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Social Studies Worksheets
Enhance your social studies curriculum with worksheets covering geography, history, civics, and cultures. These resources include maps, timelines, and critical thinking exercises. Use them to deepen understanding of societal structures and encourage informed citizenship.
Famous Thinkers: Earhart, King, and Curie: Crack the difficult-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Famous Thinkers: Earhart, King, and Curie This innovative teaching resource merges basic math skills and the study of influential figures in history . It is primarily suited for 5th and 6th grade social studies curriculum . A Unique Teaching Resource This tool introduces students to Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King Jr., and Marie Curie through engaging biographies. Each narrative includes embedded codes that students must decipher. By solving these riddles they unlock fascinating details about these individuals' lives while strengthening their understanding of fractions, equations, and greatest common factors. Innovative Approach to Learning The resource comprises a total of 18 ready-to-print pages in a single PDF file for easy distribution. The collection can be utilized during whole-group instruction as an engaging class activity or for specialized small group discussions. It can also be used as homework assignments allowing learners to take their time understanding each problem while learning intriguing details about various famous thinkers. The Benefits of Cross-Curricular Integration This approach offers an enjoyable way to apply mathematical concepts within historical context. Students will discover motivations behind actions taken by well-known personalities shaping our world today thus making learning truly engaging beyond regular textbook reading exercises. This comprehensive teaching resource revolutionizes learning into a truly fusion affair sparking the dual interest in number-crunching fun activity along with profound contextual histories!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Famous Thinkers, Earhart, Crack The Code, Reading Passage, History
U.S. States and Capitals Worksheets and Task Cards
Social Studies, Geography, Grade 5, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Learning the U.S. states and capitals doesn’t have to be a daunting task for your 5th graders. This set of worksheets and task cards will make the journey engaging and fun. You can use these activities as a supplement to your grade 5 social studies/geography curriculum. They are a great way to break up the monotony of memorizing the names of states and capitals and allow your learners to gain knowledge in a few of our nation’s major landmarks. Not only that, but they will also walk away having learned some fun facts about 10 U.S. states. As learners work their way through the 20 task cards, they will be asked to identify states and capitals, but with a few twists. They’ll identify states by their silhouettes, the names of the capitals, or the state’s nickname. Answers will be given in the form of naming a state, capital, or a state’s two letter abbreviation. In one of the worksheets, learners will put their internet research skills to the test in order to find the state and corresponding capital in which famous landmarks are found. Another worksheet requires learners to solve grade level math problems as a way to find the names of states and their capitals. These activities are rounded out with a worksheet in which learners will identify states by their silhouettes and unscramble the name of their capitals. The 4 worksheets are PRINT and GO, saving you valuable time. Once the initial prep of the task cards is complete, you will have a go-to activity to use with your learners year-over-year. As an added bonus, the task cards also come with a set of corresponding Power Point slides. This allows for whole-group instruction. If you’d prefer your learners get up and moving, place each task card around your indoor or outdoor educational environment and let them move from card to card to answer each question. All task cards and worksheets are available in a color format, as well as a black & white format. Answer keys are also included. Below are the details of each product page. PAGE 1: Task Cards #1-4 PAGE 2: Task Cards #5-8 PAGE 3: Task Cards #9-12 PAGE 4: Task Cards #13-16 PAGE 5: Task Cards #17-20 PAGE 6: Answer Recording Sheets for Task Cards (2 sheets per page) PAGE 7: Learners will read fun facts about 10 states and answer the questions by solving math problems. A key is provided which learners will use to match the equation’s solution with the state’s capital. PAGE 8: Learners will research the given famous U.S. landmarks or national parks and write the names of the state and capitals in which each is located. PAGE 9: Learners will identify 10 states using the state silhouette and capital’s name. PAGE 10: Learners will unscramble the names of 10 state capitals and write the names on the lines next to each state silhouette. ANSWER KEY POWER POINT SLIDES 1-20: each slide includes one enlarged version of the states and capitals task cards.
