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In this download you will receive bell ringer sheets. The sheets have a spot for each day of the week. In each space, students can write the date and the answer to the bell ringer question/task. At the end of the week, you can collect the bell ringer sheet for easy grading. Three versions of the bell ringer sheet are included: - Social Studies Bell Ringer - World History Bell Ringer - US History Bell Ringer Suggestion: print onto colored paper so students can easily find the bell ringer in their binder/folder. Follow my store for updates, sales, and new downloads by clicking follow at the top of the page. Please take a moment to leave me feedback after downloading this product. Remember - when you rate and comment on an item, you earn TPT credit, which is good for future purchases. Thank you and happy teaching!!!

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Engage Grade 3 students with this informative reading packet on major US rivers. Students will read a captivating passage that profiles prominent rivers across America. Then they will demonstrate comprehension by completed guided reading questions, define key geography vocabulary terms, and organize content using graphic organizers. Educators can utilize this versatile resource for whole class instruction, small group work or independent assignments. With multiple choice assessments and answer keys provided, the "Major US Rivers Reading Packet" enhances social studies and literacy curriculum for homeschool or public school settings. This visually-appealing reading packet is concise, factual and introduces upper elementary students to river systems of the US in an engaging way. Major US Rivers Reading Packet

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Learn about the Presidents of the United States with these FREE printable American Presidents Worksheets and coloring pages for your homeschool classroom supplement to American History, Social Studies, or Omnibus Lessons.

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Celebrate the 46 US Presidents with this printable worksheets bundle! This activity bundles includes every President where students can color, trace to practice handwriting, and learn history. Perfect for President's Day or any social studies lesson! 🌟 What's Included: .: 46 Printable Worksheets .: PDF Format: Purchase, download, and print today! 📌PLEASE NOTE: This is an instant digital download and no physical product will be shipped. 🖍️ HOW TO ORDER 1. Review the item details and listing photos 2. Add to cart & purchase! 4. Once purchased, you will receive instant access to the file download through Etsy 5. Print for your children & students to use at home or in the classroom! 🏫 RETURNS & EXCHANGES Due to the nature of digital products with instant download access, there are no returns or exchanges on our products. Files are not permitted to be shared or resold. 💡 ABOUT TEACHING VINE Teaching Vine is the definition of a family-run business. Started at our dining room table after realizing there was a need for accessible resources for homeschool parents & schools with limited funds, we launched Teaching Vine! From math to ELA to social studies, we design worksheets & tools for parents & teachers to truly help students grow. 🌿

