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Preview of Describing & Inferring Details with Picture of the Day: Reading Photos "Closely"

Describing & Inferring Details with Picture of the Day: Reading Photos "Closely"

Created by
Hello Literacy
***************************************Picture of the Day now available in Volume 2.Picture of the Day now available in Volume 3 (Google Slides compatible) posted 8/24/2020.***************************************This Picture of the Day product is a great way for students to practice three very important reading skills - observing details by being able to describe them and making inferences about what you notice and observe based on what you see and what you already know. Observing, describing an
Preview of Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel

Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel

Practice using a map key, a compass rose, and a scale to read, interpret, and create basic maps! These printables are perfect for teaching geography or quick map skills assessments in first grade, second grade, or third grade! The following print-and-go map skills activities are included:Map Vocabulary Foldable: Students cut along the dotted lines to create three flaps and then fold along the solid line. Under each flap, students define the vocabulary word shown on the top of the flap. Words inc
Preview of Financial Literacy:  Goods and Services, Making Choices 1st Grade

Financial Literacy: Goods and Services, Making Choices 1st Grade

Created by
Tracy Pippin
Math 1.9(B) Identify income as a means of obtaining goods and service, often times making choices between wants and needs Social Studies 1.8(A) Identify examples of goods and services in the home, school, and community 1.9(C) Identify examples of choices families make when buying goods and services Pocket Chart sorting activity which can also be used to be class anchor charts to display. Comes with many anchor chart and sorting display options. **ALL pieces come with color and black and wh
Preview of Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks - Science, Social Studies, Grammar, & Math

Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks - Science, Social Studies, Grammar, & Math

Get a year’s worth of supplemental material for science, social studies, math, language, and grammar with this engaging interactive notebook bundle for kindergarten. These easy-to-use interactive notebooks are perfectly leveled for kindergarten learning! Covering a wide variety of topics, these interactive notebooks will help your students to review and master important standards. Interactive notebooks keep learning organized in one convenient location! This Bundle Includes:⭐️Interactive Science
Preview of Making Inferences 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Passages Inferencing

Making Inferences 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Passages Inferencing

This Making Inferences Bundle can save you valuable time when looking for an effective resource for teaching inferring to young learners. It's great for beginners and struggling students alike. Included are 25 short fiction and nonfiction passages with 3 built-in inferences each! No more scouring through dozens of books to find good examples of inferences.⭐ Here's what Tiffany had to say: "This is a great product that helps to scaffold with various levels of support. This also helps generalize
Preview of Financial Literacy Kindergarten:  BUNDLE

Financial Literacy Kindergarten: BUNDLE

Created by
Tracy Pippin
TEKS K.9(A) Identify ways to earn income TEKS K.9(B) Differentiate between money received as income and money received a a gift TEKS K.9(C) List simple skills required for jobs. This is a BUNDLE of my three Financial Literacy Lesson Units. To get a closer look at what's included in each, check them out: Financial Literacy: Chores and Allowance Financial Literacy: Income and Gifts Financial Literacy: Job Skills This unit does NOT include the posters/word wall panels, those must be purchas
Preview of Describing & Inferring with Picture of the Day - Vol. 3 #hellopotd

Describing & Inferring with Picture of the Day - Vol. 3 #hellopotd

Created by
Hello Literacy
This is Picture of the Day, Volume 3. Compatible with Google Slides.Picture of the Day, Volume 1 is my #1 Bestseller due to the high level of interest, engagement, language and higher order thinking. Volume 2 is sold here on TpT as well. See Picture of the Day Volume 1 to read over 1,700 comments left by buyers. When Picture of the Day is done daily, by the last day of school, your students will have taken an entire trip around the world! In 2018, Picture of the Day won an international award i
Preview of 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Community Unit

2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Community Unit

A community unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEItems are also accessible for distance learning via Google Slides/Forms.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIEIn this pac
Preview of NO PREP Goods and Services Producers and Consumers 2nd grade

NO PREP Goods and Services Producers and Consumers 2nd grade

Goods and services 2nd grade packet. Goods and services sorts and activities included. Perfect to supplement your goods and services lessons. Could be used for 1st and 3rd grade as well.Includes:5 text evidence passages1 color by type1 cut and paste1 assessment1 answer keyFor more products like this click here!Follow me on Instagram @thebeachclassroomMy YouTube ChannelCheck out the blog!Click here for my terms of use.
Preview of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) 105 Question Stem Cards MATH EDITION

Depth of Knowledge (DOK) 105 Question Stem Cards MATH EDITION

Created by
2fulbrighthugs
***************************************************************************** With the new assessments coming into play, students will be expected to answer more complex questions. Are your students answering higher-order questions properly and regularly? If not, use these questioning stems to get kids thinking more deeply about their learning. This set of DOK Level 1-4 cards, makes it easy to scroll through and select various levels of questions before, during, and after instruction. They are
Preview of The Local Community – Grade 1 Social Studies Unit

The Local Community – Grade 1 Social Studies Unit

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
**NEW UPDATE: Google Slides included for virtual learning** This carefully constructed, well-balanced unit corresponds with the 2018 Ontario Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum and covers the following overall expectations:-Application: describe some aspects of the interrelationship between people and the natural and built features of their community, with a focus on how the features of and services in the community meet people’s needs -Inquiry: use the social studies inquiry process to investigat
Preview of Describing & Inferring with Picture of the Day - Vol. 2 #hellopotd

Describing & Inferring with Picture of the Day - Vol. 2 #hellopotd

Created by
Hello Literacy
This is Picture of the Day, Volume 2. Picture of the Day, Volume 1 is my #1 Bestseller due to the high level of interest, engagement, language and higher order thinking. See Picture of the Day Volume 1 to read over 1,700 comments left by buyers. In my opinion, this set of 190 pictures is even better than the first set with people (young and old), places, scenes and objects with all 7 continents represented. When Picture of the Day is done daily, by the last day of school, your students will hav
Preview of Discussion Starters for Math Problem Solving

Discussion Starters for Math Problem Solving

Created by
Angela Watson
BEST SELLER!! This product has 14 printable cards with question stems and prompts TEACHERS can ask during problem solving activities to promote critical thinking skills. By integrating these open-ended questions into your daily math instruction and routines, you can help students:• Make sense of mathematics• Learn and apply mathematical language and vocabulary• Develop a wide variety of flexible strategies for problem solving• Strengthen reasoning skills• Solve problems effectively and efficient
Preview of Rules and Laws worksheet

Rules and Laws worksheet

This worksheet had students distinguish between school rules and community laws. Choose color or black and white.
Preview of Wants, Needs, Goods, Services, Producers and Consumers

Wants, Needs, Goods, Services, Producers and Consumers

Created by
Miss Nelson
**** TOP SELLER****This booklet covers the following vocabulary words and standards: wants, needs, goods, services, income,producers, and consumers. I used this booklet with first grade and second grade but it would be good for kindergarten. There is also a short quiz included.
Preview of The Local Community-Grade One Ontario Social Studies

The Local Community-Grade One Ontario Social Studies

The Local Community Grade 1 Social Studies FULL Term unit. **Updated for the 2023 Curriculum***See why Ontario teachers are raving about The Classy Sister's Social Studies Units!*Presentation and Student Workbook slides available on Google Slides. Student activities are now fully interactive. 16 Complete Lessons spanning 100 presentation slidesComplete Student Workbook Paper and DigitialComplete Teacher Guide and Assessment Guide Read Aloud Suggestions, Video Links and More!This unit hits all of
Preview of Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities – Grade 1 Social Studies Unit

Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities – Grade 1 Social Studies Unit

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
**NEW UPDATE: Google Slides included for virtual learning**This carefully constructed, well-balanced unit corresponds with the 2018 Ontario Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum and covers the following overall expectations:-Application: describe some of the ways in which people’s roles, relationships, and responsibilities relate to who they are and what their situation is, and how and why changes in circumstances might affect people’s roles, relationships, and responsibilities as well as their sens
Preview of OPINION WRITING - Quick Writes - Writing Templates for Grades 1-2