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags U.S. Geography, States And Capitals, U.S. Landmarks, National Parks, Task Cards, Webquest, State Abbreviations, State Nicknames
U.S. Presidents: Eisenhower and Kennedy: Crack the difficult-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
U.S. Presidents: Eisenhower and Kennedy: Crack the difficult-level codes and explore their lives This meticulously crafted teaching resource serves as an effective tool for learning about American presidents along with polishing basic grammar skills. Catering well to educators looking for engaging ways to introduce historical figures, specifically U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy, Engaging Teaching Method This product steps away from conventional pedagogical methods by embedding hidden information within short biographies of these distinguished statesmen for students in the third and fourth grades towards an active engagement with history while simultaneously enhancing their language arts competencies. Innovation in Biography Study The tool is unique among teaching aids directed at Social Studies curriculum focused on biography studies due to its integration of code-cracking exercises into biography study — offering students an opportunity for hands-on practice with compound words and proofreading at a challenging level, reinforcing their understanding and aiding retention. Ease-of-use Functionality Consists of 13 print-ready pages compiled into a single PDF file — Completely ready-to-go once it's printed! Suitable not just for full-class instruction but also think-pair-share activities or individual assignment ensuring potential utilization either as classwork or homework assignments. The creative fusion of investigating the lives of U.S Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy through code-solving adventures proves not just intellectually stimulating but promotes fascination while learning about iconic historical personalities – making it an excellent addition to any educator's teaching resources collection.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Biographies, Social Studies, U.S. Presidents, Comprehension Question, Reading Passage
America The Story of Us: Video Viewing Guide & Question | Episode 2 • Revolution
Social Studies, Government, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
America Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This viewing guide for episode 2 entitled "Revolution" covers the following information: The colonies declare independence The Continental Army and George Washington George Washington's intelligence and spy ring Winter at Valley Forge The Declaration of Independence Battle of Yorktown What's Included: All questions for this product are for the viewing of Episode 2 • Revolution. There are over 20 thoughtful questions that are presented in the order of the video. All questions are completely editable if you prefer to alter any questions. Questions are separated into labeled, time-stamped viewing segments for students to easily follow along. Each worksheet also ends with one thought provoking question to stimulate classroom discussion. Answer keys are included for all questions. Worksheets are available in a Google Classroom format for students to complete on any device. These worksheets can also be easily exported as a stunning PDF for students to complete as a double sided worksheet . ( Whether you have a student that needs special assistance, or you prefer your class to have a paper format, this printable PDF option is extremely helpful for any classroom.) Whichever format you prefer, both options will look and feel the same for easy grading by you the teacher
Author Mister Harms
Tags Colonies, Independence, America, Battle Of Yorktown, Government Worksheets, America The Story Of Us Revolution Answer Key, Questions Episode 2
St. Paul the Apostle Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
There is perhaps no important figure to Christianity than St. Paul the Apostle, who spread the word of Jesus of Nazareth far and wide during the first century AD. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the "patron saint of theology" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from St. Paul the Apostle fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A St. Paul the Apostle essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A St. Paul the Apostle biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their St. Paul the Apostle notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
U.S. Presidents: Washington and Jackson: Crack the medium-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
U.S. Presidents: Washington and Jackson - An engaging teaching resource This unique teaching tool combines history lessons with language skills, providing a creative method to introduce biographies of notable American presidents while reinforcing important grammatical concepts. Designed For: Third to fourth-grade level Social studies classes or homeschool programs A Unique Approach to Learning History and Language Skills: Incorporating the biographies of George Washington and Andrew Jackson, , this resource prompts students into active learning. Encrypted information is embedded within each biography, transforming casual reading into an educational pursuit. Skill Development: Reading skills- To unlock the mysteries hidden in these presidential stories, students are encouraged not only to read diligently but apply their language skills as well. Ciphering Skills- The text taunts students with medium difficulty codes for deciphering double letters along with honing their understanding of synonyms and antonyms. VocabularySkills- The process encourages your pupils' critical thinking whilst enriching vocabulary skills coupled compellingly with details about influential American leaders' life journey. Nuts & Bolts: The set comprises 13 ready-to-print pages packed neatly within one accessible PDF file that's easy to distribute. Can be utilized for whole group lessons for a collaborative learning experience or divided amongst small groups for more focused discussions. Conclusion: A remarkable strategy intertwined beautifully between exploring United States Presidents whilst cultivating burgeoning grammar prowess among learners!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Printables, Social Studies, History Worksheet, Comprehension, Questions
Reading A Map Worksheets
Social Studies, Geography, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Reviewed, evaluated, edited, and creatively written by teaching professionals, this Social Studies-focused digital resource implements current teaching strategies and aligns with grade-level standards to teach about map reading. With the ability to print the pages over and over, your child can complete the activities again and again until the skills have been mastered. Includes activities that focus on: • Directions • Using a compass • Locating objects on a map • Globes • Using a compass • Scale and distance • Hemispheres • Latitude and longitude • Legends • Maps (political map, transportation map, and road map)
