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7th grade social studies independent work packets for ESL-EFL-ELL

Preview of ESL Newcomer Activities & Vocabulary Units ESL Reading, Writing, Speaking

ESL Newcomer Activities & Vocabulary Units ESL Reading, Writing, Speaking

Designed for older students, the resources in the ESL Newcomers Pack encompass no/low prep units to help students develop speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. This ESL Curriculum pack is filled with ESL worksheets and ENL activities including ELL vocabulary, pictures, games, and vocabulary acquisition & retention activities to help give your ESL student the confidence they need to continue their English acquisition journey.Each unit in the pack is designed to provide engaging, i
Preview of NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities

NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities

This bundle of 30 national park brochure projects is a fantastic way for your students to explore a huge variety of landscapes across North America. Each no-prep activity can be completed in a few different ways. You can provide your students with the information to fill out their brochures, or have them find the information through Internet research. If your students are inexperienced with Internet research, guide them through the process by projecting a search that you lead. NPS.gov and Britta
Preview of ESL Newcomer Activities Pack Mega Bundle Print & Google Drive

ESL Newcomer Activities Pack Mega Bundle Print & Google Drive

Empower newcomer English Language Learners through our comprehensive collection of activities. Our worksheets, graphic organizers, and study guides are designed to cater specifically to teen and tween English language learners, boosting their language proficiency and confidence. From grammar exercises to interactive tasks, our resources ensure a seamless and enjoyable learning journey for all ESL students.This is a bundle of my popular Newcomer Pack 1 and Newcomer Pack 2. Purchase the bundle a
Preview of The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google

The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google

This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
Preview of Capitalization and Punctuation Worksheets | Commas Quotations Possessive Nouns

Capitalization and Punctuation Worksheets | Commas Quotations Possessive Nouns

Get your hands on this no-prep capitalization and punctuation worksheet pack. Teachers can use these tests to evaluate their students grammar knowledge.Capitalization and punctuation practice worksheet questions are written specifically for Grades 5-6.Focus Areas:Using Commas, Using Quotations, Using Possessive Nouns, Using Dates, Opening and Closing EmailsCapitalization and Punctuation Review:The product includes 6 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choi
Preview of ESL Newcomer Activities Pack 2: English Learning Resources for Older Ells

ESL Newcomer Activities Pack 2: English Learning Resources for Older Ells

ESL Newcomer Activities - Vocabulary Workbooks for Newcomers - Independent Learning Activities - PDF (printable) AND Google Slides (digital) This ESL vocabulary workbook BUNDLE builds basic everyday vocabulary for beginning English language learners. Activities are designed so that newcomers are able to complete them independently and without being embarrassed working with "baby" pictures and text. During independent work time and in subject content classes, beginning ELLs need meaningful
Preview of Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)

Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)

Your students will love reviewing map and globe skills with this engaging, no prep worksheet packet! It's great to use during the back-to-school weeks. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: 12 worksheets & answer keysCardinal and intermediate directionslatitude and longitudegrid maps: reading & creatingphysical maps: reading & drawing conclusionsgraphic scales: to determine distancesmap keys: to acquire informationAn
Preview of Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google

Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about North America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of the United States, Canada, and Mexico u
Preview of World Religions Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

World Religions Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

This bundle contains reading comprehension worksheets for Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Each product has an overview of each religion and comprehension questions. The individual listing outlines the details and gives previews. I've included a color and BW version of each, as well as a key. INCLUDES:JudaismChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhism*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Europe by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
Preview of ESL Reading Comprehension, Science of Reading Small Group Activities, ESL K-12

ESL Reading Comprehension, Science of Reading Small Group Activities, ESL K-12

Are you looking for a COMPLETE set of Science of Reading activities for ESL students? Look no further than this growing Science of Reading Bundle for ESL! We've combined our ⭐️ best reading resources ⭐️ FULL of effective strategies to help you provide your students with a LOVE of reading. This bundle is great to use for small groups, OR independent reading activities. It includes visual phonics and high interest-low level reading passages so that it can be easily used across all grade levels, K-
Preview of Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Africa by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
Preview of ESL Speaking & Writing Activities Differentiated Funny Picture Prompts

ESL Speaking & Writing Activities Differentiated Funny Picture Prompts

Give yourself a break from those boring ESL worksheets and engage your English Language Learners with these picture prompts. Perfect for bell ringers, ELL lessons, extension activities, and differentiated stations, these picture writing prompts are sure to get your most reluctant learner writing and speaking. These prompts have generated plenty of discussion during our ESL lessons and I hope they open up conversation for your students as well. And, if you have a mixed ability class like mine,
Preview of World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!

