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3rd grade social studies interactive whiteboards $10 and up
European Explorers: Age of Exploration, Voyages, New World Discoveries & MORE!
Looking for an easy-to-use social studies unit on early European explorers for your third, fourth, or fifth grade class? Look no further! Our unit is designed to take your students on an exciting voyage during the Age of Exploration, where they'll learn about and experience the journeys of early European explorers.Our engaging hands-on student activities, including learning centers, a review game, and unit assessment, are available in both printable and digital formats, making prep a breeze. Our
Grades:
3rd - 5th
American Revolution: Taxes, Boston Massacre, Tea Party, Battles & Events, & MORE
Looking for a comprehensive and engaging social studies unit for your third, fourth, or fifth grade students? Look no further! Our American Revolution unit has everything you need to make history come alive in your classroom.With a teacher guide, hands-on student activities (available in both printable and digital formats), learning centers, a review game, and a unit assessment, you'll have everything you need to teach your students about the causes of the American Revolution, major battles and
Grades:
3rd - 5th
MAP SKILLS US Geography GOOGLE SLIDES & BOOM CARDS 2nd & 3rd Grade Bundle
Are you a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher looking for an exciting way to teach and review map skills & geography? This interactive bundle includes both Google Slides and Boom Cards, so there are plenty of activities to keep them entertained. They’ll learn all about landforms, the equator, the prime meridian, hemispheres, latitude and longitude, continents, U.S. regions, world oceans, the compass rose, cardinal directions - all with lots of vocabulary thrown into the mix. If you want to excite your
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Black History Month | Digital Google Slides + PDF
If you are wanting a digital resource to use to teach about extraordinary leaders in history for Black History Month, this resource is for you! Use in the classroom or use for distance learning (feel free to add your own audio files!). Included for each person is an e-book and activities. There is also a .pdf of all of the activities in case you want to do paper/pencil. And...a research project is included so students can learn about a person of interest! Here's what's included:-What is Black Hi
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Science and Social Studies YEAR LONG GROWING Bundle
3-5 Social & Racial Justice Morning Meeting Slides & Standards Posters BUNDLE
Teaching Tolerance’s Social Justice Standards is a road map for anti-bias education at every grade level.These particular slides were developed for 3-5 classrooms.The posters include:20 Posters to cover each social justice standard. The standards are written in kid-friendly term appropriate for the 3-5 classroomThe purpose of the morning meeting slides is to engage our students in deep and meaningful conversations that go beyond the basic "my favorite color is...". They are meant to elicit dialo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Social Studies BUNDLE: Boom Cardsâ„¢ (distance learning)
Are you looking for a way to reach your special needs students while you are distance learning? These fun, interactive task cards are just what you need to engage your students while they are practicing life skills. It can be used as a whole group activity, as a learning center, as an independent activity, and more!SAVE MONEY ~ you are saving 30% by purchasing the bundle instead of the individual cards! (it's like getting almost 5 BOOM decks for FREE)Included BOOM card decks:Community HelpersTh
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PreK - 3rd, Adult Education
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National Symbols – 13 American Symbols & National Landmark Activities & Lessons
Our American Symbols Unit features THIRTEEN COMPLETE Common Core-aligned lessons with a balanced mix of engaging higher and lower level hands-on activities to teach 1st-3rd grade students about our nation's National Symbols:
• National Symbols Pre and Post Tests
• Nonfiction Informational text-we provide all of the National Symbols CONTENT
• Questions to assess Informational Text Comprehension after each of the 13 lessons
• short Research Project to make the game Find the Fib using True and Fal
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
7 Continents Geography Unit BUNDLE for Upper Elementary
This geography unit is both fun and meaningful for the end of the year! Introduce your students to new cultures with the discussion guide, recording packet, suggested crafts, AND teacher lesson plans. Update April 2021: This product has a brand new look AND is now compatible with Google Slides!Your download gets you:1. A 64-page discussion guide in PPT and Google Slides format. The 7 lessons introduce each of the continents with facts, colorful pictures, graphs, and maps.2. A 10-page student rec
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Greece: Its Influence on American Architecture and Government
You will have everything you need to teach an engaging and thorough unit on Ancient Greek Civilization. This product is specifically designed to meet the Georgia Performance Standards for 3rd grade Social Studies, however it will fit most any curriculum that needs to teach a comparison of historical events to today, or a curriculum that teaches about the foundations of U.S. government. Items intended to be copied for students are in black and white for economical reasons. This unit includes:
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Australian Curriculum 8.4 - The First Fleet Informative Powerpoint
Teaching your students about the First Fleet can be fun and engaging! Designed to compliment the Year 4 Australian HASS curriculum, this informative Powerpoint is a great way to engage your students interests in the topic as well as expand their knowledge of the reasons for sending the First Fleet to Australia and what impact that had on the Indigenous Australians and the convicts themselves.Like the look of the Lapbook and want to save some dollars?? Why not purchase The First Fleet Lapbook Act
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Ultimate Australian Curriculum 9.0 Year 4 Units Bundle
Historical Figures Unit | Famous Americans | Then and Now | Social Studies Unit
Historical Figures Google Slides and worksheets included are:Benjamin Franklin - 5 lessonsThomas Jefferson - 5 lessonsLewis and Clark and Sacagawea - 3 lessonsGeorge Washington Carver - 3 lessonsTheodore Roosevelt - 3 lessonsRuby Bridges - 3 lessonsThis bundle also includes 3 "Long Ago vs. Today" lessons on Google Slides (those 3 lessons total 71 Google Slides and can be stretched across more days as needed). This purchase includes ALL of my historical figures lessons as well as my long ago vs.
