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Preview of United States Map Quiz & Worksheet, USA Map Test w/ Practice Sheet, US Map Quiz

United States Map Quiz & Worksheet, USA Map Test w/ Practice Sheet, US Map Quiz

United States Map Test: Easy-to-read US Map Quiz and Practice Sheet will help students learn to correctly identify and locate all 50 states. This product also includes a labeled USA Map in full & half-page design and blank USA map for practice. Learning how to correctly identify all 50 states on a map of the United States is a critical skill for students of all ages.US Map Quiz (US Map Test) is ready to print-and-go to test knowledge of the USA Map and 50 states. This map of the United State
Preview of Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson

Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson

Created by
Joanne Miller
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
Preview of Hidden Figures Movie Guide Questions (Multiple Choice Worksheet)

Hidden Figures Movie Guide Questions (Multiple Choice Worksheet)

35 multiple choice questions to accompany the 2016 movie, Hidden Figures, directed by Theodore Melfi. Great to use with any science, math or history class. Teacher info included. Questions are in order as they occur in the movie. Can be used with clickers or CPS systems.
Preview of WIDA ACCESS Practice Test Prep | ESL Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

WIDA ACCESS Practice Test Prep | ESL Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Enhance the test preparation experience for ELL students of all ages with our comprehensive WIDA ACCESS Test Prep Bundle. Tailored to address the anxieties and format unfamiliarity that students proficient in English might face during formal tests, this bundle is the key to confident and efficient preparation. Our WIDA ACCESS Test Prep Bundle is meticulously designed to offer: Thorough WIDA ACCESS test practice across all 4 domains, catering to both tier A and B/C students.Engaging and interacti
Preview of TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment

TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment

Created by
The Lesson Shop
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
Preview of 50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms

50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms

Created by
Mister Harms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
Preview of Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle

Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle

This is a full year bundle for the first half of U.S History - from Exploration through Reconstruction. This bundle is a product of 19 years of teaching experience. I've been teaching these subjects throughout that time, and the products listed here represent my expertise as a classroom teacher. This is a stand-alone product. (They are a few videos that you might like to purchase or stream to students, however, the total cost of those videos is less than ten dollars.)My curriculum is focused on
Preview of The Outsiders Novel Study Final Test, Activities, Chapter Questions, Quizzes

The Outsiders Novel Study Final Test, Activities, Chapter Questions, Quizzes

The Outsiders novel study unit for the book by S.E. Hinton. Includes a pacing guide, The Outsiders chapter questions (comprehension questions from all 12 chapters), vocabulary activities, The Outsiders characters and story elements digital notebook, comprehension activities, chapter quizzes, task cards, a review game, and a final test. It is printable, but links are also provided for Google Classroom. Included in this The Outsiders Novel Study Unit: --Printable Copies of All Activities--Pacing
Preview of Grade 7 and 8 Geography Bundle Ontario Curriculum

Grade 7 and 8 Geography Bundle Ontario Curriculum

Created by
2peasandadog
This comprehensive Grade 7/8 Geography Bundle is meticulously designed to empower teachers and captivate students with 72 in-depth and engaging lessons. This bundle is specifically tailored to help educators nurture a deep understanding of essential concepts in both physical and human geography.Through this bundle, your students will embark on a journey exploring various geographical physical patterns, including landforms, water systems, vegetation regions, climate regions, and the challenges po
Preview of Age of Exploration Activities Early European Explorers Activities Map Project

Age of Exploration Activities Early European Explorers Activities Map Project

Created by
StudentSavvy
Explore the Age of Exploration with our comprehensive activities resource bundle, tailored for 5th to 7th-grade Social Studies! This all-inclusive package features seven StudentSavvy resources: an Interactive Notebook, engaging Reading Passages, a dynamic Interactive PowerPoint, Project-Based Learning Activities, innovative STEM Challenges, Google Classroom Projects, and thorough Assessments/Exams/Tests, ensuring a well-rounded and interactive learning experience.This bundled product contains th
Preview of Remembrance Day Unit

Remembrance Day Unit

Created by
2peasandadog
Are you a Canadian middle school teacher looking to foster a profound connection to Remembrance Day in your students? This comprehensive Remembrance Day Unit is designed just for you. Over the course of two engaging weeks, use these 10 engaging and detailed lessons, with multimedia elements, to help your students explore and grasp the core concepts behind this occasion.Lesson OverviewWhat is Remembrance Day?Music Lyric AnalysisPoem & Song Comparison and AnalysisVideo Analysis How Does the Po
Preview of Testing Encouragement Candy Testing Gift Tags Motivational Testing Notes

Testing Encouragement Candy Testing Gift Tags Motivational Testing Notes

If you love this bundle, you will also love my Summer Treat Tag Mega Bundle and my Back to School Treat Tag Mega Bundle!Check out the rest of my April, spring, and Easter resources!Check out my other Testing Related resources!Check out the rest of my End of School and Summer resources!Check out my other Back to School resources!You May Also Enjoy: Testing Treat Tags and Motivational NotesSMART Goal Setting BundleTesting Take Home Letter and Motivational NotesFREE Testing Door SignsDescription: T
Preview of Grade 8 Geography Bundle Ontario Curriculum

Grade 8 Geography Bundle Ontario Curriculum

Created by
2peasandadog
This comprehensive Grade 8 Geography Bundle covers both Strand A and Strand B of Grade 8 Geography for the Ontario Curriculum. With 35 in-depth lessons at your fingertips, you can now guide your students on an exciting journey to explore and understand global settlement patterns, their environmental impact, economic development, and how quality of life is impacted by many factors. With this Grade 8 Geography Bundle, you can inspire your students to become global citizens with a deeper understand
Preview of FAST Test Prep Florida BEST Standards ELA Worksheets Middle School Passages

