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Preview of USA GEOGRAPHY Worksheet Activity - All 50 (Fifty) US States Word Search Puzzle

USA GEOGRAPHY Worksheet Activity - All 50 (Fifty) US States Word Search Puzzle

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Puzzles to Print
Review United States geography and have your students search for all 50 members of the Union with this challenging worksheet activity. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.We consider this to be a challenging puzzle and it will require quite a bit of time to complete. Students will memorize the names of all fifty states withou
Preview of 3 BRANCHES OF US GOVERNMENT Worksheet Activities: Word Search, Crossword, & More

3 BRANCHES OF US GOVERNMENT Worksheet Activities: Word Search, Crossword, & More

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Puzzles to Print
Introduce and review 38 vocabulary words for teaching about the three branches of government in the United States with this puzzle worksheet packet. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of puzzles included is as follows:Crossword with Word BankCrossword without the Word BankBeginner Word SearchHard Word SearchSudokuWord Scramble &a
Preview of Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project

Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project

Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
Preview of Ancient China Fact Hunt and Doodle Poster about ancient Chinese civilization

Ancient China Fact Hunt and Doodle Poster about ancient Chinese civilization

Students will learn about ancient China’s geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, and social structures during this fun activity. First, they’ll rotate around the classroom to find fact cards about ancient China. They’ll transfer critical information from the cards to their poster worksheets. Finally, they’ll glue their work together to make a doodle poster shaped like an ancient Chinese temple. Oh, and they’ll fill their posters with doodles as they complete 5 different doodle tas
Preview of Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

This internet scavenger hunt is an amazing way for students to discover the three branches of government and the checks and balances system! Students will navigate to a kid-friendly website to learn more about the foundation of our United States government! Includes:- 3 page webquest (editable PDF and printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. c. Identify the three branches of th
Preview of Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects

Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects

Ancient Greek Mythology Unit - Create Your own Monster from Greek Mythology Project - This Ancient Greece Mythology resource contains everything students need to create their own monster from Greek Mythology. Using the templates and graphic organizers provided, students develop, illustrate, and write about their own Greek Monsters. This Ancient Greek Mythology resource package is an excellent addition to your Ancient Greece unit, and is an engaging activity to practice creative writing and chara
Preview of INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword & More!

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword & More!

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Puzzles to Print
Introduce and review vocabulary for teaching about the first Industrial Revolution in the United States with this puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of puzz
Preview of Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link

Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link

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Free to Teach
A link to Google Slides™ is included within the PDF For google Classrooms and distance learning. Ancient Greece {Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts} 22 pages for a packet!Answer Key included! What's Included:-Packet Cover-An Introduction to Ancient Greece-Greek City-States Reading Passage & Questions-The Greek City States Cloze Reading Activity-Athens Democracy Cloze Reading Activity-Getting to Know Greek Geography-Athens vs Sparta Reading Passage & Venn Diagram-Athens Vs. Sparta Bro
Preview of Ancient Egypt Unit - Mummification Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects Activities

Ancient Egypt Unit - Mummification Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects Activities

This Ancient Egypt Mummification Unit has over 40 pages of Ancient Egypt projects and activities. These Egypt activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Egypt unit or mummification unit. These mummification activities contain Egypt reading passages, comprehension questions, and projects about mummification! Student read and answer comprehension questions, and complete an illustrated "mummification wheel" , one pager project, and Top Three Pennant Project to demonstrate their understanding
Preview of Ancient Rome Map Activity- Roman Empire (Label and Color!)

Ancient Rome Map Activity- Roman Empire (Label and Color!)

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Mad Historian
This Ancient Rome Map Coloring & Labeling Activity is a great resource to enhance your unit! Each student will make their own, personalized map of the Roman Empire, and learn about the geography and landmarks of the region. They will label and color their blank map, and answer follow-up questions related to the geography of Ancient Rome. A fun 'Make a Travel Brochure' project has also been added. It is a great way to connect this map activity to your lesson on Ancient Rome! A link to Goo
Preview of NO PREP VETERANS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity

NO PREP VETERANS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity

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Puzzles to Print
Use this engaging puzzle worksheet to commemorate Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, in the classroom. This word search activity features thoughtful vocabulary which will inform your students as they are hunting through the letter grid. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 29 vocabulary
Preview of Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis

Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis

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Alyssa Teaches
Understanding the causes of the Civil War can be a complex task for elementary-age students. This series of worksheets hooks students with primary sources and critical thinking prompts to provide an engaging introduction to the Civil War.This is not an in-depth primary source analysis activity, but an overview of causes of the Civil War that incorporates primary sources.Students will read background information about the causes of the Civil War and analyze related primary sources by answering cr
Preview of West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade

West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade

West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
Preview of Ancient Greece - Greek Gods and Goddesses