Grades:
K - 3rd
3-5 Social & Racial Justice Morning Meeting Slides-Anti Bias Education-ABAR
UPDATE: GOOGLE SLIDES FORMAT NOW AVAILABLE 10/15/20Teaching Tolerance’s Social Justice Standards is a road map for anti-bias education at every grade level. These particular slides were developed for 3-5 classrooms. The purpose of these slides is to engage our students in deep and meaningful conversations that go beyond the basic "my favorite color is...". They are meant to elicit dialogue about inequalities and equity. What does that look like? How can students be citizens that promote a safe s
Grades:
3rd - 5th
SPACE SURVIVAL - A Game of Want -vs- Need - Will YOU Survive?
UPDATE NOTICE: This product has been updated and all hyperlinks have been corrected! This is a action packed Google Slide game that asks students what items they would need to survive on a new planet! GREAT for teaching Wants and Needs, as a novel study activity, or to build teamwork skills!INCLUDES-Fully Editable Google Slides Included + Transitions-Three different "road blocks" for students to work through (but you can add more!)-Graphic Organizer Worksheet-Class Discussion Questions (on the l
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Year 3 topic bundle.
Are you searching for an engaging and comprehensive topic bundle that will ignite your Year 3 students' curiosity, expand their knowledge of natural disasters, and transport them back in time to the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age? Look no further! Our "Exploring Nature, History, and Engineering: Year 3 Topic Bundle" is a captivating collection of activities designed to immerse children in the captivating worlds of natural disasters, ancient civilizations, and engineering marvels. Get ready
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3rd
World Religions Unit Bundle with World Religions Slides, Texts, and Activities
Yes, you can teach about world religions! Research shows that teaching about world religions at an early age reduces rates of bullying and increases tolerance.Explore the six major world religions. This World Religions Unit answers big questions about religion, like what are religions and how are they practiced? Explore the 6 major world religions, including Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Sikhism, and Hinduism. This resource sticks to the facts to teach kids about the relationship bet
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons
The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
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1st - 8th
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5 U.S. Regions Digital Boom Cards BUNDLE
These interactive digital task cards on the BOOM Learning website cover all 50 states in the five regions of the United States. WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH EACH REGION? Students label the states using a drag and drop map. Non-fiction informational text cards explore the region’s history, climate, land, economy, natural resources and landmarks with reading comprehension questions using multiple choice answers.Students name each state's capital with multiple choice options. Students list each state's
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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SC Explorers Unit: PowerPoint, lesson plans, graphic organizers, and test
UNIT 4: EARLY EXPLORERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The SC Explorers Unit is a comprehensive five-day (approximately 45 minutes per day) instructional unit focused on the early European explorers of South Carolina. This package includes:
* SC Explorers Unit Lesson Plans
~Written in Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) format. Each day includes a Learning Objective, Activating Prior Knowledge (APK) activity, Mini Lesson, Guided Practice activity, Independent Practice activity, and Active Closure act
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Grades:
3rd
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Activities, Digital Slides, & Texts Bundle
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with four weeks of activities, informational texts, projects, and digital slides! Your students will love learning about the history, geography, and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.With this ready-to-go bundle about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, you have everything you need: lessons, 17 activities, 14 texts, 42 digital slides, 2 projects.What You'll Learn:✅ In Week 1, you will explore the history and purpose of Asian Paci
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
SC Regions Unit: Powerpoint, plans, exit slips, homework, study guide, and test
UNIT 2: SOUTH CAROLINA REGIONS
**Now includes both PowerPoint and SmartBoard formats!**
The SC Regions Unit is a comprehensive eight-day (approximately 45 minutes per day) instructional unit focused on the six regions of South Carolina. This package includes:
SC Regions Unit Lesson Plans
**Written in Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) format. Each day includes a Learning Objective, Activating Prior Knowledge (APK) activity, Mini Lesson, Guided Practice activity, Independent Practice
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Grades:
3rd
Bayou Bridges Unit 5 Bundle
Using the new Louisiana Bayou Bridges curriculum, you will receive Google Slides that link to individual lesson slides. Students will enjoy video links as well.Framing Question: How did the movement to end slavery affect the United States?For use with the new Louisiana Social Studies Framework, Grade 3:Unit 5: A Nation of Industry and InnovationBayou Bridges Unit 5 Chapters 1 and 2
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Grades:
3rd
Bayou Bridges Grade 3 Unit 6 Bundle
Using the new Louisiana Bayou Bridges curriculum, you will receive Google Slides that link to individual lesson slides. Students will enjoy video links as well.For use with the new Louisiana Social Studies Framework, Grade 3:Unit 6: A More Perfect UnionBayou Bridges Unit 6 Chapters 1 and 2
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Grades:
3rd
Ancient History Timeline Banner
I use this banner in my classroom to showcase all that we learn within a year. As I go from unit to unit my classes move their "time travel pieces" from one time period to the next. I hang mine on my white board so that the pieces are easily moved by magnets. This is designed to be printed on 2ft x 15ft paper for maximum quality.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Louisiana Bayou Bridges Unit 4 Bundle
Using the new Louisiana Bayou Bridges curriculum, you will receive Google Slides that link to individual lesson slides. Students will enjoy video links as well.Framing Question: How did the movement to end slavery affect the United States?For use with the new Louisiana Social Studies Framework, Grade 3:Unit 4: A Changing NationBayou Bridges Unit 4 Chapters 1 and 2
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Grades:
3rd
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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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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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