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1st grade social studies handouts for Microsoft PowerPoint
Communities Then and Now Presentation - Communities and Change
This presentation provides a great visual for teaching about how communities and society has changed in the past 100 years. It also works well for the 100th day of school! This presentation is a fun way to incorporate important Social Studies and Science concepts into your 100th day of school! This 28 slide presentation includes:• How schools have changed over the past 100 years• How urban communities have changed over the past 100 years• How rural communities have changed over the past 100 yea
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1st - 5th
Also included in: 100th Day of School Communities Now and Then BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Veterans and Memorial Day Presentation | Branches of Military
Looking for an engaging way to teach your students about Veterans Day or Memorial Day? This engaging presentation is an excellent way to teach about the six branches of the military as well as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. This presentation can be used to generate discussion and provide factual information. This presentation includes slides for:ArmyAir ForceNavyMarine CorpsCoast GuardSpace ForceThis also includes a link on the second slide that allows a copy to be made for Google Classroom -
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1st - 7th
Also included in: Memorial Day and Veterans Day BUNDLE
Black American Inventors Presentation | Black History Month
This presentation is a great tool for introducing Black American Inventors to your students. There are a total of 15 inventors included in this presentation. Note: There is now a link on slide 2 of the presentation that allows for you to make a copy for use in Google Classroom. Ideal for use in the classroom AND online!!!Inventors included in this presentation are:Patricia BathBenjamin BannekerSarah BooneMarie BrownGeorge Washington CarverGeorge CrumMark DeanCharles DrewPhilip EmeagwaliSarah E.G
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE: Inventors | Print and Digital
Types of Communities Presentation
This presentation is a great way to begin your unit on the types of communities! It describes all three types of communities (Urban, Rural, and Suburban). Some of the things that it includes about each type of community are:• Amount of people that live in each • Types of buildings found in each• Types of transportation used in each • Types of homes found in eachThis presentation also helps to start conversations in your classroom about how the communities are alike and how they are different.The
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Types of Communities BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Inventors and Inventions Presentation
This presentation is a great way to introduce inventors and their inventions to your students. This aligns with the Inventors and Inventions complete no-prep unit. This presentation contains information on 20 different inventors. The inventors included are: o Thomas Edisono Alexander Graham Bello Wright Brotherso Henry Fordo Leonardo Da Vincio Benjamin Franklino Galileo Galileio Louis Pasteuro Levis Strausso Eli Whitneyo Elias Howeo Louis Brailleo Johannes Gutenbergo Samuel Morseo George Washing
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Inventors and Inventions BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Authority Figures | Presentation and Handouts
All you need to teach your students about Authority Figures at home, at school, and in the community. This is perfect for students in first grade.This Social Studies resource includes:Powerpoint- Authority Figure ExamplesGoogle Slides- Authority Figure ExamplesAuthority Figures Foldable - (Home, School, Community)Authority Figures SortSchool Leaders FoldableSchool Rules Foldable
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K - 2nd
Student Council Leadership Awards -Certificates of Achievement School Government
Student Council Representatives are a valued part of our school communities. Show them appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the school community with these EDITABLE personalised Student Council Award Certificates of Achievement. Awarding students can encourage the development of:Confidence Self-esteemSelf-imageEnthusiasmPersistenceA sense of AchievementRespect for themselves and othersI find that printing these awards on thicker presentation paper/card is effective and makes studen
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K - 12th
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Black History Month Presentation | Distance Learning
Looking for a presentation to introduce or review individuals for Black History Month? This presentation is a great visual and interactive way to present factual information. Individuals in this presentation include:Maya AngelouCrispus AttucksDr. Guion BlufordRuby BridgesB.K BruceGeorge Washington CarverShirley ChisholmDr. Charles R. DrewFrederick DouglassW.E.B. DuboisSarah E. GoodeBarbara JordanMae .C JemisonMartin Luther King, Jr.Thurgood MarshallRosa ParksBarack ObamaJesse OwensJackie Robinso
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Leaders All Around Us Presentation
Looking for an engaging way to introduce leaders in your community and government? This presentation will keep your students engaged when introducing your leader unit. This presentation addresses leaders in schools, communities, states, and our country. Leaders addressed in this presentation include:TeachersPrincipalsSuperintendentsMayorsPolice ChiefsFire ChiefsBusiness OwnersState Representatives and SenatorsU.S. Representatives and SenatorsGovernorsPresidentsThe presentation also includes a 14
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K - 4th
Also included in: Leaders in Our Community and Government BUNDLE
Anzac Day Ideas, Activities and Teaching Slideshow
Are you searching for a ready-to-go teaching slideshow and activities for ANZAC Day? Then this easy-to-use unit for the little ones is perfect for learning all about the history of Anzac Day. It includes the main ideas of Anzac Day, why and how we commemorate Anzac Day, symbols, ceremonies and traditions. The highly engaging visuals will help your students understand Anzac Day's importance. The activities will consolidate learning.You could also print any pages for posters as required. The no-pr
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K - 3rd
Benjamin Franklin: Slides Lesson, Flipbook, and Lapbook Activity
Benjamin Franklin is such an important part of America's history, so learning about him should be engaging and interactive! These Benjamin Franklin PowerPoint Lesson and activities are a great way to teach 1st through 3rd grade students about this important founding father! Students will love social studies as they learn about Benjamin Franklin's important accomplishments, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The lesson includes details about:Early LifeBenjamin Franklin was a
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1st - 3rd
SEL Music Resources Bundle: Feelings, Coping Skills, and Emotions in Music
An SEL Music Resources Bundle comprising of an overview of feelings, coping skills, and learning about emotions in music. Works best with elementary students. Includes slideshows, activities, and worksheets all compatible for distance learning! Feelings and Coping Skills: students learn about human feelings/emotions, emotion-focused coping skills (breathing, engaging the 5 senses, performing specialist activities, meditation, and humor) and problem-focused coping skills (asking for help, pros/co
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1st - 5th, Staff
Me on the Map Editable Flipbook
This Me on the Map activity is perfect for students learning basic geography (city, state, country, planet) and where they fit in on the map! It is editable to add your own state & city. These booklets are super easy to prep-- instructions are included!Directions are included to create your booklet for all 50 states in the USA!This file in an editable Powerpoint.Thank you so much for visiting my store!☼ Follow me on TPT☼ Join my email list to get free resources & updates: Rise and Shine
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PreK - 1st
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EURO Currency - PLAY MONEY PRINTABLE MANIPULATIVES (ALL DENOMINATIONS INCLUDED)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER THAT NEEDS NO-PREP PRINTABLE MONEY FOR A LESSON. EACH DENOMINATION AND COIN HANDOUT CAN BE PRINTED TWO-SIDED AS WELL. 1s (coins), 5s, 10s, 20s, 50s, 100s, 200s, 500s, 1000s included in both PDF and MS WORD formats.ENJOY!
