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Free 5th grade social studies lectures
Cartoon Notes for Map Skills-Longitude
Visual notes for learning map skills...I call them 'Cartoon Notes!' These notes are a hit in my classroom, as they tie in visual learning with note-taking. I use these in my classroom to introduce, reinforce, and review with my students. Enjoy!
This is the page for teaching 'Longitude." Make sure you search for the page on 'Latitude' as well!
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3rd - 9th
Cartoon Notes for Map Skills-Latitude
Visual notes for learning map skills...I call them 'Cartoon Notes!' These notes are a hit in my classroom, as they tie in visual learning with note-taking. I use these in my classroom to introduce, reinforce, and review with my students. Enjoy!
This is a page for teaching 'Latitude.' Please see the 'Longitude' page too!
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3rd - 8th
The Holocaust - Fuse History - Leveled Reading & Slides
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Holocaust. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides Editable Prese
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K - 12th
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Also included in: World War II -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
September 11th Attack - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Activities & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the September 11th attacks. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides E
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K - 12th
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Trail of Tears - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Slides & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Trail of Tears. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides Editable
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Northeast Region of United States Presentation FREEBIE
This product gives information about the Northeast Region of the United States, including maps, photographs, & information pertaining to each state of the region.
This presentation is a FREEBIE and if you like this product, please go to my "It's A Vaughnderful Classroom" to check out the whole bundle.
Included with the bundle is a presentation of each of the five regions including: the West, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast regions.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Life in Slavery PowerPoint and Infographic
FREEBIE!
Condensed lesson summarizing the economics of slavery, the slave trade, and life for free African-Americans in the North and South. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student infographic style note taking sheet, and an answer key.
Feedback and ratings for this freebie are appreciated.
If you like this product, please visit my store for a wide selection of similar PowerPoint and Infographic lessons!
The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teac
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5th - 12th
Early American Civilizations (Incans, Mayans, Aztecs) Flipchart
This flipchart introduces the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations with great visuals and brief descriptions. Perfect for class discussion or lecture. I teach 8th grade but is perfect for any level.
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5th - 12th
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American Colonies Power Point and Exam
This 12 slide Power Point on how the American Colonies were established includes colorful images and maps to support the text. Includes the reasons why Europe colonized America, information on the lost colony of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the major differences between the 3 colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern). The last slide includes review questions for students' responses orally or in writing as a closure for the presentation. The review questions can also be used as a warm up for
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5th - 10th
Number the Stars - Presentation
This Apple Keynote presentation is an introduction to the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. It's designed to discuss some of the events of WW2, including the Holocaust & the rescue of the Danish Jews.
This book is brilliant, but is at a 4th-5th grade level. Of course, the horrors of WW2 are not told in detail, nor are there any explicit descriptions or pictures of what took place.
This will help the class have a background of the truth behind this historical fiction book before th
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4th - 5th
Causes of European Exploration and Colonization of North America
This PowerPoint discusses major motives or causes of European exploration and colonization of North America: the Protestant Reformation, mercantilism, and the search for the Northwest Passage. Corresponding notes pages with blanks are available for purchase at my store, USHistoryBuff.
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5th - 11th
South America PowerPoint
This is the 13-slide PowerPoint portion of a larger product in my store. This product includes
* 13-slide PowerPoint on a brief introduction to South America
The PowerPoint includes the following topics..
- Native Americans
- Religion
- Language
- People in the Andes Mountains
- People in the Amazon Rain Forest
- Similarities of the culture in South America
Click the link to see the larger product that includes filler notes for the students to follow along with and a worksheet for after! Keys
Grades:
5th - 9th
Emancipation Proclamation - An Introduction
This is an introductory lesson to the Emancipation Proclamation for students in elementary school. It provides clear information as a resource for teachers in the primary grades to guide a discussion and makes a great resource sheet for intermediate students to read. The second page offers graphics from the first and last page of the actual document.
