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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 Dinosaur Research for Kinder

Dinosaur Research for Kinder

Dinosaur Research for Kinder (91 pages)Introducing the ultimate kindergarten unit that embarks young learners on a prehistoric adventure, exploring the majestic world of dinosaurs! This captivating unit is specially designed to ignite the curiosity of kindergarten-aged children, encouraging them to dive into the fascinating realm of writing and research. Through a series of interactive activities and engaging lessons, students will discover the various types of dinosaurs that once roamed our pla
Preview of Penguins: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!

Penguins: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!

Make learning about penguins with these engaging, language-building activities!  This research project includes low-prep graphic organizers, math and literacy centers, and writing activities to discuss and learn about penguins while meeting science standards!Lead your students to discuss penguins while meeting science standards with this science of reading-aligned resource. Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book suggestionsCenter ac
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 Bear Research for Kinder

Bear Research for Kinder

Bear Research for Kinder (86 pages) – covers all 8 species of bears (American Black Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, Brown Bear, Giant Panda Bear, Spectacled Bear, Polar Bear, Sun Bear, and Sloth Bear)includes – *Bear can/have/are chart*Bear know/wonder/learned chart*Bear labeling*Bear Research Report pages*My Bear Research book*Bear Researcher hats and expert badges*Full-size Color poster for all 8 species of bear*Quarter-page Color cards for all 8 species of bear*Quarter-page REAL PHOTOS of all 8 spe
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 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 Animal Research Project - Penguins Differentiated Texts - Leveled Readers

Animal Research Project - Penguins Differentiated Texts - Leveled Readers

Start an animal research project on Penguins. These fun and engaging printable texts are resources that your young researchers will actually be able to read! Each text type has differentiated levels to support every reader in your class.This text pack includes everything your students need to complete a research project on penguins.Full-Color Penguin Texts• Leveled student readers (4 levels)• Mentor texts (2 versions)• Penguin labeled diagrams (3 versions)• Post cards (4 levels)• Trading cards
Preview of Arctic Animals Kindergarten | First Grade Research Diorama Project

Arctic Animals Kindergarten | First Grade Research Diorama Project

Arctic animals mini-unit! This Arctic animal unit is a great way to introduce research projects to your kindergarten or first grade students. Students will learn the names of 18 Arctic animals and vote for 4 Arctic animals to study more in-depth. Students will practice writing, comprehension, discussion, voting, and collaborating with others. At the end of the 5 day unit, student will create a diorama displaying their new knowledge of a specific Arctic animal.⭐Click the PREVIEW to get a closer l
Preview of Plenty of Penguins: A Non-Fiction Unit on 10 Different Species of Penguins!

Plenty of Penguins: A Non-Fiction Unit on 10 Different Species of Penguins!

*Edited 1/2022: This non-fiction penguin unit is sure to grab and keep your students' attention! This unit is jam-packed with information on 10 different species of penguins, including:Emperor, King, Chinstrap, Crested, Little, Rockhopper, Adelie, Macaroni, Gentoo, and African PenguinsIncluded in this unit are:*1-2 pages of facts for each species of penguin mentioned above*Posters with pictures of each species of penguin*Penguin Vocabulary Cards*General Penguin KWL, Circle, and Tree Map*Circle a
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 Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment

Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Animals in winter is a perfect resource for project-based learning. Let your students explore the wonders of how animals use different strategies to survive changes in their environment.This project based learning unit focuses on the animals chosen by the students, two animals that hibernate (bear and hedgehog), two animals that migrate (monarch butterfly and duck), and two animals that adapt (rabbit and deer) during the season of winter. This PBL was “piloted” on a preK class and they had a GRE
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 Arctic Animals Research Reading

Arctic Animals Research Reading

Created by
Jayne Gammons
You can use these simple, nonfiction reading passages with non-readers and fluent readers. You can use them during whole group or guided reading groups. Here are some ideas...*Provide fluent readers with their own copies of the passage. Students can highlight passages and then record the information on category charts.*Read aloud the passage to nonreaders. Create a class chart based on the facts.*Ask beginning readers to highlight vocabulary words or sight words.*Identify verbs and nouns and mak
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 California Missions - Printable Pop Up Diorama Craft - All 21 Missions

California Missions - Printable Pop Up Diorama Craft - All 21 Missions

Are you looking for a fun hands on activity to go along with a report on a California mission? Are you tired are doing the same mission models every year? Are you looking for a simple craft to enhance your unit on the California missions? This simple print and go craft is an easy pop up diorama. Two style options are included for each of the 21 California missions. You can have the students draw and add things or people to the scenery or as a pop up. You can also simply have the students c
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 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 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 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
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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.

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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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.