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Free 4th grade social studies research
FREE Social Studies Activity | Differentiated Passage and Coloring for Review
Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about some of the people who played key roles in the founding of the United States! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my always-discounted Social Studies Activities BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. Most of the coloring page includes
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4th - 7th
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Presidents Day Activities - President for a Day Activities
Would you like to be president for one day? This is a great mini-unit in celebrating Presidents' Day. And, it's FREE! As president, you have important duties, make important decisions, and events to attend. In this unit, you need to be familiar with the role as president, have knowledge of important issues, follow a daily schedule, and conduct a news conference.- Where are you from? - I Wonder – Things you wonder about being president- I Would Like to be president – Give reasons why you would li
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3rd - 5th
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Christmas Writing Activity
Have students think about issues around the world this holiday season and have them pick a "gift for the world". Use this with your current events in December or review the social issues you have learned about. I had students read newspapers and watch the news. Students picked an event as inspiration to make a wish for the world.In previous years I had students read their ideas aloud at our assembly and place them on an artificial tree that I had at the front. Students will:1) Write a paragrap
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4th - 7th
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Biography Report in Spanish & English * 3000 Follower FREEBIE!!
This product includes all the templates needed to complete a biography report. It includes a student friendly instruction sheet in both Spanish and English. The templates are great for many grade levels!I have included 24 hero covers and one blank cover to add your own hero! The heroes are commonly known people who have made a difference in the United States and around the world. Heroes Included are:-Martin Luther King Jr.-Thomas Edison-Benjamin Franklin-George Washington-Abraham Lincoln-Barack
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K - 5th
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Biography Report Template
This file contains a two-page, user-friendly template for recording key information while reading a biography.
biography template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
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2nd - 6th
Newspaper Template Freebie
This simple newspaper template is versatile and can be used with any research project.
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The background of the template is locked so that students can only edit the pictures and text.
Text boxes will automatically resize text as students type.
Inserted pictures will automatically fill in box, so no resizing is needed by students.
I have used this template with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade when they completed different research topics in social studies and in science. Since the concept is
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3rd - 9th
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FREEBIE Biography Research Project Template Google Slides for Any Person
This 8 page FREEBIE: biography research project template is in Google Slides and is great for any person students are researching. Great for student collaboration (partners) and perfect for Speaking and Listening Activities. This is also included in my Women in History Month Close Reading Passages Writing Biographies 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's what teachers are saying:"I used these templates to start our novel unit on Ready Player One. My kids liked the ease of use. The questions were simple to und
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2nd - 8th
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State Report - State Lapbook Freebie
This free STATE REPORT resource provides materials for students to create a State Report Lapbook. Designed with third and fourth graders in mind, this resource includes materials for students to use while conducting research about any state, as well as materials for the presentation of their final writing piece, in a State Report Lapbook. To complete this project, students:• use nonfiction text resources to research their chosen/assigned state,• use a graphic organizer as a prewriting tool to
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2nd - 5th
Biography Graphic Organizer Pennant | Free Writing Template
This free biography graphic organizer is perfect for helping your students organize their research and ideas before writing. The fun printable template is also a great final project for a biography unit! Your students will love the combination of analysis and creativity! Want more options?! Click here to preview the EDITABLE, PRINTABLE, and DIGITAL biography pennants! Change the text to create a different project or print as is! Four colors are included! INCLUDED WITH YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD:Biograp
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3rd - 6th
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American Revolution Timeline FREEBIE! | Inspiration Template and Sample
American Revolution Timeline Template with Sample | Educational Resource for Students. Explore the Virginia Studies SOL VS.5 curriculum. Get a free downloadable Inspiration file to organize key American Revolution events chronologically. Use this template and sample for a seamless learning experience. Requires Inspiration software for access. Leave a rating and comment to show your appreciation for this free educational tool.Download a free trial of the Inspiration software: https://www.inspirat
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4th - 6th
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Ecosystem Research Project
Ecosystem Research Project includes:*Parent introduction letter with expectations (2 pages)*Note taking sheet (2 pages)*Grading rubric (1 page)*Photos of student example projects (1 page)This project addresses Tennessee 3rd grade social studies (geography) and science standards. Students research and create a diorama box or poster to represent a specific ecosystem around the world: Ocean- Great Barrier Reef, Grassland- African Savannah, Tundra- Arctic Circle, Temperate Deciduous Forest- Appalach
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2nd - 4th
Cultures Around the World- A World Travel Activity Freebie
This product was designed to help engage students while they learn about cultures around the world. It has been developed with differentiation in mind, guided report, pamphlets and short passages. It can be used in class to model research and note-taking, sent home as a out-of-school assignment, or used to provide capable students who need their learning extended with an independent project.
