3rd Grade Social Studies & History Google Apps

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Women’s Day PowerPoint Presentation and Decor. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. Promote critical thinking and meaningful discussions with your students this International Women's Day using this engaging PowerPoint presentation and decor pack. Designed to foster reflection, this resource helps students explore the rich history and significance of International Women's Day through interactive slides and thought-provoking questions. Each slide delves into important topics, from women's historical and modern roles to stereotypes, gender equality, and beyond. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on women who inspire them, whether a family member or a public figure, sparking personal connections to the celebration.

Set the tone with vibrant classroom decorations that create an empowering atmosphere. This resource is perfect for creating a lively and inclusive environment for your class or the entire school, ensuring that all women are celebrated, recognized, and honored.

Ideal for bulletin boards or classroom doors, the decor helps students not only engage with the content but also immerse themselves in a space filled with energy, celebration, and respect. Inspire a sense of unity and appreciation from the moment they step into the classroom.

When students, colleagues, or parents see the decorated room, they'll immediately know they're part of a special event focused on equality, human rights, and the achievements of women.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: International Women’s Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Why We Celebrate International Women’s Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: History International Women’s Day - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: History International Women’s Day - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: History International Women’s Day - Part III (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Women’s Role In The Past (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Women’s Role In The Present (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Inspiring Women (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: How to Promote Gender Equality (Women - Men) (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: I Don't Stereotype Women (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: We Have Learned About - International Women's Day (English and Spanish Version)

**Decor: **(English and Spanish Version)

• Letters (Happy Women's Day):

  • Large Size: 1 letter per page (14 pages in color)
  • Medium Size: 2 letters per page (7 pages in color)
  • Small Size: 6 letters per page (4 pages in color)

• Decor Dots: 18 colorful designs

• Poster Cards: 6 half pages in color

Presentations Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Women’s Day!

This 10-page Remembrance Day Booklet is a perfect resource to help students learn about this important day of honor and respect in Canada.

Students will explore key symbols like the poppy and the significance of the poem _In Flanders Fields t_hrough engaging reading activities.

This booklet provides a meaningful way to introduce and discuss Remembrance Day traditions. It includes an answer key and a link to a Google Slide of the poem for easy classroom display.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with Slugs in Love By Susan Pearson! Looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day digital & printable activity to celebrate friendship, kindness, and love? I've got you covered with Slugs in Love Google Slides word search. Celebrate Valentine's Day with digital activities. The Google Slides version requires students to find the word, select the letter, and use the fill color tool, while the printable version can be completed with a pen or pencil. The answer key is included to help teachers check students' work.

Watch the video preview to learn how to complete this activity.

This activity requires students to find the word, select the letter, and use the fill color tool in Google Slides. My students love this activity.

I have included some of my students' word search work in the preview and one as a thumbnail.

-What does it include:

-Google Slides Word Search

-Printable Word Search

-Answer Key to help you

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⭐ Self-Checking Google Sheet Bundle 3rd-5th Grade

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⭐ Valentine's Day Writing Activity Digital & Printable

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Where Stories Come Alive✎

If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "Salem Witch Trials Book Report Project" digital product for 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson
• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Were the Salem Witch Trials" by Joan Holub to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of the Salem Witch Trials, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in American history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Were the Salem Witch Trials?"
• Print the book report flip book template
• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate the trials' significance and relevance today. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial moment in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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   ✏What Was The Plague? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade Reading Comp.

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This resource is a 3rd grade and 4th grade informational text writing unit about the American Revolutionary War. The unit focuses on key facts about the war and has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade learning about U.S. History.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit:

• A Google Slides version for online learning
• A PDF printable version

The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to type four paragraphs and write an introduction. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs before typing up their work on to the template provided.

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If you would like to add another lesson, download the Revolutionary War Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print*. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing.*

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

The resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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• World History Resources

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What is Veterans Day? - A HISTORY MINI-LESSON

This 15 slide digital Google Slide Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original holiday. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• What is a veteran?
• When is Veterans Day?
• When did Veterans Day become a holiday?
• Where is Veterans Day Celebrated?
• Who is considered a veteran?
• In what wars have U.S. veterans served?
• What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
• Why are veterans important?

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From Kiwious About Vocab

Looking to celebrate Black History Month? This comprehensive GOOGLE DRIVE research project is everything you need in order for students to complete independent research on African-American heroes!! It is the PERFECT to assign students so they can complete this at home or independently or in a paperless classroom! It includes over 22 pages of graphic organizers (with an example!), vocabulary terms, and quizzes. It is easy to use and an awesome research project that your students will love! You will be provided with a Google folder that includes 8 resources. The first is How-To-Use Guide that gives a layout of every single thing you will be assigning to your students. It also includes various types of graphic organizers for student modifications.

African-American Heroes:

•Martin Luther King, Jr.

•Thurgood Marshall

•Rosa Parks

•Sojourner Truth

•Harriet Tubman

•Brooker T. Washington

•Ida B. Wells

•Shirley Chisholm

•Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

•Fredrick Douglas

What is included?

