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Kindergarten Spring social studies research

Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters

Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters

Created by
Teacher Jeanell
Looking for a Black History Month bulletin board display? These Black History posters are a great way to introduce students to some of the most influential people who have shaped African-American history. Perfect for classrooms and school hallways, these Black History Month Posters are designed to spark meaningful conversations that encourage further research into the lives of those featured.Each poster features the name, photo, and a brief biography. Celebrate Black History Month with these 20
Preview of Zoo Animal Research (K-1)

Zoo Animal Research (K-1)

Created by
Jessica Travis
Zoo animals are always a favorite for our younger students and this pack will help your students learn fun and important facts about the most famous zoo animals!Want the BUNDLE for all EIGHT animal habitats? Grab it by clicking below:Animal Research BUNDLEThis FUN pack includes TEN different zoo animals:- elephant- giraffe- monkey- gorilla- lion- cheetah- alligator- hippo- cheetah- flamingoEach animal has their own page with picture and title, box for student illustration, and animal habitat, d
Preview of Families: A Research and Writing Project

Families: A Research and Writing Project

Make learning about families fun with these engaging, language building activities!  This research project includes 14 low-prep graphic organizers to discuss and learn about all types of families, homes, activities, and more! Lead your students to discover that families can be different but all families love each other while meeting social studies and literacy standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsGraphing activitiesWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book sugg
Preview of Lima Bean Dissection and Plant Quiz

Lima Bean Dissection and Plant Quiz

Created by
Mrs Schimke
Includes: Directions for the experimentLima Bean Dissection Experiment Recording SheetPlants QuizLabel the parts of a seedLabel the parts of a plant**All worksheets have a Color and B&W version** See preview!Check out my Land forms and Bodies of Water Unit.Looking to expand your unit and discuss rocks and soil as a natural resource? Take a look at my rocks and soil classroom science unit.Looking for Earth Day printables? Take a look at my Earth Day K-3 Unit.How to get TPT credit to use on
Preview of Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go

Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go

Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 26 different historical figures found on the Pebble Go research database. All 26 historical figures have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each person and primary writing lines. ****************
Preview of Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

*Original Seller of This Product*Black History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayWomen's History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayHispanic Heritage Bulletin Board/DisplayThis Set Includes:*Periodic Table of Black History*Periodic Table of Women in History*Hispanic Heritage Periodic TableEach Periodic Table Includes: *90 Historic Names (color or black and white)*90 color boxes in 2 sizes (These sets require color ink to print.)*90 black and white boxes in 2 sizes (These sets are ink savers but they do requ
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2

Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2

Created by
Teacher Jeanell
Celebrate and educate with this Informational Black History Bulletin Board and Poster Set! Perfect for classrooms and hallways, this collection of 21 posters features inspiring figures who have shaped African-American history. Each poster contains a name, photo, and concise biography – giving teachers and students the perfect opportunity to explore these stories during Black History Month. From inventors to activists and artists to musicians - these posters will ignite meaningful conversations,
Preview of Christmas Around the World Activities Includes Regular Travels & Passport Too

Christmas Around the World Activities Includes Regular Travels & Passport Too

Created by
Teach With Me
Teacher Comments:“Love this unit! We are having so much fun traveling the world. The activities keep them excited.“This packet is absolutely worth the money! It is amazing! My students loved it! We had a blast with all the activities." “This resource made it easy to plan Christmas Around the World this year.”Just UPDATED: 11-26-21 (32 more pages added!)Having spent over 200 hours researching & creating, plus a small fortune on clip art, I’m so excited to post this jumbo “labor of love”, whic
Preview of U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go

U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go

Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 10 different American Symbols found on the Pebble Go research database. All 10 American Symbols have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each symbol and primary writing lines. ********************
Preview of Duck Rabbit {Point of View Companion}

Duck Rabbit {Point of View Companion}

Created by
Primary Graffiti
Captivate students with persuasive point of view. This story will evoke excitement while meeting learning standards! This 44 page packet is packed full. What's included... Begin with schema about ducks and rabbits with two graphic organizers: KWL and Fact Chart. Building background with themed vocabulary will assist language learners with words such as bill, wading, swamp and binoculars. Students can follow up and define vocabulary with an interactive notebook page using matching graphics.
Preview of Asia & Oceania Country Pennants | Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asia & Oceania Country Pennants | Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Created by
Diane Teaches
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with this simple online-research and coloring activity! Included are all Asian countries (excluding North Korea) and Australia and Oceania countries for colorful display in the classroom. Once students finish coloring, they can cut the triangle from the bottom and hang their display for other students to read, learn, and enjoy.You will recieve a Google Drive folder with:PDF of All Asian Country PennantsPDF of All Australia and Oceania Country PennantsPDF of Pennants
Preview of Non-Fiction Text Features Report | Article Template

Non-Fiction Text Features Report | Article Template

Working on a research project in your primary classroom? Try this easy to implement non-fiction report for any topic! This is especially useful when talking about text-features. Students will have to make sure they add specific text features likecaptionsdiagramspictureslabelstextheading & moreThis is one template that can be used many ways. It is not editable.TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sonia C. says, "This was an awesome resource for me to use for having the children write a non ficti
Preview of Black History Month Posters

