6th Grade Social Studies & History Handouts

Interact with this printable United States of America. A colored map which breakdowns the USA by region, and a black and white map that can be used to label region, states, or as a basic coloring sheet.

Looking to study individual states as well check out

50 states quick fact and coloring sheet

This product is a crossword puzzle over the people, places, and events of the Reform Movement.

Political cartoons are a great way to allow students to express their viewpoints and concerns through a creative alternative outlet. This includes a handout to provide students on "How To Create a Political Cartoon," along with samples and suggested online sites that allow students to create their political cartoons online.

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This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.

States Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 States

- Answer key

State Capitals Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals

- Answer key

State Capitals Crossword Puzzles

- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.

-25 State Capitals in each.

- Answer key

Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizers

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★ Includes 2 small products

★ Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizers

★ 6 pages

★ PDF files

★ Suitable for grades 5-12

This resource includes TWO PACKETS:

★ 2 overview pages

★ 2 higher-level graphic organizers

★ 2 differentiated graphic organizers

★ 2 Google Slide links

Set #1: Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizer Packet

Students read two Common Lit articles and observe/analyze images related to the Great Depression and Migrant workers (Links to all images and articles are provided - actual articles are NOT included. only links).

Students will observe, read, analyze, and make evidence-based inferences related to the Great Depression and the lives of migrant workers. Students will then use these texts (articles and images) to make connections to the characters / events in the book Of Mice and Men. The graphic organizers require students to cite evidence from both the articles, images, and the book to support their analysis, conclusions, and observations.

✅ The two graphic organizers contain the same information, but one of them is differentiated for lower-level students.

✅ The differentiated version graphic organizer includes paraphrased, step-by-step instructions as well as examples of how to think about the information they observed in the images and read in the articles. These examples will increase their understanding of how to think about information and complete the graphic organizer appropriately.

Set #2: Great Depression, Dust Bowl and Migrant Workers Image Analysis Graphic Organizer Packet

These graphic organizers require students to analyze three images related to the Great Depression and Dust Bowl and draw evidence-based conclusions. The differentiated version graphic organizer includes scaffolding questions to help lower level students analyze the images and write about them. The graphic organizers also require students to cite evidence from the images to support their analysis/conclusions. The graphic organizers are visually appealing and eye catching!

These graphic organizers are excellent for Do Now, unit launch, groupwork, homework, independent work, and/or research activities. They can also be used to set a purpose for listening/watching video clips used to supplement lessons. It's a great tool to help build students' background/prior knowledge for upcoming units/topics related to the Great Depression and/or Dust Bowl.

These graphic organizers make a great addition to a lesson plan!

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25 fun, fact-based, coloring and writing activities themed for Mardi Gras.

Includes:

History of Mardi Gras (Fact Based Timeline) with Timeline activity

Writing activities:

brochure, newspaper, poem, story with word bank, party invitation

Design and color your own:

float

brochure

newspaper

coin

crown

party invitation

mask

top hat

acrostic poem

King Cake

Krewe King & Queen

Mardi Gras images include:

beads,

coin,

crown,

fleur de lis,

King cake,

masks,

top hat,

shellfish, and more...

Meets CCSS and state writing guidelines and is fact based. Excellent for social studies/history lessons, shared curriculum ELA and social studies , flipped classrooms, introduction to Mardi Gras, state history assessment, genre studies for ELA, bulletin boards, writing centers, class displays, discussion starters, and arts and crafts fun for celebrating Mardi Gras in style!

Empower your students with the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who bravely stood up for education and became a global advocate for girls' rights.

This resource provides a brief biography of Malala in four languages (French, English, Chinese, and Spanish) and offers a variety of engaging assignments and projects suitable for grades 4-6.

What's included:

• French: Malala Yousafzai : Une voix courageuse pour l'éducation
• English: Malala Yousafzai: A Courageous Voice for Education
• Chinese: 马拉拉·尤萨夫扎伊：为教育发声的勇者
• Spanish: Malala Yousafzai: Una voz valiente por la educación

10 Engaging Projects for Grades 4-6 Inspired by Malala:

Activities range from research and analysis to creative expression and taking action, encouraging students to connect with Malala's story and become advocates for change.

