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Social studies Common Core RF.K.2d resources

Preview of SPACE AND SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS FOR KINDERGARTEN

SPACE AND SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS FOR KINDERGARTEN

Ignite curiosity and spark imagination as your kindergarteners learn about all things space! These well thought out activities focus on various topics about our solar system. Use the detailed lesson plans and suggested read alouds to help guide your instruction! The whole group activities are a great way to tie in literacy and science. Use the literacy and math centers during your small group teaching time.What's Included:Whole Group Lessons: This unit includes five days of whole group activitie
Preview of Community Helpers Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten

Community Helpers Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten

Get ready for your community workers unit with 26 pages of NO PREP math and literacy printables for your preschool, prek, or kindergarten students! Please see preview for a complete sneak peak! Included in PDF download: Product cover pageTerms of Use (2 pages) "I am Thankful for Community Helpers" coloring page Community Helpers Matching (cut and paste items to worker) Community Helpers tracing practiceCommunity Helpers scissor practice (straight lines) Community Helpers alphabet tracing (upper
Preview of WEATHER SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, LESSON PLANS AND EXPERIMENTS, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

WEATHER SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, LESSON PLANS AND EXPERIMENTS, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to become budding meteorologists and weather enthusiasts.Designed to captivate young learners' curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them, this resource offers a rich array of hands-on activities, inquiry-based lessons, and interactive experiences to spark scientific inquiry and discovery.What's Included:Exploratory Lessons: Dive into the fascinating world of weather through interactive lessons that introduce students to
Preview of TRANSPORTATION THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

TRANSPORTATION THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

TRANSPORTATION UNIT FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTENThis resources includes thematic lessons, activities, poems, songs and centers for your little learners.Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE! You can purchase this resources in the Thematic Activities for Little Learners Bundle and the Little Learners Mega-Bundle!____________________________________________________________________THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESLesson ResourcesWeek 21 PlansThis is a template for lesson plans during transportation week of scho
Preview of Social Studies Economics  Money Bundle First Grade

Social Studies Economics Money Bundle First Grade

This social studies bundle makes economics come alive for your primary learners through these fun and engaging books, games, worksheets and songs! Students will be able to make great connections from Community Helpers to Goods and Services then to Wants and Needs. Each unit builds on each other with daily lesson plans.We just added our featured TPT Money Bundle to include 4 resources in this economics mega bundle! These four comprehensive units are the perfect way to teach your young students
Preview of Around the World: Kindergarten Unit: Australia

Around the World: Kindergarten Unit: Australia

This extensive product on Australia includes 10 literacy centers and 8 Math Centers. It also includes books for Read Alouds, Social Studies Activities, Science Activities, Gross Motor Activities, crafts and even snack ideas. There are more than 20 Australia-themed Activities. Teach your students world geography and about other cultures in a fun way! Note - The preview includes only SOME of materials. There is EVEN more! India Preschool ProductPuerto Rico Preschool ProductCanada Preschool Pr
Preview of DENTAL HEALTH THEME ACTIVITIES | HEALTH ACTIVITIES | PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

DENTAL HEALTH THEME ACTIVITIES | HEALTH ACTIVITIES | PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

Celebrate Dental Hygiene month with this fun, engaging activities all about our teeth! This health based unit ties health, math and literacy together and provides you with tons of activities for an entire week of instruction!Use the detailed lesson plans to guide you through five days of dental lessons and activities. A list of preferred picture books is included to tie in with each activity. Activities cover how to brush your teeth, tooth decay, the jobs of our teeth, and tons more!Add the den
Preview of Japan-A Kindergarten Adventure

Japan-A Kindergarten Adventure

Created by
The Teacher Bin
Let's learn about Japan and its rich culture and celebrations. You will learn a great deal about Japan with many hands on activities. There are several engaging activities your kiddos will love including, exploring the country, it's location and other facts. Your kiddos will develop an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the Japanese culture. The resource includes...Passport_- Get ready for an adventure in JapanKWL-What I know –What I Want to Know. & what I have LearnedTeacher Fact a
Preview of Community Helpers Themed No Prep Worksheets BUNDLE for K-2 | MATH | ELAR

Community Helpers Themed No Prep Worksheets BUNDLE for K-2 | MATH | ELAR

This COMMUNITY HELPER themed no prep set of worksheets is filled with lots of great LITERACY, GRAMMAR, and MATH activities for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. These are perfect for busy teachers because all you need to do is print and go! There is NO prep! These are wonderful for morning work, early finishers, stations, or just for fun! A few of the skills covered are addition, subtraction, telling time, identifying coins, making ten, synonyms, syllables, blends, prepositions, and so
Preview of Community Helpers Common Core Math and Literacy Centers

Community Helpers Common Core Math and Literacy Centers

Community Helpers Centers are perfect for helping your Kindergarten students meet the common core standards as they study community helpers, careers, jobs, work, etc. The entire product is aligned to the Common Core Standards. Almost the entire pack is available in both color and black and white... so you can choose how to use your ink! In addition to this, almost every center comes with a corresponding recording sheet for accountability and assessment! Here's What You Get: - Community Helpers
Preview of All About Texas & Rodeo Thematic Lessons - Math, Literacy & Craft!

