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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.2 centers
The First Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Activities - Reading Comprehension
Teach the real facts about The First Thanksgiving with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource! Perfect for 4th grade and 5th graders as well as some 6th grade classes. The informational book with several interactive activities not only teach the real facts about Thanksgiving but also give students practice with skills and higher-level thinking. Use in your Language Arts or Social Studies/US History classes. There is a digital version of this resource available. Click HERE.Higher-Leve
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American History Activities - US History BUNDLE
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehensio
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3rd - 5th
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Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
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2nd - 5th
All About My Family Social Studies Family unit
All About My Family Social Studies Family unit resources This 76-page pack of all about families worksheets is filled with interactive family themed activities to help you build classroom community and help your students get to know each other while celebrating their diverse families. It will build on the idea that our class is a family. I like to start my family unit by reading picture books about diverse family pointing out who makes up that family and what they do together. After each story,
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K - 2nd
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George vs. George American Revolution History Lesson
George vs. George by Schanzer Google Classroom NO Prep Guide American History | The Revolutionary War Perfect for teaching the causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, and outcomes. The book’s primary focus is on the two leaders, George Washington and King George III, causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, the two armies, and the outcomes. This lesson plan includes:Learning ObjectivesTeacher's Notes - Discussion QuestionsReading comprehension questions
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6th - 8th
Writing Task Cards, Bell Ringers, Exit Slips: QUOTES
Common Core Writing Task Cards, Bell Ringers, and Exit Slips: QUOTES - Adapted from my "A Year of Journal Prompts" (quote prompts) and "Writing and Mini Research Activities Using Quotes".
This IS included in my growing bundle: ALL of My Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources.
Using famous quotes can be an effective way to motivate your student writers. This collection of 84 task cards (each with a different quote) and 40 bell ringer/exit slips will provide you with a plethora of meaningful quotes
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â English Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources Mega Bundle
Geography Unit Bundle | 3rd Grade Social Studies Reading Passages & Activities
This resource is a collection of activities to create learning experiences in Social Studies for 3rd Grade. The activities can be used by classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, or other educators interested in developing effective learning activities. It features a variety of resources including ready-to-use classroom activities for teaching in areas such as geography.This bundle of Social studies includes a wide variety of options to engage your students throughout the course of the year. R
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 5-ESS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Thanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice
Reinforce the story of The First Thanksgiving with this engaging nonfiction activity. A major stumbling block for correct capitalization & punctuation is knowing where the sentences end. This differentiated, NO PREP packet will help your students practice reading, writing, capitalization, punctuation, & sight words. You'll have print-and-go editing worksheets & writing prompts at your fingertips all month long!☀☀☀ Click HERE to save 25% by buying this resource as part of my Mega Grow
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice AUTUMN | FALL BUNDLE
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
Presidents Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passages - Word Search and More
This Presidents Day activities resource is an informative reading comprehension packet with 60 pages of information to use for Presidents Day for upper elementary students (for some 3rd graders, 4th grade and some 5th grades). There are writing activities, reading comprehension checks and a word search. The informational (non-fiction) book will help your students understand how Presidents Day came into being. If you like this packet, check out the awesome money-saving 463- page BUNDLE of America
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â American History Activities - US History BUNDLE
Map Elements Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the basic map elements (coordinate grid, cardinal and intermediate directions, title, compass rose, scale, key/legend with symbols).The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of the basic map elements. The infor
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3rd - 5th
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Build a house project for architect and structure unit STEM
Build a house challenge: Project Based learningIncorporate this resource pack to your structure, engineering/building unit. Students plan and carry out their own house design. Introduce this project by reading books about houses around the world. Building that background knowledge about stability and parts of a house/ building will prepare your students before they set off to design and build their own house using easily accessible craft materials. Here is the link to a free ebook story: A Palac
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K - 2nd
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Thematic Map Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the use of thematic maps, tables, charts, graphs, and photos to analyze geographic information.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of thematic maps. The informational pages included provides a handy guide
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3rd - 5th
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Continents and Oceans Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the continents and oceans on a world map.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of the continents and oceans. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when teaching this unit. The
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3rd - 5th
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Ocean Sea Theme No Prep Early Finisher Activity Pack - Substitute Teachers
No Prep Early Finisher Worksheet Pack - Great for Substitute TeachersThis Ocean theme printable worksheet bundle is perfect for those early finishers who need additional challenges and engage them during the lesson. Great for geography or oceanic studies.As your student makes their way through these worksheets, they will learn about the ocean and its inhabitants, leading to more opportunities for exploring the subject of the oceans of our world.This is also a great no-prep resource as a substitu
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1st - 6th
Also included in:Â GROWING BUNDLE - No Prep Early Finisher Activity Packs - Substitute Teachers
Types of Maps Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the purpose of physical, political, elevation, and population map.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of the types of maps. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when teachi
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3rd - 5th
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Natural Resources Activity & Worksheets 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the natural resources in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of natural resources. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers
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3rd - 5th
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North America Map Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the countries and commonwealths in North America (Canada, United States, Mexico) and in the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica).The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding o
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3rd - 5th
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Map Scale Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the use of maps to identify different types of scales to measure distances between two places.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of map scaling. The informational pages included provides a handy guide fo
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3rd - 5th
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The Mud Pony Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Rainbow Native American
The Mud Pony : A Reading Rainbow Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Caron Lee Cohen (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
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2nd - 4th
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Primary and Secondary Sources Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about primary and secondary sources.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of primary and secondary sources. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when teaching this unit. The worksh
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3rd - 5th
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The Boy Who Loved Maps Geography 1st and 2nd Grade Lesson Plan
The Boy Who Loved Maps Lesson Plan 1st and 2nd Grade is ideal for teaching Map Skills, Cardinal Directions, Spatial Reasoning, Geography skills Printable and Digital FormatThis resource includes: Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading Activity During Reading Comprehension QuestionsNeighborhood Map Activity Home Map Activity School Map Activity Reading a Map Activity Seating Chart Activity Description & Plan/Thing Activity Sequencing Activity Cardinal Directions Activity Following Directions Map Acti
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1st - 3rd
Cultures in North America Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the cultures that have settled in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of cultural patterns. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for
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3rd - 5th
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Regions of the United States Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the states in each of the five regions of the United States.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of regions of the United States. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when t
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3rd - 5th
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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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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.
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