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7th grade social studies games for Microsoft PowerPoint

Preview of Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Created by
Think Games
✅ You can use this for your Virtual Party! Check out this video showing you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2WIMvocYo ✅ This Christmas Answer Battle Trivia Powerpoint game is sure to be a big hit at your Christmas party, classroom, office party, or church.✅ It has 13 rounds like:- "Places parents hide presents," - "Name Santa's Reindeer," - "Birds Listed In The 12 Days Of Christmas," - "Common Christmas Cookie Shapes," - "Christmas Movies," etc. ✅ Each round has up to 10 answers (other
Preview of Geography Jeopardy - an interactive social studies game

Geography Jeopardy - an interactive social studies game

Created by
Off the Page
Geography Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer geography trivia questions. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Where Am I?LandformsImaginary LinesKnown by Its ShapeGeography SuperlativesIslandsParts of a MapCountries Starting with "I"Colorful PlacesWater! Water! Water!ContinentsFamous LandmarksWhere in the World?*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF
Preview of Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:°Introduction to get students thinking°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizers°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
Preview of Primary and Secondary Sources Sorting Activity, Printable and Digital

Primary and Secondary Sources Sorting Activity, Printable and Digital

Created by
Julie Faulkner
Grammar review doesn't have to be boring and monotonous! Get kids up and moving with this print and go, classroom-tested interactive game for reviewing primary and secondary sources that comes in printable and an interactive digital format.Student Experience: Students will learn with movement as they review primary and secondary sources. Give students one or more cards, and they will identify and sort the type of source on the card. I've now included a digital version of the activity that stud
Preview of Revolutionary War Causes Review Game | Students Review American Revolution

Revolutionary War Causes Review Game | Students Review American Revolution

This Causes of the Revolutionary War review game is very easy to use and is a great way to review content on the American Revolution. Sounds are included, categories seamlessly flash onto the screen, and simple "clicks" engage your class on the material that has been learned! Just follow the included instructions!The Causes of Revolutionary War (American Revolution) review game is included in the 9-part American History Trivia Challenge Bundle, located here:American History Trivia Challenge Bu
Preview of Digital Morning Meeting Slides November: Holiday, Share, Read Aloud & Games

Digital Morning Meeting Slides November: Holiday, Share, Read Aloud & Games

November Digital Morning Meeting SlidesGet ready for the best 15 minutes of your day! Morning Meeting is a powerful way to start the day! This resource has everything you need to provide your students with an opportunity to practice social and emotional skills and set the tone for a positive classroom environment. These morning meeting slides are fun and engaging for all grade levels!This product includes 25 days of morning meeting slides planned for you for the month of November. Each day is d
Preview of 1920s Stock Market Game: Ready to Strike it Rich? Roaring 20s, Great Depression

1920s Stock Market Game: Ready to Strike it Rich? Roaring 20s, Great Depression

Created by
Creating History
Your kids will love this game! This proven simulation has been a best seller for the last 10 years because it keeps kids engaged! Add student names into the game for even more fun. An excellent transition from the 1920s to 1930s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Here is what others are saying! 85 positive reviews and counting!This resource was exactly what I wanted it to be. Richard"This activity was amazing to give my students a glimpse at the excitement that people were feeling during the Roaring 20s and the deva
Preview of Halloween Digital Escape Room | The Real History of Halloween

Halloween Digital Escape Room | The Real History of Halloween

✨  Are you a social studies teacher looking for an excuse to celebrate Halloween in your classroom?✨The History of Halloween Escape Room Challenge is the perfect lesson to help stop you from making excuses and start teaching the history of Halloween.✅  Students will read and learn about the origins of Halloween, beginning 2,000 years ago with the Celtics all the way up to modern times and the traditions we practice today.✅   Students are “trapped” in a Haunted House on Halloween, and they must a
Preview of Jeopardy Template (2 rounds). Keep score-up to 6 teams

Jeopardy Template (2 rounds). Keep score-up to 6 teams

UPDATED! NOW EVEN BETTER! Jeopardy style template (Power Point) that can be customized to match any curriculum or subject taught. You can keep score for up to 6 teams, right on the game board. Just type the scores in as you go. No more writing down separately the scores of students in class. There are two boards, each containing 26 questions (totaling 52 questions with both boards). Presentation contains 107 total slides. Option to play Double Jeopardy if you need to include more material
Preview of Sociology and Psychology Double Bundle (Content for 2 Full Courses!)