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Okay, I am definitely not like the other teachers..... I love teaching Social Studies! I guess maybe it is my upbringing. My dad taught junior high Social Studies and published several local history books. Most students don't find it engaging though. Challenge accepted! Here are my best tips on how to get your students excited about Social Studies (with a bit of help from some teachers in the All About 3rd Grade Facebook Group). 1. Use technology for research. Looking at your state standards for teaching can be a bit scary, especially when the word RESEARCH is involved, but I have found with the right tools, it can actually be fun and very rewarding. Start with a broad topic like monuments and landmarks and give the students a wide variety of topics. Give them a graphic organizer to collect their information with and try out some of these great places for research! Kiddle.co is a "safe visual search engine for kids" where you won't have to sweat about what might pop up in the search results. I use it in my classroom as well as teacher Erika D. who loves it because there are "no accidental inappropriate results." Amen Erika! We have all been there. Enchantedlearning.com also has some great information that is kid friendly. We have used it on several occasions with great results in my classroom. On the right side their is a search box where the students can type in any subject (Gateway Arch for example) and there will most likely be some information that is written on the topic in more kid friendly terms. DKFindOut.com is a site I just learned about from Jackie S. and I am so excited about it. Jackie said, "We just used it to learn about the seven continents." The site is built for kids and it very visual. They have 43 history topics, several map topics and even topics on world landmarks. I fell in love with this site because it looks so easy to navigate for young students. Give your students graphic organizers for their social studies research that can double as posters for display. It really helps them research on a more independent level because they have parameters to search for that are more specific. So what social studies research topics could you try? Here are some popular ideas: continents, historical dates, monuments and landmarks, U.S. regions, biography, presidents, states, and countries. 2. Make it Frugal Fun Think of what you can ask to get donated from parents and businesses. It is so funny how the simplest addition to your social studies unit can add such an element of fun! When my class starts our mapping unit, I have a lot of fun making it a pirate theme. It really doesn't take much to just add a touch here and there. The easiest idea (and FREE) is to ask Long John Silvers to donate pirate hats from their restaurant. I also put a note out to my parents ahead of time asking them if one of them would mind picking them up. I have a volunteer every year. I also purchase some chocolate covered coins from the store (or ask them to donate). They are easily found during holiday candy sales time. Ask the kids to wear bandannas for the day for extra fun without a lot of fuss. Economics Unit - Cassie S. says she uses the following activities to teach economics from November through December. "We create classroom businesses and manufacture goods (ornaments, cards, glitter pine cones, etc.). I pay the students each day using beans based on how hard they worked/behavior. When the unit is over I charge the students tax. On the last day they shop at all the different businesses and get gifts for their families. Some things I cover are producers vs consumers, goods vs services, taxes, and supply and demand." I love this idea! Pine cones can be found for free and beans are super cheap. See what you can get parents to donate for you or pick up if you can get it donated over the phone. Pizza Boxes - If you are going to make any sort of displays (think biography units, historical event, etc), ask your local pizza place if they can donate a empty pizza box for each student to make a display with. They are great because they fold up and aren't so huge for them to take home on the bus. 3. Make it Hands-On. I have an new obsession with blue painter's tape! It can be found in the hardware section (so ask your local hardware store if they will make a donation of several rolls) and the paint won't ruin the walls or floors. It leaves no sticky residue either. (So you are thinking, "Great! Now what do I do with it?") T-Chart - Make a oversize T-chart with the tape on the floor and have the students sort index cards. For example, they could sort cards that are names of goods or services. If you are studying the 3 branches of government, make 3 columns and sort words on index cards. Title the three columns (judicial, legislative, and executive) and then add definition cards and word cards (President, Congress, Supreme Court, makes laws, carries out laws, evaluates laws, etc.) that they can sort under those columns. Venn Diagram - Make a huge Venn Diagram on the floor and have them sort cards also. Maybe you might be studying the Plymouth Colony and Wampanoag Tribe. You could compare and contrast these two groups with index cards. National Geographic Kids has a great video and informational article written for kids on this subject. Grid Maps and Latitude and Longitude - Instead of just learning our map skills on paper, I also have my students get active by making grids and lines of latitude and longitude on the floor. 4. Make a video. Anna C. said, "We are going to attempt to turn our next unit into a play because it is character-heavy." If you are studying about historical figures, this would be such an amazing incorporation of technology, language arts and social studies. If you are studying the Presidents, Women's History Month or Black History Month, you could have small group choose a figure to research and make a short video. Angie C. says at the, "beginning of our explorer unit, the students use iPads to record reenactments of various history studies." Here are three video ideas they could choose from: make a play make a "news report" make a top ten list (most important facts you should know about....) 5. Have student's share their thoughts with technology. We have all seen the pictures of student's writing their ideas, questions or opinions on post-it notes and then put them all on a poster. Teachers can use this for informal assessment, how to drive their instruction, who got the concept and who didn't, etc. But post-it notes can get expensive. Here are two online "parking lot" sites for students to share. Padlet.com - I learned about this amazing sharing site from Iris R. Padlet "works like an online sheet of paper where people can put any content (e.g. images, videos, documents, text) anywhere on the page, together with anyone, from any device." (from the Padlet website) Iris described it as a , "virtual notebook where we can record our ideas all together and share. They can all type on the same page." Check out how her students shared on Padlet to the prompt "Which amendment in the Bill of Rights is most important to you and why?" This is such a great application of the ideas they have just learned in class. Todaysmeet.com - This online site is very similar to the above, but it is specifically made for teachers to use in their classrooms. Sara K. says, "It's a live feed website where students can type in responses and the whole class can see in real time. I use it for activating prior knowledge, small group talk, and formative assessment!" Nearpod.com - Heather B. says, "I like to create Nearpod lessons about the topic that I'm teaching. It's hands-on too in the respect that the students can draw to answer or write to explain." 6. Introducing a Topic and Reviewing using Technology BrainPop.com and BrainPopJr.com - Wendy G. reminded me about this amazing resource that I use in my classroom (but had forgotten to mention). There are lot of amazing videos on this site to introduce or review social studies topics. It is a paid membership, however, they do have several for free! I do use them and my students love it! Here are BrainPop's Social Studies topics. GetKahoot.com - This idea comes from Erika D. and this site is such an easy to use site for teachers. I haven't used it much yet, but plan to much more! The Kahoot website says, "Kahoots are best played in a group setting, like a classroom. Players answer on their own devices, while games are displayed on a shared screen to unit the lesson - creating a 'campfire moment' - encouraging players to look up." Teachers can make review games and easily add images. It is SO user friendly. There are also already lots of pre-made Kahoots in the Social Studies category made by other teachers that are sharing for free! TimeForKids.com - Special shout-out to Joan W. who mentioned this site as a wonderful resource for Social Studies teachers. Joan has been in our All About 3rd Grade Facebook group from the beginning and has been so wonderful to be supportive so many teachers in our group! Thank you to all our group members who shared their ideas for making Social Studies fun and interactive. If you are interested in some pre-made Social Studies activities to make your planning a breeze, check out these Social Studies activities on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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Be prepared for those unexpected absences with this versatile and ready-to-use Emergency Sub Plan designed for any social studies or history class in grades 7-12. This comprehensive resource provides a complete substitute lesson plan and engaging student activity that can be easily adapted to suit any classroom environment, ensuring your students stay productive and on task even when you're not there. What's Included: Detailed Substitute Lesson Plan: A clear, easy-to-follow plan that includes step-by-step instructions for the substitute teacher, ensuring a smooth and stress-free day in your absence. This plan is designed to be flexible and applicable to any social studies class, from world history, to global studies, to US History. Student Activity Worksheet: An engaging and thought-provoking activity that students can complete independently, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and subject matter review. The activity is designed to be relevant across multiple disciplines, making it a perfect fit for any classroom. Key Features: -No Prep Needed: Simply print or upload to your digital classroom platform, and you're ready to go! Adaptable: Suitable for all subjects and customizable to fit your specific classroom needs. -Grades 7-12: Appropriate for middle and high school students, with content and activities designed to challenge and engage them. -Peace of Mind: Rest easy knowing that your students will continue learning with meaningful and well-organized tasks, even when you're not there to guide them. -Perfect for those unexpected sick days, meetings, or any other last-minute absences, this Emergency Sub Plan is a must-have for any secondary teacher's toolkit. Keep your classroom running smoothly and ensure your students stay on track with this reliable and versatile resource! Download now and always be prepared! PRODUCT DETAILS: -Purchase includes one (1) digital download. -Activity + Lesson Templates are Google Docs -All downloaded materials are fully customizable. -Fonts, titles, and text can be edited! This is a digital download! Nothing will be mailed to you. After your purchase is confirmed, you will be directed to your downloadable high quality file. ACCESSING YOUR TEMPLATES: After purchasing, you will be given access to your purchase through a downloadable pdf, which contains the link to your individual copy of this product. Once you click "Make a Copy" you will have your own copy of all products that you can edit/customize as you wish through Google Apps. TERMS OF USE: Purchase includes one (1) download. All products, both paid and free, are for personal, non-commercial, not-for-sale use. Any type of uploading to shared devices, folders, websites, or commercial use is strictly prohibited. RETURNS: There are no returns when purchasing a digital file. Please contact me with any questions about the product prior to purchasing. If you have any issues downloading after purchase, please contact me and I will be happy to assist you!