FAST Test Prep Florida BEST Standards ELA Worksheets Middle School Passages

Are you looking to help your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students prepare of end of year testing?This Test Prep Bundle has everything you need! The Fiction and Non-Fiction Paired Passages will help your students master standardized test questions. Paired the passages with the test-taking strategy to help students tackle long passages in a strategic way.Keep the vocabulary up on your word wall all year to promote a strong understanding of ELA language.Help students strengthen their reading skills wit
Preview of Editable State Testing Parent Letter Secret Mission to Motivate Students

Editable State Testing Parent Letter Secret Mission to Motivate Students

Encourage your students during your state's standardized tests with the help of their family, friends, and neighbors! Prior to standardized tests, send this letter home with students in a sealed envelope addressed to their parents or caregivers. It asks the parents and caregivers to write a letter or note of encouragement to their child, place the letters in a envelope, and send back to school to the teacher. On test day, the teacher will place the envelopes on the students' desk to open on t
Preview of World War II Bundle (SS5H4) Lessons, Notes and Test (WWII)

World War II Bundle (SS5H4) Lessons, Notes and Test (WWII)

WWII Unit BundleSave yourself HOURS of work! This product has your entire WWII unit lessons planned for the month! Need engaging digital lessons that will anchor your students understanding of the WWII standards? This product is filled with no prep, photo-filled digital lessons with notes companions your students will love! Perfect for ESOL Learners! This product contains:1. 6 Digital Lessons with printable notes companions for each lesson2.1 set of task cards 3.1 unit test (printable and digita
Preview of STAAR High School Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Revising Editing

STAAR High School Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Revising Editing

Looking to enhance student performance in STAAR English I & II EOC? We have the perfect solution for you! Introducing our ultimate test prep bundle, designed to provide everything you need. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just beginning, our teacher-approved resources will empower your students and ensure they are well-prepared for the STAAR ELAR test.▶️ Looking for Middle School? Expose your English I & II students to test prep questions on a regular basis and watch their success
Preview of Candy and Snack Motivational Test Phrases

Candy and Snack Motivational Test Phrases

Created by
Literacy Spark
**Newly updated as of February 2018. Please see the preview for all included candies and snacks.** This product contains SIXTY (60) different motivational test phrases, each matching a specific candy or snack. There are six pages with single copies of each of the 60 phrases as well as a full sheet of each individual phrase. Also included are blackline versions of everything for printing on colored paper. Download a free sample from my blog here.
Preview of Create a Civilization Project for Google Drive and PDF

Create a Civilization Project for Google Drive and PDF

This Create a Civilization Project will be a hit with your students and help them understand the components that make up a civilization. In this engaging activity, students will create a civilization and prepare a Google Slideshow to highlight different aspects of their civilization. This resource includes four different versions of the assignment to help you find the perfect for your students!This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF)Civilizations Highlights Project (quick version
Preview of The Holocaust Introductory Presentation & Notes - Print & Digital

The Holocaust Introductory Presentation & Notes - Print & Digital

This Google Slides presentation introducing the Holocaust is accompanied by a set of fill-in-the-blank notes for students and a review activity. Topics covered: pre-war, anti-Semitism, the Weimar Republic, Germany’s totalitarian state, persecution, US and worldwide response, World War II, the Final Solution, and the aftermath. This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (Docs, Slides, Forms, etc.). This lesson includes support
Preview of Medieval Europe Map Activity and Quiz | Google Version Included

Medieval Europe Map Activity and Quiz | Google Version Included

A great intro lesson and assessment for your Medieval Europe unit! The included map lesson and quiz focus on the geography and empires of Europe in the Middle Ages. A digital version is included for use in your Google Classroom. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:Medieval Europe
Preview of Part 2 U.S. History Curriculum Middle School GROWING BUNDLE

Part 2 U.S. History Curriculum Middle School GROWING BUNDLE

This popularly requested resource is here! This is a GROWING BUNDLE for resources related to the 2nd half of U.S. History. Any resources I create for the 2nd half of U.S. History will be added to this bundle. Eventually, you will have full access to a Word Wall, at least 11 full units of study, planning guides, and much more! If you've purchased some of my resources in the past, you'll have a good idea of the types of resources I plan to include. IMPORTANT NOTE: I want to be clear that I am not
Preview of Spanish 1 Sub Plans Project Spanish End of the Year Activities Final Assessment

Spanish 1 Sub Plans Project Spanish End of the Year Activities Final Assessment

Do you need a Spanish class final project? This is an editable Google Spanish class culture project. This basic Spanish class final project has students investigating and then presenting a cultural aspect of the Spanish-speaking world. It would make a great sub plan, exploratory middle school Spanish culture class final, Spanish 1 final, or Spanish 2 final project, or Hispanic Heritage Month project for Spanish class. Actividades para fin de año.This Spanish class final project includes✅ 5 Edita
Preview of To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Quizzes (12) and Final Test - Printable and Google

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Quizzes (12) and Final Test - Printable and Google

To Kill a Mockingbird chapter quizzes and final test for the novel by Harper Lee - 11 Chapter Quizzes and 1 Final Test (12 Assessments with 300 Total Questions) - Includes questions on characters, major and minor events, vocabulary, theme, figurative language, elements of plot, story elements, and more. The assessments are printable, but self-grading Google form links are also included.Included in this bundle:--Printable Copies of all quizzes and tests with answer keys --Self-Grading Google Form
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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.