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8th grade social studies activity images

Preview of Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart

Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart

Created by
The Lost Teacher
This is for a set of 26 Passport Stamps from around the world. Altogether there are 52 PNG clip art stamps including the blacklines. There are stamps from countries in EVERY continent except Antarctica. These stamps should also coincide with most of the Christmas and Holidays Around the World activities on TPT.All stamp colors represent a color from its country's flag. All images represent a national symbol, landmark, or emblem. Many countries also have their official names or names written in t
Preview of Engaging Native American - Indigenous People Literature Unit Bundle GOOGLE

Engaging Native American - Indigenous People Literature Unit Bundle GOOGLE

Resources come in print & digital formats!Engage your students in meaningful lessons about Native American Literature through these interactive and creative lessons & activities. These resources work seamlessly in a hybrid/fully virtual distance learning environment, but they're also a great option for 1:1, socially distanced learning in a traditional classroom. Everything (except the creation stories) is digital and printable! The digital resources are made with Google and are compatibl
Preview of Neighborhood Map Skills

Neighborhood Map Skills

Created by
Color Idea
This set contains 64 images files as shown on preview pages wich includes 32 color images and 32 black line versions. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.Check out these related clipart sets:Map Skills Clip ArtMap PointersTypes of Maps Clip Art (USA)I also have quite a complete selection of clipart in the following bundle:USA Maps - BUNDLEUS Regions BundleLandforms Bundleā˜† Click to follow me to get freebies and updates on new products!ā˜† Follow Color Idea Clipart on Pinterestā˜† Follow Color Ide
Preview of Tiki Art - Templates, Lesson Plans, and Coloring Sheets

Tiki Art - Templates, Lesson Plans, and Coloring Sheets

Recently updated!Why didn't the Tiki go to the party?He had no body to go with.You know...Because of ...they're usually just heads.Oooookay.A collection of 80 full-page Tiki style face graphics for use with themed projects.A great set of reference images should feature enough different designs to provide students with a broad choice and promote plenty of variety in the finished projects. Ideally, there should also be opportunity for creative interpretation of the subject.I originally designed t
Preview of Dinosaurs Skeletons

Dinosaurs Skeletons

Created by
Color Idea
This set contains 40 images. Each dinosaur includes skeleton image in color and black line version, also includes mud silhouette for each dinosaur skeleton in color and black line version. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.Dinosaurs included are:- Allosaurus- Brachiosaurus- Brontosaurus- Parasaurolophus- Pterodactyl- Spinosaurus- Stegosaurus- Tyrannosaurus Rex- Triceratops- VelociraptorPLEASE NOTE: These are not exact dinosaur skeletons are graphical representation only.Check out these rel
Preview of Living on One Dollar (2013): Video Guide and Simulation

Living on One Dollar (2013): Video Guide and Simulation

Created by
Will Pulgarin
This discounted bundle includes a "Living on One Dollar" simulation and complete video guide. Everything you need to bring this movie and concept alive for the students! Minimal prep needed! Enjoy!This 13-question documentary guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful film. This film can be used to discuss poverty, global solutions to poverty, and systemic issues that keep people in poverty. You might be interested in purchasing the bundle pack, which includes a "Living on
Preview of World Continent Clipart: Earth Seven Continents Map Geography Clip Art PNG

World Continent Clipart: Earth Seven Continents Map Geography Clip Art PNG

World Continent Clip Art: Explore the seven continents with your buddying social studies students using this pack of globe clipart. Create exciting visuals to teach about the seven continents of planet Earth. Design posters to illustrate the difference between the four hemispheres for your world geography unit. Make worksheets to instruct your students on learning map skills, longitude and latitude, as well as cardinal directions.WHAT IS CLIP ART?Clip art (or "clipart") are digital images that c
Preview of Countries of the World Geography Puzzles Bundle

Countries of the World Geography Puzzles Bundle

Countries of the World Geography Puzzles help students learn basic geography in a fun and interactive manner. Puzzles feature the country name, capital, continent, abbreviation, an outline map of the country, and the nationā€™s flag all for matching. Answer keys are provided.This includes 6 PDFs.Countries included as of this date areā€¦AlbaniaAfghanistanAndorraAntigua & BarbudaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBahrainBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaCanadaChileChinaColomb
Preview of Abrahamic Religions Reading Passage BUNDLE