Sociology and Psychology Double Bundle (Content for 2 Full Courses!)

Created by
Ed Dynamic
Consider the hundreds of hours of prep that two full classes take. Now consider having all the resources for both classes at your fingertips! This product includes all the resources you need for two full classes: Psychology and Sociology. These products cover all the major topics in each course, while also engaging games, simulations, and activities to stoke passion and keep your student's interests. These activities are highly rated on TPT and have been favorites since I started uploading my pr
Preview of US Constitution Activity Review Game | Constitution Federalism Bill of Rights

US Constitution Activity Review Game | Constitution Federalism Bill of Rights

This Constitution review game, which plays like Jeopardy, is very easy to use and is a great way to review the major themes surrounding the Constitution, including Checks and Balances, the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights and much more. Sounds are included, categories seamlessly flash onto the screen, and simple "clicks" engage your class on the material that has been learned! Just follow the included instructions!The United States Constitution review game, which plays like Jeopar
Preview of Digital Morning Meeting Slides October: Holiday, Share, Read Aloud & Activities

Digital Morning Meeting Slides October: Holiday, Share, Read Aloud & Activities

October Digital Morning Meeting SlidesGet ready for the best 15 minutes of your day! Morning Meeting is a powerful way to start the day! This resource has everything you need to provide your students with an opportunity to practice social and emotional skills and set the tone for a positive classroom environment. These morning meeting slides are fun and engaging for all grade levels!This product includes 25 days of morning meeting slides planned for you for the month of October. Each day is diff
Preview of Teaching the Hero's Journey Bundle

Teaching the Hero's Journey Bundle

Created by
Zachary Hamby
This bundle includes everything you need for giving your students a thorough introduction to Joseph Campbell's storytelling pattern the Hero's Journey: A Stages of the Hero's Journey presentation, creative Hero's Journey classroom game, Design-a-Quest create your own Hero's Journey activity, example Hero's Journeys from popular films presentations, and more.
Preview of Geography Bee Challenge (BUNDLE)

Geography Bee Challenge (BUNDLE)

550 Total Questions!!! This will transform how your class will walk through the door everyday!Included:- 110 Rounds of Geo-Bee Warm-Up Questions- Answer Key- Student Progression Cards (To track progress with or without stickers)Directions:- Give each student a Progression Card of their choice- Each day, start class immediately with a round of 5 questions (30 seconds each). I have seen tardies become non-existent as students don't want to risk missing out on stickers to rank-up! Purchase Incenti
Preview of Grammar Court: Episode 1. A fun Grammar activity & game about homophones & more!

Grammar Court: Episode 1. A fun Grammar activity & game about homophones & more!

Created by
MisterBreon
Grammar Court is an interactive activity that will add excitement and interest to any English class session. You'll select 5 students in your class as the "suspects" in a pretend crime - in this case, a stolen mandolin! The rest of the class becomes the "court" - needling the suspects with questions. Students enjoy getting into the roles, with the "court" sternly demanding answers of the "suspects" - who are provided with a simple line to read and display to the class. The class must determin
Preview of California Gold Rush: PowerPoint, Infographic, & Game

California Gold Rush: PowerPoint, Infographic, & Game

Created by
History Girl
Condensed lesson summarizing the California Gold Rush. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student info-graphic style note taking sheet, Gold Rush game of chance, and answer key. The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teachers not post any part of this file online or on a publically accessed shared server. You may link PDF versions of notes, PowerPoint slides, and assignments on a password protected online resource only for students to access. If you
Preview of Civil War Game Show Activity