Ancient Greece - Greek Gods and Goddesses

Teach your students about fifteen of the main Greek gods and goddesses with illustrated listings, each with an original illustration, the Roman names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Greek religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals and Mount Olympus. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated re
Preview of European Explorers Age of Exploration Route Map Set

European Explorers Age of Exploration Route Map Set

This map bundle includes 14 map handouts. There are two maps for each of the following explorers: John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, and Vasco Nunez de Balboa. One map is a blank map for students to draw the explorer's route. One map has the route already drawn. There is also one blank map for students to draw and label all of the explorer's routes. The labeled map is also included.The pre-drawn route maps can also be used as cl
Preview of No Prep US Geography - Regions of the USA Word Search & Map Worksheet BUNDLE

No Prep US Geography - Regions of the USA Word Search & Map Worksheet BUNDLE

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Puzzles to Print
Use this bundle of fun puzzles to help students learn the names and locations of all fifty states. Each US geography worksheet concentrates on one of five regions and includes three activities. First students must unscramble the names, then place them on the map, and finally find them in a word search.We've divided the states into the five following regions:    ✔ Western    ✔ Mid-Western    ✔ North Central    ✔ North Eastern    ✔ South EasternUse these worksheets to review US geography with th
Preview of American Revolution - Timeline Activity

American Revolution - Timeline Activity

This American Revolution timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of the American Revolution in order! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the American Revolution, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!Includes:- cut and paste version- digital editable PDF 1 page version (can also be printed and used with paper and pencil!)- all versions include a word bank- answer keyThis timeline activity covers Georgia
Preview of Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects

Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects

This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
Preview of American Revolution - War Battles PowerPoint, Notes, and Foldable Set

American Revolution - War Battles PowerPoint, Notes, and Foldable Set

This mini bundle includes a PowerPoint and corresponding notes sheets for the major battles fought in the American Revolution. Battles Included:- Battle of Lexington and Concord- Battle of Bunker Hill- Battle of Trenton- Battle of Saratoga- Valley Forge- Battle of YorktownBundle Includes: - 11 slide PowerPoint detailing the important events in each battle- Fill in the blank notes that go along with each battle in PowerPoint (great as a study tool!)- Answer KeyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set cover
Preview of Regions of the United States: Midwest, Study Guide (5 Regions)

Regions of the United States: Midwest, Study Guide (5 Regions)

Created by
Jill Russ
This is a 2-page study guide. It includes one page to help your students learn to label the Midwest states on a map. Also includes a page to help learn the state capitals and the state abbreviations.This is an activity that goes along with my resource, Regions of the United States: Midwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)"The Midwest Region" is a 6-page packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the five regions of the United States. In the Regions of the United States: Midw
Preview of SOUTH AMERICA GEOGRAPHY Crossword Puzzle & Map Worksheet Activity

SOUTH AMERICA GEOGRAPHY Crossword Puzzle & Map Worksheet Activity

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Puzzles to Print
Help students review and learn the names, locations and capitals of the 12 South American countries and two overseas territories with this crossword worksheet. Each location's name appears twice in the puzzle. The clues give either the location's number as noted on the included map or the name of its capital. Crossword puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topi
Preview of Design a Native American Tipi 3/D Craft. 5 Tepee Craft Patterns.

Design a Native American Tipi 3/D Craft. 5 Tepee Craft Patterns.

Great art lesson to complement a study of the Native Americans of the Great Plains! Students will enjoy creating their own 3/D tipi using a premade tipi pattern, and a design inspiration handout. Also included is information about tipi’s, and a sheet on geometric shapes in Native American Art, to create a meaningful art activity. Plenty of student choice with this tipi lesson which offers 3 partially designed tipis to scaffold the lesson based on student needs, ages and abilities. This makes a g
Preview of Postcard Templates {PDF & DIGITAL}

Postcard Templates {PDF & DIGITAL}

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English Oh My
Writing postcards is a fun and exciting activity for your students, especially if you are writing to other students or are connecting them to literature or other texts. Are you looking for postcard templates for your students? Check out these 6 different templates with digital options!These are great for ELA and Social Studies activities, novel studies, activities for setting or character, and so much more!In this product, you are receiving:1. 6 Postcard Templates - 3 Versions *Version # 1-Both
Preview of FIFTY (50) US STATE CAPITALS Word Search & Find Worksheet Activity

FIFTY (50) US STATE CAPITALS Word Search & Find Worksheet Activity

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Puzzles to Print
Challenge your sharp-eyed kids with this printable state capitals word search handout perfect for a fun homework assignment. This worksheet makes a great supplement to U.S. geography lessons and unit plans you may already have. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.Students are given a list of the states along with the capital,
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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.

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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