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Other (social studies) Common Core W.4.10 resources
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects
This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
Grades:
4th - 7th
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Not Grade Specific
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Entrepreneur Research Project with Google Slides Presentation
This entrepreneur project is designed to have students research and use a variety of source types, as well as integrate technology in the final product by creating a PowerPoint or Google Slides™ presentation.I have personally used this research project in my own classroom with 5th and 6th grade students. This is a high-interest project - all students can find someone to research who inspires them!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESProject information page for studentsGrading rubric (2 options)Research findin
Grades:
4th - 6th
CCSS Research & Informational Writing Project (Topic: 7 Wonders of the World)
Your students will have the opportunity to engage in a fun and interesting research project about The New Seven Wonders of the World. This project teaches children how to read informational texts, compile facts about a topic from more than one source of information, synthesize prior knowledge and new learning on a particular topic, and present research findings in the form of an informational text that the students, themselves, will be authoring. It also expands their worlds as they learn about
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Revolutionary War: Summarize American Revolution Biographies | American History
Enjoy studying about the American Revolution through the influential people that contributed to the Revolutionary War. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries in a
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Inquiry Based Learning Project: Step-by-Step Student Booklet
Inquiry Based Learning: Everything teachers need to know to get started includes over 25 pages. A step-by-step student booklet allows for teachers to guide students through the process of developing and researching an inquiry based question to engage all learners in higher order critical thinking skills.
A How-To for Teachers
Inquiry based learning is a pedagogical approach to learning that is gaining momentum in mainstream education in many countries. It is not a new approach but rather a mor
Grades:
4th - 8th
STEM Egg Design Activities | Connection to The Great Eggscape!
STEM Easter Egg Design Challenge connects to research and the history of egg decorating. If you are looking for a fun way to connect research and the study of decorating eggs to some great literature books this is the packet for you. These STEM Easter Egg Design Activities will engage your students as they learn about some of the traditions celebrated around the world. Students will design and create decorated eggs and stands. Students will go through the Engineering Process as they build a
Grades:
1st - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes End of the Year STEM Activities
History and Literacy Task Cards: BC/BCE, AD/CE; Timelines; Sources; Perspectives
Build content-area reading and writing skills with the History and Literacy task card series! Created with Common Core ELA and content-area ELA standards in mind, the tasks assigned in this activity require students to identify key ideas and details as well as understand the craft and structure of readings. Students also integrate knowledge and ideas as they analyze texts. In addition, students practice creating examples of narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive writing in response t
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4th - 8th
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STEM The Lunar New Year and The Chinese New Year Research Guide
Are you looking for a fun way to connect research and the study of the Lunar New Year with STEM? These Chinese New Year STEM Activities will engage your students as they learn about some of the traditions celebrated during The Chinese New Year. Google Classroom and digital slides will make this STEM Challenge great for remote or distance learning. Students will design Chinese Lanterns and a dragon after they research. Students will go through the Engineering Process as they build and test thei
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Landmarks & Celebrations Around the World Activities
TRADING CARDS: Summarize the Lives of History Influencers | Biography Summaries
Want a new format for documenting historical figures in your elementary or middle school classes? In this creative writing format, students will create trading cards that explain the main idea for each historical influencer. Originally intended for studying the explorers in the "Age of Exploration," this project can be used alongside other topics such as: inventors, founding fathers, presidents, revolutionary war figures, civil war leaders, economists, literary figures, composers, mathematicia
Grades:
5th - 8th
California History Research Bundle: Landmarks and State Symbols
Engage your students in learning about California with these two research projects!Includes:California State Symbols Research ProjectCalifornia Landmark Research ProjectThe California State Symbols Research Project is perfect for the beginning of the school year to introduce your students to Social Studies and California history. It's also a great project for Open House or to use on state testing days when you want students to do academic work, but also have a bit more fun. Your students will re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
National Parks Research Project
Engage your students in learning about United States National Parks with this research project. Students will enjoy choosing from a list of the 63 national parks to dive deep and research their park. All of the hard work is done for you! Just print and assign to your class!Your students will:conduct research on their chosen national park, using provided guided note-taking questionscreate a PowerPoint about the park, using the included templatecreate a physical project (a diorama, a travel broch
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3rd - 5th
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I Can Statements - New York Common Core Social Studies Grade 4
New York State Common Core Social Studies Framework - Grade 4 - I Can StatementsRevised December 2023 to include Social Studies Practices and ELA and Literacy - I Can Statements.Included:130 - New York State Common Core Social Studies - I Can Statements46 - Social Studies Practices - I Can Statements57 - ELA and Literacy - I Can StatementsI Can Statements for Units Included:New York State and Local History and GovernmentGeography of Ne YorkNative American Groups and the EnvironmentColonial and
