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Preview of Types of Communities │Rural, Urban, & Suburban

Types of Communities │Rural, Urban, & Suburban

This is the perfect bundle to use when teaching your students about the different types of communities (rural, suburban, and urban)! Your students will enjoy these hands on activities and task cards, which are great to use in centers. Posters are also provided for your students to refer to. Included in this bundle:-"What is a Community" Poster-Rural Communities Poster-Urban Communities Poster-Suburban Communities Poster-Rural, Urban, and Suburban Picture Cards (1 page each, 4 images to a page)-R
Preview of Procedures l Citizenship l Rules Back to School BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning

Procedures l Citizenship l Rules Back to School BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning

This set is a great way to review rules and procedures at the beginning of the school year! This deck goes over what a good citizen does and acceptable behavior inside the classroom and at school. It is great for your kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! Students will read the statement (or push the speaker button to have it read to them) and then click on the "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" icon. There are 55 slides in this deck. This set randomizes to play 20 cards at a ti
Preview of Needs and Wants BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning Kindergarten 1st Grade  2nd Grade

Needs and Wants BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade

This set is a great way to review needs and wants! It includes over 50 cards! This activity goes over what needs and wants are and examples of both. It is great for your kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! Students will read the statement (or push the speaker button to have it read to them) and then click on the "need" or "want" icon to answer. There are 52 slides in this deck. This set randomizes to play 20 cards at a time. So, each time your students play, they will
Preview of Map Skills 1st Grade Social Studies Boom Cards™

Map Skills 1st Grade Social Studies Boom Cards™

Teaching beginning map skills to 1st graders is always a lot of fun! Students love learning about maps, compass roses, cardinal directions, and map keys! This interactive BOOM Cards™ resource is a perfect activity to introduce and practice beginning mapping.Audio is included on all slides in this unit.Here's what's included in this deck:Audio included for definitions and instructionsDifferent uses of mapsCardinal directions on a compass roseUsing directions on a mapUsing a map key activitiesThis
Preview of BUNDLE: CC Cycle 3 Interactive Review Cards [5th Ed.]

BUNDLE: CC Cycle 3 Interactive Review Cards [5th Ed.]

Digital, self-checking BOOM Cards for Classical Conversations Cycle 3 is a great way to assess student understanding of Latin, timeline song, history sentence, math, English grammar, geography and science. No need to print, laminate or cut! Click on the preview for a FREE playable preview of this resource. Save $10 with this bundle.Cycle 3 Week 1-24 includedFREE Bonus Decks: Continents and Oceans, U.S. PresidentsEach deck of cards includes:• 20-22 self-checking review cards• Built in answer key•
Preview of Transportation BOOM Cards

Transportation BOOM Cards

Created by
ChalkDots
These transportation BOOM digital task cards are a fun and interactive way for your children to classify vehicles by determining whether they travel on land, in air, or on water. This BOOM card deck includes 24 transportation task cards. On each card, there is a picture of either a land, air, or water setting and three pictures of vehicles below. The child will click on the vehicle that matches the setting on each card.These BOOM cards work on a laptop, desktop, smartboard, tablet, or any other
Preview of Community Helpers Cut and Paste

Community Helpers Cut and Paste

Created by
Catherine S
Community Helpers Cut and paste: 3 pages Also available: Community Helpers : Cut and Paste Community Helpers : What do they do? Community Helpers : Cut and Paste Community Helpers : What do they do? Community Helpers : Word Search Community Helpers : Thank you community helpers Community Helpers : Owls Community Helpers | Community Workers
Preview of Community Helpers Lesson - BOOM CARDS - Digital Task Cards Activity

Community Helpers Lesson - BOOM CARDS - Digital Task Cards Activity

Created by
Books and Bytes
Students will love learning about Community Helpers using these BOOM Cards during your Social Studies unit! They are interactive digital task cards that can be used on a computer, iPad, tablet.....and they are self-marking! Great for sharing information, assessing prior knowledge, whole class instruction, mini-lessons, and independent work.***CLICK HERE FOR A PLAYABLE PREVIEW***Also teaching Places in the Community? Check out the Community BOOM Bundle!Prefer this resource for Google? Check out t
Preview of Map Skills - Where I'm From, Cardinal and Intermediate Directions, and Grid Maps

Map Skills - Where I'm From, Cardinal and Intermediate Directions, and Grid Maps

Created by
Mrs Neff
Included in this unit - Where I'm From (address, city, county, state, country, continent, earth) - Mini Book - Where I'm From Circle book Basic Map Reading - Powerpoint - task cards or book (B/W included) - questions for each task card/page - answer sheet - answer keyCardinal/Intermediate Directions - cut and paste compass rose - 5 maps to practice using map key and compass rose - map to display with projector to introduce and practice withGrid Maps - 3 maps to pra
Preview of Economics BUNDLE | Boom Cards | Needs & Wants, Producers & Consumers & More!