Civil War Game Show Activity

Created by
Wise Guys
Here is an engaging Civil War Game Show activity you won't want to miss. Your students will be quizzed on events, battles, and important people of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederacy through a fun game!The purpose of this activity is for students to show their understanding of the American Civil War between the North and the South. They will be answering questions either as individuals, teams or groups. It is a fun way to review before a quiz or a test.Here is what you will
Preview of Thanksgiving Jeopardy Trivia Powerpoint Game - Mac PC and iPad Compatible

Thanksgiving Jeopardy Trivia Powerpoint Game - Mac PC and iPad Compatible

Created by
Think Games
This Thanksgiving Jeopardy Style Trivia Powerpoint game is sure to be a big hit in your classroom, church, business, or family party this Thanksgiving. It has categories like "Turkey Facts," "The First Thanksgiving," "Macy's Parade," "The Big Meal," "Shopping," etc. It's fully filled out with 30 questions and answers under 6 categories but can be used as a customizable template as well, so you can replace any of the current categories, questions, answers, etc to fit your setting. It even has fun
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Tutorial and Battleship Game

Latitude and Longitude Tutorial and Battleship Game

Created by
The Sci Guy
This battleship game will keep your students entertained as well as teach them to master reading and plotting latitude and longitude coordinates on any map. I've used this game for years in my earth science and physical science classrooms with major success. It's a great way to teach, reinforce, and review latitude and longitude. It's also great for substitute teachers. Once the students know how to play, they can do the rest themselves. I hope you find as much value in this game as I have.
Preview of 13 Colonies Review Game | Play Jeopardy-like Game to Review 13 Colonies!

13 Colonies Review Game | Play Jeopardy-like Game to Review 13 Colonies!

This 13 Colonies review game is very easy to use and is a great way to review the major themes of American colonization. Sounds are included, categories seamlessly flash onto the screen, and simple "clicks" engage your class on the material that has been learned! Just follow the included instructions!The 13 Colonies review game is included in the 9-part American History Trivia Challenge Bundle, located here:American History Trivia Challenge Bundle! Complete Set of 9 U.S. Jeopardy-like Review G
Preview of Abandon Ship! Titanic Social Stratification Game

Abandon Ship! Titanic Social Stratification Game

Created by
Ed Dynamic
Included in this folder are the character Sheets, teacher Guide, and class slides needed to carry out this social stratification game! A student favorite.This game charges groups of 8 to decide which 5 of them will gain a spot on the lifeboat as the boat sinks. Each character has very general information about the others, but more information about themselves. Most student groups opt to save the characters depicted as having more wealth, creating a great conversation of the pervasiveness of soci
Preview of Feudalism and Manorialism Simulation

Feudalism and Manorialism Simulation

Created by
TDS Resources
Students will conduct an in-class simulation that mirrors the organization and responsibilities of medieval society. Pupils will assume the roles of lords, knights, and serfs, and be required to perform certain tasks that highlight the societal expectations of these classes. Privileges, rewards, and restrictions granted during the simulation will mimic feudal life and reveal the inequalities inherent in manorialism. Total class time needed is one period.Materials Needed:1) You will need 20-30 sh
Preview of Revolutionary War Escape Room | The Winter at Valley Forge

Revolutionary War Escape Room | The Winter at Valley Forge

A fun and educational history escape room idea for your classroom. All printable materials provided for your middle school U.S. History class to experience Winter at Valley Forge with Washington’s Army. Your 5th – 8th grade students will perform learning tasks and earn puzzle pieces of an escape key that will enable them to to get out of the Time Machine and back to the comforts of home! This resource is complete with photo booth signs and prop suggestions to commemorate their success! Include
Preview of USA Jeopardy - an interactive social studies game

USA Jeopardy - an interactive social studies game

Created by
Off the Page
USA Jeopardy is also available at World Countries Jeopardy Bundle available at this store.USA Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions about the United States. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Capital CitiesLandmarksFamous AmericansMaking MoneyNicknamesWater! Water! Water!State SilhouettesTourist AttractionsPresidentsState the FactsLogosUSA TriviaA Number of Th
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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.

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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
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  • 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.

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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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