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Kindergarten social studies projects $10 and up
1st Grade Social Studies Interactive Notebook Curriculum Worksheets 2nd Grade
Your students will love learning primary social studies content with this interactive notebook. This interactive notebook provides a fun and easy way to revisit and review new social studies learning. This resource includes 50 interactive projects, book recommendations, large pictures of each project with teacher directions, and a hyperlinked table of contents. Projects Included:Historical figuresGeorge WashingtonAbraham LincolnMartin Luther King, Jr.Christopher ColumbusRosa ParksRuby Bridgesbla
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K - 2nd
Community Helpers Crafts Bundle 1 | Career Day Activities
If you are looking for a fun way to teach your students about community helpers, this Community Helper Crafts Bundle #1 is full of great hands on activities! Students will love cutting and pasting together their choice of 10 different crafts: chef, construction worker, doctor, farmer, firefighter, mail carrier, nurse, police officer, teacher, and veterinarian. These crafts are great for a "When I Grow Up" themed unit and will make a great bulletin board! Click HERE to SAVE by buying this resou
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PreK - 2nd
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Native American Activities Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text
This Unit was designed to teach young children about three different Native American tribes. There are booklets for the Iroquois, Sioux, and Hopi Tribes. Each booklet can be copied two per page. They come with assessment pieces and a writing page. There are directions on how to build a comparison graph for the three tribes looking at their clothing, food, recreation, and shelter. By the end of this unit, your child will have an idea of what life was like as a Native American. Also included a
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K - 3rd
Fire Safety Crafts Bundle | Fire Truck | Firefighter | Fire Safety Week Activity
Fire Safety Cut and Paste SetThis is a Fire Safety craft set that includes patterns and directions to make a Dalmatian, fire, fire department, fire hat and badge, fire hydrant, fire truck, fireman, and a fireman with a hose. It includes all the necessary templates for xeroxing. Just copy onto construction paper! Each download PDF includes:1. A photograph of the project2. Directions3. Patterns that can be copied directly onto colored construction paper and then cut out by students.4. Patterns th
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PreK - 2nd
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Black History Month Activities: Collaboration Posters BUNDLE Set 4
Black History Month Collaboration Posters Bundle Set 4. This is the fourth volume of my Black History Month Collaboration Posters bundled together. There are five (5) people featured in this bundle: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, John Lewis, Langston Hughes, and Madam C.J. Walker (Sarah Breedlove). These posters are great for ANY age or grade as poster variations are included. You may also be interested in my:Black History Month Collaboration Posters Bundle: Set 1Black History Month Colla
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K - 10th
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American Symbols Crafts Bundle | Presidents Day | Patriotic Craft Activities
American Symbols Cut and Paste SetThis is an American Symbols Cut and Paste Set that includes 13 crafts. It includes: Abraham Lincoln, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Bison, Future Voters, George Washington, Liberty Bell, President Trump, Rose, Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Washington Monument, & the White House. It includes all the necessary templates for xeroxing. Just copy onto construction paper! Each download PDF includes:1. A photograph of the project2. Directions3. Patterns that can be c
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PreK - 2nd
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities
Save 25% on this bundle of African Americans informational posters and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! What's included in the bundle:Black History Month Coloring PagesBlack History Month PostersBlack History Month Brochure ProjectsHistorical Figures Featured:Billie HolidayBenjamin BannekerBessie ColemanBill PickettBooker T. WashingtonEdna LewisFrederick DouglassGeorge Washington CarverJackie RobinsonJesse OwensLangston Hughes
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PreK - 5th
FAMOUS INVENTORS Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities
Save 30% on this bundle of FAMOUS INVENTORS informational coloring pages, color posters, and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! You'll receive 20 brochure projects, 20 informational biography coloring pages, and 20 full color posters.Included in the Bundle:Famous Inventors Research BrochuresFamous Inventors Coloring PagesFamous Inventors Color PostersFamous Inventors Featured:Thomas EdisonLeonardo Da VinciSteve JobsMarie CurieAl
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PreK - 6th
