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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.
Hidden HistoryProfiles of Black Americans
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Hidden History: Profiles of Black Americans Hidden History: Profiles of Black Americans is a comprehensive teaching resource that sheds light on lesser-known yet significant figures in the history of Black Americans. This material goes beyond the typical discussion on civil rights leaders and racial equality, illustrating diversity within the African American historical narrative from colonial times to present day. Suitable For Grades 4 To 6 Ideal for educators working with Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6 students, this resource focuses lives that had a significant impact but may not be as well-known. With engaging narratives about individuals who contributed to various fields such as military service during the Civil War, explorations at North Pole or innovations in transportation infrastructure including refrigerated trucks and railroad cars; it's designed to enrich any Social Studies curriculum under biographies sub-subject areas. Comprehensive And Engaging Worksheets The worksheet bundle includes profiles of 25 personalities Incorporates reading comprehension questions that foster student engagement and promote critical thinking skills. Incorporated writing exercises designed to stimulate higher order thinking into each profile. Add-On Features A reproducible trivia card game which can be easily assembled for use in both classroom settings as well as learning centers. This game is intended to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way while fostering teamwork among students; hence it could serve as an effective tool during whole-group or small-group activities fora more personalized instruction. This resource seamlessly marries content knowledge with skill development across its ready-to-print package of 56 PDF pages offering teachers an effective medium to transform typical class lessons into a fascinating journey dedicated to Black American history . All geared towards making history learning not just informative but fun and relatable for young learners!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Black Americans, Profiles, Hidden History, Social Studies, Comprehension Activity
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
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
U.S. Presidents: Jefferson and T. Roosevelt: Crack the difficult-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The U.S. Presidents: Jefferson and T. Roosevelt This educational resource enhances the classroom by offering a way to simultaneously teach about prominent U.S. presidents, monuments, social studies, and refine basic grammar skills. Suitable for Grade 3 and 4 Designed specifically for students in Grade 3 or 4 with a higher level of difficulty in mind. In-Depth Coverage of Two Crucial Figures Thomas Jefferson Theodore Roosevelt You can immerse your students into captivating short biographies filled with secret codes related to these presidents' lives. Educational Aims: Tightens proofreading skills Reinforces rules on capitalizations, essential for proficient writing Fosters curiosity about US history. Includes: An easily accessible PDF file format, Totaling at 13 ready-to-print pages, Gauge comprehension through worksheet questions derived from narratives, Versatile Usability: Fits seamlessly into any teaching schedule or framework—whole class instruction, small group sessions, compelling homework assignments; this tool is highly adaptable. 'The U.S. Presidents: Jefferson and T.Roosevelt' study guide provides more than your average synopsis; it offers an opportunity to spark students' lifelong passion for learning—one intriguing secret code after another! .
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Social Studies, Printable, History Lesson, Presidents, Comprehension Questions
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
John Locke Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
John Locke Research Organizer & Essay Assignment Dive into the ideals of the "father of liberalism" with this complete research project on English philosopher John Locke. Students independently explore Locke's life and work, gathering facts and sources on an informative research organizer. An essay outline worksheet then walks learners through drafting a five-paragraph essay on Locke, applying their research. Finally, students write, peer review, revise, and submit a graded short research essay on this central Enlightenment figure. Use the full project or just parts as a flexible research activity for grades 7-11. This easy-to-implement resource includes research and outlining worksheets, essay directions, writing tips, peer review checklist, and a Common Core-aligned rubric provided as a customizable 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
Sociology: Deviance and Social Desirability (Slides, Activity, and Worksheets)
