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Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills
Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
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K - 12th
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Black Death or Bubonic Plague History, Science & Math Lesson Activity Set
This is a completely cross-curricular class lesson in history (Middle Ages or Feudal Europe), science, and math! This product is a collaboration of history, science, and math teachers! Here’s what’s included:⭐A fun introduction handshake-spread of disease simulation with lesson instructions, discussion questions and lesson introduction reading. Students simulate/experience how diseases spread exponentially!⭐A Science Behind the Bubonic Plague reading with a graphic organizer!⭐A History Behind th
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4th - 10th
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Central and South America Geography Task Cards Activity Latin American
Introduce students to Central and South America with fun and engaging task cards! Address the Geography of Central and South America while practicing skills and learning new and interesting facts about the region!This Task Card Set includes 25 cards to help students investigate the facts and practice geographic skills on the region of Central and South America. Covers topics such as longitude and latitude, physical features, culture, population, and so much more.Includes:25 Task Cards with cont
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5th - 10th
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Primary Sources Activities - Primary vs. Secondary Sources Lessons Task Cards
Identify primary sources and differentiate between primary sources vs. secondary sources with this engaging mini-unit! Primary sources activities include an introductory slide presentation or primary sources powerpoint, Primary vs. Secondary Sources Task Cards, and a Primary Source Analysis activity. Your students will benefit by improving their ability to select credible sources during research!Use these materials to introduce primary sources or to implement primary sources document analysis!Th
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7th - 10th
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Vocational Stocking Practice with Personal Care Products Work Task Box Activity
Vocational Skills are important! Making them functional, purposeful and relatable take it to the next level! Here is the complete vocational skills set-up to create a vocational stocking practice with a store front in your vocational classroom or any worked based classroom. Great for autism to other students working on their vocational goals! Contrary to Pinterest pictures, you don't have to create a complete store front wall to complete this task! Check out the pictures for other ideas on h
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Special Education Vocational Stocking Practice Work Tasks BUNDLE
Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - Bundle!
Once children learn about the Bill of Rights and Amendments 11 - 27, challenge them to see if they understand them! Students will be presented with:
58 contemporary problems and historical scenarios that can be solved using Amendments 1 - 27
58 Walk the Room placards that are bigger than a task card and can be displayed across the room or in the hallway
A handout that includes all the slides for absent students.
An answer key
This is a bundle of the following two items. Buy this bundle and you
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5th - 9th
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Historical Thinking Task Cards Posters for Social Studies Primary Sources BUNDLE
The bundle includes my Historical Thinking task cards and my Historical Thinking posters!The 75 Task Cards are made to encourage Historical Thinking skills and Critical Thinking skills in your classroom. These task cards work with five historical thinking or reasoning skills - Sourcing, Point-of-View, Purpose, Context and Intended Audience. There are 15 cards for each skill, and they are differentiated into three levels. Therefore, the Level "A" cards can be used with middle school students, and
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7th - 12th
Thinking like a Historian Task Cards Social Studies Primary Secondary Sources
Save by buying the bundle! ⇨ Historical Thinking Task Cards and PostersThese are 75 Task Cards to encourage Historical Thinking skills and Critical Thinking skills in your classroom. These task cards work with five historical thinking or reasoning skills - Sourcing, Point-of-View, Purpose, Context and Intended Audience. There are 15 cards for each skill, and they are differentiated into three levels. Therefore, the Level "A" cards can be used with middle school students, and the Level "B" and "C
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7th - 12th
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Bank and Account Types - Learning Walk | Discovery Station Task Cards
Are you looking for a way to make learning about banking a bit more exciting for your students. I know I have struggled with making banks, credit unions, and the different types of accounts interactive and fun for the students in the past. This activity has given my students a way to learn that engages them and also shows them the kind of research they should be looking at before making any buying decisions, including about their financial institution. In this resource you get:13 printable stati
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: All Things Banking | Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Activity: Residential Schools Inquiry Stations
*Updated September 26, 2023*Perfect for Orange Shirt Day!! This meaningful, engaging activity uses primary and secondary Canadian resources to get your students involved in inquiry. Through this activity, the topic of Residential Schools is explored by your students in small groups. Using technology, students search for information and make connections between issues Indigenous groups experienced in the 1800-1900's, and the lasting impact on Indigenous communities today. Included:-11 slides for
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7th - 10th
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Columbian Exchange Task Cards and Activities Bundle (Age of Exploration Unit)
This bundle on the Columbian Exchange all of the products listed below.
