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Free Kindergarten social studies internet activities
Google Slides: Wants & Needs
Included in this freebie is 4 slides to support your learners.There are two slides with a definition of wants and needs with visuals of each.The next two slides ask students to either identify needs or wants. They will drag the circle to each want or need. I hope you find this product helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know!Did you know rating this TPT product can give you credit to use on future purchases?Go to My Purchases.On each product click Provide Feedback.Provide a quick r
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PreK - 1st
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FREE Christmas in Germany | Printable and Digital Google Slides™ & Seesaw™
Your class will LOVE learning all about Christmas in Germany this year! This Holidays Around the World mini unit is just one of 13 countries included in my printable & digital Holidays Around the World Unit.Distance learning? No problem! Digital options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! Grab the full Holidays Around the World unit HERE!Included:Informational Book about Christmas is GermanyWriting pagesEmergent readerChristmas Tree CraftGingerbread Directed DrawingResourc
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K - 3rd
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Free Wants and Needs Sorting Christmas Game for SmartBoards, iPads & Chromebooks
Practice sorting wants and needs with this engaging Christmas game for all interactive whiteboards (SMARTBoard, Promethian, Mimio), tablets and computers. This game is perfect for whole class, small groups or individual play.Note: An internet connection is required to play this game. Game Format:An internet connection is required. This game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. The website was created so that you can easily play and manage your Pink Cat Games. The website also allows
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PreK - 1st
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Free Long Ago and Today Interactive Book: Boom Cards Distance Learning
Hi Friends! This is a free book for teaching about the past and the present! Students will love learning about then and now in this book. It also includes an interactive component at the end, where students can build scenes from the past and present. This is great for the in the classroom or distance learning!If you enjoy this, please consider leaving feedback! You earn credits towards future TPT purchases for every review!Interested in more distance learning activities? Check them out here!Happ
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PreK - 1st
Hispanic Heritage Month Lesson
Here is a fun activity I used for my students when we were teaching 100% virtually, but can be used for Hispanic Heritage Month in person as well! This year we added a Spirit Week, collect the flag game and door decorating contest to the activities!
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K - 8th
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Maps/Globe - An Introduction, Google Slides™
BEFORE PURCHASING I would like to note that I get a lot of requests (usually from student accounts) asking for permission to access the audio. All audio has been tested and is set to share as “anyone with link” that is all I can do on my end. Please check with your tech department regarding embedded audio capabilities. The audio mostly restates the text. If you students can't access it I suggest deleting the audio icons so not to confuse them. A transcript of the audio can be found in the speake
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K - 3rd
FREEBIE DIGITAL Interactive Notebook *Maps Help Us* on Google Slides
MAPS Skills: Compass Rose, map key and symbols, city, state, school, and country for USA, and quick check formative assessmentMake your own copy, then share your copy with your students. Let them edit their own copy so that they can type into their copy.
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PreK - 2nd
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Internet Scavenger Hunt - Producers and Consumers - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to identify producers vs. consumers. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder includes a variety of formats
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
¡Hazlo Ahora! Spanish Reading: Biografía: Selena Quintanilla- Pérez
This is a biography reading practice activity about singer and business owner, Selena Quintanilla- Pérez. This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Label the Continents: Google Slides / Digital Learning Activity
Label the 7 Continents with a Click and Drag activity on Google Slides! A great tool to use with Google Classroom or any digital learning platform. There are 2 versions. The first is a color-coded labeling/matching. The second version does not have color. Students can practice by doing both! How to Access File:To access this resource, you’ll need to allow TpT to add it to your Google Drive.Please email me with any questions at creativeylearning5@gmail.com. Thanks!
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K - 1st
Women's History Month Free Lesson and Activities
Free Women's History Month mini lesson and activities using fun read along videos!Instead of boring nonfiction texts or mini lessons, enjoy ten read aloud videos to introduce women's history leaders and female historical figures to elementary, middle school or high school students!Free women's history read aloud videos:1. This Littler Trailblazer2. Dream Big, Little One3. Be Bold, baby! Oprah4. My First Maya Angelou5. My First Frida Kahlo6. My First Amelia Earhart7. I Look up to…Michelle Obama8.
