, students connect the information to their own lives by planning a packing list for a cross-country journey. A student packing template, graphic organizer, and additional research worksheet is also included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bun
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
Digital Resources Social Studies Interactive Notebook Set for Google Drive
If you have wanted to use "Digital Interactive Notebooks" or "hyperdoc-style" activities in your social studies class, this is a great free resource to try out! These Google Drive Notebook pages effectively use technology to enhance learning in social studies. This download includes 7+ Google Drive Interactive Notebook pages that are ready to be implemented right away in your US or World History classes! Each page includes links to relevant web sources that students must read and then use to cra
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5th - 10th
"Working Dogs" Informational Text Reading Passage & ELA Task (Central Ideas)
HIGH-INTEREST NO PREP PRINTABLES OR DIGITAL FOR EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Thoroughly engaging 2-page informational text passage teaches fascinating information about all the amazing things working dogs have done throughout history. Written with bold vocabulary words followed by a vocabulary activity. Well organized paragraphs make central ideas stand out more clearly for students as they are asked to organize main ideas. Then they use critical thinking skills to classify further information they a
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4th - 9th
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Reading in Social Studies: Explore 5 Themes of Geography in Sled Dog Racing FREE
HIGH-INTEREST NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Bring literacy in social studies into ELA by having students examine 5 themes of geography which are revealed in a fascinating Informational Text Passage full of historical information "Sled Dog Racing." Engaging activity that gets students motivated to use critical thinking skills & locate central ideas!Subject matter motivates reluctant readers! Kids love reading about dogs.NOW IN INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES FOR EASY DISTANCE LEARN
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4th - 9th
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Thomas Jefferson Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
Going deeper into nonfiction texts is essential to student mastery of common core standards. Want ways to integrate social studies and science content into your nonfiction instruction, while differentiating for the needs of all learners? Look no further than these Thomas Jefferson differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions. In this product, there are three nonfiction reading passages based on the Thomas Jefferson and what the Georgia Standards say students should know and unders
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1st - 3rd
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Cesar Chavez Differentiated Reading FLUENCY Passages & MAZES
In this product, there are three nonfiction reading fluency passages based on the character of Cesar Chavez and what the Georgia Standards say students should know and understand about his life. There are also three different Comprehension MAZES. If your classroom is like mine, there are readers all over the spectrum, yet it is vital that all students understand these important concepts. I've created each passage on three different reading levels to make differentiation much easier.
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3rd - 6th
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How to Analyze Political Cartoons - Civics Bell Ringer Activity
Easily weave political cartoons into your U.S. History or Civics/Government class with the effective POPES method. The best part is this kit works for both historical and current-day cartoons.Perfect for unit assignments or daily bell ringers! Comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.Greatness is being an active and critical constituent. Included in this FREEBIE Activity: Teacher overview with links to online historical and current-day cartoon databasesPOPES Political Cartoon A
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Global Issues - Ocean Pollution
This worksheet covers the issue of pollution in the oceans and specifically, the Great Pacific garbage patch. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is the Great Pacific garbage patch?How does the garbage get into the ocean?What is in the Great Pacific garbage patch?How large is the Great Pacific garbage patch?What risks does the garbage patch pose for animals and humans?Is it possible to clean up the Great
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Introduction to Social Studies Vocabulary Activities FREE
Engage your students in content vocabulary for the free Introduction to Social Studies unit with these three activities! This resource includes a crossword puzzle, matching one-page activity and a graphic organizer to define words and write a corresponding sentence for each term - a perfect resource for student binders! Inside this resource you will find: 1. Matching Activity2. Crossword Puzzle3. Definitions and Sentences Graphic OrganizerWhat words are included in this activity?chronologytimeli
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3rd - 8th
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U.S. History Quote of the Week: Free Sample
Integrate literacy and social studies with U.S. History Quote of the Week!As students learn about U.S. history, they practice literacy skills like:making inferencesresearching & summarizingidentifying the main idea, historical context, and author’s purposeand responding to promptsU.S. History Quote of the Week is easy to use and requires little prep. From thorough instructions to answer keys, it’s all there.Even better, I’ve made it engaging! Your students will enjoy dissecting and talking a
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5th - 8th
