Elementary School Social Studies & History Assessment

This U.S. States research project includes both a Google version and a hard copy. It is everything you need in order for students to study the U.S. States!! It encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! It is easy to use and an awesome project that your students will love! The Google/online version includes over 10 pages of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and quizzes. The hard copy contains 16 pages of graphic organizers, vocabulary, and grading tools.

• The physical/hard copy of this resource is a group research project intended for small groups to complete and present (in person).
• The Google/online copy of this resource is designed for individual research (in person or distance learning).

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Magnetic storyboards are an effective and fun tool to encourage students to understand and interpret the five geographical themes. This activity not only promotes creative thinking but also high-level thinking skills.

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• Detailed Teacher Guide
• Student Instruction Sheet
• Grading Rubric

Use as a cumulative activity or alternative assessment to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.

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This comprehensive bundle of resources is designed to engage and educate students about Veterans Day, offering a perfect blend of learning and fun.

The bundle includes:

• 3 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions: Each passage is designed to challenge students’ reading and comprehension skills. The passages are followed by multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the text.

• 1 Word Search Puzzles: These puzzles feature key terms related to Veterans Day, providing a fun way for students to familiarize themselves with important concepts.

• 1 Word Scramble: This activity features key terms related to Veterans Day, encouraging students to enhance their vocabulary and problem-solving skills.

• 1 Crossword Puzzle: This puzzle is designed around Veterans Day themes, helping students reinforce their understanding of key concepts.

• 1 Vocabulary Activity: This activity is designed to help students learn and understand key terms related to Veterans Day. It can be used as a standalone activity or as a supplement to the other resources in the bundle.

All activities come with answer keys, allowing for easy marking and feedback.

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Need an all-in one Ancient Egypt lesson for an adapted curriculum? Ancient Egypt is a complex study of art, architecture, people, and culture. In this all in one bundle, students will explore Ancient Egypt by learning about the major time periods, the language (hieroglyphs), Famous Pharaohs, and the culture of the people. Learn about the carvings on the pyramid walls, including an activity for students to create their own Cartouche hieroglyph of their name and have fun with a mummification science experiment!

Whats Included:

1. A Comprehensive .pdf (41 pages)

2. Ancient Egypt Assessment with Answer Key

3. Mummification Experiment

4. Cartouche Template for Students to Create Their Own Cartouche

5. Venn Diagram Comparing Common and Wealthy Egyptians

6. 1 CLOSE Writing Assignment with Word Bank

7. 2 Writing Prompts

8. Crossword Puzzle

59 TOTAL pages of learning!!!

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Engage your students with these 10 culturally rich reading comprehension passages centered around Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Each story explores different aspects of this vibrant holiday, making it perfect for classroom use or at-home learning.

Product Includes:

• 10 Informative Passages: Each story is designed to introduce students to the key elements of Dia de los Muertos, including altars, sugar skulls, and La Catrina.
• 5 Comprehension Questions per Passage: Assess understanding and encourage critical thinking with questions that promote discussion and reflection.
• Cultural Significance: Students will learn about the importance of family, remembrance, and celebration in various cultures.
• Colorful Illustrations: Optional visual aids to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Engage your students with these 10 culturally rich reading comprehension passages centered around Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Each story explores different aspects of this vibrant holiday, making it perfect for classroom use or at-home learning.

Product Includes:

• 10 Informative Passages: Each story is designed to introduce students to the key elements of Dia de los Muertos, including altars, sugar skulls, and La Catrina.
• 5 Comprehension Questions per Passage: Assess understanding and encourage critical thinking with questions that promote discussion and reflection.
• Cultural Significance: Students will learn about the importance of family, remembrance, and celebration in various cultures.
• Colorful Illustrations: Optional visual aids to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Celebrate Women History Month using this set of 7 of the most influential or Famous Women in Sports Reading Comprehension Passages. The passages are designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Each passage features a short biography of a famous female athlete, followed by 8 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the text.