American HISTORY Kindergarten and 1st Grade 9 WEEKS
Are you looking for an engaging way to get your students learning about American History? I have you covered with 9 WEEKS of lesson plans covering TIMELINES, PAST AND PRESENT, CELEBRATIONS, CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS, HONORING PEOPLE AND EVENTS, HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD, THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLIDAYS, CHARACTER TRAITS, AND AMERICAN SYMBOLS. It has crafts, interactive notebook pages, posters, center activities, and a Write the Room Activity. ►CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW SAVE $$$ AND GET THIS IN THE BUNDLE:•
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Curriculum Kindergarten & First Grade BUNDLE
Famous Artists Collaboration Posters BUNDLE : Kahlo, Dali, Picasso and O'Keeffe
This famous artists collaboration Poster BUNDLE includes Frida KahloPablo PicassoSalvador Dali Georgia O'Keeffe These posters are the perfect anticipatory set to pique your students’ interest or a great extension to finish your studies with a WOW. They stand all on their own or are a great way to complement your lessons on famous artists. Your students will be talking about these posters for weeks to come and will always remember exactly which piece was “theirs” when they see it on display! This
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K - 9th
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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
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K - 12th, Adult Education
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CATHOLIC ACTIVITIES Activity Bundle | Church Lesson Plans
This BUNDLE of resources saves you 30% and includes ALL Catholic activities suitable for your religious students that are created by Project Based Learning with Elle Madison. Use all year long, for many years to come. There are plans to add to this bundle, and when I do, you'll be able to get those updates for free!Click Here to find ALL Catholic/Religious Resources in the MEGA Bundle!Great for a variety of ages and grades - All of these resources of supplemental activities were developed with h
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PreK - 8th
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President's Day Election Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension
Are you looking for an fun and educational way to learn about elections. This is a great packet for k-3 teachers to get geared up for the Presidential Election. You can take them through the process and vote on your own class president (stuffed animal). There are loads of activities included. The focus reading strategy is compare and contrast although, there is SO MUCH more included. Each day a different story will focus on comparing and contrasting either characters or text. You will be able to
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE
MAP SKILLS FOR KINDERGARTEN
This is a spectacular unit for teaching all things maps! This unit was developed by looking at overarching themes in kindergarten social studies standards in the U.S. Detailed lesson plans are included for 10 lessons. There are many great activities and materials for teaching these concepts. Daily assessments and/or a daily "write about it" that can be used as assessments with each lesson are included. The following is the layout of the unit's 10 lessons:Day 1: Positional WordsDay 2:
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K
Hispanic Heritage Month craft bundle | Cesar Chavez | Selena | Frida Kahlo
Hispanic Heritage Month crafts are the perfect activities to do in September when studying about the life of influential Hispanic Americans such as Frida Kahlo, Cesar Chavez, Selena Quintanilla, Sonia Sotomayor and Oscar De La Hoya. These Hispanic Heritage Month craft patterns can be copied onto colored paper, cut out, and glued together by students or xeroxed and traced by students for a fun Hispanic Heritage Month themed activity.What's included in the Hispanic Heritage Month craft bundle pdfs
Grades:
K - 3rd
U.S.A. Activity Bundle: 50 State Teaching Resources
This is a bundle containing five of our top-selling 50 States Activity Packs. Your students will learn all about our Nifty Fifty United States using fun, hands-on resources including 50 states maps, games, fifty states facts, and so much more. Discover many fun facts about the United States with each of our products below that are bundled for savings.Current Bundle Contents:USA State by State Activity Pack: 5o State Activity Pages: For each of the fifty states children map the location, capitol
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Grades:
K - 5th
Community Helpers Crafts Bundle 2 | Career Day Activities
If you are looking for a fun way to teach your students about community helpers, this Community Helper Crafts Bundle #2 is full of great hands on activities! Students will love cutting and pasting together their choice of 10 different crafts: dentist, pilot, lifeguard, florist, hair stylist, librarian, mechanic, mom/dad, trash collector, and waiter/waitress. These crafts are great for a "When I Grow Up" themed unit and will make a great bulletin board! Click HERE to SAVE by buying this resourc
