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Free 8th grade social studies flash cards

Preview of SUPER Flags pack!

SUPER Flags pack!

In this pack, you will find resources to engage your students on the learning of the most important countries, sorting by continents: America (EEUU, Canada, Brazil, Mexico), Europe (UK, Spain, France, Germany, Russia), Africa (South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Cameroon), Asia (Japan, China, India, South Korea), Oceania (New Zeland, Australia) This pack includes: - Flash cards - Posters (Countries sorting by Continents; Colored and B&W) - Stickers (flag, map and heart) I hope that this resourc
Preview of Map and Globe Word Wall Vocabulary Cards - geography FREEBIE!

Map and Globe Word Wall Vocabulary Cards - geography FREEBIE!

There are 50 map and globe word wall vocabulary cards included in this freebie pack. Words included:atlas, cartographer, compass rose, north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, cardinal, intermediate, globe, northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, eastern hemispere, western hemisphere, longitude, latitude, grid, coordinates, equator, prime meridian, axis, 0 degrees, scale, key, legend, symbols, North Pole, and South Pole and more. I also included 12 types of maps,
Preview of Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Bundle

Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Bundle

This FREE bundle is a great way to introduce and teach your students the Spanish speaking countries and capitals. Included are:★ A list of the 21 Spanish speaking countries. ★ A list of the 22 Spanish speaking capitals. ★ Printable flaschards of the countries and capitals. ★ A document with 10 uses for the flashcards. ************************************************************************************************Check out my MEGA BUNDLE that includes THIS PRODUCT plus everything you'll need to
Preview of Continent Three-Part Cards, Montessori World Study

Continent Three-Part Cards, Montessori World Study

Just in time for Earth Day! Here's a freebie to help your little ones study our world. These cards will help your child explore the seven continents. This simple set includes fourteen cards, two for each continent. The continent colors are designed to match your Montessori continent puzzle material.I have continents coloring pages, too! They are a wonderful extension for this work. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ALL-7-Continents-Globe-Coloring-Pages-Montessori-World-Study-3761948Hav
Preview of US States and Capitals Study Resources for Quizlet and Kahoot

US States and Capitals Study Resources for Quizlet and Kahoot

This Google Doc contains Kahoot and Quizlet review games for the 50 States, Capitals, and their abbreviations. There are 4 different Kahoots the states by region:NortheasternSoutheasternMidwestWest and SouthwestAdditionally, there is a comprehensive Quizlet that goes over all matching all 50 states.With the links, you can duplicate the study set to individualize the set for your needs. Perfect for independent work time in your classroom or to share with families for your students to share at hom
Preview of Roaring Twenties and The Great Depression Matching Vocabulary Activity (20's)

Roaring Twenties and The Great Depression Matching Vocabulary Activity (20's)

Every vocabulary term you can think of for vocabulary term practice and review! There are 2 different ways to use this activity. You can cut the vocabulary cards and definitions apart to match them or you can fold them to create flashcards.Includes:- vocabulary terms and definitionsVocabulary terms included:- Bank holiday- Black Tuesday- Black Sunday- deflation- depression- Dust Bowl- Hooverville- inflation- prohibition- recession- Fireside Chats- stock market- jazz- credit- unemployment- mass m
Preview of 60+ People, Family & Occupations 2D Prop / Flashcards (Online ESL Teaching)

60+ People, Family & Occupations 2D Prop / Flashcards (Online ESL Teaching)

This is the only pack of Family, Jobs, & Occupations 2D Props you will ever need! Includes over 60 : Family (1 page), Bonus Family Extension Photos (2 pages) , and Occupation Flashcards (9 pages) You can use the family/occupation flashcards in your online teaching classroom with VIPKid, Gogokid, or others. You can use it as a reward system or ESL extension activity as you discuss each job with the student. Use the bonus big family photos to learn about your students' families! Great for ESL
Preview of Cesar Chavez Biography: Literacy Lesson  (Student Materials and Lesson Plan)

