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Geography and Map Skills Interactive Notebook | Print and Digital
Teaching geography and map skills doesn't have to be boring! This is a great way to teach geography and map skills. Students remain engaged through the hands-on portion of the interactive notebook. In addition to the hands-on activities, students produce a product that is useful to develop good study habits. This resource includes both the print and digital ready versions all in one. You have access to both in case you find yourself in need of one or the other throughout the school year. Templat
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3rd - 6th
Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research
Country Research Projects: This newly revised (July 2023) country study worksheet packet will help your 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade social studies students conduct a country study research project for countries around the world. It not only includes country research graphic organizers and templates and for gathering information and conducting country research, but also guidance and skills for country report writing and giving a presentation. Grading rubrics, answer keys, differentiated a
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4th - 7th
Election Day & Electoral Process | Presidential Elections 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #1 ALL-TIME BEST-SELLING ELECTIONS-VOTING RESOURCE ON TPT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This unit includes 32 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about elections and the election process in an unbiased way. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for kids!This resource does not include
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3rd - 6th
GREEK MYTHOLOGY Research Report Projects | Ancient Greece Gods Activity
This bundle of (25) two-sided tri-fold biography brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about the Greek mythology characters. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY Greek mythology figure that is not included with this resource.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Greek Mythology Activity Bundle!An interactive notebook pocket has been provided for each figure, however, these brochures can be created as a stand-alone project as well.Have the whole class w
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3rd - 7th
United States Geography & U.S. Regions EDITABLE Interactive Notebook & Test
Support upper elementary students’ reading skills with this U.S. Geography and its Regions Interactive Notebook. This editable unit is a complete study of United States Geography, including interactive activities, maps, vocabulary, graphic organizers, and assessment. Students will explore physical geography, such as mountains and rivers, and the regions of the United States. This interactive notebook includes activities, maps, and organizers on the following topics:United States Map Activity Vo
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4th - 6th
Causes of the American Revolution Articles, Activities and Worksheets
These articles, activities and worksheets are a ready to go, engaging way to teach about the causes of the American Revolution! The included worksheets are perfect for reinforcement and assessment of student learning!Included in this Resource - * There are articles on - - The French and Indian War- The Proclamation of 1763- The Sugar Act- The Stamp Act- The Sons of Liberty- The Townshend Acts- The Boston Massacre- The Boston Tea Party- The Intolerable Acts- The First Continental Congress/Patrick
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4th - 6th
Battles of the American Revolution Articles, Activities, and Worksheets
These articles, activities and worksheets are a ready to go, engaging way to teach about the Battles of the American Revolution and important events of the American Revolution! The included worksheets are perfect for reinforcement and assessment of student learning!Included in this Resource - * There are articles on - - Battles of Lexington and Concord- The Second Continental Congress- The Battle of Bunker Hill- The Declaration of Independence- The Battle of Trenton- The Battle of Saratoga- Vall
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4th - 6th
Ancient Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
Geography of Europe: Physical Features (SS6G7a)
This file is a resource pack about the major physical features in Europe: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, and the Iberian Peninsula (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence – SS6G7a,b). This lesson includes a presentation with important facts about the features and where they are located, as well as colorful images. There is also a graphic organizer for note-taking during the presentation, a quick ma
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6th
Also included in: Europe Unit BUNDLE - Geography, History, Government, Economics, Etc.
FAMOUS MUSIC COMPOSERS Research Projects | Biography Report Activity
This set of (25) two-sided tri-fold research brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about famous composers. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY composer that is not included with this resource. Makes a great addition to your music history unit studies throughout the year. Keep these in your early finisher folder or your sub-folder for no-prep fun.CLICK HERE to save 25% on this resource in the Famous Composers Bundle!An interactive notebook pocket has been provi
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3rd - 6th
Journey Though the Civil War Simulation of a Union Soldier's Experience
This is a Google Slides interactive experience that guides students through the major battles of the Civil War. Students follow a soldier's journey to each of the major battles and write a third-person narrative about the soldier's experience from the perspective of a "junior historian" with the National Parks Service. I have included three different versions of this product to meet the needs of the many ways teachers are facilitating instruction.What teachers are saying about this resource:"R
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5th - 8th
Journey though the American Revolution Simulation of a soldier's experience
Journey through the American Revolution!This is a Google Slides interactive experience that guides students through the major battles of the Revolutionary War. Students write the story of a Continental Army soldier aided by writing prompts, and then they follow that soldier's journey to each of the major battles. All of the information in the journey is based on real research. Each event is based on the actual journals of Revolutionary War soldiers, and every event has been carefully edited for
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5th - 8th
Ancient India Interactive Notebook - History Social Studies Worksheets Projects
{Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance Learning Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized social studies interactive notebook.This resource is aligned with
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5th - 8th
September 11 Impacts - Gallery Walk and Writing Assignment (9/11) Google Docs
September 11 Impacts - Gallery Walk and Writing Assignment (9/11) - This 19 page September 11 resource focuses on the the major impacts on the world resulting from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The resource will help your students understand 7 different impacts from the September 11 attacks, including: the economy, the war in Afghanistan, the War on Terror, the loss of life, and more! The resource includes a detailed teachers guide for ease of use!It now includes links for use w
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6th - 12th
Ancient Rome Slideshow with Guided Notes | Ancient Rome PowerPoint Slides
With this Ancient Rome Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient Rome, providing details about the geography of Rome, patricians and plebeians, the Roman Republic, Julius Caesar, Augustus, the Roman Empire, Roman mythology, the rise of Christianity, legions, the Roman Forum, the fall of Rome, and so much more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 59 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