Abrahamic Religions Reading Passage BUNDLE

This is my bundle of four reading passages that walk students through the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). The Abrahamic religions passage gives an introduction with more specific explanation of each religion in the second, third, and fourth passage in the set. You can check for comprehension with two sets of comprehension questions, either with 5 or 10 questions. There are multiple choice and sentence response options. The questions are meant to be adaptable to yo
Preview of Natural Texas And Its People Unit Bundle: Texas Regions and Native Americans

Natural Texas And Its People Unit Bundle: Texas Regions and Native Americans

Created by
HistoTeam
This Natural Texas and Its People Texas History Unit Bundle is the perfect all-in-one resource for teaching Texas geography and Native American cultures. With TEKS-based content, this bundle covers everything from the mountains and basins region to the Western Gulf culture, including in-depth explorations of the Puebloan, Plains, Southeastern, and Western Gulf cultures. You'll also find engaging activities, worksheets, and a hexagonal thinking activity to keep your students interested and motiva
Preview of Native American Symbols and Designs

Native American Symbols and Designs

This student handout of Native American symbols and art, can be used to make a variety of art projects. Images can be used as inspiration to decorate tipiā€™s, shields, blanket patterns, pottery, and jewelry. Students can combine several images to create their own art influenced by Native American designs. Please note: Images are Copyright Protected. All Artwork is hand drawn and original. Ā©2022 The Art Ladyā€™s Store The Art Ladyā€™s Channel YouTube.Customer Tips: Follow my store on TPT to recei
Preview of Continents and Oceans

Continents and Oceans

Created by
Color Idea
Teach your students all about Continents and Oceans with this clipart set.This set contains 36 images as shown on preview pages, which includes 18 color images and 18 black line versions. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.Check out these related clip art set:Weathering, Erosion and DepositionTypes of Maps Clip Art (USA)I also have quite a complete selection of clipart in the following bundle:Earth Science - Geology Mega BundleLandforms BundleUSA Maps - BUNDLEā˜† Click to follow me to get freebi
Preview of Mountain Formation

Mountain Formation

Created by
Color Idea
This clipart set will help your students learn about the types of mountains and how they formed. Included in this set: fault-block, volcanic, fold, dome and residual.This set contains 34 images as shown on preview pages, 17 color images and 17 black line versions. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.Check out these related clip art set:Layers of the EarthIgneous Rocks FormationSedimentary Rocks FormationEarthquakesVolcano Clip ArtWeathering, Erosion and DepositionLandslidesI also have quite a
Preview of Changes to Earth's Surface Bundle

Changes to Earth's Surface Bundle

Created by
Color Idea
Your students will learn about Changes to he Earth's Surface with these clipart sets. This bundle contains 4 clipart sets:Mountain FormationIsland FormaionCanyon FormationHoodo FormationTotal 116 images. Color and black line versions. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.Check out these related clip art set:Weathering, Erosion and DepositionContinents and OceansLayers of the EarthIgneous Rocks FormationSedimentary Rocks FormationEarthquakesVolcano Clip ArtI also have quite a complete selection o
Preview of The Game of Medieval LIFE - Educational Game Board

The Game of Medieval LIFE - Educational Game Board

Created by
Garrett Mogge
This is a game board I developed to teach students about life in feudal Europe during the Medieval Era. The game works best with groups of 4-7 players. The game is designed to be enjoyable, funny, and historically accurate to life for different classes in Medieval Europe. It features spaces referencing daily life, but also major historical events of the era, including things like the Crusades, the Black Death, peasant revolts, and the Magna Carta. Some favorite game spaces of my students include
Preview of Kwanzaa  Bundle- Kwanza Activities - Winter Craft -Black History Month

Kwanzaa Bundle- Kwanza Activities - Winter Craft -Black History Month

Kwanzaa Bundle- Kwanza Activities - Winter Craft -Black History MonthMy Kwanzaa Activity Booklet-Kwanza Activities -Kindergarten, HolidayWhat is the Kwanzaa Activity Booklet?This teacher-made Kwanzaa Activity Booklet is a fun and engaging way to celebrate the seven-night Kwanzaa holiday with your children while developing their fine motor skills.The pages included in our activity booklet are all beautifully illustrated and are a brilliant way to catch your students' attention and get them more i
Preview of FREEDOM of RELIGION | First Amendment | Lecture | Reading | Print & Digital

