Social Studies & History Handouts

Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Dive into the captivating history of Halloween with this comprehensive, FREE resource designed for middle and high school students.  This freebie includes a detailed reading passage on the origins, symbols, and global celebrations of Halloween, complete with engaging questions and guided note-taking sheets to reinforce learning.  Whether you’re exploring the cultural significance or dispelling common misconceptions, this resource is perfect for helping students develop a deeper understanding of Halloween.  Ideal for use in history, social studies, or language arts classrooms, this set is fully ready to use, with no preparation required.

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

Are you looking for the perfect way to celebrate diversity in your classroom this Valentine's Day? Then download this Valentine's Day Handout How to Say I LOVE YOU in 50 Languages! Bring joy and love into your classroom by encouraging your students to learn how to say "I Love You" in 50 different languages. Great for classroom community or celebrating the diversity in your classroom.

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Encourage students to practice saying I Love You in a different language each day
• Encourage students to memorize a few different ways to say I Love You

➟ This Resource Includes:

• A handout of "I Love You" translated into 50 different languages

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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.

9/11 Writing Prompt The US History Edition: Writing Worksheets Students will analyze a video and take notes. Followed by creating an essay about 9/11.

As time moves on, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The questions worksheet ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what the quote means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource!  Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts.  This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.

I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

Gail Hennessey

With this FREEBIE on Christmas Around the World Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets you will bring a bit of global holiday magic into your homeschool or classroom.  This FREEBIE on Christmas Around the World Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets carefully crafted reading passage introduces students to the ways Christmas is celebrated across cultures, complete with a question and answer section to reinforce learning and interactive note-taking sheets.  It’s an ideal starting point for engaging middle to high school students in world cultures, traditions, and the spirit of the holiday season.

This FREEBIE on Christmas Around the World Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets benefits teachers by providing a ready-made, high-interest reading passage that explores global Christmas customs, from festive foods and decorations to music and customs.  The included Q & A section saves you time by providing built-in comprehension questions, making assessment a breeze.  For students, the resource fosters curiosity and awareness of cultural diversity.  With guided note-taking sheets, students develop critical reading and organization skills while actively learning about holiday traditions worldwide.

This FREEBIE on Christmas Around the World Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets can be a valuable supplement to any holiday curriculum or a standalone activity to enrich December learning.  The accessible format and global focus make it ideal for homeschooling families or the classroom if you are looking to emphasize cultural literacy and empathy.  Enhance your holiday studies with this fun, easy-to-use, and culturally enriching resource!

BENEFITS TO TEACHERS:

1. Time-Saving Resource: With pre-written passages and comprehension questions, this resource cuts down on prep time, providing teachers with an easy-to-use tool for holiday-themed lessons without requiring additional work.
2. Engagement with Global Perspectives: The reading passage introduces students to global Christmas traditions, allowing teachers to encourage discussions on cultural diversity and foster empathy.
3. Structured Learning with Flexibility: The resource includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, and note-taking sheets, all of which can be used in various ways—either as part of a broader lesson on Christmas traditions or as a standalone activity.
4. Encourages Critical Thinking: Teachers can guide students through the Q & A section, helping students to critically think about cultural practices and compare them with their own experiences.
5. Ideal for Multi-Age Homeschooling: The reading passage is accessible for a range of middle to high school students, making it flexible for mixed-age homeschooling environments where teachers often work with multiple grades at once.

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS:

1. Exposure to Global Traditions: Students gain a broader understanding of Christmas as celebrated in different countries, enhancing their cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity.
2. Improved Comprehension Skills: The Q & A section reinforces key concepts from the reading passage, helping students develop their reading comprehension in a structured, engaging way.
3. Note-Taking Practice: The note-taking sheets encourage students to identify main ideas, key details, and themes, supporting the development of organizational skills essential for effective learning.
4. Engagement through Relatable Themes: Learning about Christmas traditions worldwide adds relevance and excitement to students’ studies, keeping them engaged through seasonal content they can connect with.
5. Enhanced Reflection and Comparison: This resource prompts students to reflect on their own holiday traditions, promoting self-reflection and comparison with the customs described, which deepens their understanding of cultural differences and similarities.