All About Texas & Rodeo Thematic Lessons - Math, Literacy & Craft!

Looking for fun and engaging activities to teach students all about the state of Texas and Rodeos? This cross-curricular unit is just the thing! This fun resource comes complete with a variety of activities to keep your kiddos engaged in learning with these fun topics! Included you will find math games, literacy centers, writing prompts a craftivity, and MORE! This unit is absolutely jam-packed with fun and engaging activities to teach students all about cowboys, rodeos, and the state of Texas!R
Preview of "America Is..." Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement

"America Is..." Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement

Bookworms Curriculum: Grade Kindergarten ELA Module 2- Unit 2: Learning About America- Lessons 21-22. This is the equivalent to 2 days of ELA lessons. Students have the opportunity to draw a picture and use words to describe the picture they draw.This resource is editable through Google Slides and these slides include background knowledge, modeling slides, timers when appropriate, written response assignment, "I can" statements, success criteria, story book photos, and anchor chart guides. Pleas
Preview of Emergency Substitute Plans and Activities for kindergarten ready to go

Emergency Substitute Plans and Activities for kindergarten ready to go

Emergency Substitute Plans and Activities for kindergarten ready to go!This Emergency Sub Plans is filled with lessons, printables, and activities ready to go.Stressing about creating emergency sub plans from scratch? We got your back! Organize this kindergarten substitute plans in a Substitute Binder or Sub Tub. It includes lessons and activities for a FULL WEEK of school. Take your sick days or personal days off without worries. This substitute plans includes reading, writing, math, science, s
Preview of Mexico Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Mexico Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for a MEXICO UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 Mexico writing craftivities, 10 differentiated Mexico themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated Mexico themed math interactive worksheets, 5 Mexico themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 Mexico themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about Mexico with comprehension activities, a Mexico themed writing jour
Preview of STEM Kindergarten Workbook Unit 2, with SEL & AVID strategies

STEM Kindergarten Workbook Unit 2, with SEL & AVID strategies

Created by
Schooled in STEM
This is unit 2: Ancient Egypt. Make sure you have already purchased unit 1 or you bundle! Unique and engaging curriculum created by an educator that is perfect for the classroom, RVing families or families on the go!Teachers! Use this in your classroom to create workbooks for your students to work on during the summer, if they go on vacation during the school year, or as nightly practice! Print the whole workbook or just certain pages as needed.Only an hour or two needed a day to complete the da
Preview of Michael Faraday Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Michael Faraday Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Sacagawea Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Sacagawea Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Transportation Fast 5 Unit

Transportation Fast 5 Unit

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Brazil Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Brazil Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for a BRAZIL UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 BRAZIL writing craftivities, 10 differentiated BRAZIL themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated BRAZIL themed math interactive worksheets, 5 BRAZIL themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 BRAZIL themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about BRAZIL with comprehension activities, a BRAZIL themed writing jour
Preview of Interactive Geography Worksheet for Labeling & Coloring the World

Interactive Geography Worksheet for Labeling & Coloring the World

Embark on a cartographic adventure with "Global Explorer," an interactive geography worksheet designed to navigate the wonders of our world. This comprehensive PDF is the perfect tool for students to master the names of continents, countries, and oceans, and engage in an array of activities that bring the map to life.Dynamic Learning Activities:Label the continents and add a splash of color to each one.Identify and match countries to their respective continents.Explore the vast oceans by numberi
Preview of India Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

India Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for an INDIA UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 India writing craftivities, 10 differentiated India themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated India themed math interactive worksheets, 5 India themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 India themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about India with comprehension activities, an India themed writing journal wi
Preview of Social Rights Flashcards

Social Rights Flashcards

Embark on a Journey of Social Justice with 'Voices of Change' Flashcards! - These thought-provoking flashcards are an ideal resource for educators to introduce students to the pivotal concepts of social rights and the inspiring legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.Educational and Inspirational Content - This unique set includes a diverse range of flashcards, each featuring key terms, influential figures, and significant concepts related to social rights, along with Martin Luther King's profound cont
Preview of Jazz Nonfiction Decodable Reader for Black History Month

Jazz Nonfiction Decodable Reader for Black History Month

Created by
Grow With Beck
Jazz Nonfiction Decodable Reader for Black History MonthIntegrate social studies into your reading curriculum while celebrating Black History Month this February with our “Jazz Nonfiction Decodable Reader”! Perfect for enhancing your students’ comprehension skills, this downloadable PDF is an effective way to bring together nonfiction reading and a cultural activity into one, no prep lesson for your classroom. The decodable reader focuses on the legendary jazz icons Louis Armstrong and Duke Elli
Preview of Community Helpers No Prep Worksheets for ELAR | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd Grade

Community Helpers No Prep Worksheets for ELAR | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd Grade

This is a no prep ELAR COMMUNITY HELPER Themed worksheet set for K-2. This includes 24 pages and includes a variety of skills for kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade. This set would be perfect to use for morning work, early finishers, or as a center activity! These are unlike my other sets because they include a wide range of skills targeted for early education classrooms.▶️Save $$$$$ and purchase this as part of our COMMUNITY HELPERS BUNDLE, our Community Helpers Math and ELAR Bundle, or
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
  • Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

Teaching with social studies resources

On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.