Black History Month Posters

13 posters that can be used to supplement your lessons during Black History Month. 2 options are included: Full Page & Half Page.Includes:Bessie ColemanMartin Luther King Jr. Mary McLeod BethuneThurgood MarshallRosa ParksRuby BridgesHarriet TubmanBooker T. Washington Frederick DouglassSojourner TruthSarah Breedlove WalkerGeorge Washington Carver Henry 'Box' Brown**This was updated November 2017. The previous version is included as well. Click here to buy this in a money saving bundle!Black H
Preview of Biography Report Template for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade

Biography Report Template for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade

Make completing biography research fun and exciting, with these report templates! This resource includes 13 printable pages perfect for biography research reports. These low-prep and easy to use templates will make biography projects easy to implement and simple for students to complete!Take the stress out of research reports with these templates. They include several options for you to choose from to assign to your early elementary students based on your students’ needs.Here’s what’s included:A
Preview of Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research

Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research

Created by
Simply Kinder
Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research Reports that are a fully comprehensive that will get your students reading and writing amazing reports! Simply Kinder. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Get this part of a bundle and save BIG: Close Reads and Research Reports with Crafts Bundle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Included in this download is: Five dinosaurs including T-re
Preview of Thomas Edison Inventions, Facts and Timelines

Thomas Edison Inventions, Facts and Timelines

Created by
Kristen Sullins
Inspire your students and spark their creative side by studying the famous inventor, Thomas Edison.  This all in one download provides key facts about Thomas Edison’s life and inventions. Complete with independent worksheets and writing pages, this unit has everything your students need to learn about Thomas Edison.  ✅What’s Included: Posters & Book Cards-Quick Facts about Thomas Edison Poster-Words to Know: Inventor, Phonograph, Light Bulb, Camera Cover Page (to make a booklet) Printable Wo
Preview of Eleanor Roosevelt Facts and Timelines

Eleanor Roosevelt Facts and Timelines

Created by
Kristen Sullins
Looking for a quick and fun way to explore the life and contributions of Eleanor Roosevelt? This product's easy click and print resources can be used to practice fine motor skills and utilize interactive notebooks, graphic organizers and writing pages.Includes ANSWER KEYS to make this an easy quick and print activity to leave for a substitute.What’s Included: 1. Cover Page (for a writing project or to create a packet of information for students to work through)2. Writing Pages-What I learned-Wha
Preview of Elementary Multiple Intelligences Survey

Elementary Multiple Intelligences Survey

If you are interested in finding out your student's learning styles based on Gardner's 8 Multiple Intelligences then this survey is appropriate for your class. There are 40 questions aligned with each of the multiple intelligences (musical, spatial, logical/mathematical, inter-personal, linguistic, naturalist, intra-personal, and bodily/kinesthetic. Students choose two different colors of crayons, markers, or colored pencils to complete survey. One color will be designated for yes (happy face) r
Preview of All about Rabbits & Bunnies Nonfiction Spring Informational Text Unit

All about Rabbits & Bunnies Nonfiction Spring Informational Text Unit

Who can resist an adorable bunny rabbit? This nonfiction unit is filled with activities to teach your students all about rabbits, bucks, does, and kittens. Students will work on the reading informational text standards. I love to learn about rabbits in the Spring as we discuss how the weather changes and how many animal babies are born. It is also great to teach during the week of Easter without touching on the holiday. This unit includes a mini reader that will teach them all about rabbits wit
Preview of Butterfly Observation Journal for Painted Lady Butterflies

Butterfly Observation Journal for Painted Lady Butterflies

This is a great journal to record observations during painted lady butterfly metamorphosis. It includes a title page, Life cycle of a butterfly, multiple observation pages, a fact page (can, have, are), and a labeled painted lady butterfly. I hope you enjoy :)
Preview of Praying Mantis Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Praying Mantis Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Engage your students with this fun and creative way to learn about praying mantis. This fact booklet is filled with interesting information about this insect with a triangular face. Perfect to capture kids' interest.This facts booklet on the praying mantis is a great resource to use for doing a research project on insects with your kindergarten class. It is difficult to find age appropriate facts that the child can be independent in their research skills. Included in this product is a black and
Preview of How to Writing, Procedural, Plant a Sunflower Seed, kindergarten, first

How to Writing, Procedural, Plant a Sunflower Seed, kindergarten, first

Created by
Roots and Wings
Planting seeds this spring? Use this how to writing mini unit to teach procedural writing, following step-by-step directions, sequencing, transition words, and even a little science as children learn how to plant a sunflower seed. Following an I Do, We Do, You Do lesson plan, teachers model and gradually release kindergarten, first, or second grade writers to create their own how-to book or poster. ✅How Can I Use This Resource?To teach how to procedural writing To integrate writing and science
Preview of Tooth Traditions Around the World

Tooth Traditions Around the World

Did you know that there are other traditions besides the Tooth Fairy or the Tooth Mouse? Some children throw their tooth on a roof, some wrap it in cotton wool and put it in a river. Other children bury their teeth and some children make wishes.This research pack is student friendly and ready to go! Simply print and set up your research stations.Included in the pack are traditions from the following countries:USA, Spain, South Africa, India, China, Japan, Argentina, Australia, South Korea, Vietn
Preview of Firefly Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Firefly Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Add a few twinkling lights to the classroom! Inspire your students to explore the magic of fireflies using this fact booklet!This facts booklet on fireflies is a great resource to use for doing a research project on insects with your kindergarten class. It is difficult to find age appropriate facts where the child can be independent in their research skills. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about fireflies, a worksheet for note-taking, a riddle, and the research
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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.

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.