Cesar Chavez Biography: Literacy Lesson (Student Materials and Lesson Plan)

Created by
LessonWriterGal
This LessonPack centers on a biographical reading of César E. Chávez, an American hero: a Latino farm worker whose courage, sacrifice, and hope, paved the way to his becoming a world-renowned union leader, civil rights leader, environmentalist, and humanitarian. The tasks and exercises are differentiated at three levels, so all of your students from low-intermediate to advanced, will be challenged and supported at the level most appropriate for them. Level A, B, and C lessons all include
Preview of Three Ring Circus - Three Branches of Government

Three Ring Circus - Three Branches of Government

Created by
Daniel Geer
This is fun and interactive way to learn about the three branches of government. This comes with 5 days of lesson plans including a quiz.
Preview of Geography: Landforms and Bodies of Water Word Wall and Vocabulary Builder

Geography: Landforms and Bodies of Water Word Wall and Vocabulary Builder

Success when teaching and learning about our world begins with a fundamental understanding of geography. Build and reinforce your students' geography and social studies vocabulary with these bright and bold word wall cards. You and your students will be able to reference these cards from the throughout the first unit of study to the review before your final exam! Consider using these cards for independent practice, group work, cooperative learning, games, flashcards, a study tool for students...
Preview of Primary and Secondary Sources Flashcards/Quiz-Quiz-Trade

Primary and Secondary Sources Flashcards/Quiz-Quiz-Trade

Created by
Stevens Squad
Use this set as flashcards or for Kagan Quiz-Quiz-TradeComes with 27 cards
Preview of Greek Mythology Flashcards

Greek Mythology Flashcards

These are Flashcards for 69 various figures in Greek Mythology. I also have a Movie Guide for the Disney film Hercules that covers Plot, Characterization, Guided Questions, as well as an additional writing activity available to purchase here.Be sure to check out some of these other, completely free, resources I have and follow me on TpT for updates on new resources.A Movie Guide for Wreck it RalphA Movie Guide for 12 Angry MenLessons on RhetoricThe Heroes Journey*********************************
Preview of Civil War Fact FREEBIE: Simple vs. Complex Sentences, Fluency

Civil War Fact FREEBIE: Simple vs. Complex Sentences, Fluency

Created by
Tori Callahan
These fact cards can be used for so many things! Use these cards to work on student's fluency when working in small group rotations. You can also use these cards when working on simple vs. complex sentences. Lastly, these facts are based on prominent Civil War leaders and are Common Core aligned.
Preview of South America Flashcards and Playing Cards

South America Flashcards and Playing Cards

Help your students learn the countries of South America in a fun, interactive way! Students can review and study the South American countries using these fun playing cards in a variety of ways. You can use them as simple flashcards to help your students learn and memorize the location of the countries of South America. Students can work together and play a spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game, in which students have to match the country cards with their map cards. Or, students could use th
Preview of FREE American History Word Wall Sampler

FREE American History Word Wall Sampler

Are you looking for a way to display vocabulary words in your classroom in a meaningful way? This product is a word wall sampler to help teach important American History vocabulary words to middle school and high school students. This word wall set is a sampler of my American History Word Wall Growing Bundle which covers topics from Colonialism through Reconstruction. This sampler includes 10 word wall cards. Each has been designed to fill an 8 ½ by 11 page with the Vocabulary term, stu
Preview of Flags of the World: 30 World Flags - FlashCards

Flags of the World: 30 World Flags - FlashCards

Created by
Ashley Zhao
This flashcards contains 30 flags from around the world in color with English, Chinese and picture. How to use: 1. print the flashcards and make it into a mini book. 2. Scan the QR code, you can find an online flashcards with audios These flags are perfect for educational projects and teaching resources. FULL Version:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flags-of-the-World-237-World-Flags-FlashCards-3785751
Preview of Rainforest Jungle Flashcards