- Access to a Google Drive folder containing 8 resources:

1. How-To-Use Teacher Guide- Shares main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. You also get to see an overview of all the documents that are shared with the students.

2. African-American Heroes Research List - This list includes the African-American heroes available for research from the National Geographic website.

3. National Geographic Kids Website Guide- This document provides students with a detailed description on how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.

4. Vocabulary Terms- 8 vocabulary terms and definitions related to this project: minority, equality, segregation, boycott, abolish, Civil Rights, prejudice, discrimination.

5. Vocabulary Quiz- This 8 question vocabulary quiz (format: Google Survey) is taken right from the vocabulary terms document.

6. Research Graphic Organizer - Graphic organizer for students to record their individual African-American heroes research. Includes an example!

7. Student Checklist and Project Reflection- This is this the final part of this research project. Students are asked (format: Google Survey) to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then reflect on what they did well on, what they can improve on, what they learned, and if they enjoyed the research project.

8. Terms of Use Page

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These Newspaper Article Templates are SO easy to use! These newspaper template graphic organizers can be used in Google Slides or can be printed on paper for students to write on!

These no-prep worksheets can be used for ANY subject area, writing assignment, or information-gathering activity in your classroom.

This newspaper templates product is so versatile that you can use it all year long in multiple subject areas!

NOTE: Students can now use these templates in Google Slides! DOWNLOAD this file and refer to the final seven pages of the file for the digital distance learning option.

Newspaper templates can be used for any of the following: book reports, All About Me, science or social studies reports, expository writing, assessments of learning, or fun facts activities.

Some ideas include:

• book reports
• an All About Me Unit
• science or social studies reports
• expository writing
• assessments of learning
• reflection activities
• fun facts activities

There are 13 templates with the newspaper's name printed on the front (The Chatty Commentator, The Social Studies Star, Book Report Times, The Babbling Bulletin, etc.). These are followed by 13 templates with varying borders, layouts, and phrases on the front (students create their own newspaper name).

Each of the 26 templates is followed by the back side with a matching border.

Each template includes doodle clip art for illustrations, images, or photos. Of course, an obvious option is for students to illustrate their own pictures on the printed pages. Other options might include printing pictures from the internet, drawing diagrams, or creating information tables.

In the Google Slides options, students right-click on the empty square and replace it with an image.

These newspaper templates can be used for the2nd-12th grade, homeschooling, or camp/activities outside school.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing this product!

Teach your students about September 11th, with this Digital STEAM Lesson. This lesson includes, educational videos, a virtual field trip and 360 view of the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, discussion questions, informational and interactive slides, and a hands-on STEAM project. Students will make their own Memorial Flag and Flagpole in remembrance of September 11th, 2001.

You will need:

1. Paper, Card stock, or Cardboard
2. Markers, paint, or crayons
3. Glue
4. Scissors
5. Popsicle Sticks or Wooden Stick, or Straws 
6. String
7. Tape
8. Paper Fasteners, Binder Clips, or Paper Clips
9. Play dough or Clay

Elevate your International Women’s Day celebration with this all-in-one International Women’s Day Collection BUNDLE! Designed to save you time and effort, this resource offers everything you need, PPT, Decor, Worksheets, and Crafts, ready to use in minutes. Celebrate confidently, knowing you’re inspiring your students with meaningful activities that highlight the vital role of women in society. This bundle introduces students to Women’s Day through engaging activities that promote writing, comprehension, reflection, and self-discovery. It's an excellent way to empower children and spark important conversations about the impact of women throughout history.

Surprise the women in your school community, teachers, mothers, and students with thoughtful crafts and decor. This unique resource will make their day even more memorable, bringing joy and heartfelt smiles to the classroom.

Transform your classroom with creative, standout decorations and fun crafts that kids will love making. These eye-catching materials are sure to impress, fostering both creativity and appreciation for Women’s Day!

This collection includes the following resources:

• Resource 1: International Women’s Day - PowerPoint Presentation and Decor
• Resource 2: International Women's Day Activity
• Resource 3: International Women’s Day - Banners / Pennants and Biography Research
• Resource 4: International Women’s Day - Banners / Pennants and Bio Research - Google Slides
• Resource 5: International Women’s Day | History of IWD Read, Draw and Write
• Resource 6: International Women's Day Craft and Card
• Resource 7: International Women's Day Means to Me...

Happy International Women's Day!

Looking for a last-minute Martin Luther King no-prep activity to celebrate diversity and a man who made a difference? I got you covered with this MLK Google Slides word search.

Save time and enjoy a day with no-prep for MLK Digital activities. Check out MLK Google Form Reading Comprehension

This activity requires students to find the word, select the letter, and use the fill color tool in Google Slides. My students love this activity. Watch the video preview to learn how to complete this activity.

I have included a couple of my students' word search work in the preview and one as a thumbnail.

This Resource is For:

⭐ Busy teachers looking for no-prep activity.

⭐ 2nd-4th grade teachers using Google Classroom as a platform to assign work.

⭐2nd-4th grade teachers with bilingual students teach them MLK vocabulary.

⭐2nd-4th grade teachers want an engaging, fun, and self-grading activity.