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Dive into the complexities of the U.S. presidential election process with this comprehensive reading passage and Q&A set.  Ideal for upper middle to high school students, this educational resource covers the political spectrum of the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian parties, the significance of voting, the workings of the Electoral College, the importance of political polls, and the role of research and analysis in making informed decisions.  Perfect for classroom use, this resource helps students understand key concepts and develop critical thinking skills through detailed questions and answers.

If you enjoyed this resource, please check out my full unit study:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Comprehensive-US-Presidential-Election-Unit-Study-11921121

Use this free resource as a possible Interactive Notebook Activity.

Other Resources on this topic:

1. Wright Brothers( A Webquest): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-and-the-AirplaneA-WebquestExtension-Activities-628501 and Wright Brothers, A Reader’s Theater Script: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-Wilbur-and-Orville-A-Readers-Theater-Script-4536348

2. Bessie Coleman( Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Bessie-Coleman-AviatorReaders-Theater-Script-1687487

3. Amelia Earhart (Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Amelia-EarhartBiographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-348663

4. Aida de Acosta: Aida de Acosta did something really amazing in 1903. She became the very first woman to fly a powered aircraft all by herself. In fact, Aida, piloted the dirigible six months before the Wright Brothers would make their historic flight. Even more amazing, she kept what she had done a secret for almost thirty years! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-HistoryAida-de-AcostaFirst-woman-to-fly-a-powered-aircraft-3696573

5. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest. Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Tuskegee-Airmen-A-Readers-Theater-ScriptA-Visit-with-1926283

Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource!  Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts.  This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.

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.

What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only three presidents have been impeached. Those presidents were Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump(impeached twice). None were convicted during a trial and finished out their terms of office. President, Richard Nixon, was going to be impeached but he resigned, pressured by members of his own Republican party, before he was impeached.

Use this webquest to introduce students to the issue of impeachment, how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment.

Other Resources:

There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Impeachment-What-is-this-Word-Called-Impeachment-A-Webquest-3170373

Share with students interesting facts about Flags.

Check out my Flag Webquest!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Our- American-Flag-A-Webquest-Extension-Activities-726295
Learn about the History of the Star Spangled
Banner and Francis Scott Key:https:// www.TeachShare.com/Product/Francis-Scott-KeyThe- Star-Spangled-BannerA-Webquest-1401231

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Use this free resource as a possible Interactive Notebook Activity.

Other Resources on this topic:

1. Wright Brothers( A Webquest): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-and-the-AirplaneA-WebquestExtension-Activities-628501 and Wright Brothers, A Reader’s Theater Script: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-Wilbur-and-Orville-A-Readers-Theater-Script-4536348

2. Bessie Coleman( Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Bessie-Coleman-AviatorReaders-Theater-Script-1687487

3. Amelia Earhart (Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Amelia-EarhartBiographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-348663

4. Aida de Acosta: Aida de Acosta did something really amazing in 1903. She became the very first woman to fly a powered aircraft all by herself. In fact, Aida, piloted the dirigible six months before the Wright Brothers would make their historic flight. Even more amazing, she kept what she had done a secret for almost thirty years! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-HistoryAida-de-AcostaFirst-woman-to-fly-a-powered-aircraft-3696573

5. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest. Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Tuskegee-Airmen-A-Readers-Theater-ScriptA-Visit-with-1926283

Use this free handout to share information on the Vikings. Included are several extension activities to use with students to learn about the Vikings.

Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th.

* There are different spellings for his name.

Possible Resource of Interest:

Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading comprehension questions and a teacher section with lots of extension activities, links and the key.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Vikings-Leif-Erikkson-and-Eric-the-RedReaders-Theater-Script-3382114 My play on Leif Eriksson and his dad, Erik the Red.

Share with students interesting facts about Flags.

Check out my Flag Webquest!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Our- American-Flag-A-Webquest-Extension-Activities-726295
Learn about the History of the Star Spangled
Banner and Francis Scott Key:https:// www.TeachShare.com/Product/Francis-Scott-KeyThe- Star-Spangled-BannerA-Webquest-1401231

Please consider following my store. THANKS! Gail

What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only three presidents have been impeached. Those presidents were Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump(impeached twice). None were convicted during a trial and finished out their terms of office. President, Richard Nixon, was going to be impeached but he resigned, pressured by members of his own Republican party, before he was impeached.

Use this webquest to introduce students to the issue of impeachment, how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment.

Other Resources:

There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Impeachment-What-is-this-Word-Called-Impeachment-A-Webquest-3170373