TPT
Total:
$0.00
Selected
Grades
Formats

Subjects

Arts & Music
English Language Arts
Foreign Language
Holidays/Seasonal
Math
Science
Social Studies - History
Specialty
For All Subject Areas
58,000+ results

Kindergarten Earth Day social studies pdfs

Preview of Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your kindergarten and or first grade students the difference between a need and want? This sort page is perfect for teaching this all important standard in social studies! Use it for morning work, homework, assessment or as practice of this concept. Students will cut and glue to identify the following as either a need or a want:housemedicine water shoesbed foodcartelevisioncandybike coffeedog This resource includes: 1 needs and wants worksheet (pictures labeled)1 needs and wants workshe
Preview of Map Skills Worksheets, Books, Lap Book - Cardinal Directions, Compass Rose

Map Skills Worksheets, Books, Lap Book - Cardinal Directions, Compass Rose

Are you looking for an engaging first grade map skills resource to add to your social studies curriculum? This engaging resource is what you need to teach mapping skills like cardinal directions, compass rose, and map skills. Students will love the map skills books and the hands-on build a town map. Finally, students can demonstrate their learning with the final map skills lapbook. Use this resource for:first gradesecond gradewhole class instructionsmall group instructionpartner workStudents wi
Preview of All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
Preview of Earth Day Activities - Craft, Emergent Reader, Writing Prompts, Vocabulary Cards

Earth Day Activities - Craft, Emergent Reader, Writing Prompts, Vocabulary Cards

Get your students to think, read, and write about how they can help the Earth with this bundle of fun, low-prep Earth Day Activities! In this packet, you will receive an Earth Day craftivity, writing prompt with a brainstorming web and vocabulary cards, two emergent readers for different levels, and an Earth Day crown that your students can make.What's Included:I Can Help The Earth Emergent ReadersYour students will read about some of the many ways that they can help the Earth in these printabl
Preview of Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
Preview of Community Helpers Activity Craft

Community Helpers Activity Craft

Created by
WOWorksheets
Community Helpers Build a community for your social studies community helpers unit with these cute and easy to cut templates. Students will have fun with this 3D building activity and creating a class book on community helpers. Students will enjoy adding their own details to these templates.Included16 Different community buildings craft28 Community HelpersWeb worksheet about community helpersWriting PromptsClass book coverReview printables See Preview!!!Great for Art Center & Writing Cen
Preview of Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Classroom job chart in a RAINBOW design made with little learners in mind! Use classroom jobs in your class to build a sense of community and give students some responsibility. This set will help you manage your classroom jobs. This has been designed to use a clip chart but can also be used in a pocket chart or placed on library pockets. ►►SAVE over 20% and buy the Rainbow Design Classroom Decor BUNDLE ►► This set is NOT editable. Included: 4 Classroom Job Headers to choose from. 52 Job C
Preview of Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Created by
Simply Kinder
Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for KindergartenGet this in a BUNDLE and save 50%Themed Learning Journal Yearly BundleIncluded in this download is:This Christmas Around the World unit is perfect for your preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Each page represents a different country and has an interactive activity to match. Students will tape down pieces, cut and glue things in, or draw things you specify. (Or use the no cut and glue option whe
Preview of Trash and Recycling - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)

Trash and Recycling - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)

Investigate trash and recycling through hands on explorations in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book, Reuse It! Recycle It! for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can send home
Preview of Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Created by
Deanna Jump
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
Preview of Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities

Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
The goods and services plus producers and consumers materials in this resource were created to help students understand basic economics. These concepts can be difficult for young learners but these activities will help them grasp the ideas in a fun manner. Goods and Services Activities Included:- Anchor Charts for Goods, Services, Consumers, and Producers- Vocabulary cut and paste pages- Goods and Services cut and paste sort- Magazine cut and paste sort- Drawing Goods and Services - Listing Go
Preview of Earth Day Crafts | Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Crafts | Earth Day Activities

Earth Day is in April! Celebrate all month long with your littles by creating three Earthy craftivities and completing a writing prompt or two! ;)Included:*Heart the Earth -patterns & pics*I Love Earth -patterns & pics*Mosaic Earth -patterns & pics*7 writing prompts*create-a-word*word searchDownload the preview for a pic of what's included!I hope you love it! Enjoy!! :)
Preview of Earth Day Math and Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Earth Day Math and Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Earth Day centers are loaded with fun, engaging, hands-on activities to help your students build math and literacy concepts! Now includes two fine motor activities, one writing center, six literacy activities, and eight math activities.Literacy skills covered are letter identification, letter formation, beginning sounds, sight words, vocabulary words, syllables, and writing/journaling. Math skills covered are one-to-one correspondence, counting, 2D shapes, 3D shapes, counting to 100, measureme
Preview of American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!