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My 7th grade Social Studies teacher let us choose our seats. On the very first day of school! It was something I had never been allowed to do before and it was incredibly exciting. We could all sit with our friends! And then two weeks later, after she figured out who everyone was friends with, she assigned our seats and no one sat near any of their friends for the rest of the entire year. She was a smart lady. Much smarter than any of us because we did NOT see that coming. 😂 I also let students choose their seats, and it has gone really well for me. And unlike my brilliant 7th grade Social Studies teacher, I don't give students assigned seats later in the year. I don't ever assign their seats. Don't tell any of my previous Department Chairs or Principals. 😂 I have several reasons for this... Let me explain. Maybe this system will work for you too! Reason #1: It's easier. When I used to assign seats, there were always those students who would challenge my seating choices. Sometimes openly, but usually passively. They would walk into the classroom and sit in the seat three seats over. Or across the room. Or anywhere but the seat I had their name in on my seating chart. They would just sit down like they thought I wouldn't notice. And I would say "Monica, can you move to your seat please?" and Monica would argue. She would list all her infinite reasons why her assigned seat was not nearly as good as the seat she was currently in. "But I won't talk in this seat." "But I can focus better in this seat." And while all her reasons may or may not have been legitimate, she knew all the right things a teacher wanted to hear. And precious class minutes were lost to Monica's objections about seating. And then Victor's objections about seating. And Asia's. And twelve other students'. I got tired of fighting about it. I got tired of losing precious class time over something petty. Reason #2: I will move you. Giving up control of the seating chart is not giving up control of the classroom. Reason #2 goes hand-in-hand with Reason #1 and both must exist in the classroom in order to make students choosing their seats work. When Monica sits in a seat of her choosing, and that seat happens to be next to her best friend, I tell Monica that she will sit in a seat of my choosing if she cannot pay attention to the lesson and complete her work. That seat is always right up front. I don't know why students always hate to sit in the front row. I must have terrible breath. 🙃😂 If it is the beginning of the school year and expectations are still being established, I tell Monica, and really the whole class, that if she cannot pay attention in class and complete her work, then she will move up front (or to another seat of my choosing that I point out in that moment). I say it calmly, evenly, and like I really mean it. And I do. And then I move on. But the instant Monica's behavior is disruptive or off-task, all I have to do is point to the seat I have chosen for her and she must get up and move to her new seat that she will sit in until she proves she knows how to act in my classroom. If it is the middle or end of the school year and expectations have already been established, then Monica has probably definitely already seen me move students who cannot handle sitting in the seat of their choice. I will remind her quietly that she is to pay attention and complete her work, and I point out the seat she will sit in if she cannot meet these expectations. Reason #3: It works for me. It really does. And it could work for you! 😄 If students know that they will absolutely lose the privilege of sitting where they want (99% of the time it's next to their friends), they will be more mindful about their behavior. They don't want to be That Idiot that has to sit up front when everyone else gets to sit wherever they please. They don't want to lose the privilege that everyone else has and if they know for sure that you are completely serious and will absolutely move them the minute they are disruptive, they will avoid losing this privilege. This is especially effective with the class clowns. I don't have to fight with students about where they sit so I am happy. Students get to sit where they want, so they are happy. Students have to behave themselves to keep the privilege of choosing their seating, so I am even happier. #winning I should note I have had success with students choosing their own seats in 7th grade classes through seniors. It may or may not be successful in an elementary classroom. Have you ever given students the choice of sitting wherever they want? Share your horror or success stories!