Rainforest Jungle Flashcards

Flashcards for talking about the rainforest and/or jungle, includes: toucan, howler monkey, squirrel monkey, harpy eagle, blue morpho butterfly, green iguana, jaguar, ocelot, coati, anteater, leaf cutter ant, capybara, sloth, red-eyed tree frog, poison dart frog, pirahna, macaw, banana plant, cacao fruit, kapok tree, orchid.
Preview of FREE Identify the 50 States Flash Cards for Life Skills SPED Classroom

FREE Identify the 50 States Flash Cards for Life Skills SPED Classroom

On a constant search of looking for age appropriate resources? Especially in Social Studies? We have these 50 State Identification Flash Cards ready for you to print today and use today. These Flash Cards Includes:✅ 50 Flash Cards ✅ Numbered Cards✅ Data Collection Page for StatesEach of these are relatable, easily familiar and practical for life skills instruction.  These task cards are easy to build into small groups, class rotations, therapy sessions and more.  They are a natural way to inc
Preview of Hinduism Fast Facts Card

Hinduism Fast Facts Card

Created by
Jeffery Parrish
Religion Fast Fact Cards are an engaging way for students to record important details about a specific world religion. The cards should be printed on card stock. Use a different colored card stock for each religion to help make the cards visually appealing and aid the students in retaining the information. Two cards are printed per 81/2 x 11 page. In my classes, I use the cards as a part of our Interactive Student Notebook. As we study each religion the students create a ReligionFastFact Card fo
Preview of FREEBIE! U.S. States and Capitals Flashcards with BONUS States Lists

FREEBIE! U.S. States and Capitals Flashcards with BONUS States Lists

Enjoy this FREEBIE of U.S. States and Capitals FlashcardsThis product is designed to help your students master state names and capitals. The flashcards are double-sided and offer multiple study options! One side of the flashcards features state outlines and names, allowing students to test their knowledge of state shapes and nomenclature. Flip them over to reveal the corresponding state capital, enhancing understanding of US geography.Included in this product: Alphabetical U.S. State Names &
Preview of Landscapes and Landforms Around the Room Game

Landscapes and Landforms Around the Room Game

Invite collaborative learning with this Around the Room Game. This is based on the Landscapes and Landforms topic and includes key terms and concepts following with the NSW and Australian Curriculum.Students each receive a card and must read their definition, whilst listening to others to know when it's their turn to participate. Great for developing knowledge of core concepts.Also have a Place and Liveability and Water in the World version in my store!
Preview of Geo-Power Country Flashcards (Free Sample)

Geo-Power Country Flashcards (Free Sample)

Try out our Geo-Power geography program for yourself with this free set of country flashcards, a slideshow, and a quiz! This geography program, also known as Geo-Power, is a proven system that increases students’ geographic awareness in a fun and meaningful way. The resources included in this no-prep and printable bundle are just what you need to teach your students about geography and map skills!The countries featured in this free set are: United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Russia.If you
Preview of Name that State Flash Cards

Name that State Flash Cards

This set includes a flashcard for all 50 states. This set is great for reviewing and memorizing the states. Each card has the state with the name and without the name. *Please follow my store, all products are 50% off for the first 24 hours.*
Preview of Ancient India Flashcards - Study Skills - 6th Grade Friendly - FREE!

Ancient India Flashcards - Study Skills - 6th Grade Friendly - FREE!

Created by
Teach Tech Free
Give your students class time to practice study skills!48 cards with questions and/or terms4 blank cardsFlashcards are a simple, effective, and often underrated study skills strategy.The cards that just a have a term or name (ex: "Asoka") provide students with a chance to demonstrate depth of knowledge and allow the teacher to see what they understand beyond the rote. Students should be encouraged to tell their study partner everything he or she knows about the term.I suggest hole punching the
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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.