Mindy Martin

This powerpoint goes through the different natural forces (earthquakes, floods, landslides etc) and classifies them as either constructive or destructive. ALL information is directly from SC state standards. There are a variety of review questions at the end of the powerpoint that can be used as a summarizing assessment to make sure students understand content. Awesome powerpoint with great pics and easy to understand layout for students!

This powerpoint goes through all the features of the ocean floor as set by SC State Standards. Features such as continental shelf, slope, basin, trenches and MORE are included! An ocean floor diagram is on each slide to give students a visual of each feature. Very easy for students to understand:)

This PowerPoint covers the entire Ocean Shore Zone Unit as laid out by SC State Standards: covers topics such as barrier islands, inlets, estuaries, currents (warm and cold), waves and tides. Kids love this powerpoint and seem to truly understand the content. They love the pictures as well:)

This powerpoint analyzes and goes through the course of the Vietnam War in a kid friendly, easy to understand way. Set up in a story format to make it fun for kids! All information is straight from standards.

This handout outlines what limiting factors are and how they impact the balance of nature. Awesome teaching tool and resource for students to have. Aligns directly to 5th grade science standards!

This PPT goes through the course of the Spanish American War as laid out in the 5th Grade SS Standards. Awesome graphics and questioning throughout with easy to understand text that will be sure to engage and interest your 5th graders!

This powerpoint provides visuals and explanations for what a canal is and where Panama is located. Most importantly, it gives detailed, kid friendly information about why the US finalized the building of the canal and how we benefit from the canal. Related to 5th grade SS standards.

This powerpoint addresses the end of WWII including island hopping, Japan's defeat due to atomic bombs, Albert Einstein's involvement, Harry Truman, Manhattan Project etc. Easy to understand and kids will love it! ALL information directly from 5th grade SS Standards:)

This game is meant to be a hop and write activity to review all content taught throughout the year. All based on SC State Standards. Answers included.

This powerpoint addresses all of the standards regarding the transcontinental railroad during Westward Expansion. It addresses the advantages and disadvantages of the railroad as laid out in the 5th grade SS standards.

This powerpoint directly relates to the new 2014 South Carolina State Standards. Includes topics such as seasons, day/night, planets, related vocabulary and much more. Awesome graphics and easy to understand text for students. Not included: Constellations, Astronomical tools, and shadows.

This powerpoint goes through the US involvement in other countries post Cold War Era. (EX: Middle East, Africa, Balkan Region, Central America, etc..) Content directly related to state standards. Also addresses terrorism, 9/11, al Qaeda, Suddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, and the Gulf War

This powerpoint is all about forces and motion. It defines what a force is while providing many examples. It also addresses how mass impacts the amount of force needed on an object. In addition, this powerpoint covers the types of forces (friction, magnetism, and gravity) that impact motion. All directly correlated to state standards. Many summative questions to review material as well:)

This multiple choice quiz/handout goes through the features of internet webpages that students need to know such as icons, URL, navigation bars etc. Great visuals and some reading comprehension as well. All standards based:) I use this as a teaching tool and quiz!

This powerpoint addresses the following topics/events during the Cold War: *What the Cold War was and who was involved. *Communism *Korean War *Space Race/Arms Race *Marshall Plan *Red Scare/Iron Curtain *Berlin Wall/Berlin Airlift

WOW! This is awesome! Over 70 Reading Response Topics for your kids to answer and write about! All linked with State Standards AND common core! Includes questions related to fiction and non-fiction. Some are require multi answers for higher level thinking. Bright colors and cool fonts! Great addition to have to your reading resources!

This Hop and Write activity includes 36 task cards to go along with an answer sheet. Reviews concepts taught in 5th grade Social Studies throughout the ENTIRE year! Great review for end of the year testing:) All directly from the State Standards! Answers included!

This powerpoint explains the difference between unbalanced and balanced forces while providing examples and visuals to further student understanding. All standards based:)

AWESOME way to assess reading skills/standards all year long. This powerpoint includes 70+ reading response questions ALL related to State Standards AND Common Core! I use this everyday as a closure to my reading lesson/guided reading. I use a different reading response question each day! Colorful slides with cute fonts as well! Perfect addition to your reading resources!

This powerpoint is a great introduction OR review for WWII. It goes through each dictator/leader and associates them to the appropriate country and side during the war. Even color coded to help students make connections! Addresses appeasment and military aggression. All connected to 5th grade SS Standards.