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6th grade social studies handouts on sale

Preview of Social Studies Puzzles Bundle - enrichment for early finishers

Social Studies Puzzles Bundle - enrichment for early finishers

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Social Studies Puzzles Bundle is a collection of social studies activities for enrichment, sub plans, stations, and early finishers. The topics include “Geography”, “World Countries”, “USA”, “Maps”, and “People and Places”.This bundle includes:Chain Link PlacesCriss CrossCrypto CountriesCrypto FactsCrypto FamilesDot-to-DotDouble PuzzleFallen PhrasesGrid ChallengeHidden CountriesHidden StatesLetter BlocksLetter TilesLogic ProblemMatch Dot ArtMissing CitiesPicture PuzzlersResearch RiddlesShared Na
Preview of Geography Puzzles - social studies enrichment

Geography Puzzles - social studies enrichment

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Off the Page
Do you need a few more lessons for your geography unit? Geography Puzzles contains six ready-to-use worksheets that are both engaging and educational. These can be used for enrichment, sub plans, stations, or early finishers. This resource is best for Grade 5-8.This resource includes:Criss CrossDouble PuzzleHidden CountriesPicture PuzzlersSyllacrosticWorld Locations Dot-To-Dot*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FROM OUR STORE AS WELL AS ALERTS OF NEW PRODU
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada Enrichment Bundle

Indigenous Cultures of Canada Enrichment Bundle

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Indigenous Cultures of Canada Enrichment Bundle is a collection of enrichment activities to supplement units about Aboriginal cultures. Students choose from a variety of enrichment activities. This accommodates both their interests and their learning style. Answer keys and teacher notes are included with each unit. This resource includes:Northwest CoastPlateauPlainsArcticSubarcticEastern WoodlandsJeopardy (bonus file)*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FRO
Preview of The Road To Independence (Stamp Act, Sugar Act, & Townshend Act)

The Road To Independence (Stamp Act, Sugar Act, & Townshend Act)

This handout provides students with an opportunity to review (or be assessed) on the essential events that lead to colonies independence from British rule. It specifically addresses the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Townshend Act.
Preview of Map Puzzles - social studies enrichment for early finishers

Map Puzzles - social studies enrichment for early finishers

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Do you need a few more lessons for your social studies unit? Map Puzzles contains six ready-to-use worksheets that are both engaging and educational. These can be used for enrichment, sub plans, stations, or early finishers. This resource is best for Grade 5-8.This resource includes:Criss CrossCrypto FactsDirection Grid ChallengeFallen PhrasesLetter TilesMissing Cities*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FROM OUR STORE AS WELL AS ALERTS OF NEW PRODUCTS. Che
Preview of Savvas World History: Early Ages Topics 1 - 16 (Packets for the whole textbook)

Savvas World History: Early Ages Topics 1 - 16 (Packets for the whole textbook)

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Trevor Morgan
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of packets cover the whole textbook. They are organized by the 16 Topics that the textbook offers. Within each topic, the packets are organized by sub-topic, heading, and section and include vocabulary lessons, so they will be labeled 1.1, 1.2. 3.5, 9.2, 15.1 etc. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the context clues for students to be able
Preview of World Countries Puzzles - social studies enrichment

World Countries Puzzles - social studies enrichment

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Do you need a few more lessons for your social studies unit? World Countries Puzzles contains six ready-to-use worksheets that are both engaging and educational. These can be used for enrichment, sub plans, stations, or early finishers. This resource is best for Grade 5-8.This resouce includes:Criss CrossCrypto CountriesLogic ProblemMatch Dot ArtResearch RiddlesSyllacrostic*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FROM OUR STORE AS WELL AS ALERTS OF NEW PRODUCTS
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Northwest Coast Enrichment Activities

Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Northwest Coast Enrichment Activities

