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Pelé - 5th & 6th Grade Biography Writing Activity
$3.00This is a biography writing unit about the life and career of Brazilian soccer superstar, Pele. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The first lesson is interactive and involves...$3.00 -
Angel Island San Francisco History Worksheet Stories of Immigration
$1.49Angel Island is a significant piece of California's history with regard to native Americans and the Miwuk, as well as immigration history. This resource contains three links to read and learn about the history of Angel Island. Students fill in key...$1.49 -
Pope Francis - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span five lessons about the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Ideal for students learning about important religious figures. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read...$3.75 -
Jamestown Game - Colonial Era - Did I Survive Jamestown
$2.00This PPT and handout is a game that you can play as a class to introduce Jamestown or Colonial Life. Each slide ask the students questions such as what is their desired job, how often they get sick, and others. After each question slide is a point slide...$2.00 -
Pope Francis - 5th & 6th Grade Biography Writing Activity
$3.00This is a biography writing unit about the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Ideal for students learning about important religious figures. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes...$3.00 -
Origins of Agriculture- I have... Who has: The Agricultural Revolution
$3.00In this activity, students will engage in an “I have … Who has” activity to understand the terms and basic concepts of the origin of agriculture: the Agricultural Revolution. This activity includes: 3 sets of cards: Terms (an...$3.00 -
Albert Einstein - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on famous scientist, Albert Einstein. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar...$3.75 -
Benjamin Franklin - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on US founding father, Benjamin Franklin. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar...$3.75 -
Neil Armstrong - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on famous U.S. Astronaut and the first human to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and...$3.75 -
Roald Dahl - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on the famous English author, Roald Dahl. Perfect for students learning about his famous stories such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches or Matilda. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a...$3.75 -
Walt Disney - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is an close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and...$3.75 -
Steve Jobs - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span five lessons on the Apple and Pixar founder, Steve Jobs. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar...$3.75