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Compass, Globe, Map, Scale, Legends, Map Scale Practice Worksheets, Reading A Map Worksheet, Map Reading Practice Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Isaac Newton
Social Studies, History, History: World, Science, Basic Science, Physics, Research, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Isaac Newton Research Project Guide students through research and essay writing on Isaac Newton's life and scientific discoveries with this complete 6-page resource. Students first gather facts and sources on a research organizer worksheet, learning about Newton's background and key achievements. Next, they use an essay outline to craft a 5-paragraph informative essay, applying what they learned in their research. The project concludes with peer review and final revisions. Three versions (full-color, B&W, and editable rubric) accommodate diverse classroom needs. Suitable for grades 7-12, particularly secondary science and social studies. This scaffolded project develops research skills and informs students on Newton's still-relevant scientific contributions, like gravity and laws of motion. Use the full resource for a multi-day research paper unit or individual components to support lessons on the Scientific Revolution era.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Isaac Newton
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Margaret Thatcher
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: British, History: World, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few prime ministers in British history were more influential than Margaret Thatcher. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life and times of England's "Iron Lady" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Margaret Thatcher fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Margaret Thatcher essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Margaret Thatcher biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Margaret Thatcher notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 35 - Political Ideology
Social Studies, Government, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Episode 35 Political Ideology Worksheet This informative 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Government video on political ideologies. It includes 15 short answer questions tailored to the key concepts in the 8-minute video, allowing students to check their understanding as they watch. An answer key is provided for self-assessment. This concise video and worksheet are ideal for helping middle and high school students understand the core political ideologies that shape government and policy decisions. It can be utilized in various ways - assigned as homework to preview content, viewed together in class to spark discussion, rewatched individually or in groups to reinforce learning. The engaging Crash Course series makes complex civics topics relatable for students. Pairing the animated videos with this focused worksheet promotes critical thinking skills and content retention. Check out more best-selling civics resources at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/active-social-studies.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course, Government Videos, Government Episodes, Political Ideology, Political Science, Politics, American Conservatives, Comprehension Questions, Crash Course #35, Crash Course #35 Answers, Crash Course Political Parties, Crash Course 35, Crash Course Government And Politics, Crash Course Government
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Benjamin Franklin
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Benjamin Franklin is sometimes referred to as the "First American," and learning about his contributions to the early history of the United States makes it easy to see why that is the case. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned statesman, publisher, and inventor, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Ben Franklin fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Benjamin Franklin essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Benjamin Franklin biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Ben Franklin notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Research
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 34 - Shaping Public Opinion
Social Studies, Government, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet: Shaping Public Opinion This 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Government video on shaping public opinion. It includes 15 questions for students to answer while watching the engaging 7-minute video. An answer key is provided to allow students to check their own work. This resource works well for whole class instruction, small groups, or independent learning. Students will gain insight into how public opinion impacts government and politics. Pair this video and worksheet with a class discussion for optimal learning. Check out more social studies resources at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/active-social-studies for ways to make history and government relatable and meaningful.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Episode, Government Videos, Public Opinion, Political Opinions, Franklin Roosevelt, Public Relations, Government, Political Parties Worksheet Answers, Shaping Public Opinion
U.S. History Documents and Speeches Worksheets and Task Cards
Social Studies, Government, History, History: USA, Grade 5, 6, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
They are the documents and speeches that this great nation is built upon, the words of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Martin Luther King, Jr., and President Abraham Lincoln. In social studies and ELA, your learners have been introduced to the Declaration of Independence , the Bill of Rights , the “I Have a Dream” speech, and the Gettysburg Address . Now, with these learning activities, they get to put their knowledge to the test and showcase their understanding of each of these famous documents and/or speeches. Within the pages of this product, your learners will be provided with a brief background of each document and speech, links with important information about each and/or the documents/speeches themselves, one worksheet about each, and finally a set of task cards that includes excerpts from each document/speech. After completing these activities, your learners will have a better understanding and appreciation for nation’s journey to freedom. Not only that, but they will also walk away having strengthened their skills in vocabulary, writing cursive, research, and geography. All worksheets and task cards are available in a color and black & white format. As an added bonus, a corresponding set of Power Point slides is available for the task cards activity . This allows you to use the paper version of the cards in multiple learning environments (learning centers, outdoor activity , small group activity ), or as a whole group activity where the digital version is displayed to your group of learners at one time. To save you time and ease of burden, an answer key is also included. See below for the details of each worksheet and task card. PAGE 1: Learners will learn