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PreK - 2nd
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CHRISTIAN Projects Bundle | Coloring Pages and Posters | Sunday School Activity
This BUNDLE includes ALL resources suitable for your Protestant Christian learners that are created by Project Based Learning with Elle Madison. Great for a variety of ages and grades - All of these resources of supplemental activities were developed with homeschool, private religious schools, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School studies in mind. It works just as well for one student as it does for an entire class or even a difference in ages/abilities. Mix and match according to the needs o
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PreK - 12th
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UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY Activities | State Study, National Parks, & US Regions
This bundle includes 9 United States geography resources (plus 3 freebies). You'll find tons of activities to use all year long. Perfect for differentiating with different levels and ages.Resources Included:State Capitals Lapbook ProjectState Research ProjectState History Notebook Journal (for All 50 States)National Parks Research BrochuresUSA States Research BrochuresUSA Landmarks Research BrochuresUSA Landmarks Coloring PagesUSA Landmarks Color PostersCapitals and Abbreviations TestsUSA Region
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PreK - 7th
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Catholic Essentials Bundle
Save 40% with this bundle of Essential Catholic resources! Resources Included:Corporal Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy Catholic Mass Church Art Mass Objects Seven Sacraments BundleTheological and Spiritual VirtuesThe Ten CommandmentsGifts of the SpiritPrayer Posters and Mini Book SetEvery resource in this bundle is also included in the Growing Catholic Mega Bundle.FOLLOW ME SO YOU'LL BE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT NEW RESOURCES!All of the activities in this bundle were developed with homeschool,
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K - 8th
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Civics and Government Lesson Plans 9 WEEKS
Are you looking for an engaging way to get your students learning about Civics and Government? I have you covered with 9 WEEKS of lesson plans covering primary sources, sequencing events, calendar skills, being a GOOD citizen, rules and laws, conflicts, and fair decisions. It has a tattle tale lesson plan, interactive notebook pages, posters, center activities, and a Write the Room Activity. ►CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW SAVE $$$ AND GET THIS IN THE BUNDLE:• Social Studies GROWING YEARLONG BUNDLE Kin
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Curriculum Kindergarten & First Grade BUNDLE
Ancient Civilizations Lapbook BUNDLE - Aztecs, Incas, Egyptians, Greeks & More!
Your early learners will love these Ancient Civilization Lapbooks! This is the perfect way to study and learn about the each civilization!The lapbooks included are:• Ancient Egypt Lapbook for Early Learners - Ancient Civilizations• Ancient Greece Lapbook for Early Learners - Ancient Civilizations• Ancient Rome Lapbook for Early Learners - Ancient Civilizations• Aztec Lapbook for Early Learners - Ancient Civilizations• Inca Lapbook for Early Learners - Ancient Civilizations• Mayan Lapbook for Ear
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PreK - 2nd
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Canada / Aboriginal / First Nations/ Canadian Indigenous People (Maps, Symbols)
This is a 27 pages booklet that you could use with children who are from Pre-K to grade 3! This package includes:1. Maps of Canada and Individual Provinces2. Symbols of Canada3. My Province4. Canadian Flag5. Aboriginal People - Totem Poles6. Animal Spirits (4 of them)7. Aboriginal People - Food8. Aboriginal People - Clothing9. Aboriginal People - Celebration (Potlatch)I could not find any good resources that are suitable for primary grades so I decided to make one up myself. I hope this unit wou
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PreK - 3rd
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Winter and Summer Games Cross Curricular Unit
The Olympic Games are here!! Help your students understand the significance of the Olympic Games and join in the fun by setting the stage to engage them in the learning...Olympic style! Teaching writing, ELD, math and science all while participating the Olympics. You can even hold your own Olympics. This cross-curricular unit includes:Classroom ManagementSetting The StageOpening CeremonyClosing CeremonyProps and ActivitiesThemed SnacksScience/Reading: Science Behind Sports2020 Olympics FactsOlym
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K - 9th
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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 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.
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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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