Social Studies
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Types of Government Totalitarianism Worksheet
$2.00My students have always had difficulty understanding totalitarianism, and I’ve had trouble finding resources I was happy with. I created this to fill that need! It is a short reading which describes the history of totalitarianism and breaks down...$2.00 -
LeBron James 5th Grade & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on basketball superstar, Lebron James. Perfect for students in 5th Grade or 6th Grade learning about famous sport stars, basketball or for Black History Month! NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a...$3.75 -
WW1 Summative Trial Project (PBL) - Mock Trial
$4.00Do you struggle to find engaging, hands-on activities for World War 1? I did! The trial format is skills-based and students will practice research, writing, and communication skills. Together, students answer the question: "who, if anyone, is...$4.00 -
LeBron James Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
$3.00A biography writing unit about the life of basketball superstar, LeBron James. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable...$3.00 -
WW1 Simulation Treaty of Versailles Renegotiated
$4.00Who doesn’t love a simulation? This summative for World War I utilizes student discussion skills while at the same time they are showing their understanding of World War 1 as well as working on making claims and supporting these claims with...$4.00 -
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review - This or That
$3.00This product includes 40 topics related to the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Test. There are 40 placards with a Description and then 2 answer choices. Students will determine which choice is correct and write it on their answer sheet. This activity can...$3.00 -
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review - Matching Questions
$3.00This is a worksheet of Dates, People, Events, Vocabulary, Places, and other important things to know for the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Test. The format is review matching questions divided into the 10 ERAS. There are 14 sets with 5 matching...$3.00 -
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review - History Headlines
$5.00This product includes 50 events related to the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Test. There are 50 placards with a Headline, Date, and Description in newspaper format. Students will determine which event is being described. This activity can be a...$5.00 -
Industrial Revolution Bundle
$7.25This bundle of resources includes all of the Industrial Revolution products available in my store. This bundle is strictly for teachers teaching the Industrial Revolution period from approximately 1760-1840. It does NOT include resources for the era of...$7.25 -
Julius Caesar - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75This is a biography writing unit about the life of infamous Roman Dictator, Julius Caesar. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Rome...$3.75 -
Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
$3.00A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational...$3.00 -
John F. Kennedy - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on former US Presidents, John F. Kennedy, or JFK. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade learning about his assassination, the Cold War and U.S. History. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a...$3.75