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1st - 8th
American Landmarks Presentation
Looking for a way to introduce or review American landmarks? This PowerPoint presentation is a great visual way to teach your students about different American landmarks. Landmarks in the presentation include:• Statue of Liberty• Hoover Dam• Mount Rushmore• Grand Canyon• Death Valley• Alamo• Yellowstone Park• Mount St. Helens• Golden Gate Bridge• Gateway Arch• Vicksburg• Everglades• Niagara Falls• Graceland• Crater LakeMy complete unit on these landmarks can be found at:American Landmarks Unit –
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1st - 5th
Also included in: American Landmarks BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Texas Regions Presentation
This is a great way to introduce or review the seven regions of Texas! For each region there is a slide that shows where the region is located, a slide that describes the land and vegetation, and a slide that shows a sample of the wildlife that lives in the region. The seven regions in the presentation are:
• Big Bend Country
• Gulf Coast
• Hill Country
• Panhandle Plains
• Pineywoods
• Prairies and Lakes
• South Texas Plains
The unit that accompanies this presentation can be found at:
Texas
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Texas Regions BUNDLE
American Revolution (Cause and Effect)
This Unit has a variety of activities to reinforce the basic cause and effects of the American Revolution. There is a 9 slide Interactive Powerpoint presenting the causes and effects as well as questioning students throughout to check for understanding. There is also a packet where students must pair the causes and effects accordingly as well as an answer sheet, which can be used as an additional study guide.
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K - 3rd
American Symbols Presentation
Looking for a great way to introduce American symbols to your students? This American symbols presentation is a great way to share the symbols and information about them. This informative presentation includes a short quiz at the end. Symbols included are:United States FlagBald EagleWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialWhite HouseGreat Seal of the United StatesStatue of LibertyMt. RushmoreLiberty BellOval OfficeU.S. ConstitutionThe complete unit that accompanies this presentation can be found at:A
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K - 4th
Also included in: American Symbols BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Mayor, Governor, and President (San Antonio Edition) TEK (SS) 2.12A
In this product you will find information on the Mayor of San Antonio Ron Nirenberg, the Governor of Texas Greg Abbott, and President of the United States Joe Biden. Each one will say how they were elected and what they do to help the citizens. **If you are not from Texas you can check out our generic product. Check out our store!****If you are not from San Antonio, you can check out our Texas Edition for other Texas cities. Check out our store!**TEK (SS) 2.12A Name current public officials, in
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1st - 5th
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U.S. (American) Symbols Brochure, Handouts, Learning Book Worksheet Activities
These brochures are an excellent way to organize and store students’ learning about different American Symbols. It is quick and easy to set up and can be used over multiple days. There is also an informational handout about each symbol for teacher reference, to send home, or to project for the class. I have also included a full page recording sheet for each symbol to meet your preferences. There is also a cover sheet so that these pages can be stapled into a booklet. The symbols included in thes
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K - 2nd
New Editable Certificate of Social Studies Excellence | Quarter,Semester,EOSY#1
These simple but elegant and easy-to-edit certificates are created for you to save you time! Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, name of student, the dates, school year, teacher's name, and principal's name. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white cardstock.Click this to view more certificates from my shop. --> CERTIFICATESYou may also check out the following BUNDL
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K - 5th
Also included in: New Bright Editable End of School Year Award Certificates - Bundle II
New Editable Certificate of Social Studies Excellence | Quarter,Semester,EOSY#2
These simple but elegant and easy-to-edit certificates are created for you to save you time! Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, name of student, the dates, school year, teacher's name, and principal's name. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white cardstock.Click this to view more certificates from my shop. --> CERTIFICATESYou may also check out the following BUNDL
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K - 5th
Also included in: New Bright Editable End of School Year Award Certificates - Bundle I
JAPANESE YEN CURRENCY - PLAY MONEY PRINTABLE MANIPULATIVES (ALL DENOMINATIONS )
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER THAT NEEDS NO-PREP PRINTABLE MONEY FOR A LESSON. EACH DENOMINATION AND COIN HANDOUT CAN BE PRINTED TWO-SIDED AS WELL. 1s (coins), 5s, 10s, 20s, 50s, 100s, 200s, 500s, 1000s included in both PDF and MS WORD formats.ENJOY!
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1st - 8th
Then and Now / Long ago and Today Sort - Communication Antes y Ahora
Communication Then and Now / Long ago and TodayComunicacion Antes y AhoraSort
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Communication then and now / Comunicacion antes y ahora
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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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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.
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