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4th grade social studies resources for Easel Assessments $5-10
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
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2nd - 5th
The 3 Branches of Government Unit for Local, State and Federal Government
Spark your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ interest in government with this cross-curricular, high interest government teaching unit. Your students will dive in with a three page story called, “Jenny and the Government Fairy”. They then explore local, state and federal government through simple to use mini lessons, and lots of fun activities. This teaching unit is perfect for the BUSY teacher!This unit is created to be simple to use for teachers and studentsMakes planning a breeze...just print
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Government In America BUNDLE
American Revolutionary War Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Complete Unit
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Primary and Secondary Sources Activities - Social Studies Unit 3rd 4th 5th Grade
This extensive Primary and Secondary Sources unit is great for teaching, reinforcing, practicing, and assessing student understanding of this important social studies concept. Your students will learn how to analyze primary and secondary source material through guided lessons, worksheets, sorts, and activities, with a fun project at the end!This best-selling unit is:Comprehensive - can be a standalone resource or a supplement to your existing curriculumEasy-to-Use - includes lesson plans as well
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3rd - 5th
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Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary
Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:✅ Social Studies Whole Group Lessons✅ Whole Group or
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
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2nd - 5th
LANDFORMS & BODIES OF WATER 3rd 4th GRADE Google Slides EASEL Geography Activity
Students stay highly engaged as they learn to identify 24 landforms, bodies of water & define geography vocabulary using Google Slides. Each page includes a photo of the landform or body of water along with the title & description in simple, clear language. This resource also allows you to assess skills with a multiple-choice landform quiz. Use these Landform and Bodies of Water Google Slides to add fun to your social studies lessons now! Landforms: Archipelago, Bay, Butte, Canyon, Cav
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2nd - 4th
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A Nation Divided (Civil War) in Pictures for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
A Nation Divided (Civil War) in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction, Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with these worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of A Nation Divided (Civil War) period, all students will develop Englis
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
The Revolutionary War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about the Revolutionary War as it affected North Carolina as well as events leading up to the war. Passages include: The Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary War (with emphasis on North Carolina's involvement in the war, including important battle sites in NC)Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like
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4th - 7th
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Native Americans of North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about Native Americans in all three regions of North Carolina. The passages include information about: where the native groups livedwhat resources they usedhow they built their houses and villagestheir forms of governmentPassages included: Natives of the Coastal PlainNatives of the PiedmontNatives of the MountainsEach passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EA
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4th - 7th
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Map skills Unit Print and Digital
Energize your map unit with this high interest map and globes teaching unit for 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students! You get everything you need for your Maps and Globes study with this fun resource, including a three page "hook" story about a lost alien.If you are a busy teacher (HA! of COURSE you are!) this unit is a real time saver!Everything you need is in one placeCovers most curriculum concepts for any state, or country's needsSpirals from beginning concepts to more complexActivities can be
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2nd - 4th
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Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
The Civil War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages PRINT & DIGITAL
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages that discuss the American Civil War as it affected North Carolina. Topics include: The ConfederacyThe Civil WarReconstruction Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like this passage, be sure to check out the other North Carolina History reading passages in this collection or buy the bundle and save 40%!Please follow my stor
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4th - 7th
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World Landmarks Lessons - 15 Famous Places Geography & Social Studies Unit
This social studies geography mini unit teaches students about 15 famous world landmarks. PDF slideshow lessons teach students the location and fun facts about each landmark. Printable student pages have students cut and paste the landmarks onto the correct location on maps and write what they learned about the landmarks. Class posters provide great visuals during your unit. A landmarks matching puzzle is great for review, a center, or for early finishers. Color and black and white versions are
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2nd - 5th
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Native Americans Lapbook & Mini Unit
*The Inuit *Plains Indians *Southeast *Southwest *Eastern Woodlands *Northwest Coast Learning works best when it doesn’t feel like work. This hands-on fun Interactive Lapbook Project is so much fun! Your students are going to enjoy sorting and matching activities and doing a little bit of writing. And, of course, drawing, coloring, cutting and pasting are always the best part of any activity. This project is perfect for group or individual work. You can also use it as a review before the
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2nd - 5th
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Taking Flight: Understanding the Four Forces of Flight
Introduce your students to the fascinating world of aerodynamics with this comprehensive lesson plan on the four forces of flight! Perfect for teachers looking to inspire young engineers, this resource provides a deep dive into the fundamental principles that enable aircraft to soar through the skies.This package includes detailed lesson plans, engaging classroom activities, and interactive experiments to explore the four essential forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Students will learn how
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Mapping Skills Unit
Looking for an ENTIRE mapping unit! This product may be just what you need in your classroom! Recommended for grades, 3, 4, and 5 but may also be adapted for use in grade 2.This low-prep *zip file* unit has all you need to teach mapping skills to your students and includes:Day-by-day suggested objectives and activities for no-prep lesson planning!Color mapping skill posters for focus wall"Me on the Map" activity with two optionsInteractive notebook componentsDifferentiated mapping activitiesEnga
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Memorial Day Quick Quiz & Ques & Ans:No Prep with Sol- Print & Digital Easel
No Prep Required End of Year Special. Just Print & Play Or Assign as Easel. Answer Key is given at the end. Welcome to the Memorial Day Activity Book, a comprehensive and engaging resource designed to educate students about the significance of Memorial Day while providing interactive and thought-provoking activities. This book is ideal for classroom use, homeschooling, or individual study, offering a blend of historical insights and fun exercises to deepen students' understanding of this imp
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3rd - 12th
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Australian Democracy and levels of government.
What is democracy?AimI can describe the main features of a democracy and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens in AustraliaLearning IntentionsTo learn about the different levels of government used to maked decisions and laws in AustraliaWhat is the system of Government in AUSTRALIA?Basic rightsWho rules Australia?What does democracy mean?Democracy and votingYoung people and democracyMain political partiesVotingElected representativesLevels of GovernmentLaw and orderWhat is included
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4th - 6th, Staff
30 Famous Landmarks around the World Quiz with For grade 3-8 and homeschool
In this quiz featuring 30 famous landmarks from around the world, students will examine images of these landmarks and select their answers from a set of four multiple-choice options. Once they've made their choice and clicked "next," the correct answers will be revealed. This quiz serves as an educational tool to expand their understanding of global landmarks. It can be used effectively as either a warm-up activity at the start of the class or as a lesson review.Please note that this digital pro
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3rd - 8th
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Women of Ancient History - Grades 4-6
This printable pdf resource includes profiles of five women from ancient history, Boudicca, Fu Hao, Hatshepsut, Olympias and Zenobia as well as several worksheets and activities. This pdf can be used as a stand-alone resource for grades 4-6, or used in conjunction with the Women of Ancient History Bundle to provide differentiation.Number of Pages: 36 (including 11 answer sheets)Contents:Contents:5 Reading Pages (5 Profiles)5 Reference Sheet (Key Events, Vocabulary)5 Comprehension Worksheets (1 f
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Women of Ancient History - Grades 6-8
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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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