Grades:
4th
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Middle School Social Studies 50 States Geography Workbook PDF OR EASEL Full-Year
This is my North American Geography Workbook bundle for Social Studies or content-based literacy ELA classrooms. You get 4, full-sized geography workbooks, puzzle packs, task card sets, study guides, and assessments. Do you need something students can do independently?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! What is inside each of the 4 workbooks: State r
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Influential Immigrant Inquiry Packet
Here you will find a useful tool for students to embark on an inquiry journey learning about influential immigrants who positively impacted America. This packet is broken up into 8 phases. The goal of this booklet is to guide students through an inquiry project that allows them to see the positive contributions many immigrants have made to American society in history through today. Students will need either books or a digital device to research their questions. Phase 1: Inquiry (explore many inf
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Colorado History: State Symbols Research Project
Are you looking for a mini-research project for your students? This is a fun, cross-curricular project that incorporates research, writing, and art, focused on Colorado history. Your students will research various Colorado state symbols and take notes, which they will then use to write a paragraph about each symbol. They will also create their own illustration of each state symbol.This resource includes 13 of Colorado's state symbols. You can have students research all 13 or you can each student
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Colorado History Research Bundle: State Symbols and Landmarks
California History: State Symbols Research Project
Are you looking for a mini-research project for your students? This is a fun, cross-curricular project that incorporates research, writing, and art, focused on California history. Your students will research various California state symbols and take notes, which they will then use to write a paragraph about each symbol. They will also create their own illustration of each state symbol. This resource includes 13 of California's state symbols. You can have students research all 13 or you can each
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: California History Research Bundle: Landmarks and State Symbols
Ireland for the Non-Irish: A Cultural Study: LIMERICKS
Become the poet you never knew you were with this simple Limerick writing lesson! Limericks are silly poems that will inspire the uninspired. Have FUN sharing and creating Limericks with your students. This resource is great for adding a creative and collaborative activity to the classroom. Once you get started you won't be able to stop writing Limericks!What's Included:What is a Limerick? -Google SlidesWriting a Limerick Lesson Plan -Adaptions for K-5Differentiated Limerick Writing Templates
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Egyptian Goddesses | Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities
Introducing an exciting new reading comprehension and writing activity bundle on Egyptian Goddesses! This engaging resource is perfect for 4th - 6th-grade students who are learning about ancient Egypt and its fascinating culture.The bundle includes a⭐️Engaging reading comprehension passage that explores the most popular Egyptian goddesses and their unique abilities and characteristics. ⭐️Thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage students to delve deeper into the material and devel
Grades:
4th - 6th
50 State Brochure Unit Project BUNDLE -Modified - Research - Rubric - RACE Essay
This listing is for all of the products related to the modified 50 State brochure research project. It is editable and can be used for any state. This can be used as a research writing unit and/or a Social Studies unit. -50 States Research Brochure Template, Checklist, and Rubric -State Region Essay Graphic Organizer-Important Person from My State Graphic Organizer I used this project with my 3rd LLD & Resource Room classes. The timeline will vary depending on your students, but we spent on
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Social Studies in the Summer- A Back to School Writing activity
Whether you teach Social Studies to just your own class or several classes, this is the perfect first day of Social Studies writing activity. This assignment will help connect your students' summer experiences to the 4 Themes of Social Studies. It's a great time to introduce the 4 Themes of Geography. Students may share with partners or whole group on the next day. Make sure to go over your classroom expectations and rules to round out the first two days and you are set to start the year
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3rd - 6th
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Writing Prompts with Paired Passages
Do you have trouble finding multiple texts for students to read? If so, look no further. Although the great hero Heracles killed the deadly Hydra, suppose he were not around to complete this task. Who would you choose to complete this mission and why? You will have 45 minutes to read the passages and choose your hero. Be sure to use textual evidence to prove why your hero is the best man for the job. Click HERE to save 25% off the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Click here to sa
Grades:
4th - 6th
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My Book of Oceans and Continents
Develop students knowledge of Earths oceans and continents through this fun interactive booklet. After students have a general understanding and knowledge of the continents and oceans this is a great tool to use. They can be set off to do their own additional research and use this worksheet as a guide to help them stay on target.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Illinois State Bird Project: Northern Cardinal
Studying the state of Illinois? Perhaps doing a unit on Ornithology? This project-based unit is designed to help students study and record information about Illinois’s state bird – the Northern Cardinal! To learn more, see details below or you can preview a similar product here.Included: – A map page (for the state) – Scientific classification page – A page for students to give details about the bird’s physical description, habitat, diet, life span and reproduction – A page where students will
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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