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FREEBIE Latitude and Longitude Map Geography Skills Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking to teach your students the basics of latitude and longitude? Look no further than these interactive Pear Deck slides! This engaging lesson will teach students how to identify lines of latitude and longitude, as well as the Equator and Prime Meridian. With activities that challenge students to determine the definitions of Longitude and Latitude, and opportunities to create and call out a list of locations on a world map using Google Earth or an atlas (not included), this lesson is designe
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Resources for Getting Started Back to School or New Teacher
The Life of Kobe Bryant Reading Passages Leveled Texts
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about the life of Kobe Bryant, famous basketball player. He was my favorite basketball player (I've watched him since his first NBA Championship in 2000) and I know he is a role model that many students have looked up to. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all involved in the tragedy. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate current events with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs
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Mary McLeod Bethune Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Mary McLeod Bethune, a famous African American leader and teacher. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss famous African Americans and the civil rights movement. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. This activity is also available in Google Drive/Google Classrooms digital fo
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Famous Americans Differentiated Reading Biographies
Ancient Egypt Farming Seasons Reading Passage and Comprehension Worksheets
Discover how the Sirius Star Constellation signaled the beginning of Ancient Egypt's Agricultural year. Enhance your exploration of Ancient Egypt Geography and the Nile River with this fun 2-page Reading Passage and Differentiated Comprehension Worksheets. Sample Words Wall Slides are also included. Unlock access to 10+ FREE BONUS PAGES when you click on the link in the resource PDF. This free resource is part of my Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture Reading Passages and Comprehension Reso
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6th - 9th
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Reconstruction Primary Documents Activity - Primary Sources - Political Cartoon
American Reconstruction primary document analysis packThis resource includes 3 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any US Reconstruction Era unit. It is aligned to my Reconstruction Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of Reconstruction to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with Reconstruction. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the prima
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6th - 11th
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Five Themes of Geography Poster Pack
Mrs. K in the Middle brings you yet another quality product targeting essential vocabulary! Anchor your geography unit with these five basic themes posters! Bright and colorful graphics highlight place, location, region, movement and interaction. Use these posters to introduce a topic and to reinforce as you build your unit!
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5th - 8th
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WebQuest "Sled Dog Racing" - Exploring Primary & Secondary Sources - FREE
HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC THAT PUTS READERS AT EASE. NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Meaningful, guided exploration of AUTHENTIC primary & secondary sources that delve into sled dog racing, a historical event. Students read authentic informational text closely to locate central ideas, use critical thinking skills to determine if sources are primary or secondary, and practice reading informational text, a much-needed skill.THIS RESOURCE IS SO ENGAGINGStudents explore official sled do
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5th - 9th
Write an Argument: For or Against Sled Dog Racing - Includes Passage & Sources
ENGAGING FREE ARGUMENT WRITING NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING that guides students step-by-step to formulate, research, & write an awesome argumentative essay! Gives them everything they need to succeed! Helps them explore both sides of an issue and take a position. Now in Google Slides for easy distance learning. Plus they are given sources for both sides of the issue so they won't be searching around on the internet!Students will feel more confident writing this argumentativ
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6th - 12th
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Thomas Jefferson Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
In this Colonial America resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on general information about Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence, and his life at Monticello. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate social studies content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Add rigor to the lesson with four different types of questions. Perfect for a Thirteen Colonies unit introduction or as a quick review for Presid
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Passage Bundle
FREE Types of Colonies Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
These doodle notes cover the 3 types of colonies: Charter, Proprietary, and Royal. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions (2 pages)*Doodle notes with blanks for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (1 page)*Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information. (1 page)*Color version for examples or displays (1 page)**PowerPoint that covers all of the material
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6th - 11th
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