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1st - 6th
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Colonial America Notes (13 Colonies), 13 colonies notes, teacher guides, notes
Are you new to teaching social studies and need a quick overview of what to teach? Or maybe you're a veteran but looking for a quick refresher? Whatever your need, these notes are for you. Revised and up to date on Texas TEKS.Quick Disclaimer- This product was created for teacher use only. As a history teacher and mentor, I know how hard it is to find the "Cliff Notes" version for each unit of American History that you need to teach, especially if you teach multiple subjects. Time is not always
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types of Economies
Google Slides lecture of the 4 types of economies plus a digital worksheet. In the Slides, as part of an interactive lecture, you will define economics and economic system. Explain the "umbrella" economy types. Slides on each economic type includes description, positives/negatives, and examples. There are also separate slides to give key descriptive words for each economic type that will help them remember (presented in a mental-map format). The worksheet includes a place for them to describe ea
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5th - 10th
Brown v the Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! Students will collect facts about the Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education and the crisis at Little Rock’s Central High School by analyzing two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork) By using the teacher provided questions and quotes from the events students will understand how the events are tied together. Students will also see that non vi
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5th - 12th
Five Themes of Geography PowerPoint Presentation for Middle School
This FREE presentation is perfect for introducing the five themes of geography to upper elementary or middle school students.
If you like this presentation, be sure to check out my complete lesson on the five themes of geography,, including guided notes, vocabulary flashcards, and 3 pages of practice worksheets!
Five Themes of Geography COMPLETE Lesson
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5th - 9th
French and Indian War
This resource can be used as a basic review for Middle Schoolers, or, it can be used as a full lesson for Elementary students. This is also a great resource for homeschoolers.
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3rd - 8th
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Harlem Renaissance and Zora Neale Hurston
Students will read a Harlem Renaissance newspaper article The New Negro, then analyze the first day cover (envelope with commemorative stamp, appropriate postmark and artwork) to identify Zora Neale Hurston. After reading an excerpt of How it Feels to Be Colored Me, students will discuss and support if Zora represents The New Negro of the Harlem Renaissance era. Discussion questions, concluding activity and teacher notes are included
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5th - 11th
Social Classes in the Ancient Roman Empire
This pack was designed to provide a simple and interesting overview of social classes in the Ancient Roman Empire.
Social Classes in the Ancient Roman Empire Pack includes:
- Power Point: "Social Classes in the Ancient Roman Empire" (30 slides)
- 2 Worksheet: patricians and plebeians; types of citizens
- 1 Activity: four things that effect social rank
Note: This product was designed with reduced/simplified text in both the power point and the worksheets to make it more accessible to students w
Grades:
4th - 7th
Cribbs Latitude/Longitude Geography Lesson
This is a powerpoint lesson walking students through the cardinal and intermediate directions, then the oceans and continents, and finally explains how latitude and longitude work. The presentation is interactive and requires students to label a world map as well as work in groups. The maps used for the activity can be printed as slides off the powerpoint.
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3rd - 8th
Argentina - Global Studies - Leveled Reading, Activities, Slides & Digital INB
Global Studies content are geography deep dives in a country of the world. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to digital interactive books this is an all-in-one solution to bring students on a trip around the world. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Global Studies activity set you will receive:◈Google Slide Editable Presentation with Queued Videos◈Google Slide Interactive Book with
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K - 12th
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African American Scientists Slides
This is a slide deck of 17 significant black scientists and their contributions. I generally cover one scientist a day for the month of February in honor of black history month, but I have also printed this out and put it together as a booklet for my students. I've also printed these in the past and made a bulletin board out of them.
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PreK - 9th
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Cornell Notes Printable FREEBIE
Make it easy for students to get used to taking notes in the Cornell Note Style. Perfect for any subject and any grade that takes notes. Use this to teach students to fold the page and quiz themselves on their learning. Great for AVID or any teachers that want to invest in thoughtful learning and note-taking. Did I mention that it is FREE?
Grades:
5th - 12th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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