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle
Virtual Bitmoji Classroom
Like many districts we have moved to canvas! In 1st grade... you would never have imagined! Here is an editable header that allows you to easily edit and make your own virtual classroom. You can use this for much more! There are over 100 images that I have converted to a transparent background so you do not have to and I have included 9 background layouts to choose from. Don't forget to add your Bitmoji in and share with your students while we are learning from a distance!* Before downloading, p
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PreK - 12th
International Women's Day Virtual Bookshelf
This download includes a powerpoint of an International Women's Day Virtual Bookshelf. The books pictured include links to Youtube Read Alouds. The books included are - Dream Big Little One- I am Enough - Ambitious Girl - Mary Wears What She Wants-Ada Twist Scientist- She Persisted -Turning Pages -Malala's Magic Pencil- I Dissent - A Computer Called Katherine- Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice
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PreK - 8th
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President's Day FREE Activity, Count Around the White House
Looking for a fun activity to use on Election Day or President's Day? Children will enjoy comparing the number of rooms, bathrooms, staircases, windows and doors found in their home with that of the White House. Younger children can compare using the White House data already provided on the printable, while older children can do the research themselves. This can be used for both Distance Learning or In-Person Teaching! You might also enjoy:White House Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-1)Ready, Set,
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K - 5th
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FREE Counting With Money Games- Pennies
Why use printable worksheets for counting money when counting with money games is much more engaging for children! I create simplified and engaging digital games (hosted in Boom Learning) to teach kids about financial literacy. This freebie sample aligns with The Common Core first grade math standards and is part of a larger product that teaches children how to count and identify pennies. This counting with money game is superhero-themed, kids will grow fond of the characters and will want to co
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K - 1st
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Virtual Classroom Background [Mexico]
A virtual classroom background is a powerful way of enhancing your classroom experience. The best thing about virtual classrooms is they can be designed in pretty much any way you could imagine and can be used to deliver pretty much any content you want to cover. I designed this virtual classroom as part of my Classrooms Around the World series to bring culture to the classroom and provide opportunities for teaching tolerance through my classroom experience.> In this classroom, students will
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K - 12th
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Virtual Classroom Background [Brazil]
A virtual classroom background is a powerful way of enhancing your classroom experience. The best thing about virtual classrooms is they can be designed in pretty much any way you could imagine and can be used to deliver pretty much any content you want to cover. I designed this virtual classroom as part of my Classrooms Around the World series to bring culture to the classroom and provide opportunities for teaching tolerance through my classroom experience.> In this classroom, students will
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K - 12th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Holidays - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites using links, or QR codes, in order to identify American holidays. This can be done at school, or at home, independently, in groups, with a teacher or parent, or in many other different ways to fit the needs of your classroom and your students. This .zip folder includes a variety of formats of the internet scavenger hunt. Choose the format that best fits your need.Format 1 – Type On Version – This is a word document, which can be typed direc
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Kindergarten - Distance Learning
Learn About India Basic General Knowledge Free Boom Cards
Through this Boom Cards resource, students will be able to learn about various national things of India. Students will be able to answer questions on India's national flower, national game, national anthem, etc.✦Want to see this deck in action? Click on the link below to play! Learn About India New to BOOM CARDS? Here's what you need to know..☀️▶Boom Cards live in the cloud. They can't be printed. They play on most modern browsers, Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learn
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K - 1st
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Virtual Classroom Background [Greece]
A virtual classroom background is a powerful way of enhancing your classroom experience. The best thing about virtual classrooms is they can be designed in pretty much any way you could imagine and can be used to deliver pretty much any content you want to cover. I designed this virtual classroom as part of my Classrooms Around the World series to bring culture to the classroom and provide opportunities for teaching tolerance through my classroom experience.> In this classroom, students will
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K - 12th
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Virtual Classroom Background [Peru]
A virtual classroom background is a powerful way of enhancing your classroom experience. The best thing about virtual classrooms is they can be designed in pretty much any way you could imagine and can be used to deliver pretty much any content you want to cover. I designed this virtual classroom as part of my Classrooms Around the World series to bring culture to the classroom and provide opportunities for teaching tolerance through my classroom experience.> In this classroom, students will
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K - 12th
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United States Symbols Bald Eagle
This lesson is apart of bundle that includes over 35 crafts and activities to help elementary aged children learn symbols, historical figures, and iconic locations in the United States.
Personally, I discuss one Symbol for a whole week during my classroom’s morning calendar. On Friday, I put the activity at one a center rotation and either explain or have the students read how to complete the activity. It typically takes my students 10-15 minutes to complete the craft.
If you are interested in
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PreK - 6th
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Distance Learning - Community Helpers HyperDoc
This HyperDoc will be useful to anyone whose school uses Google products, as it is a HyperDoc that was created using Google Docs. It is a great way for students to explore community helpers. It has digital resources and even a mini quiz! As the teacher you can make a copy of any of the materials to make them your own before sharing them with your students!
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K - 2nd
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
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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 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.
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