Social Studies, History, Law, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Sociology: Deviance and Social Desirability covers key topics related to deviant behavior and societal reactions. This teaching resource explains concepts like folkways, mores, taboos, laws, and sanctions. It also explores theories on crime causation such as deterrence, social disorganization, and broken windows policing. Two engaging activities are included to help students critically examine their own biases and assumptions about deviance. In the adoption placement activity, students consider ten families with varying levels of "deviance" as options for placing a child. The famous Saints and Roughnecks study compares reactions to similar behaviors in groups from different socioeconomic backgrounds. With 33 pages of informative slides, handouts, and detailed activity instructions, this sociology resource enables dynamic discussions about the complex relationship between deviance and social norms.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Deviance, Norms, Crime, Theories, Activities
Sigmund Freud Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Psychology, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Sigmund Freud founded psychoanalysis and is probably the most widely studied psychiatrist all-time, and perhaps also the misunderstood. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the controversial psychology figure 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 Sigmund Freud 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 Sigmund Freud 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 Sigmund Freud 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 Sigmund Freud 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: Miles Davis
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Trumpeter Miles Davis Research Organizer & Essay Assignment This engaging 6-page teaching resource provides students the opportunity to research the life of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis through guided note-taking and outlining worksheets. It builds to a final 5-paragraph essay that can be peer reviewed and assessed using the included grading rubric. The step-by-step materials make assigning and assessing student work easy. Students will conduct research, take notes, create an outline, write a draft, peer review, and submit a final copy. Background information establishes context about Miles Davis so students can dive right into research. The resource works well for whole class or individual assignments in grades 8-11. This complete research project facilitates key research, writing, revision, and citation skills tied to ELA standards. Students will enjoy learning about an iconic musician while developing critical proficiencies. Editable versions provided.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 49 - Social Policy
Social Studies, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Social Policy Worksheet Designed for middle and high school students, this 2-page worksheet supplements the Crash Course Government video on social policy. With 15 short answer questions, it checks comprehension and sparks discussion. An answer key allows students to self-check their work. Educators can utilize this printable worksheet in various ways. For example, assign it alongside the 8-minute video for individual or group work. Allow students to rewatch the engaging animated lecture before discussing as a class. Videos and worksheets integrate nicely into lessons on government, politics, current events, and citizenship. Discover more teaching resources from Active Social Studies, including slides, guided notes, simulations, and video worksheets on sociology, philosophy, psychology, Supreme Court cases, and more.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Videos, Crash Course Government, Government Lesson, Social Policy, Government Policies, Voting Process, New Deal, Social Security
U.S. Presidents: Polk and Lincoln: Crack the easy-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The U.S. Presidents: Polk and Lincoln: Crack the easy-level codes and explore their lives A versatile, cross-curricular teaching resource , combining grammar and social studies for Grade 3 and 4 students. This tool offers a unique challenge- students have to crack hidden codes placed within biographies of U.S presidents James Polk and Abraham Lincoln. This intriguing puzzle-solving activity encourages learners to boost their analytical abilities while learning about two critical personalities in American history. The progress in language arts skills turns into an integral aspect of the student's academic journey. Comprehensive Biographies The provided biographies offer detailed knowledge about both presidents: discussing their early life, political career, accomplishments, significant events during their presidency etc., tremendously enhancing the students' comprehension abilities. A Fun Challenge: Students can decipher embedded codes within short narratives about James Polk and Abraham Lincoln. Versatile Resource: Once printed from its PDF format,it can be adapted to various classroom or homeschool scenarios. An Academic Journey: Teamwork can be promoted through assigning decoding tasks in groups; alternatively it can also serve as an individual study reinforcement tool at home. In Summary, "The U.S Presidents: Polk and Lincoln: Crack the easy-level codes" is dual-purpose resource that ensures teachers are able to provide structured lessons focusing on basic grammar skills but do so in a way which is enriched by biographical exploration of presidential figures! Herein lays a cryptic setup designed for adventurous discovery! .