-What does it include:

-Google Slides Word Search

-A PDF Version

-Answer Key to help you

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Literacy Tales
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If you want to explore non-fiction book report writing while strengthening reading comprehension skills, this "What Was The Wild West?" book study and report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support
• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was the Wild West?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny, and the Wild West, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in American history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Was The Wild West?"
• Print the book report flip book template
• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate the Wild West's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the American animation pioneer, Walt Disney. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous animator whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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What is Thanksgiving? - A HISTORY MINI-LESSON

This 10 slide digital Google Slide Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

Are you looking for online resources to assign your students so they can continuing learning from home? Look no further! This comprehensive GOOGLE DRIVE research project is everything you need in order for students to study countries around the world!! It encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This product comes with over 10 pages of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that your students will love! The first resource is a How-To-Use Guide that gives a layout of every single thing you will be assigning to your students. It also includes various types of graphic organizers for student modifications.

What is included?

- Access to a Google Drive folder containing 9 resources:

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 Country List - The list of countries from the National Geographic Kids website.

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

5 Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms in section 4. 

6 Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1 - Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized country research. It includes an example (United States). 

7 Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2 - Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized country research. It includes an example (United States). 

8 Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.

9 Terms of Use page

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Teach your students all about the Winter Holidays Around the World with 6 different fun and interactive STEAM challenge! Students will learn about Hanukkah, Christmas, Christkind, Diwali, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Years. They will go through detailed slides with educational videos, go on 6 virtual field trips all around the world, go on a virtual sleigh ride with Santa Claus, complete a virtual painting activity, and finish each Holiday with fun and easy STEAM Challenges!

Happy Holidays!

You will need:

• Copy Paper
• Construction Paper
• Glue or Glue Sticks
• Air Dry Clay
• Googly Eyes
• Paint and Paint Brushes
• Markers, crayons, or pencils
• Toilet Paper Rolls
• Popsicle Sticks, Skewers, or Straws
• Scissors

Promote critical thinking and meaningful discussions with your students this International Women's Day using this engaging PowerPoint presentation and decor pack. Designed to foster reflection, this resource helps students explore the rich history and significance of International Women's Day through interactive slides and thought-provoking questions. Each slide delves into important topics, from women's historical and modern roles to stereotypes, gender equality, and beyond. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on women who inspire them, whether a family member or a public figure, sparking personal connections to the celebration.

Set the tone with vibrant classroom decorations that create an empowering atmosphere. This resource is perfect for creating a lively and inclusive environment for your class or the entire school, ensuring that all women are celebrated, recognized, and honored.

Ideal for bulletin boards or classroom doors, the decor helps students not only engage with the content but also immerse themselves in a space filled with energy, celebration, and respect. Inspire a sense of unity and appreciation from the moment they step into the classroom.

When students, colleagues, or parents see the decorated room, they'll immediately know they're part of a special event focused on equality, human rights, and the achievements of women.

This resource includes:

Presentation:

• Slide 1: International Women’s Day
• Slide 2: Why We Celebrate International Women’s Day
• Slide 3: History International Women’s Day - Part I
• Slide 4: History International Women’s Day - Part II
• Slide 5: History International Women’s Day - Part III
• Slide 6: Women’s Role In The Past
• Slide 7: Women’s Role In The Present
• Slide 8: Inspiring Women
• Slide 9: How to Promote Gender Equality (Women - Men)
• Slide 10: I Don't Stereotype Women
• Slide 11: We Have Learned About - International Women's Day

Decor:

• Letters (Happy Women's Day):

  • Large Size: 1 letter per page (14 pages in color)
  • Medium Size: 2 letters per page (7 pages in color)
  • Small Size: 6 letters per page (4 pages in color)

• Decor Dots: 18 colorful designs

• Poster Cards: 6 half pages in color

Presentation Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
3. What Was the Wild West?
4. What Was the Donner Party?
5. What Was the Ice Age?
6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
7. What Was Ellis Island?
8. What Was the Great Depression?
9. What Was the Plague?
10. What Was the Titanic
11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
12. What is Climate Change?
13. What is the Constitution?
14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• text ideas
• series of events
• making life connections
• what I learned
• questions I have
• setting/subject
• interesting event
• important event

A great digital research and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Rome. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 30 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the founding of the city of Rome to the end of the Byzantine Empire in the east.

The research and sorting activity is differentiated into two levels: with dates and without dates. Lower level students can sort the events using the dates, whilst higher level students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline.

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This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

However, the resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• Ancient Egypt Resources

• Ancient Rome Resources

• Distance Learning Resources

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Thanksgiving ELA GOOGLE SLIDE Bundle: 2 Prereading Introductions *plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

A HISTORY MINI-LESSON-GOOGLE SLIDE

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

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2 GOOGLE SLIDE PREREADING SHORT STORY INTRODUCTIONS provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the 2 GRATITUDE THEMED short stories; perfect for Thanksgiving:

**TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN by O. Henry
**THANK YOU MA’AM by Langston Hughes
* PDF LINKS to texts are included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTIONS

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· Create predictions about text7
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

These lessons are also available in Google Slides.