10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Geography

Project-Based 5 Themes of Geography Country Study – Paraguay

Looking for a project for students to demonstrate their knowledge of and ability to synthesize information surrounding the 5 themes of Geography? Here it is!

This is a project-based country study on the South American country of Paraguay focusing on the 5 Themes of Geography: location, place, regions, movement and human/environment integration! There are a lot of country studies but this one is different.

This study will ask students to ‘think like a geographer‘ in their research and recording. Using this resource, students will…

  • – Learn about the country of Paraguay
  • – Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to synthesize information and write about Paraguay through a 5 themes of geography lens.
  • – Create a wonderful project displaying their learning.

This resource 18 page resource is perfect for any geography classroom and can be used for 5th – 12th grades!

Sample questions include:

  • – (Location) Describe the relative location of the country.
  • – (Location) What is the latitude and longitude of the capital city?
  • – (Place) What major landforms are found in the country?
  • – (Place) What is/are the climate type(s) of the country?
  • – (Regions) When considering this country, describe and give examples of at least one type of functional region within it.
  • – (Movement) Describe any historically important migration patterns of information you have found about past or current migration for this country. You may include internal, external migration, emigration, immigration, return and/or seasonal migration.
  • – (Human/Environmental Integration) Give examples of how people who have lived in this country changed or modified the environment.

Please note: Students will need to understand the 5 Themes of Geography  to complete this project.

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6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Fractions, Math, Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra Practice – Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Pre-Algebra | Adding and Subtracting Fractions

My Teaching Library has designed this product provide students with the practice they need to add and subtract fractions. There are 4  sets within this product and each set includes 5 different worksheets. Sets 1-3 offer increasing levels of difficulty. Set 4 provides students with multiple choice answers.

Set 1: Easiest – Students are asked to add and subtract 3 and 4 fractions, all positive numbers.
Set 2: Medium – Students are asked to add and subtract 3 and 4 fractions, negative numbers are included.
Set 3: Hardest – Students are asked to add and subtract 4 fractions, fractions are much larger.
Set 4: Multiple choice – Students are asked to add and subtract 3 and 4 fractions and given 4 possible solutions from which to choose.


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6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra – Equations with Defined Variable Practice

If you are teaching Pre-Algebra, you know how important the basics can be! That is why My Teaching Library has created this resource…

Pre-Algebra | Equations with Defined Variable

These worksheets will give students the practice they need to understand and master this important pre-algebra skill.

There are 5 different worksheets, each with 36 problems. Numbers and defined variables will range from -99 to 99. Answer keys are provided!

As students begin their Algebra journey, you’ll want to get My Teaching Library’s
Visual Algebra Glossary!

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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, Informational Text, Presidents, Reading Comprehension

A Quick Lesson on Abraham Lincoln for 5th-7th Grades

Looking for a quick lesson on Abraham Lincoln for a 5th, 6th or 7th grade classroom? Here is a product for you!

This informational resource on Abraham Lincoln is designed to give 5th – 7th graders practice reading and comprehending content area text. There are two pages of text which will cover Lincoln’s life beginning in Kentucky and progresses through his life touching on his family, his career as a lawyer, his election in 1860 and finally his death by the hands of John Wilkes Booth. After reading both the text and two charts (quick facts and fun facts), students will complete a comprehension worksheet. Finally, there is a fun postcard writing activity asking them to write to President Lincoln.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.1
Linsear Write Formula : 5.8

Suggested uses:

  • Use for a quick History or Language Arts mini-lesson
  • Give to students to supplement another lesson on Abraham Lincoln
  • Use on Presidents Day or Lincoln’s birthday


Use alone, with your current curriculum or with Abraham Lincoln | History Project


Want a similar product but for younger students? Check out – Lincoln Informational Text BUNDLE | 3rd-4th Grades

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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, American History, BUNDLES, Presidents, puzzles

Classroom Materials for Presidents Day!

Studying the U.S. Presidents? Check out this BUNDLE! It includes three products and when you bundle, you save!

More about each product in this bundle:

  • U.S. Presidents Fact Cards
    These U.S. Presidents Fact Cards are perfect for students wanting to learn more about each president, from Washington to Biden. Also includes 2 blank templates to use for future presidents. Three info cards per page, each approximately 5″ x 3″. To use year after year, laminate the cards after you print and cut out.
  • U.S. Presidents Code Word Puzzles
    Five code word puzzles designed to challenge students’ critical thinking skills. Puzzles will be completed using the names of U.S. Presidents. Fun puzzles for any classroom, especially a U.S. History or Government class. Use anytime of the year, or for Presidents’ Day.  40% of code letters have been given. Just enough to give students clues but not too many that these puzzle aren’t challenging. Answer Keys provided.
  • Word Builder Puzzles | U.S. Presidents
    Challenge students’ critical thinking skills and knowledge of the U.S. Presidents with these 5 Word Builder puzzles with a U.S. Presidents theme!

