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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 Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
$3.00A biography writing unit about the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. 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 -
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 -
Women in History ESCAPE ROOM! Set #2 - Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart & more
$6.75The Women in History Escape Room #2 will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode facts about four inspirational women who changed the world. The women included in this resource are: Maya Angelou, Helen...$6.75 -
Women in History ESCAPE ROOM! Set #1 - Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and more
$6.75The Women in History Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode facts about four inspirational women who changed the world. The women included in this resource are: Rosa Parks, Susan B...$6.75 -
Greta Thunberg - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle
$3.75Two great activities that would span five lessons about young climate activist, Greta Thunberg. Ideal for students learning about important figures in climate change or global warming. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity...$3.75