the “who, what, when, why, and where” of the Declaration of Independence , the Bill of Rights , the “I Have a Dream” speech, and the Gettysburg Address. PAGE 2: Learners will use the links learn additional information about the four documents/speeches PAGE 3: Learners will read situational prompts determine if it is a privilege or a right. Then, they will color the corresponding graphic that shows which prompt is part of the Bill of Rights . PAGE 4: Learners will use vocabulary terms in the “word bank” to fill-in the blanks about the Declaration of Independence . PAGE 5: In cursive, learners will write a portion of one sentence from the Gettysburg Address . Then, they will use research skills to answer questions about the famous speech. PAGE 6: On the provided map, learners will locate and color the U.S. states which are mentioned in the “I Have a Dream” speech. They’ll use the link to listen to the song mentioned in the speech and identify which terms in the speech were also used in other famous documents/speeches. Finally, learners will briefly write about a dream they have for future generations. PAGE 7: Task Cards #1-4: (each document/speech is included) PAGE 8: Task Cards #5-8: (each document/speech is included) PAGE 9: Task Cards #9-12: (each document/speech is included) PAGE 10: Task Cards #13-16: (each document/speech is included) PAGE 11: Task Cards #17-20: (each document/speech is included) PAGE 12: Answer Recording Page for the task cards ANSWER KEY
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags U.S. History, Declaration Of Independence, Bill Of Rights, Gettysburg Address, Martin Luther King Jr., Documents, Speeches, Social Studies, Task Cards, Power Point Slides
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Elon Musk
Social Studies, History, History: World, Science, Technology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
It's hard to imagine a more fascinating twenty-first century figure than billionaire Elon Musk. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the businessman and Tesla founder with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Elon Musk fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Elon Musk essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Elon Musk biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Elon Musk notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Elon Musk
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leonard Bernstein
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few figures have meant as much to American musical theatre than Leonard Bernstein. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the Broadway legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Leonard Bernstein fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Leonard Bernstein essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Leonard Bernstein biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Leonard Bernstein notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Leonard Bernstein
U.S. Presidents: Washington, Lincoln, and Grant: Crack the medium-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
U.S. Presidents: Washington, Lincoln, and Grant: Crack the medium-level codes and explore their lives An incredible teaching resource designed specifically for the curious minds of grade 5 and 6 students, combining history lessons with literacy skills in a unique context. Key Features: Cross-curricular tool building grammar skills while learning history. In-depth biographies on U.S. presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant. 18-page PDF filled with coded messages serving as practice for proofreading drills as well as analogy exercises. The perfect blend of challenge and intrigue will have scholars deeply engrossed in deciphering hidden knowledge about historical figures while subconsciously refining essential language abilities! This resource can be implemented flexibly into classrooms regardless of size or even at home taking into account diverse learning environments which prevent monotony hence eliminating chances of academic retardation. A Must-Have Addition to Your Toolkit: Promoting engaged exploration into social studies especially biographical study through worksheets combined capturing creativity and critical thinking – helping deliver quality lessons though often intangible skill building processes! </ul
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags U.S. Presidents, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Biographies, History Printables
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Plato
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Plato was an Ancient Greek philosopher whose influence in Western culture continues to this day. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the legendary ancient thinker with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Plato fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Plato essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Plato biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Plato notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Plato
Crash Course Psychology Episode Worksheet | 2 - Psychological Research
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Psychology Research Worksheet Engage high schoolers in psychology using real-world connections with this 2-page episode worksheet for Crash Course Psychology’s “Psychological Research” video. Students will answer 15 analysis questions while watching the insightful 10-minute video that examines psychology research methods. Implement as an entire class or in small groups, allowing students to rewatch the popular Crash Course video for improved comprehension. Check student understanding yourself or have them self-assess using the included answer key. Pair with other psychology resources like ethnocentrism slides and Crash Course government to build student interest. Discover more social studies and psychology materials for high school classrooms at Active Social Studies.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Psychology, Crash Course Video, Crash Course Episode, Crash Course Worksheet, Comprehension Worksheet, Scientific Method, Vocabulary, Crash Course Psychology 2
Crash Course Sociology Episode | 30 Politics
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology: Politics Worksheet Engage high school students with a relevant video and accompanying 2-page worksheet about politics from the perspective of sociology. The informative 10-minute Crash Course video explains how groups gain and maintain power in society. The printable handout has 15 short answer questions to check comprehension, invoke critical thinking, and spur discussion. An answer key allows students to self-check their work. Use this versatile resource for whole class instruction, small groups, or independent learning. Pair it with other sociology materials like lectures on civil rights, Constitutional clauses, the 28th Amendment project, Arctic survival activities, ethnocentrism slides, and more Crash Course worksheets. Find this and other social studies resources in my Active Social Studies store.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course, Crash Course Videos, Sociology Videos, Sociology Worksheet, Politics, Vocabulary, Civics, Democracy