Economics BUNDLE | Boom Cards | Needs & Wants, Producers & Consumers & More!

Economics BUNDLE: These digital task cards on the Boom™ Learning website cover economic resources, needs and wants, goods and services, & producers and consumers. These digital task cards are great for Google Classroom™. They work on a laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or any other mobile device that can access the internet. They can also be used as a whole group activity using your interactive screens or projectors in class.These cards are self-grading, which gives students instant feedb
Preview of September Unique Learning Systems Task Box- Unit Letter Match (SPED, Autism)

September Unique Learning Systems Task Box- Unit Letter Match (SPED, Autism)

Created by
Michelle Breaux
Need extra independent tasks to pair with ULS lessons? I’ve got you covered! These task boxes use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) September Units on Government. This 20 page file includes letter match cards for the letters of study (Mm, Tt, Pp, Nn, Cc) in upper and lower case. There are 10 cards and a cover sheet. AND…. who doesn’t love a BONUS FREEBIE?! It’s included. Check out the bundle that includes all 12 sets!
Preview of Boom Cards Long Ago And Today Social Studies Then And Now Activities

Boom Cards Long Ago And Today Social Studies Then And Now Activities

Created by
Firstieland
Are you looking for a way to include social studies into your face to face or distance learning classroom? These boom cards are perfect to use when comparing life long ago and today. In this deck, students will listen to a story comparing life long ago and today. Also included are 15 cards where students will choose whether the picture is something from the past or present. Perfect for introducing the topic to students or to use as an individual assessment. This deck includes sound which is per
Preview of Economics: Goods and Services | Boom Cards | Digital Task Cards |

Economics: Goods and Services | Boom Cards | Digital Task Cards |

Economics / Economic Finances : Goods and Services - This pack is a great addition to your Economics: Goods and Services unit. This product gives you access to 20 digital task cards on the Boom™ Learning website on goods and services. These 20 digital task cards are great for Google Classroom™. All 20 cards have audio. They work on a laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or any other mobile device that can access the internet. They can also be used as a whole group activity using your interactive
Preview of Community Helpers and Jobs BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning | Social Studies

Community Helpers and Jobs BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning | Social Studies

This set is a great way to review workers in the community! This deck reviews community workers and their jobs. It is great for your kindergarten, first grade or second grade students! There are 88 slides in this deck. This set randomizes to play 20 cards at a time. So, each time your students play, they will get a new set of cards! This set also includes sound files where the students click on the sound button to have the words read to them. This is perfect for your non-readers or
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water | Land and Water Forms

Landforms and Bodies of Water | Land and Water Forms

Created by
Oink4PIGTALES
Do your students need practice with landforms and bodies of water? These 40 DIGITAL landforms and bodies of water Boom Card activities provide teaching and practice activities about Earth's different land habitats and bodies of freshwater and saltwater habitats. Using REAL PHOTOS of canyons, waterfalls, mountains, woods, and MORE students will study and observe 40 different features of Earth's. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these water and land activities perfect for c
Preview of ARCTIC ANIMALS, PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN CENTERS, REAL PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTIC ANIMALS

ARCTIC ANIMALS, PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN CENTERS, REAL PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTIC ANIMALS

Created by
Play Based Fun
Are you looking for Arctic activities this winter? These printable Arctic animal cards with real photographs / real pictures are a great addition to any preschool, prek, kindergarten, grade 1, special education or autism classroom learning about Arctic animals! These vocabulary cards are a perfect addition to science or geography centers, arctic animal matching activities or games, block areas, winter themed polar or arctic dramatic play areas, bulletin boards, sensory tables, tuff tray setups,
Preview of Lego Task Cards: Landforms

Lego Task Cards: Landforms

This set of Lego Task Cards has students engaged in creating different landforms! This product contains 18 Lego Landform Task Cards. Students stay highly engaged as they participate in a variety of design challenges creating different landforms! They help to support your teaching of different social studies standards! These cards would be a great addition to your centers or your makerspace. They could also be an activity available during free centers or an option for students when they finish an
Preview of Community Helpers with REAL PHOTOS Life Skills File Folders - Special Education

Community Helpers with REAL PHOTOS Life Skills File Folders - Special Education

Includes real life pictures of Community Helpers in action in the community! Featuring the following community helpers, (chef, garbage man, postal worker, librarian, police officer, veterinarian, teacher, paramedic, doctor, pharmacist, firefighter, nurse). This is fantastic for a life skills, self-contained, PPCD, etc. classroom! These activities easily be made into work pages, file folders, or small group activities. The activities include the following:Word/Picture PageWord Only PagePicture
Preview of President's Day Boom Cards Activities For Kindergarten And First Grade

President's Day Boom Cards Activities For Kindergarten And First Grade

Created by
Firstieland
President's Day activities that are perfect for social studies activities in class or distance learning. This President's Day boom cards deck, can be used to add some digital learning into your social studies lessons - at school or for remote learning! Easy to use in both Google classroom or Seesaw classrooms. Included in this deck are 15 self-checking, boom cards about the holiday of President's Day. Students will read or listen to an 8 page story about President's Day and then answer comprehe
Preview of Economic Decisions: Spend or Save? Boom Cards-Digital Learning

Economic Decisions: Spend or Save? Boom Cards-Digital Learning

Social Studies Boom Cards!This deck of 20 Boom Cards focuses on economic decisions. On each card, students read a scenario and decide whether the character in question should spend or save their money.Audio for every question makes this activity accessible for young readers! If you enjoy this product, please consider leaving a review! Please Read:To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available fo
Preview of Dress for the Weather: Seasonal Clothing BOOM CARDS - Digital Task Cards

Dress for the Weather: Seasonal Clothing BOOM CARDS - Digital Task Cards

Created by
Books and Bytes
Have fun reviewing Seasonal Clothing vocabulary with these weather BOOM Cards! These interactive digital task cards can be used on a computer, iPad, tablet.....and they are self-marking! Practice seasons with your students. Great for ESL and young learners for assessing prior knowledge, whole class instruction, mini-lessons, and independent work.***CLICK HERE FOR A PLAYABLE PREVIEW***What is included:39 interactive multiple choice cardsAudio instructions on every cardIncludes clothing and access
Preview of BOOM Cards: Family Members

BOOM Cards: Family Members

Created by
PreK Partner
BOOM Cards: Family MembersHere is fun, digital, and interactive letter discrimination game to get your students engaged identifying family members.Boom cards are a fun and interactive way to get your students engaged in discovering new activities, practicing important skills, and learning along the way!In this product, you will find 23 different BOOM cards. On each card, the students will have the opportunity to learn about the members in their family. Students will listen to the prompt and sele
Preview of Unique Learning System Task Box- Subtraction to 10 (SPED, Autism) April Unit 23

Unique Learning System Task Box- Subtraction to 10 (SPED, Autism) April Unit 23

Created by
Michelle Breaux
*SAVE* SAVE* SAVE* by checking out the A ULS bundleI’ve got you covered! These task boxes use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) April Unit 23--Money & Economics. This page file includes subtraction task cards (1-10). There are 10 cards and a cover sheet as well as a practice worksheet. *SAVE* SAVE* SAVE* by checking out the April ULS bundle** Check back monthly for upcoming ULS units **
Preview of April Unit 8- Unique Learning System BUNDLE- Geography- Our Changing Land

April Unit 8- Unique Learning System BUNDLE- Geography- Our Changing Land

Created by
Michelle Breaux
Looking for supplemental, student centered, independent task boxes to align with Unique Learning System? (ULS) Here they are! These task boxes use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) April Unit 8- Geography- Our Changing Land. Tasks are designed to go with the Elementary and Intermediate levels of ULS.WHATS INCLUDED:Addition Task Box, Manipulative Counters and worksheetSubtraction Task Box & Manipulative Counters and worksheetBeginning Sounds Task BoxSpellin
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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.

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.

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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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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.