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Preschool social studies research activboard activities
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters
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
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PreK - 8th
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
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Research Project Bundle: FALL Research and Writing Curriculum
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
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2
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,
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PreK - 8th
Fire Safety | Google Slides
Fire Safety Digital Activities Resource engages students in learning about fire safety both in person or virtually via Google Classroom or via screen share in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred virtual platform. This no prep resource can be used for students independently, small group, or whole group.Included in this pack:Fire safety learning target slideLearn about Fire Safety (5 min video)Learn about Fire Fighters (10 min video)Fire Drill at School (5 min video)Virtual Field
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Year Long Learning Slides Bundle
France Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
France - the smell of warm croissants and Eiffel Tower! Your kids will have a fantastic time learning about French traditions. Engaging activities with a French flair are included in this fact booklet!This fact booklet on France is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about France that can be used for independent reading
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
K-2 Social Studies BUNDLE for Interactive Notebooks
Need a fun and engaging way to teach your primary students about social studies? Make sure you are covering all of the core social studies concepts and skills! This is a year long interactive social studies curriculum focusing on basic history concepts, geography, economics, civics, and government. Interactive notebooks are a great way to work hands-on with the content. It is multi-sensory and brain friendly. Plus, it makes a great reference for students to refer back to (rather than worksheets,
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PreK - 3rd
Interactive Calendar Books -Autism-Circle Time Morning Meeting
I use interactive calendar books for my students to complete independently at their desks as we are doing calendar each morning. It comes with interactive pieces for students to match - I have my higher level students use a dry erase marker and write each answer in the given space. Simply laminate and cut the pages, bind and add velcro!Enjoy!
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PreK - 12th
Italy Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
The activities in this fact booklet have been carefully selected to capture the interest of young learners. And who can resist the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the smell coming from the kitchen of charming pizza bakers? The pages in this engaging fact booklet contain basic facts and related illustrations that are perfect for coloring.This fact booklet on Italy is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling fir
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
Biography Research Project | PebbleGo
Doing a biography/historical figure research project with your students? This bundle is the perfect activity to do with your students for kindergarten on up! Headings of each page can be used in collaboration with PebbleGo.
This resources includes 6 pages with areas of research in:
-Introuction
-Early Life
-Contributions
-Life's Work
**Extra**
-Connections
Create a single sided, in a booklet, or mini booklet - whichever way the template is designed for a simplicity and easy to use.
Pebble G
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PreK - 6th
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Time Line chronological order Social Studies cut and paste ESL
Here is a time line for chronological order with words and pictures.
I tried it out on my kindergarten class and they were able to successfully complete it with a little bit of help.
I have them write the words first, while we talk about it. They can then cut and paste the words on top of what they wrote and match the picture to it.
If you like this or my other centers, but let me know. If there is a problem I would like to know that as well. I will be happy to make it right, before you pos
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PreK - 2nd
50 States Research Posters, Coloring Pages - US States Research Project
Your students will love this 50 States Research Posters. These coloring pages are great for conducting research about each state in the United States of America! These State Research Posters are perfect for early readers!There are 50 states in this research project, 100 pages total in this PDF! Each state has two pages: one coloring page with state symbols and a map, one page for research information, state flag, and map location in the USA. Print the pages back to back for a one page research p
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PreK - 2nd
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Patriotic Digital Resources | My Country Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful
Patriotism lesson including the songs America the Beautiful and My Country Tis of Thee - Digital Resource for 1st Grade Social StudiesThis is an interactive Google Slides Lesson (62 slides) with 19 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities. Read Aloud suggestions are included to support lessons:How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?, by Jane YolenThe Recess Queen, by Alexis O'NeillL is for Liberty, by Wendy LewisonLast Stop on Market Street, by Matt De Le PenaI have used this unit to meet the
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PreK - 3rd
Ireland Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