Famous Thinkers: Einstein and Carver: Crack the easy-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Famous Thinkers: Einstein and Carver Famous Thinkers: Einstein and Carver is an immersive cross-curricular teaching resource that seamlessly integrates biographical studies with foundational mathematic principles. As a versatile tool for Grade 5 and Grade 6 educators, this resource can be effortlessly incorporated into various settings like group activities, individual assignments or homework tasks. Intriguing Short Biographies Delving into the lives of illustrious thinkers Albert Einstein and George Washington Carver , this resource presents learners with two intriguing short biographies each harboring hidden encoded information. To reveal these secrets, students must employ their critical thinking capabilities to decode the information concealed within. In doing so, they strengthen fundamental math skills as they grapple with number lines and math symbols throughout their quest. An Interactive Learning Experience The interactive aspect of Famous Thinkers pushes it beyond traditional learning materials by engaging students in an absorbing process of 'code-cracking'. This not only promotes active learning but also enhances comprehension by encouraging detailed examination of the provided biographical narratives. It capacitates learners to connect historical figures' experiences to relatable real-life concepts such as numeric problems, leading to a deeper understanding of both subject areas. Versatility: Suitable for group activities, individual assignments or homework tasks. Cross-curricular integration: Seamlessly combines biography study with foundational mathematical principles. User-friendly: Tailored for easy usage across different platforms in universally accessible PDF format. Educator Friendly Design ' To ensure easy usage for educators across different platforms, Famous Thinkers: Einstein and Carver offers its materials in a universally accessible PDF format consisting of 14 ready-to-print pages perfect for hands-on learning sessions or easily distributable assignments. These vibrant features underscore its place as a thoughtful addition to any classroom curriculum ; ideally designed for integration into Social Studies lessons under Biographies subtopics. The Power of Innovative Education Ultimately,this innovative product exhibits how education can transform from just imparting knowledge to inspiring creative thought while cultivating tangible academic skills among learners – all folded neatly within the compelling stories of famous thinkers whose lives continue influencing many spheres today.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Printables, Biographies, Social Studies, Crack The Code, Einstein
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 6 - Congressional Elections
Social Studies, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Overview Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 6 - Congressional Elections is a teaching resource designed to capture student interest in the dynamic field of government and politics. It presents an engaging way for modern students to comprehend the nuances of American citizenship. About This Resource The centerpiece of this important educational tool is a two-page worksheet featuring fifteen thought-provoking questions . These are all centered around a Crash Course Government Episode which can be accessed via YouTube (the link is conveniently included at the top of the worksheet). To ensure optimal learning outcomes, an answer key accompanies this resource. Video Length & Format Flexibility The video on Congressional Elections runs for nine minutes. As these resources are housed as editable Word documents, educators can easily tailor them according to their specific requirements. Distribution Method: Distribute printed copies while playing the video out loud for group learning sessions. If there's enough devices, have individual learners or smaller groups watch and follow along at their own pace promoting personal responsibility towards learning. Possible Users & Application Scenarios This versatile worksheet could prove beneficial across different pedagogical settings – be it public schools, homeschooling arrangements or other educational environments primarily focusing on Social Studies. Ideal for Grades 7-10 but adaptable enough to suit any class where students are studying Government subtopics. Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 6 - Congressional elections: A valuable resource geared towards promoting student comprehension without compromising enjoyment in learning about crucial social studies topics.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Government, Politics, Congressional Elections, Crash Course, Teaching Resource
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Marie Curie
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: Europe, Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few scientists are more celebrated than Marie Curie, the first women to win a Nobel Prize. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the "mother of radioactivity" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Marie Curie fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Marie Curie essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Marie Curie biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Marie Curie notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining, Marie Curie
St. Augustine Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
St. Augustine was theologian from the earlier period of Christianity whose writing greatly influenced medieval society. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the "patron saint of theology" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from St. Augustine fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A St. Augustine essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A St. Augustine biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their St. Augustine notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Washington
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Washington Guide students to independently research and write an informative essay on the life of George Washington, America's first president. This resource includes a scaffolded research planner to help students gather facts and sources on Washington. Next, students use an essay outline to craft a 5-paragraph essay on the iconic leader's legacy. Peer review and essay rubrics based on Common Core standards provide helpful writing supports. Use the full 6-page resource for a complete research paper lesson or assign components like the notetaking worksheet for a shorter research activity. Best for secondary grades 8-11, this versatile resource works for social studies and ELA. Customize grade values and rubric guidelines with the included editable Google Sheet. Provided as ready-to-use PDFs, this teaching resource simplifies assigning and assessing student research projects on George Washington.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining