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6th grade social studies independent work packets $10 and up
Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)
Your students will love reviewing map and globe skills with this engaging, no prep worksheet packet! It's great to use during the back-to-school weeks. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: 12 worksheets & answer keysCardinal and intermediate directionslatitude and longitudegrid maps: reading & creatingphysical maps: reading & drawing conclusionsgraphic scales: to determine distancesmap keys: to acquire informationAn
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5th - 8th
Black History Month Biographies & Reading Activities 4th & 5th Grade
These Black History Month biographies and activities showcase the lives of important men and women who have had a major impact on Black History. This set includes nonfiction reading passages with questions that help you teach 4th and 5th grade Black History in a meaningful way.Each biography also has graphic organizers and text-aligned life timelines that help your students dig deeper into the achievements of African-Americans. With these additions, you can use this activity set for ELA and Soci
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4th - 6th
Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations
This reading comprehension bundle provides several reading passages and questions about the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. A color and black and white version are included for all passages, as well as a key. A test on all three civilizations is also included. INCLUDES:MAYAS:-Government-Daily Life-ReligionAZTECS:-Daily Life-Religion-Aztec Warriors-Tenochtitlan-Spanish ConquestINCAS:-Daily Life-Government-Religion-Society-Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Spanish Conquest*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print
With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Medieval Japan lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome Medieval History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accountability with assessments at each step, so progress
Grades:
5th - 8th
Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
This BUNDLE contains TWO independent Social Studies workbooks and TWO related projects for Grade 6 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 6 Social Studies unit. This bundle aligns with the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 6.Both Grade 6 Social Studies units are included: Communities in Canada, Past and Present and Canada's Interactions with the Global Community.Together, the workbooks total up to 128 pages of student worksheets!
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6th
Emergency Sub Plans for Social Studies Bundle (5th, 6th, 7th Grade) *10 DAYS*
Don't worry about emergency sub plans anymore! Just print, copy, and store in your Emergency Sub Bin or Folder! This resource includes TEN DAYS of highly engaging plans for your social studies classroom. These activities integrate literacy skills, so you could even use this for and ELA classroom!Resource 1 Includes: 50 PagesTeacher Page: Detailed description and overview + copies neededSub Pages: Feedback Forms, Schedules/Procedures, and Detailed Directions for Activities {Editable Version in Go
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5th - 7th
Grade 5/6 Social Studies Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE contains FOUR independent Social Studies workbooks for Grade 5/6 students and FOUR Social Studies projects/activities.Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Social Studies unit. The Grade 6 projects and workbooks are updated for the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. All Grade 5/6 Social Studies units are included.Grade 5: "The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship" and "Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, i
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5th - 6th
Middle School U.S. History "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments
You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed U.S. History learning resource bundle, offering all the help you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder AND with independent assignments for your U.S. History students! Are you tired of the last-minute scramble to find meaningful and appealing work or engaging resources for your class? Do you need a quiet day where your students work harder than you do? Are you going to be absent and don't have the time to plan for a sub? Then elimi
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5th - 8th
This Day in History Newspaper Informational Readings BUNDLE - Daily Bellringers
Would you like to introduce topics from This Day in History into your daily reading schedule? Do you need a no-prep resource to practice literacy skills in your Reading lessons? Want to address Current Events in EVERY MONTH with a Historical twist? This resource is perfect for the classroom teacher, interventionist or librarian looking for fun and engaging nonfiction readings from history!Take a look at the PREVIEWS to see everything you'll receive with the Complete History in Headline News Bu
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4th - 6th
World Map Practice Activities BUNDLE | 11 Continents and Regions | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes will think critically with these engaging practice activities. First, they answer geography questions by analyzing various physical & political maps covering 11 different world regions. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. Each world region includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! Students create a map using only absolute & relative locat
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5th - 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month - Hispanic Heritage Countries - 23 Countries Latinx
This 118-page book about Hispanic Heritage countries is filled with reading passages and literacy activities about 23 different Spanish-speaking countries with Hispanic heritage. Your students will learn facts about 23 different countries around the world. A great resource for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month.Included for each country:A page of facts and information about the countryA fill-in-in-the-blanks page to review information, including a drawing activityA page of questions for students
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K - 6th
ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin
Overview: This custom-made, ready-to-use packet is a PDF product designed for students in grades 5-8 as they read ECHO, Pam Munoz Ryan's 2016 Newbery Honor book and Kirkus Prize winner. The 40 student pages can be downloaded to create student booklets or exported as an Easel digital product and used on any device. The student pages divide the text into nine reading assignments with questions and tasks to go with each one. Included also is an answer key, a student bookmark for keeping track of
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5th - 7th
World Geography Create a Map BUNDLE | Absolute & Relative Location Clues WS