The Emerald Island, Ireland, makes a wonderful research topic. Students will feel inspired by the country’s rich history and the fact booklet is suitable for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as well as other Spring-inspired units.This fact booklet on Ireland is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Ireland that can be
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
Home, School, and Community Authority Figures
Give your kindergarten and 1st grade students simple and easy to use practice and review activities for identifying community leaders and authority figures at home, in school, and in the community! This Community Leaders and Authority Figures BUNDLE includes NO-PREP Sorts Worksheets, Task Cards, Digital Boom Cards, and Easel Ready Interactive task cards! These supplemental social studies activities go GREAT with ANY social studies curriculum!Learning to identify authority figures can help your k
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PreK - 2nd
Hispanic Heritage Month~ Virtual Field Trip to Spanish Speaking Countries
I have collected a comprehensive collection of resources, activities, and read alouds intended to celebrate Hispanic Heritage through virtual field trip to each country. These animated Google Slides are great for online, in-person class learning and/or communication. This is an awesome way to keep your audience engaged and allows students of all levels to access. Also a great resource to share with parents to encourage/engage students in reading at home. Currently there are over 50+ resources li
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PreK - 5th
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Indigenous Americans of Long Ago Fact Booklet | Comprehension | Craft
Learning about the lives of Indigenous Americans is fascinating, and students love to read about their rich culture. This engaging fact booklet provides a wonderful starting point for independent research into their history from long ago. This non-fiction book on Indigenous Americans is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book, a worksheet for note-taking and two
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PreK - 1st
England Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
In this fact booklet, students will learn key information about England. It includes a range of engaging activities such as drawing the famous landmark the London Bridge, and a red double-deck bus activity. There is a cute Padding bear craft - your students will just love the bear!This fact booklet on England is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class or with your struggling first graders. Included in this product is
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
Timeline of the Year | End of the Year Memory Book | Year Long Writing Portfolio
These year-long memory book and timeline activities are a fun way to highlight exciting events, field trips, celebrations, and accomplishments that happened in your classroom this year. Have students complete a writing (and interactive writing) session at the end of each month or recap the year all at once at the end of the year. Each student can make their own book to take home or have your students work together to create a class timeline of the year. There are so many ways to use this product
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PreK - 5th
Also included in:Â Word Work Games Word Families and Sight Words Interactive Writing Flipcharts
Germany Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
This fun fact booklet is perfect to use for an around the world unit. As your students work through this booklet, they will learn about special landmarks in Germany and football - the world’s most popular ball sport. The included activities enable students to explore magical fairy tale castles and the delicious smell of pretzels!This fact booklet on Germany is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling fir
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
School: Then and Now
This is a sorting activity with 42 cards and 2 mats with pictures (side by side) of school elements from the past and today. Students will learn how each school element has changed such as room, uniform, books, teachers, lunchbox, discipline, etc. They will realize the extensive changes from their grandparents generation to theirs.
School: Then and Now by Maria Elena Morales is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Map Skills & Cardinal Directions Google Slides
These slide are packed full of interactive map activities. It includes the following slides.1 Definitions page1 Fill in the compass rose4 Holiday follow the cardinal directions4 use cardinal directions on a map4 map key questions3 map questions3 Fairytale use the arrows to find the wayThese slides meet many of the geography standards for elementary students.
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PreK - 2nd
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Winter Holidays Around the World
Want to teach your students about Winter Holidays Around the World but just don't have the time? This product is the perfect way to go about doing that!
Included is a 5 day/1 week plan to teach your students about winter holidays.
Day 1: Travel to Israel to learn about Hanukkah. Included is a powerpoint slide about the holiday, a scrapbook page, and a drediel spinner game
Day 2: Travel to India to learn about Diwali. Included is a powerpoint slide about the holiday and a scrapbook page.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Netherlands Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Travel to the land of windmills and tulips with your students. The Netherlands fact booklet is designed to help students carry out their own research into the country by reading about famous landmarks!This fact booklet on the Netherlands is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about the Netherlands that can be used for in
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
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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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