Laura's Social Studies Resources

Welcome to the Social Studies file cabinet folder! These resources are most appropriate for 4th and 5th grade.  Enjoy! ~ Laura Candler

50 States Showdown States & Capitals Review Game

50 States Showdown is an exciting game for reviewing state names, locations, capital cities, and abbreviations. Includes game directions, numbered maps, task cards, and an answer key. Learn more.

General Social Studies Freebies and Resources

State or Regions Project Description freebie

 

Be sure to download both pages. Students cut apart the cards and use their textbooks or other research materials to sort them into the correct order. Duplicate 4 copies of the timeline page and have students glue the cards onto the pages in order. Finally, have them write one or two sentences to describe the importance of each event.

 

Constitution Day Resources (September 17th)

 

Constitution Day Social Studies and Literacy Connections

Are you ready to celebrate Constitution Day? If so, download my Constitution Day Literacy Lessons Freebie  here. 

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