Interpreting history can seem like a daunting task for students, but with a few creative tools and ideas, teachers can bring historical events and people to life. I love providing students with an interconnection to the people who shaped our country. Our history is on-going and by studying our past, we can hopefully learn

Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American History curriculum! This low-prep resource only requires you to choose which bell ringer works best with your curriculum for the day. That's it! Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about United States history from the Age of Exploration up through the Civil War Era. Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell ringers included for easy use in your classroom. Each bell ringer set also has a full page response sheet in Google Slides for students. What's Included: ⭐200 Bell Ringers for the Whole Year - These PowerPoint bell ringers will cover you every day of the school year. Pick and choose which one matches with your curriculum for the day. The bell ringers promote critical and creative thinking skills, vocabulary skills, historical thinking skills and positive growth mindset skills. Each of the five bell ringer sets includes 40 slides for a total of 200 options! ⭐Student Response Sheets - Printable student response sheets are included in two versions - as a whole page and in half-page formats - for each of the five bell ringer sets. A digital response sheet on Google Slides is also included so you can choose what is best for your classroom needs! ⭐A Variety of Ancient History Topics - The bell ringers cover the following content areas in your American History curriculum: 1. Exploring the New World 2. Colonial America 3. Causes of the Revolutionary War 4. The Revolutionary War 5. The Constitution 6. The Federalist Era 7. The Jefferson and Madison Eras 8. Westward Expansion 9. The Jackson Era 10. The Industrial Revolution 11. Causes of the Civil War 12. The Civil War Looking for more details about each set? Keep reading! 1. American History Critical Thinking Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing a unique writing prompt on each page that encourages students to use critical thinking skills and previously learned knowledge about American history to craft a response. There are also two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts. A link to the slides in Google Drive is included. Please Note: Each unique critical thinking prompt requires students to have knowledge of early American history. These questions are designed to support your curriculum content. This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! 2. American History Vocabulary Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing one vocabulary term and definition pertaining to U.S. history on each slide. There are also two versions of a response sheet that students can use during their vocabulary practice. A version for Google Slides is included as well, for the vocabulary slides. This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! 3. American History Quote of the Day Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing 40 quotes from notable people in American history, a writing prompt on each page and two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts. A version for Google Slides is included as well, for the slides - not writing prompts at this time. Weekly Writing Prompt: What does this quote mean? Do you agree or disagree? How does this quote relate to an event in history or in your own life? This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! 4. American History Historical Thinking Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing questions related to maps, document excerpts, historic images and mini biographies. There are two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts and an answer key for the teacher. A version for Google Slides is included as well, for the slides. This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! All historic documents and images used are Public Domain. 5. Growth Mindset Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing one writing prompt pertaining to growth mindset, goal-setting and/or positive thinking per slide. There are also two versions of a response sheet that students can use when writing their thoughts to the prompt from the bell ringer. A version for Google Slides is included as well. What other people are saying about this resource: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Great Warm Ups for my class. Led to a lot of great discussions." - Marley S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"These are a great opener to Social Studies Lessons, I let my small groups read and discuss the prompts aloud." - Nicole S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I love the variety of questions. Some that are just fun, some that make the students really think, some that leave them with helpful information. Well worth the money!" - Elizabeth R. Are you still not sure if these bell ringers are a right fit for your classroom? Check out the FREE Introduction to Social Studies Bell Ringers resource! They are perfect for the first unit of the school year. Please click on the preview to see examples of the five bell ringer sets and student response sheets. If you have any questions, please leave a question in the Q & A section of my store or send me an email at [email protected]. :) Happy Teaching! :) Let's Connect! 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