How to use this resource:

• Introduce your students to Malala's story using the provided biographies in their preferred language.

• Choose from the suggested projects based on your students' interests and learning objectives.

• Adapt and modify the activities to fit your classroom needs and curriculum.

• Encourage discussion and reflection on the importance of education, courage, and standing up for what you believe in.

• This resource is perfect for:

• Social studies lessons on human rights, global issues, and influential figures.

• Language arts activities focusing on reading comprehension, writing, and storytelling.

• Character education initiatives promoting courage, perseverance, and social responsibility.

Download this free resource today and inspire your students with the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai!

This is a 44-page set of comprehension questions to accompany the Steck-Vaughn textbook "History of Our World: Volume 1 - The Ancient World".

For each chapter in the textbook, there is one page of multiple choice questions and one page of short answer questions.

There is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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I don’t know about you, but I love having options! Because of that, I have worked to provide different leveled newspaper templates. These could easily be combined into a multipage newsletter booklet if you so choose, or it could remain as a single page assignment. I also tried to make it so that you could have a “front page” and a content page if you printed front and back. Whichever level your students are in, I think that there is a little something in here for everyone!

Includes:

• 9 Newspaper Outlines (with one page of lined paper)
• 1 page of newspaper jargon to inspire better word choice
• Tidbits and advice!

Possible Interactive Notebook Activity to use with students as a springtime activity.

Show Kids that EVERYTHING has a HISTORY, even the tulip!

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Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history. The resource includes a reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key. Click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-A-Reading-Passage-History-of-TULIPS-2426247

Investigating Artifacts- Students have an opportunity to think like an archaeologist or historian as they interpret and analyze various artifacts and photographs. This is unit includes Google Slide lessons with a focus on the question “How do we learn about the past?”

For lesson 3, students can work in cooperative groups to discuss various photographs of artifacts. There are guiding questions included with each station and an opportunity for students to explore the topics with further investigation.

Lesson 4 is an extension activity where students will use these same skills to present a personal artifact or information on the past.

The lessons could work for a substitute plan over several classes. The lessons could be used for either full class discussions or small group activities. There are extra handout slides included so that teachers can add additional information. The parent’s letter explains the last activity which includes a student presentation of an artifact, photograph or interview. 

To prepare for these lessons, you may print out the photographs of artifacts for the student centers in lesson 3. It is helpful that you also collect some artifacts from your own home to share in class as this helps to catch students’ attention.

Included in this resource:

-Twenty-four page slideshow with definitions, discussion questions, a mind map activity, and photographs of over 25 artifacts. Handouts include a presentation organizer and review questions.

-Letter to parents, to tell them about the presentation in lesson 4

-Printable sheets for lesson 3 with 5-8 photographs of artifacts per station which includes questions for discussion and suggestions for further research.

Objectives:

Students will learn how historians and archaeologists use artifacts to learn about the past.

Students will work in cooperative groups to analyze artifacts, discuss ideas and interpret information.

Students will take part in whole group and small group discussion.

Students will learn terms which include artifact, historian, archaeologist, primary and secondary sources of information.

Students will show their understanding of these new terms by creating a mind map.

Students will have an opportunity to share information about their families by presenting a personal artifact, photograph or share information collected during an interview.

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Celebrate Columbus Day with an exciting and educational activity that your students will love! This Columbus Day Word Search Pack is the perfect way to engage students while teaching them about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and the Age of Exploration.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Puzzles themed around Columbus Day.
• Focus on key words like exploration, discovery, ships, voyages, and more!
• PDF Format: Easy to download, print, and use right away.
• Suitable for Grades K-6, with words ranging from 3 to 12 letters to fit different skill levels.
• Answer keys included for easy checking.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Fun & Educational: Engages students in learning about Columbus Day through vocabulary and word recognition.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print and go! Perfect for classroom activities, morning work, or homework.
• Versatile Use: Great for individual practice, small groups, or a fun Columbus Day classroom challenge!

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Did you know that some First Nations reserves in Canada lack access to clean and safe drinking water? This social studies lesson helps students understand this important issue, exploring the effects of unsafe water and why having clean water is crucial. Students will also learn about the necessary changes the Canadian government must make. If Canada is serious about achieving true reconciliation, ensuring access to clean and safe water must be the top priority. This resource has been used with students in grades 4 through 10!

Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Handout (the issue, importance of clean water, water advisories)
Page 3: Handout (causes of unsafe water)
Page 4: Handout (impacts on Indigenous communities)
Page 5: Handout (what's it like?, it's time for change)
Page 6: Handout (charts, facts, current statistics)
Page 7: Water droplet activity
Page 8: Water tap activity

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This product is a great way to help aid in the memorization of the American Creed. It makes learning fun and exciting.

Do you want your students to be engaged in learning about women in history? Do you struggle to help them learn about lesser known women? Then download this Women's History Month Resource - List of Lesser Known Women!

This handout of women is fully editable and a convenient resource for Women's History Month or International Women's Day. Use it for biographies or research! This is a diverse list of women - African-American, Black, Asian, Indian, Native American, Latina/Hispanic, Arab-American, LGBTQ+ who we need to be learning about!

➟ How to use this resource:

• As a handout to accompany lessons about women
• As a resource for a unit on biographies
• As a research resource

➟ This resource contains:

• A list of 50+ women YOU should know
• Brief descriptions of the women's major achievements or accomplishments
• Terms of Use

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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

Are you looking for a way to incorporate literacy skills into your social studies curriculum? Look no further! This no prep scaffolded compare and contrast essay will do the job!

Included is a brainstorming section that students can complete using ...

1. Their notes taken in class

2. YouTube videos on the Palaeolithic and Neolithic Stone Age (shown to the class)

3. Independent research on a computer

When the brainstorming section is completed, students will transfer their ideas into the essay outline.

Have students type their final copy. Editing and peer review can take place at this point.

The result will be a well constructed compare and contrast essay on the Stone Age that students can be proud of.

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Discover the transformative history behind the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan with this engaging material of a lesson, designed for students aged 11 and up. Perfect for history and social studies lessons, this resource provides an insightful overview of these key Cold War policies and their long-lasting impact on global politics.

What’s Inside:

• The Truman Doctrine: Understand the policy that aimed to contain communism by providing aid to countries resisting Soviet influence.

• How It Started: Learn about the geopolitical context that led to the inception of the Truman Doctrine.

• The Marshall Plan: Explore how the U.S. helped rebuild war-torn Europe, solidifying alliances and promoting economic recovery.

• Inception: Dive into the origins of these policies and their role in shaping post-war international relations.

• Legacy: Examine the lasting effects of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan on global politics and diplomacy.

Topics (ALSO touched upon) Includes:

• Historical context and significance of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
• Detailed accounts of aid distribution and impact on recipient nations
• Analysis of Cold War geopolitics and containment strategies
• Economic revitalization and political stabilization in post-WWII Europe
• Long-term implications for U.S. foreign policy and global relations

Benefits:

• Engaging Content: Captivate students with compelling narratives and critical historical events.
• Educational Insights: Deepen understanding of Cold War dynamics, economic strategies and global diplomacy.
• Critical Analysis: Encourage students to analyze the impact of these policies on international relations and post-war recovery efforts.

Teaching Time:

Flexible enough for different teaching schedules—perfect for a single lesson or extended study sessions, making it easy to fit into your curriculum.

Preview Quote:

“The Truman Doctrine aimed to contain communism by providing aid to countries resisting Soviet influence.”

My Recommendation on this lesson?

This lesson is more than just a history journey—it’s a thought-provoking tool for fostering meaningful discussions about Cold War politics. It includes a free worksheet to enhance interactive learning, making it a must-have for educators seeking to enrich their students’ understanding of this critical era in world history.

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• Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan educational resource
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• Economic recovery and political stability in Europe
• Engaging history lessons for middle and high school
• Global impact of U.S. foreign policy
• Teaching guide for Cold War diplomacy

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Dive into the history and significance of Labor Day with this comprehensive educational resource.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a detailed and complex reading passage on the origins and evolution of Labor Day, along with 20 thought-provoking questions and a separate answer key.  Also included are note-taking sheets to enhance student engagement and retention. This resource is ideal for history lessons, social studies classes, or as an enrichment activity leading up to Labor Day.