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 Directions
- Google Earth Landforms Project
- People and Places to Know
- People and Places to Know Quiz
- 8 Strands of Social Studies Cards
- 8 Strands of Social Studies Quiz
- North Carolina Connections
- Current Events Report Form
- Directions for Salt Dough Map Project
- Early American History Timeline Activity (see below)
Constitution Day Resources (September 17th)
- US Constitution Day Literacy Lessons Freebie
- Classroom Bill of Rights (Blank Printable)
- United States Government Sorting Cards Use these cards with the graphic organizer below. Directions are on the graphic organizer.
- United States Government Graphic Organizer
- Lesson Pack from the Center for Civic Education:Â What Basic Ideas Are in the Preamble to the Constitution?
Constitution Day Social Studies and Literacy Connections
Are you ready to celebrate Constitution Day? If so, download my Constitution Day Literacy Lessons Freebie here.Â
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