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Celebrating Connections

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine religious traditions and celebrations.  In this Social Studies lesson, 3rd graders compare and contrast different religions.  Students research a specific religion and prepare a presentation for the class.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this social studies and biography learning exercise, student read a short selection and look at a picture of Abraham Lincoln. They use the information to answer 5 online multiple choice questions.
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President's Name Word Search

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this social studies learning exercise, students use the online application to locate the names of 20 United States presidents in a word search puzzle. They complete the spelling of each President's name as they find it in the puzzle.
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Philanthropy Framework

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students become community philanthropists. In this social studies lesson, students learn the definition of philanthropy and apply it to Martin Luther King, Jr. The next day, students complete 3 T-charts for 3 historical figures. Finally,...
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The Peanut Wizard

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the history of the peanut. In this social studies lesson, students read the book A Pocket Full of Goobers and examine the a peanut. Students discuss the peanut's characteristics and take notes on an article about...
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New and Different Civilizations-a Claymation Dreamer's World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a movie about a new civilization using claymation.  In this social studies lesson, students design a storyboard that includes various features of a new civilization, then use video and digital cameras to create a...
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Celebrate Hanukkah in Israel

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Explore Hanukkah and its origins with a social studies instructional activity. Learners discover the history of Hanukkah and its traditions. They locate Israel on a map, hear the story of the menorah and create...
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A Simulated Journey

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders experience simulations in order to meet the required Social Studies standards. In this simulation lesson, 5th graders experience a teacher set-up simulation of students being put in the Responsible Thinking Classroom for no...
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Dictator For a Day

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss dictatorship. In this Social Studies lesson, students review Julius Caeser's rule over Ancient Rome and they elect one student to be dictator for the day. They write about the pros and cons of having a dictator. 
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Objective 4 Practice Quiz

For Students 8th
For this TAKS online interactive history worksheet, 8th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Objective 5 Practice Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this TAKS online interactive history worksheet, students respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Comprehensive TAKS Practice Test

For Students 8th
In this TAKS online interactive history activity, 8th graders respond to forty-eight multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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“Leading Doctors Say…”

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze how media and celebrities influence consumers. In this social studies lesson, 7th graders view different commercials and discuss their advertising techniques. They explain why celebrities are often used to give...
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My State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this social studies worksheet, students investigate information particular to their home state and illustrate it. Students research their state flower, tree, gem, mammal, bird, motto, song and nickname.
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Translating Confucius

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this social studies worksheet, learners translate 8 quotes from Confucius into their own words. Students also research other philosophers such as Buddha, Socrates, and Jesus.
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Flag of China

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this social studies worksheet, students color in the flag of China. Students are instructed to create a red background with yellow-golden stars.
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People From American History

For Students 4th
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders will gain an understanding of nine famous Americans and their accomplishments to society. Students will complete nine fill in the blank statements about each individual.
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Geography and Topography, History and Architecture

For Students 6th - 10th
In this social studies lesson plan, students answer short answer questions about the geography, topography, history, and architecture of the east part of the United States. Students complete 24 questions.
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Freedoms We Enjoy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students compare lifestyles of the United States to another foreign country. In this social studies lesson, students use the information they previously researched on the Internet and publish a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate their...
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Creating Historians: Giving Scholars the Answers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
How allowing index cards on tests can empower critical thinking; part one of a series on approaching social studies as a group of historians.
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Holidays and Special Days in the UK

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students examine a list of 20 holidays celebrated in the UK. Students work with a partner to find the correct dates and tell what is special about each day.
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Where Do I Live?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this social studies worksheet, pupils learn about the proper homes for different pets. Students match the pictures of the cat, bunny and fish to the appropriate home.
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Massachusetts Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies instructional activity, students complete a word search. They find words related to Massachusetts (such as names of cities) as well as words about surrounding areas (Atlantic Ocean).
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World Map

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this social studies worksheet, students use the unlabeled world map for any geography activity. The individual countries are not marked with border lines.

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