You can pair this project with a non- fiction text, or use it to integrate multiple sources ( website, b
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2nd - 5th
Leaving a "Stamp" on History: Women's History Month Activity
This resource was so much fun for my students after we completed a research study on influential women who have been on U.S. Postage Stamps! After they researched women already on stamps, they selected a current (living) famous/influential woman who they think deserves to be on a stamp. They researched that woman and then wrote a persuasive paragraph about why she deserves a stamp. Then, they designed what that postage stamp would look like (this was their favorite part!)
Fonts used: KG why you
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3rd - 5th
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Biography Research Essay Template (How Can One Person Change The World?)
Need a template to help your students research about a person that has changed the world? This template provides your students with the guidelines for researching the chosen persons life, achievements, and impact. This packet will also provide the groundwork for an essay summarizing all of their work as well as an essay for describing how they can change the world! This research template can be used to create a Brochure through google slides! Check out my Biography Research Brochure Template (Ho
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3rd - 6th
Canada Quick Research Project
Give your students a chance to search the internet by searching for Canada facts in this quick research project disguised as a challenge. It's perfect for those days when you need something quick and don't have time to plan.This product includes:instructions on how to do the taskstudent pagesanswer keys This activity was designed for our students to gain confidence using search terms when doing research on the internet. It could be done with books instead, though it was designed to have students
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Women in History Scoot or Task Cards With QR Codes FREEBIE| Women's History
The Famous Women in History Scoot FREEBIE activity consists of 6 task cards. Each card features a clue, or description, of a famous woman in American history. Students can use their prior knowledge about these amazing women, or use this as an opportunity to conduct research about their contributions to US History.
With this resource, students will have the opportunity to learn about famous women that paved the way for others (Trailblazers), and about women that are making history today (Livin
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2nd - 5th
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Black History Month Biography - Close Read SAMPLE PRODUCT
In Black History Month Biography - Close Read SAMPLE PRODUCT, by the2teachers, you will get an eight page sample of our full product. Download this, use it and come back to get the full product. *This product was featured in TPT's weekly newsletter.
This product contains the one page biography with close read focuses for five reads for George Washington Carver, a recording sheet for each read, a tic-tac-toe choice board to extend learning/understanding/research, a biography page to share lear
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month Project
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This is my classroom Black History Month Project that I have my students complete each year. It has been a great project as it makes students write about an important black american from the past 100 years. Each paragraph requires specific information, so it is easy to see if they are writing it
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4th - 12th
President's Day Research Project - Research Report Posters FREEBIE SAMPLE
These President Posters are the PERFECT way for your students to demonstrate their research about the Presidents of the United States. THIS FREEBIE SAMPLE pack of my FULL Presidents Research Posters comes with two posters to print.
You will get a George Washington Poster and a James K. Polk poster in this sample pack. The FULL Presidents Research Posters pack comes with posters in 2 sizes, special bulletin board displays, student worksheets, teacher directions, rubrics and so much more!
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3rd - 5th
Informational Biography Graphic Organizer
-Are your students completing a historical person research report or an informational paper on a specific person? Have them complete their research on this easy to use graphic organizer!-As students research using electronic resources, an encyclopedia, or library books, they can record their information here
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3rd - 8th
Native Americans - Indian Shelter Project
Build a model of a Native American home! Students always get excited about studying Native Americans! And building a model of a Native American home is captivating and intriguing during this unit. Students have so much fun creating and displaying these projects in our school. A very engaging learning experience for us all every year!Instruction sheet includes .pdf and .docx versions.****************************************************************Related Products:Native American Cultures Task
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3rd - 8th
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Thick and Thin Higher Order Questions Flash Cards Posters Free Download
Used many times in the classroom, thick and thin questions are a great way to encourage students to pose interesting, deeper questions and move their understanding towards higher-order thinking. I have printed, laminated, and then placed magnets on the back so I can throw these questions quickly onto the whiteboard and test students' understanding. They also double up as great printables for a classroom poster.*********************************************************************☀☀☀☀STAY CONNECTE
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3rd - 5th
United States Regions Project FREEBIE
This project will give your students a chance to work cooperatively, be creative, practice research skills, and learn about the regions of the United States.Students will work in groups to research an assigned region of the U.S. then create a poster with their research. Students present their work to the class and become the "teacher" for the day. Students can add in a Powerpoint/Keynote presentation and even create an activity for the class to complete. My kids love this project!Included in thi
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3rd - 5th
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National Park Pennants Freebie
Do you teach using the National Parks? In this FREE resource, you will find 5 National Park pennants: Denali, Redwood, Haleakala, Acadia, and Zion. These pennants are perfect for a mini-research project or for your students to celebrate National Park Week in April. There are two versions of each pennant- one with a map and one without a map. There is also a "National Park Passport" cover if you would like to make the pennants into a booklet.Includes space for the following information:City &
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: National Parks Bundle
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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.
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.
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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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