American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!

This interactive book will add lots of hands-on fun to your class when learning about American Symbols.There are 8 American symbols included: Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, and Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial.Here is what is all included:• An Interactive Informational American Symbols Book (2 writing page options included)• American Symbol Posters (2 different sets to choose from)• Anchor Chart Labels and Pictures for each symbo
Preview of First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Created by
Stephanie Trapp
Sail on the Mayflower and experience life as a Pilgrim and Wampanoag during this first Thanksgiving unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates reading, writing, math, history, handwriting, and art. It also has Google Slides to use for discussion and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as
Preview of Famous Faces® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month

Famous Faces® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Do something for Black History Month that your students won’t soon forget—with my large, visually-engaging "Famous Faces®" of Black History Month poster/banner.This fun, collaborative activity features eight (8) inspirational African Americans:Thurgood MarshallRuby BridgesGeorge Washington CarverHarriet TubmanJackie RobinsonDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Rosa ParksBarack ObamaGreat for ANY grade PreK - High School!!!My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting i
Preview of Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

This patriotic writing activity and craft makes a memorable pennant banner for service men and women in your community as we celebrate Patriot Day, Veteran's Day or any patriotic celebration. String the banner together and hang this craft in your classroom or send it off to those that help protect and defend our country. The pennants include a back side writing portion to write a letter or writing of your choice.Connect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook:
Preview of Holidays Around the World (Part 1 and Part 2) BUNDLE

Holidays Around the World (Part 1 and Part 2) BUNDLE

Created by
Rachelle Smith
A #1 BEST SELLER ON TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS.COM**UPDATED November 2016**Want to see more? Click here for a video preview!Travel near and far to see a glimpse of Holidays Around the World. This is a great way to integrate the Christmas/Holiday theme into your curriculum! There are 13 countries to learn about and a craftivity and/or game for each country. This unit ties in literacy, social studies, art, writing, reading and even a little math. There's enough in this pack to use the whole month of Dec
Preview of Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
Preview of Earth Day Activities | Earth Day Kindergarten

Earth Day Activities | Earth Day Kindergarten

Created by
The Brisky Girls
Earth Day Activity Pack! Looking for a fun, meaningful, and no-prep packet for this coming Earth Day? This 35 page packet is jam-packed with engaging activities perfectly aligned to Earth Day- including posters and a student reader! All you have to do is print and go!Click on PREVIEW for a glimpse at all of the pages.Wait! This is part of a bundle!Be sure to check out my $$$ saving Bundle->Preschool and Kindergarten Science Unit Bundleor Earth Day and Plants Unit Bundle❤️What's included?~Eart
Preview of Science and Social Studies Curriculum Worksheets Bundle K-2 Interactive Notebook

Science and Social Studies Curriculum Worksheets Bundle K-2 Interactive Notebook

Engage students and provide them a reference place for the skills they have learned in Social Studies and Science with this interactive notebook bundle. Students will love completing over 100 projects to put in their composition notebook. The activities compliment any existing curriculum you use, or you can use the included book recommendations for teaching the content. This notebook is perfect for both classrooms and homeschool families with young learners!Each notebook includes:50+ print-and-g
Preview of Community Helper Craft | Career Day Puppets

Community Helper Craft | Career Day Puppets

Help your 1st graders learn about community helpers in an exciting and creative way with these fun puppets! With 16 different community helpers to choose from, plus a Can/Have/Are graphic organizer, your students will be able to role play and learn about the various roles in the community. Perfect for summer school, these puppets come in both color and black and white, so you can save time and energy. Let your students explore the world of community helpers with these fun puppets! ✅ YOU MIGHT AL
Preview of Fun Earth Day Activity: Pop Art Coloring Sheets + Writing, by Art with Jenny K!

Fun Earth Day Activity: Pop Art Coloring Sheets + Writing, by Art with Jenny K!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Art with Jenny K. is the originator of these innovative, engaging, add-a-pattern "interactive" coloring sheets. This set of “Pop Art-style” coloring sheets features a variety of Earth Day images that make a great accompaniment to your Earth Day celebrations. Students add bold patterns to different Earth Day symbols and color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled picture. Kids love these and ask for more! These popular, unique, and contemporary coloring sheets are easy for teachers and fun fo
Showing 1-24 of 58,000+ results

Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.