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Printables, Social Studies Worksheet, Crack The Codes, Social Studies, Biographies
Famous Thinkers: Da Vinci and Mendel: Crack the easy-level codes and explore their lives
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Famous Thinkers: Da Vinci and Mendel: Crack the easy-level codes and explore their lives A unique , imaginative cross-curricular resource that intertwines history with mathematics. Voguishly designed for 5th and 6th grade students , this tool emphasizes practical education. What Does This Resource Offer? Historical Knowledge: Enriches students' knowledge of renowned figures - Leonardo da Vinci and Gregor Mendel. Basis in Mathematics: Facilitates consolidation of fundamental math skills through cracking number sequences and understanding place value. Analytical Thinking: Stimulates an analytical approach combining historical comprehension alongside mathematical operations. The Resource Format & Usability This edifying resource comprises one convenient PDF file including twelve ready-to-print pages. Suitable for various teaching environments including: " In-Class Instruction - Whole group activity or small-group collaborative task . " " Homeschooling - Engaging independent learning or connected sibling activities . " " Nightly Homework - Extension of the school learning experience at home . " " Social Studies Curriculum Integration "
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Crack The Code, Comprehension Questions, Reading Passage, Biographies, Da Vinci
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Sojourner Truth
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Sojourner Truth was legendary abolitionist and women's rights advocate whose famous "Ain't I a Women" became a rallying call for equality in post-Civil War America. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of this iconic figure for equal rights 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 Sojourner Truth 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 Sojourner Truth 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 Sojourner Truth 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 Sojourner Truth 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, Sojourner Truth
The White House Worksheets
Social Studies, History, History: USA, History: British, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Where can you find the White House? What makes the Oval Office unique? Who was responsible for the White House fire in 1814? Your students will uncover answers to these inquiries and more as they delve into essential facts and details about the White House, commonly known as the People's House. This package includes: White House Reading Comprehension set White House Timeline activity Coloring activity featuring the White House Crafting a Letter to the White House Answer key Students will respond to questions using complete sentences, drawing on key details about the White House. They will utilize the provided reading material to construct a timeline showcasing significant historical events. Additionally, they'll have the chance to color an illustration of the White House and share three newfound insights. Finally, they'll draft a letter or create a drawing for potential submission to the White House. Instructions on how to send officially are included. Thank you! The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets | The White House Worksheets |
Author Soumara Siddiqui
Tags The White House, White House Worksheets, White House Coloring Page, White House Facts
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
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
Explorers
Social Studies, History, History: Canada, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Explorers teaching resource The Explorers teaching resource is a comprehensive guide designed to engage and enlighten students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 . Focusing on the area of Social Studies with an emphasis on Canadian History, this resource offers a deep delve into the stories, challenges, motivations, technological advancements used by early explorers and their interactions with Indigenous peoples. Robust Set of Worksheets Within its robust set of worksheets packaged into an easily accessible PDF format are texts that deliver clear historical accounts. A portion depicts the explorers' challenges accompanied by illustrations that vividly bring these experiences to life. Guides are included for students to create their own illustrative interpretations—an excellent medium for fostering creativity. Encouraging Critical Thinking: Teachers can foster engaging classroom discussions around subject-specific questions provided in the material. These questions can also serve as homework assignments or catalyze small group debates—stimulating both cognitive growth and collaborative communication skills. Historical Journey: This resource follows significant exploration journeys chronologically—from Jacques Cartier's travels through Champlain's expeditions down to fur trade explorers' adventures across Canada's West Coast extensively covered in well-sourced texts complemented with colorful illustrations. Tech & Culture Lessons: Navigation technologies utilized during these times—a fantastic premise for exciting STEM integration possibilities—and Indigenous peoples' interactions with Europeans—an honest reflection encouraging cultural understanding—are included within this study material. Evaluating & Engaging Students This platform presents ready-to-use quizzes test knowledge retention while activities such as drama exercises offer alternative learning modalities that inspire practical engagements beyond traditional pedagogies—an effective way to adhere various learning styles present within your class. Explorers isn't just another teaching resource; it stands out as a reservoir of historical insights presented via numerous flexible implementation possibilities sure to add value across any educational setting – public schools or homeschooling environments inclusive.