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Northwest Coast Indigenous Culture of Canada is a collection of enrichment activities for middle years students to supplement units about this Aboriginal culture. Students love having choices. This resource allows them to choose activities they want to do so they are highly engaged in their work. Answer keys are included. This resource includes:Teacher InstructionsMapping ActivityEnvironment ConnectionsUses of CedarVocabularyWhale HuntFood - Hunting, Fishing, and GatheringTotem PolesContact Wit
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Plains Enrichment Activities

Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Plains Enrichment Activities

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Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Plains Enrichment Activities is a collection of enrichment activities to supplement units about this Aboriginal culture. Students choose how they'd like to show their learning. This accommodates both their interests and their learning style. Answer keys are included.This resource includes:Mapping ActivityBuffalo HuntConnections With the EnvironmentHorse for SaleUses of the BuffaloModel TepeePicture SentencesLegendThen and NowStudent-Created EnrichmentIn addition, t
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Eastern Woodlands Enrichment Activities

Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Eastern Woodlands Enrichment Activities

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Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Eastern Woodlands Enrichment Activities is a collection of enrichment activities to supplement units about this Aboriginal culture. Students choose how they'd like to show their learning. This accommodates both their interests and their learning style. Answer keys are included. This resource includes:Mapping ActivityConnections With the EnvironmentLonghouse ModelHiawathaLacrosseBirchbark CanoesLegendFarmingRoles of Iroquois WomenStudent-Created EnrichmentIn additio
Preview of USA Puzzles - social studies enrichment for early finishers

USA Puzzles - social studies enrichment for early finishers

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Off the Page
Do you need a few more lessons for your social studies unit? USA Puzzles contains six ready-to-use worksheets that are both engaging and educational. These can be used for enrichment, sub plans, stations, or early finishers. This resource is best for Grade 5-8.This resource includes:Chain Link PlacesCriss CrossCrypto FactsFallen PhrasesHidden StatesSyllacrostic*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FROM OUR STORE AS WELL AS ALERTS OF NEW PRODUCTS. Check out a
Preview of The History of the Olympics (Greek History) reading and questions

The History of the Olympics (Greek History) reading and questions

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Trevor Morgan
If you want your students to learn about the history of the Olympics, this is your resource. It covers its origins in early Greece up through the modern games. Students will using readings, charts, clip art, and pictures in order to complete the assignment.****Now updated to include an answer key.
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Subarctic Enrichment Activities

Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Subarctic Enrichment Activities

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Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Subarctic Enrichment Activities is a collection of enrichment activities to supplement units about this Aboriginal culture. Students choose how they'd like to show their learning. This accommodates both their interests and their learning style. Answer keys are included.This resource includes:Mapping ActivitySketch DetectiveConnections With the EnvironmentHunting MethodsLegendSubarctic VocabularyCommunity BondsIndigenous GroupsEuropean ContactStudent-Created Enrichm
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Arctic Enrichment Activities

Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Arctic Enrichment Activities

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Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Arctic Enrichment Activities are choice activities that students do to show their learning. These assignments are all related to the Aboriginals who lived in the Arctic region before the Europeans arrived. Answer keys are included.This resource includes:Mapping ActivityEnvironment ConnectionsBuilding an IglooCaribou TreasuresScrimshaw ArtArctic VocabularySled DogsLife in a Remote CommunityLegendStudent-Created EnrichmentIn addition, teacher instructions and a recor
Preview of Prehistoric & Early River Civilizations (Stone Age, Nile, Mesopotamia, etc.)

Prehistoric & Early River Civilizations (Stone Age, Nile, Mesopotamia, etc.)