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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, American History, Presidents, puzzles

FUN Code Puzzles with a U.S. President Theme

Looking for fun puzzles for your classroom that will engage students’ critical thinking skills? Teaching American History or doing a study on the U.S. Presidents? This resource may be just what you need!

This product includes five (5) code word puzzles designed to challenge students’ critical thinking skills and all will be completed using the names of U.S. Presidents.

Use anytime of the year, or for Presidents’ Day.

40% of code letters have been given. Just enough to give students clues but not too many that these puzzle aren’t challenging. Answer Keys provided.

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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, American History, flashcards, Presidents

Add President Fact Cards to your Studies!

Studying the U.S. Presidents, U.S. History, or U.S. Government? These U.S. Presidents Fact Cards are perfect for students wanting to learn more about each president, from Washington to Biden. Also includes 2 blank templates to use for future presidents.

In this resource, you’ll find three info cards per page, each approximately 5″ x 3″. To use year after year, laminate the cards after you print and cut out.

Each card includes:

  • Photo and Name
  • Date of Birth (some include date of death)
  • Party affiliation
  • Age when inaugurated
  • Term (years of service)
  • A famous fact(s)

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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, American History, Presidents

US Presidents | Fun Activities for 5th-8th Grade Classrooms

Here is a resource filled with fun activities for students to use whenever they are studying the U.S. Presidents or for Presidents day!

Activities include a word search, an acrostic poetry page, presidential trivia, a ‘Which President’ worksheet, two picture graphs (Washington and Lincoln) and report / notebooking pages.

Here are just two examples of the FUN type of activities/questions your students will encounter…

  • Presidential Trivia (14 total questions) – Example:
    Question #5 – “At 43 years of age, ___ was the youngest president who was elected, although, at 42, _____ was the youngest president who was inaugurated, after William McKinley was assassinated. ____ was the oldest president when he left office at 77 years of age.”
  • Which President? (40 total questions) – Example:
    Question #19 – “_____Nicknamed “Old Rough and Ready”, he died 16 months into his term.

Great for any classroom around Presidents Day in February (or) in a Government / Civics class (or) American History class anytime of the year. Answer keys are included!!

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4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, Interactive notebook, notebooking, U.S. States

Studying the U.S.A?

Are you currently teaching students about the U.S. 50 States? Are you looking to begin a social studies or geography study on the our 50 nifty states? If so, you’ll want to add this resource to your plans!

This is an interactive, student centered resource which will allow students to research, report and gain valuable geography and history knowledge about the great United States! Using this resources, students can produce beautiful projects about one, two, ten or all fifty states!

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It includes:

  • How to use (General directions)
  • Teacher pages – Planning/Assignment pages, evaluation rubric, supply list
  • Student pages – Organizational pages (cover page, table of contents, k-w-l)
  • State outlines
  • U.S. maps (complete, regional, topographical, color and black/white, Mississippi river system
  • Informational resources (capitals, state birds, flowers, animals and date of statehood)
  • State capital bookmarks
  • Student project templates
    – Venn Diagram
    – Untitled report pages (with and without illustrations and/or maps)
    – Title report pages: Symbols of the U.S.A, State Symbols, State Motto, Capitals, trees, birds, flowers, State flag and seal, , timelines

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4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, Interactive notebook, notebooking, U.S. States

Studying the U.S.A?

Are you currently teaching students about the U.S. 50 States? Are you looking to begin a social studies or geography study on the our 50 nifty states? If so, you’ll want to add this resource to your plans!

This is an interactive, student centered resource which will allow students to research, report and gain valuable geography and history knowledge about the great United States! Using this resources, students can produce beautiful projects about one, two, ten or all fifty states!

SEE A FLIPBOOK PREVIEW HERE

It includes:

  • How to use (General directions)
  • Teacher pages – Planning/Assignment pages, evaluation rubric, supply list
  • Student pages – Organizational pages (cover page, table of contents, k-w-l)
  • State outlines
  • U.S. maps (complete, regional, topographical, color and black/white, Mississippi river system
  • Informational resources (capitals, state birds, flowers, animals and date of statehood)
  • State capital bookmarks
  • Student project templates
    – Venn Diagram
    – Untitled report pages (with and without illustrations and/or maps)
    – Title report pages: Symbols of the U.S.A, State Symbols, State Motto, Capitals, trees, birds, flowers, State flag and seal, , timelines

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