The passages cover a range of sports, such as tennis, boxing, racing, the Boston Marathon, and soccer. The women in sports included in this set are:

• Mia Hamm: A soccer legend who won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals, and became the all-time leading scorer in international soccer history.
• Wilma Rudolph: A sprinter who overcame polio and racism to become the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
• Serena Williams: A tennis superstar who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and numerous awards and honors.
• Billie Jean King: A tennis champion and activist who fought for gender equality and social justice on and off the court.
• Kathrine Switzer: A trailblazing runner who became the first woman to officially enter and finish the Boston Marathon, despite facing harassment and resistance from some officials and spectators.
• Danica Patrick: A racing driver who broke barriers and records in a male-dominated sport, and became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race.
• Claressa Shields: A boxer who grew up in poverty and violence, and went on to become the first American boxer, male or female, to win two Olympic gold medals and four world titles in different weight classes

This set is perfect for social studies reading, independent work, homework, or group activities.

Answer keys are included for each passage. Your students will enjoy learning about these remarkable women and their contributions to sports.

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This is a lesson designed to bring the ‘Five Themes of Geography’ to life! Students will go beyond the mere rote memorization of these themes, but will explore and apply each of these themes to an eye opening example found in the REAL WORLD; whether it be a tribal man’s adaptive ability to hold his breath for an extended amount of time while deep sea hunting, to the ancient Roman’s impressive engineering skills in constructing the famous waterway system known as the aqueducts.

The Slide Presentation will guide your students through an exciting journey of the five themes. This interactive lesson is designed to teach the concepts, and then quiz students of their understanding of each theme, and finally a more comprehensive assessment takes place at the end of the lesson.

This lesson contains:

• Google Slide Presentation (includes engaging video clips)
• Interactive Guided Notes
• Assessment
• Answer Key

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Geography' lessons here:

• Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants
• Analyzing Environmental Disasters Caused by Human Activity

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This product includes adapted notes about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. After reviewing the packet, students can complete the questions - short answer, fill in the blanks, and true false at the end of the product independently or with support.

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Looking for a fun, engaging and quick way for students to review terms and concepts tied to U.S. history? Pictionarades is an interactive game that will tap into the imagination and knowledge of your students who will be challenged to use their acting and/or artistic ability in illustrating concepts and vocabulary words tied certain time periods of U.S. history. Materials: • Lesson plan • Vocabulary words (11 units) • Word Document Template Time Frame: • 10-15 min

Everything you need to for students to make their own game boards based on concepts from unit lesson plans:

Student examples

Templates for squares, objects, and more...

Images for game pieces (male/female of different ages, modes of transportation)

Images for pitfalls and rewards (bridges, buildings, desert, mountains trees, etc...)

Directions

Suggestions for using/playing

Scoring Rubrics

Many items for students to make their own game boards! A great assessment tool for project based classrooms! Use as chapter/novel comprehension, reinforcing skills, main ideas/supporting details, historical events, and more... Fun for students and teachers! Be sure to have a game day to play the board games!

Embark on an educational adventure with this Westward Expansion Illustrated Timeline Project! Students will create an illustrated a timeline with events from 1800-1850 including the Louisiana Purchase, Trail of Tears, Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Oregon Trail, and the California Gold Rush. (15 events in all). Students will create the timeline on a large piece of white paper or poster board using the included step by step directions.

Students will also write why each event contributed to the idea of Manifest Destiny using a provided template.

What's included:

• List of 15 events to include on the timeline
• Detailed step by step instructions
• Printable and Editable Resources: Ready-to-use worksheets and assessment tools that can be edited to fit your classroom needs.

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Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 25 states are included in part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Virginia 2. Alaska 3. Iowa 4. Texas 5. North Dakota 6. Missouri 7. Utah 8. Kentucky 9. Rhode Island 10. Wisconsin 11. Hawaii 12. California 13. Ohio 14. Delaware 15. South Dakota 16. Arkansas 17. Montana 18. Idaho 19. Arizona 20. Oklahoma 21. New York 22. Florida 23. New Hampshire 24. Georgia 25. Vermont Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

Help your students understand how the American Revolution started with this Battles of Lexington and Concord Reading Comprehension Passage that is designed for grades 4, 5, and 6.

This resource provides a detailed account of the Standoff at Lexington and the Battle at Concord by exploring key events such as the rising tensions, the British plan, Paul Revere’s legendary ride, and the significant standoffs and battles that sparked a nation’s quest for independence.

The passage is accompanied by a set of written response questions, multiple-choice questions, and a helpful context clues graphic organizer.