OPINION WRITING - Quick Writes - Writing Templates for Grades 1-2

Created by
Andrea Knight
These QUICK WRITES are great exercises for primary children learning how to think through, share, and defend their own personal OPINIONS on a variety of topics, including sports, entertainment, food, animals, character traits, and more. Because the templates are OPEN-ENDED, they allow for any child to respond at his or her own developmental level. Three template formats are included in this set: one with picture promptsone inviting the child to drawone with multiple choicesThe quick writes wor
Preview of Core Competencies Self Assessment BC Curriculum

Core Competencies Self Assessment BC Curriculum

I have created a self assessment for each of the Core Competencies of the new BC curriculum. They are written in language that K-2 students will understand. Since using these assessments and going to a few workshops, I have made some changes. The first six pages are the original self assessments. The following six pages are the same, although instead of a sad face for "Not Yet" there is now a neutral face with a question mark above it. I found that my students didn't want to colour in a sa
Preview of Grade 1 Social Studies Units Bundle

Grade 1 Social Studies Units Bundle

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
**NEW UPDATE: Google Slides included for virtual learning**BUNDLE AND SAVE!The following carefully constructed, well-balanced units that correspond with the Ontario Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum are included in this bundle:Our Changing Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Local CommunityDetailed previews of each unit have been provided so you know exactly what you’re getting before you buy it. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all. If you like this product and find i
Preview of Man Made and Natural Resources Sort Printable and Digital

Man Made and Natural Resources Sort Printable and Digital

Man-Made / Human Made Sort Sorting Worksheet: Printable and Digital VersionEngage students in exploring human-made and natural resources with this sorting worksheet, available in printable and digital versions.Save 30% when you buy Sort Worksheets BundleKey Features:Sorting Mat and Sorting Pictures Answer KeyGoogle Slides Digital VersionYou can use this resource for independent practice, assessments, math, or literacy centers. Explore More:Grammar SortsMath SortsSocial Skills SortsSeasonal Sorts
Preview of Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities-Grade 1 Ontario Social Studies 2023

Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities-Grade 1 Ontario Social Studies 2023

**Updated for the 2023 Curriculum**Complete Grade One Social Studies Unit by The Classy Sisters. *See why Ontario teachers are raving about The Classy Sister's Social Studies Units!*Presentation and Student Workbook slides available on Google Slides. Student activities are now fully interactive. 16 Complete Lessons spanning 100 presentation slidesComplete Student Workbook Paper and DigitialComplete Teacher Guide and Assessment Guide Read Aloud Suggestions, Video Links and More!This unit hits all
Preview of BC Core Competencies - Activities & Self-Assessment (K-7)

BC Core Competencies - Activities & Self-Assessment (K-7)

This package has OODLES of UPDATES as of Feb 2020!   If you own it, please download it again to get all the extra goodies :-).  It has been revised, expanded, improved, and refined - over 175 extra pages added, quadrupling the size!  This package is aligned with the competencies of the new BC Curriculum.Core Competencies:★ Communication★ Thinking★ Personal and SocialSub-competencies:★ Communicating ★ Collaborating★ Creative Thinking★ Critical & Reflective Thinking★ Personal Awareness and Res
Preview of Modified Government Unit for Special Education - Comprehension & Vocabulary

Modified Government Unit for Special Education - Comprehension & Vocabulary

This is a 3rd Grade modified Government Unit that is supported with picture symbol text and visuals. This is also a great unit for reinforcing literacy skills, comprehension, vocabulary. This unit includes: 1) Mini 7 page Book of Short Passages on topics (*Constitution * Bill of Rights *Branches of Government *Legislative Branch *Executive Branch *Judicial Branch) with picture keywords for each passage. 2) 18 Picture Vocabulary with picture symbol text support definitions. This can be used a
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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.