13 Colonies Students Journey through the Colonies with an Engaging Simulation!
This is a Google Slides experience that guides students on a journey through the 13 Colonies. Students visit the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies and they write a narrative about the experience of two English travelers based on the prompts provided in the journey. All of the information in the journey is based on real research. Each event is based on actual information regarding the 13 Colonies, and every event has been carefully edited for clarity, comprehension, and conciseness. Stud
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12
Common Core Reading History and Social Studies Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *Newly Updated* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides version for distance learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in History and Social Studies (RH) grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Reading Graphic Organizers Fiction and Non-Fiction Grades 6, 7, 8
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Notebooks Grades 6, 7, 8 - Use with Any Fiction & Informational Texts NEWLY UPDATED! This bundle of organizers has 50 new pages added! Total of 92 organizers, plus 10 bonus pages.EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)**If you teach multiple grade levels, purchase the set for the highest grade level you teach. You do not need to purchase both the 6,7,8 and 9-10 packs. The 9-10 builds on th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War
Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution!
Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought it was great, but I also thought it was for older kids. It was only when I saw my 10 year old son singing along with his sister that I started thinking that I could harness the brilliance of Hamilton the Musical to get my 4th graders excited about a
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4th - 6th
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Islam Stations | 5 Pillars of Islam | Quran Hadith Sunni Shia Abu Bakr Kaaba
In this Islam stations resource, students investigate the basic teachings of Islam, including the Five Pillars of Islam, the Qur'an, the Hadith, the Kaaba, Dome of the Rock, Caliphates (Rashidun and Umayyad), Abu Bakr, Sunni and Shia, and much more! Students will examine (readings can be broken into group responsibilities) 11 different short stations to learn about the teachings and big ideas of Islam. Students complete an engaging organizer as they learn about this major world religion.This re
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6th - 9th
Silk Road Trade Routes FUN Game Activity | Cultural Diffusion and Geography
Play a FUN “Travels on the Silk Road” game that students LOVE! They must identify goods & ideas spread on the trade routes while competing to amass the greatest fortune along the way! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes:Explain Slides: Game DirectionsFill-in Scorecard & ChartGame Task CardsGame BoardAnswer KeyTeacher Reference GuideVocabulary:Sil
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5th - 12th
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Celebrate Freedom | Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights
{UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2023} Looking for a unit to use during Celebrate Freedom Week? Need rigorous text and FUN activities to teach the U.S. Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights)? Look no further! This comprehensive unit has everything you are looking for! From reading selections to hands-on materials to task cards, assessments, and crafts... You are all set! ⭐DIGITAL ASSESSMENT + TASK CARDS FROM BOOM™ LEARNING NOW INCLUDED!⭐Included in the resource:3 cute
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3rd - 6th
National Parks Research Report Project Informational Report Writing Reports
These National Parks Informational Writing Research Report Template Pennant Banners come with over 60 amazing pennants for displaying your National Park research project on any America's Beautiful National Parks. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your instruction as well as help your students organize their research!In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these National Park pennant banners are great to use for bull
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3rd - 6th
Ancient Egypt Slideshow with Notes Sheet | Google Slides and PowerPoint
With this Ancient Egypt and Kush Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient Egypt and Kush, providing details about the Nile River, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphics, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom, the social hierarchy, and more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 47 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently added guided notes sheet.Teaching about Ancient Egypt and Kush can be difficult,
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
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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.
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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.
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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.
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