World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!

Created by
Mad Historian
This World War II Map Activity includes two map activities that include blank maps, student direction sheets, follow-up map tasks, and completed sample maps to use as reference. One map activity focuses on Axis Expansion in EUROPE and one on Axis Expansion in ASIA (The Pacific). They can be used with many different age groups, learning styles, and independently- great addition to your WWII unit!**Note: These maps focus on the peak of Axis power/control during WWII. Please see the completed ma
Preview of Stone Age Reading Comprehension Bundle Early Humans Civilizations History

Stone Age Reading Comprehension Bundle Early Humans Civilizations History

This reading comprehension bundle has 7 articles and comprehension questions related to the Stone Age (products listed below). I've included a color and black and white version of each product, as well as a key. These could be used for homework, classwork, fast-finishers, groups, etc. The ZIP file of each product has 3 versions of PDF files: 1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key 2) Color Student Version 3) BW Student Version. These are NOT editable files. Check out the
Preview of Physical Patterns in a Changing World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

Physical Patterns in a Changing World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Physical Patterns in a Changing World, unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will explore a diverse array of geography topics, encompassing geography's definition and significance, mapping terminology, landform types and classification, and topographic map reading. They will learn about physical patterns related to water sources with case studies, climate regions and graph analysis, and climate change and its causes (including greenh
Preview of Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations

Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations

This reading comprehension bundle provides several reading passages and questions about the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. A color and black and white version are included for all passages, as well as a key. A test on all three civilizations is also included. INCLUDES:MAYAS:-Government-Daily Life-ReligionAZTECS:-Daily Life-Religion-Aztec Warriors-Tenochtitlan-Spanish ConquestINCAS:-Daily Life-Government-Religion-Society-Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Spanish Conquest*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Geography of East Asia Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

Geography of East Asia Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about East Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location cl
Preview of Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print

Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print

With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Medieval Japan lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome Medieval History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accountability with assessments at each step, so progress
Preview of Grammar Worksheets, Practice, and Reviews. 1485 Questions. 5th-6th Grade ELA

Grammar Worksheets, Practice, and Reviews. 1485 Questions. 5th-6th Grade ELA

Created by
Maria Ross
This engaging 5th and 6th Grade ELA BUNDLE contains (99) worksheets about Capitalization and Punctuation, Parts of Speech, Subject Verb Agreement, Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes, Sentence Structure (Subject and Predicate), Context Clues, and Verb Tenses for 5th and 6th graders. Each Worksheet has (15) Multiple Choice Questions (the total of 1485 MCQs) spread throughout 474 pages with full answer keys.In this ELA bundle, you will get the following: (1). Capitalization & Punctuation: (120
Preview of ESL Newcomers | ESL Activities Grammar Verb To Be

ESL Newcomers | ESL Activities Grammar Verb To Be

These ESL grammar activities give your beginner level English Language Learners or Newcomer ELLs multiple opportunities to learn and retain the English Verb To Be in conjunction with contractions. Students use the study guides with picture support as they work through the material. Couple this with my other ESL Grammar Units and your students will have a solid foundation in the fundamental grammar elements of English.As an ESL teacher of older students (MS & HS), I was disappointed with m
Preview of Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)

Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)

This BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)New France and British North AmericaConflict and Challenges in Canada 1800-1850Physical Patterns in a Changing WorldNatural Resources Around the WorldGrade 8: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)Creating Canad
Preview of Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings

Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings

Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects! This project focuses on the Viking ships of Norway and Scandinavia. Have your students read the included story about Vikings and answer questions related to the text. A second page using the vocabulary will help the students find the meaning of new words. Once the reading lesson is complete, your students get to build their own Viking ship! This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. The page of directions can
Preview of Natural Resources Around the World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

Natural Resources Around the World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Natural Resources Around the World: Use and Sustainability, unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about a wide range of topics related to natural resources and environmental sustainability. They'll start by understanding what resources are and then explore the classification of natural resources, including renewables like water and forests, as well as different logging methods. The workbook covers flow resources and examin
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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.

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.