Answer keys have also been provided to ensure seamless integration into lesson plans.

This is an appropriate resource to use on Patriot's Day to honor the brave people who fought for America's independence.

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Studying the U.S. States in your classroom? This product is an ideal comprehensive group research project based around the 50 states so look no further! It encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, group teamwork and collaboration, presentation skills, and self-reflection skills! This product comes with 16 pages of graphic organizers, vocabulary terms, and grading tools. It is easy to use and an awesome collaborative project that your students will love!

What's included?

1. How-to-Use Guide: Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.

2. National Geographic Kids Website Guide: Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.

3. Vocabulary Posters: ½ sheet definitions of 8 vocabulary words related to this project: Statehood, Population, Capital, Abbreviation, Geography, Landforms, Natural Resources, and Wildlife.

4. Vocabulary Word Sort Game: Print and cut both pages 9 and 10. Students have to match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.

5. Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1: Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized U.S. State research.

6. Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2: Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized U.S. State research.

7. Group U.S. State Research Poster Prep Document: Groups will use this document to ensure they have all the requirements needed to complete their group posters.

8. Group U.S. State Research Poster & Presentation Rubric: Teacher grading rubric that includes a 4 point system to grade the individual research graphic organizers, the poster, presentation, and teamwork of the group.

9. Group work Reflection Sheet: ½ sheet where students write what they did great on and how they can improve next time.

10. ‘What I Learned’ Graphic Organizer: Document where students can record what they learned from the class U.S. State presentations.

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This is a set of 3 American Revolution Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions.

It is perfect for students in grades 4, 5, and 6, and even suitable for 7th-grade learners looking to dive into the history of the American Revolution.

The passages include;

• What was The American Revolution? This passage breaks down the big event that started it all and explains why it’s such an important part of American history.
• Causes of The American Revolution: Here, students will read about the different factors that led the thirteen colonies to fight for their independence.
• Key Events of The American Revolution: From the Boston Tea Party to the Declaration of Independence, this passage covers the major events that students need to know.

Each passage is accompanied by 10 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, designed to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Plus, we've included answer keys for easy grading and feedback.

Whether you’re teaching the whole class, breaking into discussion groups, or assigning independent work, these passages are flexible and fun. They’re a great resource for any history lesson.

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Battles of Lexington and Concord Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions

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This is a of 4 engaging and informative Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple choice questions. The passages are meticulously crafted for grades 3, 4, and 5.

The passages include:

• The History of Veterans Day - Uncover the origins and significance of this important day.
• Who is a Veteran? - Understand the valor and sacrifice of the individuals who have served in our armed forces.
• Ways to Honor Veterans - Explore meaningful ways to express respect and gratitude to our veterans.
• How We Celebrate Veterans Day - Learn about the various traditions and celebrations that honor our veterans.

Each passage is followed by a set of multiple-choice questions that not only test comprehension but also stimulate critical thinking, enhancing students’ understanding of the text.

This interactive approach promotes active learning, improves reading skills, and expands vocabulary.

Moreover, these passages provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn about history and civic values in an engaging manner.

They foster respect for veterans and inspire students to participate in commemorative activities.

Included are answer keys for easy grading, making this resource a valuable addition to any classroom instruction or homework routine.

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This project-based assignment gets students to research and interact with the vocabulary_, people, places, and concepts of Ancient Mesopotamia in a fun way. I have done this for over 10 years at the middle school level and it's been a BIG hit! Now at the high school level at a VPK - 12 school, my_ freshmen are so excited to present to the VPK4 kiddos at the lower school. Whether you present the books or not- this is a huge hit and great for comprehension_!_

Expectations

Step One

You will need to pick ONE item for each letter of the alphabet. For several letters, there is only one choice.

Step Two
For each letter, you need to: Explain what or who it is / was. You need to explain why this person, place or item was an important part of Mesopotamia’s history. Write a minimum of 2 sentences and a maximum of 5 for each explanation Draw a picture and neatly color it

Step Three
Complete a title page. (must include title, picture, your name and color)

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Students get the option to complete the book on paper of some like to do it digital. My students loved using Canva to create their ABC books and print them out.

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This resource uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to Asia. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.

This resource uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to Africa. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.