Author Learn it ANY way
Tags Exploration, Canadian History, Social Studies, Interactive Learning, Critical Thinking
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How often does an American leader get described as both a great general and a great president? Perhaps only Dwight D. Eisenhower. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the World War II general and 34th president, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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, Notetaking, Outlining
Operant and Classical Conditioning (Slides, Class Activity, Worksheets, Videos)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Understanding Psychological Conditioning Made Easy\nThis comprehensive 24-page teaching resource on operant and classical conditioning facilitates student learning through visually engaging slides, an introductory activity, embedded videos, and takeaway worksheets. Students will gain essential knowledge of key conditioning concepts like positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment, antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and real-world examples. The informative slides use graphics and examples to clearly explain each concept in a student-friendly way. The introductory activity lets students apply their understanding, while the embedded videos further solidify learning. Finally, the student notes worksheets allow learners to document key takeaways for future studying. Together, these materials create an impactful learning experience that caters to different learning styles. Any educator aiming to effectively teach conditioning principles will find this resource invaluable.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Conditioning, Operant, Classical, Psychology, Learning
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
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 22 - Juridicial Decisions
Social Studies, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet: Judicial Decisions This 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Government video on judicial decisions. It includes 15 questions for students to answer while viewing the 7-minute video, which can be accessed via the link at the top of the worksheet. An answer key is provided to allow students to check their own work. To implement, print the worksheets and allow students to watch the engaging video, either individually or as a class. Students can then answer the questions during the first viewing and review their responses during a second viewing. The video's brevity and interactivity promotes student comprehension and retention of key civics concepts related to judicial decisions. This resource provides an impactful way to help students understand the role of the judicial system within American government.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Government Videos, Government Lesson, Juridicial Decisions, United States Supreme Court, Congress, Political Science, Comprehension Questions
Map Activity: Europeans Come to North America
Social Studies, History, History: World, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This mapping activity introduces students to the land claims made by European countries around the 1700s. There are total of 7 questions that students are expected to answer using the map. This is great of review and/or as an introduction to a unit. Ready to print - no prep. The European exploration of the Americas refers to the period of exploration and colonization by various European powers in the Americas, starting in the late 15th century and continuing into the 19th century. This era of exploration had a profound impact on the history, culture, and development of the Americas. Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing under the Spanish crown, is often credited with initiating the European exploration of the Americas. In 1492, he reached the Caribbean islands, believing he had reached the eastern coast of Asia. Columbus's voyages sparked a wave of exploration by other European powers, primarily Spain and Portugal. The Spanish, led by figures like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, explored and conquered vast territories in Central and South America. They established colonies and exploited the region's resources, particularly gold and silver. The Spanish Empire became one of the wealthiest and most powerful in the world. The Portuguese, led by explorers such as Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral, focused their efforts on establishing trading routes to Asia by sailing around the southern tip of Africa. However, they also claimed significant territories in South America, including Brazil. Other European powers, such as England, France, and the Netherlands, also sought to establish colonies and expand their influence in the Americas. English explorers like John Cabot and Sir Walter Raleigh ventured to North America, while French explorers, including Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain, explored and settled parts of present-day Canada. The Dutch established colonies in what is now New York and other areas along the eastern coast of North America. The European exploration of the Americas led to the establishment of permanent colonies, the introduction of European diseases that devastated native populations, and the transatlantic slave trade, which forcibly brought millions of Africans to the Americas to work on plantations and in mines. The colonization and exploitation of the Americas by European powers had far-reaching consequences, including the reshaping of indigenous cultures, the establishment of new political and economic systems, and the eventual independence movements that led to the formation of modern nation-states in the Americas. It's important to note that the European exploration of the Americas was not a single, unified endeavor. Different European powers had different goals, methods, and interactions with indigenous peoples. The history of this period is complex and multifaceted, involving numerous explorers, conquistadors, and colonizers, each contributing to the overall narrative of European exploration and colonization in the Americas.
Author Dr. Will Pulgarin
Tags European Colonization, New World, Exploration , Age Of Exploration, World History, Maps, Mapping Activity
Crash Course Sociology | 22 - Why is there Social Stratification?
Social Studies, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology | Why is there Social Stratification? Worksheet High school students can deeply understand and enjoy sociology because it connects them to real-world issues. Studying society’s relatability keeps students engaged and interested. This 2-page worksheet supplements the Crash Course Sociology video "Why is there Social Stratification?" It includes 15 questions for students to answer while watching the 10-minute video. An answer key is provided to allow self-checking. This worksheet facilitates whole-class viewing, small group discussion, and individual work. Watching the engaging video more than once helps students make connections and solidify understanding of sociology concepts. Pair this worksheet with the many other sociology resources in my store to fully leverage Crash Course videos. Check out lecture slides, projects, team building activities, and worksheets on civil rights, government, ethnocentrism, and more.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course, Crash Course Videos, Sociology, Sociology Lesson, Social Stratification, Sociological Paradigms, Social-Conflict Theory