End the cycle of bored students copying from a book to label maps! This BUNDLE of Create-a-Map Worksheets takes labeling maps to the next level! Challenge your class to think critically by creating 11 maps of various world regions using only absolute & relative location clues. Easy-to-follow directions make these a fun way to integrate mapping in your classroom! Everything you need is included! Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDF11 "Where is it?" Clues Worksheets11 Printable Ma
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5th - 12th
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United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day
This is the ULTIMATE U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Complete Bundle Set that will save you time and energy as you prepare your students to practice the valuable Social Studies skill. From the Civil War to Modern America, the bundle includes 84 pages of images, quotes, charts, graphs and so much more with guiding questions for better student understanding or review of the social, economic, and political changes for each major national era and the decades from 1860 to 2014. Topics begin wi
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5th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History Custom Bundle
Novel Study The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich--includes DIGITAL file options
Now includes NEW RIGOROUS Final Exam (m/c) with some PARCC-style, Part A, Part B questions; some require students to select two answers.This is a 140 page Common Core aligned no prep novel study for The Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 40-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Novel Study Bundle: SS, STEAM, & Classic Lit (Print + DIGITAL)
Nonfiction Unit: We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 95-page, Common Core aligned book study for the nonfiction text, We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. Includes step-by-step instructions for CEPA (Curriculum Embedded Performance Assessment) plus FUN dice game where students answer comprehension questions to move from start to finish. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KE
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Baseball Book Study Bundle (Print + DIGITAL)
Grade 6/7 Social Studies Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE contains SIX independent Social Studies workbooks for Grade 6/7 students and TWO Social Studies projects for Grade 6. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Social Studies unit. Grade 6 workbooks and projects have been updated for the NEW 2023 Social Studies curriculum. The Grade 7 curriculum remains the same (2018), as per the Ministry of Education. All Grade 6/7 Social Studies units are included: Grade 6: (NEW 2023 Social Studies curriculum)Communitie
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6th - 7th
CALIFORNIA State History Research Project Activity | Social Studies Worksheets
Save tons of prep time with this comprehensive CALIFORNIA state history research project that's perfectly suited for independent work. You'll find 8 organized modules with 86 differentiated student pages. This complete notebook unit is the perfect companion to your annual state studies. Your students will use the internet to research a variety of topics to include: economics, government, geography, politics, current events, higher education, weather, historical figures, Native Americans, state s
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4th - 7th
Spanish Speaking Countries Bundle | 21 countries Hispanic Heritage Month Latinx
Around the World Bundle - Spanish Speaking Countries edition, This Kid's Life has 21 country booklets, over 945 pages, that focus on how a child lives daily life in different Spanish-speaking countries, compared to how people live in their own country. A great resource for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month. Google Slides and PowerPoint Presentations are included for each country!Check out my Bundle of all Countries (89 countries) - includes a big discount!Countries included:ArgentinaBoliviaChi
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1st - 6th
US Regions Unit Mini Booklets Worksheets All Five Regions Bundle
This bundle contains printable worksheets that allow students to create a mini-booklet for each region of the U.S. (Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, and West). Each mini-booklet consists of half page worksheets that students complete and assemble to make a complete mini book about each region of the United States. The pages can also be glued into a composition book to create an interactive regions notebook. Each booklet contains the following pages:Title Page - color the states of the
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2nd - 6th
My Brother Sam Is Dead Novel Study Unit - 137-Page Teacher Resource BUNDLE
My Brother Sam is Dead novel study teacher guide contains 137 pages of student coursework, quizzes, tests, and more! Focus on your teaching with no-prep, ready-to-go handouts, activities, comprehension questions, and assessments for teaching My Brother Sam is Dead - all in one Guide! Please note that this product is a printable PDF and will need modification for use in Google Classroom.This comprehensive teaching guide for My Brother Sam is Dead includes:Texts and Pre-Reading Activities to engag
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5th - 7th
Grade 6 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Bundle
This FRENCH BUNDLE contains TWO independent FRENCH Social Studies workbooks and TWO related projects for Grade 6 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 6 Social Studies unit.This bundle aligns with the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 6.Both Grade 6 Social Studies units are included: "L’expérience canadienne hier et aujourd’hui" and "Le Canada dans la communauté mondiale"Together, the workbooks total up to 128 pages of student wo
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6th
Conflict and Change in Latin America Reading Activities BUNDLE (SS6H1) GSE
Your students will love learning about conflict and change in Latin America with these engaging, no prep reading activities! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!❮❮❮ NEED A DIGITAL TASK CARD REVIEW? CLICK HERE! ❯❯❯Resource 1: Slavery in Latin America (SS6H1a) • Passage (leveled for 6th grade) over slavery in Latin America (1400s - 1
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6th
Ancient Greece
From democracy to the Olympics, ancient Greek culture has lived on through the millennia and affects us today. Teach your students about this ancient civilization with this bundle covering Alexander the Great, the ancient Olympics, Athenian democracy, city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, mythological beasts and philosophers.Bonus file includes: Independent Work Packets, Cover Page, Classroom Decor BuntingADDED MAY 2024 - Ancient Greek Art (Including Architecture and Theater)
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4th - 7th
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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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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.
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