FREEDOM of RELIGION | First Amendment | Lecture | Reading | Print & Digital

This creative, 15-slide editable presentation Lecture Freedom of Religion reviews the establishment and free exercise clauses of the first amendment. Students will begin by completing a reading and questions related to the ā€œseparation of church and stateā€. Students will then take notes on the Cornell Notes Template included and participate in a cooperative discussion activity, "Philosophical Chairs". Both print and digital versions are included. Perfect for distance learning!Purchase Includes:15
Preview of Ancient Egypt Pyramid Card Project

Ancient Egypt Pyramid Card Project

This project is an alternative to lecturing. Students will create a 7 level pyramid card. Each level will require the students to research and analyze an aspect of Egyptian society (Political, economic, geographical, and social). The student learning objective: students will be able to analyze the political, economic, geographical, and social characteristics of Ancient Egypt. This Project includes:~Teacher's sheet~Student handout(s)~Printable Egyptian Graphics~Planning Sheet~Rubrics~Ancient Egyp
Preview of USA Maps - BUNDLE

USA Maps - BUNDLE

Created by
Color Idea
This is a collection of 11 clipart sets. Total of 589 graphics. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.**PLEASE NOTE: These are not exact maps, are graphical representation only.Check out these related clipart sets:Map Skills Clip ArtMap PointersNeighborhood Map SkillsI also have quite a complete selection of clipart in the following bundles:Earth Science - Geology Mega BundleEarth Science - Geology Mega Bundle 2Landforms Bundleā˜† Click to follow me to get freebies and updates on new products!ā˜† F
Preview of Memorial Day Crafts&Activities BUNDLE,Coloring pages,bulletin board,writing

Memorial Day Crafts&Activities BUNDLE,Coloring pages,bulletin board,writing

This pack of memorial Day crafts and activities Bundle includes Coloring pages,bulletin board banners,Crown craft,tracing lines, writing activities and word search puzzles it has everything you need to engage young minds and honor fallen heroes! Three printable products come together to create a well-rounded learning experience:THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:Memorial Day Bulletin Board BannersMemorial Day Coloring sheetsMemorial Day Word Search puzzlesMemorial Day writing prompts activitiesMemorial Day Tr
Preview of Medieval vs. Renaissance Art Analysis

Medieval vs. Renaissance Art Analysis

This class activity is perfect for art history or world history teachers addressing the changes in visual art between the European Middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance. Students get to view and analyze as a group a variety of paintings and sculptures across both historical eras, using provided characteristics. Ends with an interactive "shout it out" game in which students determine whether a specific piece of art is Medieval or Renaissance. Directions for implementation are included in the di
Preview of World Continent Clipart: Earth Seven Continents Map Geography Clip Art PNG

World Continent Clipart: Earth Seven Continents Map Geography Clip Art PNG

Earth Clip Art: Explore the seven continents with your buddying social studies students using this pack of globe clipart. Design posters to illustrate the difference between the four hemispheres for your world geography unit. Create exciting visuals to teach about the seven continents of planet Earth. Make worksheets to instruct your students on learning map skills, longitude and latitude, as well as cardinal directions.WHAT IS CLIP ART?Clip art (or "clipart") are digital images that can be impo
Preview of BIG BUNDLE Activities Worksheets Cinco De Mayo

BIG BUNDLE Activities Worksheets Cinco De Mayo

BIG BUNDLE Activities Worksheets Cinco De MayoSimplify your Cinco De Mayo festivities with our comprehensive BIG BUNDLE! Solve the headache of planning with an array of engaging activities, bulletin boards, crafts, puzzles, and moreā€”all tailored to the Cinco De Mayo theme. From word searches to math worksheets, this bundle has everything you need to make your celebration memorable and stress-free. Plus, enjoy a bonus of FREE subtraction math worksheets to keep the learning and fun going!This BUN
Preview of Blank Map of the 13 Colonies
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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.

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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 studentā€™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 youā€™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 youā€™re teaching students about Americaā€™s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, weā€™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.

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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.

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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 youā€™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.