Embark on a journey through the tumultuous period before and at the start of written history. Tailored for middle and high school history courses, this bundle of worksheet provides an in-depth exploration of the historical topic, providing a well structured exploration into the specific topics of early human civilizations, covering 20 topics.Key Components:Comprehensive Reading: Dive into the historical narrative with an enlightening excerpt. This passage covers the historical significance of th
Preview of Ellis Island Immigration Statistics and Place Value Activities

Ellis Island Immigration Statistics and Place Value Activities

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TheOneRadTeacher
Activities include:- Re-writing numbers from their expanded form into their standard form to determine how many immigrants entered Ellis Island that year.- Practicing determining the place value of numbers (Coloring fun!)- Comparing the numbers to determine their place value. Great for a review or an introduction to place value while incorporating real life information--the numbers of immigrants passing through Ellis Island!Check out my virtual field trips:All 4 virtual field trips to Walt Disne
Preview of 101 Coping Skills List

101 Coping Skills List

Includes one comprehensive list of 101 coping skills organized into categories, 8.5 x 11 PDF format.Similar Products:FREE Oh, the Places You’ll Go ActivitiesAnimal Self-Esteem Character Building LessonStop, Think, Act PosterMulticultural Emotion Posters Chevron DesignImages created by Souly Natural Creations. To get updates on the latest products follow Souly Natural Creations on Pinterest and TPT.Key words: emotions, relationships, boundaries, communication, abuse, coping skills, feelings, cou
Preview of Classical China Silk Road + Civil Service Multiple Lesson Plan Bundle!

Classical China Silk Road + Civil Service Multiple Lesson Plan Bundle!

Created by
Mike Luzim
This product includes multiple lesson plans and activities. I usually split this up into 2 separate lesson plans over two days but you can definitely get up to 4 days possibly a week worth of material out of this product. Classical China Lesson #1 a) You have a worksheet that can be used as a anticipatory set on basics of China and its geography with a essential question. b) Power point presentation with pictures of the Dynastic cycle how it works and a few of the early Chinese dynasties. c)
Preview of People and Places Puzzles - social studies enrichment

People and Places Puzzles - social studies enrichment

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Off the Page
Do you need a few more lessons for your social studies unit? People and Places Puzzles contains six ready-to-use worksheets that are both engaging and educational. These can be used for enrichment, sub plans, stations, or early finishers. This resource is best for Grade 5-8.This resource includes:Criss CrossCrypto FamiliesDouble PuzzleLetter BlocksShared NamesStep-by-Step Puzzle*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FROM OUR STORE AS WELL AS ALERTS OF NEW PRO
Preview of Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 1 - Origins of Civilization

Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 1 - Origins of Civilization

Created by
Trevor Morgan
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 1: Origins of Civilization. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****This now includes an answer key attached after the assignments.****I
Preview of Halloween Lesson - Weird Laws in the United States (Worksheet)

Halloween Lesson - Weird Laws in the United States (Worksheet)

Here is a quick lesson on some of the weird laws that exist regarding Halloween.Key Features:Historical Context Unveiled: Understand the backdrop of this issue within the broader historical landscape. Learn how what is covered in the reading set the stage for future discover, celebration, and learning.Examples Explored: Have students delve into the significance of world events by looking at them critically and thinking about them in a more engaging way.Facilitate Discussion: Through independent
Preview of Abraham Covenant with God

Abraham Covenant with God

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Mike Luzim
Story of Abraham and his covenant with god. Reading with comprehension questions. Great to start when introducing Judaism or any of the belief systems.
Preview of Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Plateau Enrichment Activities

Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Plateau Enrichment Activities

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Off the Page
Indigenous Cultures of Canada: Plateau Enrichment Activities is a collection of enrichment activities to supplement units about this Aboriginal culture. Students choose how they'd like to show their learning. This accommodates both their interests and their learning style. Answer keys are included.This resource includes:Mapping ActivityHunting and FishingLiving in a Pit HouseEnvironment ConnectionsFood ExplorersPit House ModelSettlements Near WaterLegendStudent-Created EnrichmentIn addition, tea
Preview of Savvas World Geography - MyWorld Textbook: Topic 8 - Africa

Savvas World Geography - MyWorld Textbook: Topic 8 - Africa

Created by
Trevor Morgan
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World Geography - MyWorld Textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 8: Africa. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material. The student packet is 47 pages long with another 47 pages for the teacher answer key. ****This inclu
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