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1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Lapbook
4. Cut and Paste
5. Word Search
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5th - 10th
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Business Math Activity Bundle
Make math meaningful with these 6 real-world applications. Whether you are teaching a whole course on Business Math or looking to integrate cross-curricular math skills into your business curriculum, this bundle provides 6 engaging activities that cover: stock market, business cycle, insurance, budgeting, unit price, and financial forecasting. Math skills used in these activities include: -Bar, line, and pie charts-Percentages of a total-Calculating net profit/loss-Calculating stock purchases, c
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8th - 12th
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Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2
Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal and Task Card Activity Set -- Examine Night by Elie Wiesel with this interactive unit set. Read for content, respond to writing prompts for student engagement, and review key features with various task card sets and the student journal.Includes:9 Page Reading Journal 16 Reading Response Prompt Task Cards20 Vocabulary Cards w/Definitions12 Theme Task Cards8 Image Analysis Task Cards3 Essay Writing Prompts35 Total full pages to print.Addresses the following:Key
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Texas Revolution Task Cards and Activities Bundle
This bundle on the Texas Revolution includes all of the products listed below.
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1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordion Booklet
4. Lapbook
5. Word Search
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6th - 10th
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US Constitution: Bill of Rights Activities Bundle - Task Cards, Foldables, etc.
This bundle on the Bill of Rights includes all of the products listed below.Important: All these products sell for $13.50; as a bundle they are 35% off, for $8.77!1. Task Cards2. Cootie Catchers3. Accordion Booklet4. Lapbook========================================================Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:Go to your "My Purchases" page. Beside each purchase you will see a "Provide Feedback" button. On your "My Purchases" page, you will see a list of products
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5th - 9th
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Argument writing bundle- model essay, counter claim task cards, how to write
SIX Counter argument / counter claim prompts, task cards, model paragraphs With such a focus on argumentative writing in ELA, English, and Social Studies class, my students really needed more practice writing counter arguments (AKA counter claims), refuting them, and formatting their counterclaim paragraphs. I created these six practice paragraphs based on the counter claim and refute reference sheet. There are also six model paragraphs, one for each prompt. You can have students begin by examin
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6th - 10th
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The Bill of Rights Differentiated Task Cards and Notes | Amendments 1-10
Engage your middle school and high school students with the amendments in the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10). Use differentiated teaching with these task cards. Each question includes four leveled questions. Each question aligns with Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of thinking, DOK style questions, and government standards.Support diverse middle and high school learners by pre-teaching important vocabulary terms with images. The guided notes include a space for students to create a visual memo
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8th - 11th
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English Bell Ringers Exit Slips Pack Volume 2
Common Core Bell Ringers Exit Slips Bundle Volume 2
This IS included in my growing bundle: ALL of My Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources.
Do you need a collection of ready-to-print bell ringers/exit slips that you can use all year long with any reading passage? If you've already tried my Volume 1 Bundle of Bell Ringers and Exit Slips, then you know how much fun these activities can be!
This is a smaller bundle and they are more creative-type activities. It includes 55 total activities that c
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: English Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources Mega Bundle
American Imperialism Case Study Stations
This is an engaging inquiry-based activity that allows students to consider the effects of American Imperialism. I use this as culminating activity after studying American overseas expansion, the Spanish-American War, and changes to American foreign policy.
Students will complete centers considering American expansion and its effects in the following places: Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Panama.
Students will read primary sources, secondary sources, maps, infographics, and cu
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9th - 12th
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Principles of the Constitution Activities Worksheets Images Bundle
Are you looking for activities on the Principles of the Constitution? This bundle contains 3 of my best selling Constitution products. They give students a variety of ways to apply their knowledge of the Principles of the Constitution. See the links below for each individual product. Principles of the Constitution using Pictures - Match the Principle to the Image In this activity, students apply their knowledge of the principles of the Constitution by matching images to the principle. Princi
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8th - 11th
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Reform Movements of the 1800s Task Cards Activity
U.S. History is complex and detailed - make sure your students have an in-depth understanding of this era in history with this Reform Movements of the 1800s Task Card Activity. Covering major topics of Reform and Abolition, these task cards are a quick option for you to give students more at bats with their social studies content. You’ll love a reliable and detailed resource for students to review in stations, small group, review games, and in pairs.Included student answer sheets make it easy fo
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7th - 9th
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Branches of Government Task Cards and Activities Bundle: Civics
This bundle on the three branches of government includes all of the products listed below.
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1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordion Booklet
4. Lapbook
5. Word Search
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Spanish Speaking Countries Capitals 42 Task Cards and PowerPoint Presentation
42 Spanish class Task Cards PLUS a 42 slide PowerPoint to help your students practice the Spanish-speaking Countries and Capitals! ✅ 42 questions✅ printable and digital✅ colorful backgrounds & black and white✅ 42 slide PowerPoint with all questions ready to displayDigital classroom friendly Task Cards included!This resource is provided in a zipped file with the following resources-PDF version - Ready for printing! Low prep. Both colorful and black and white backgrounds, as well as student re
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: SPANISH Build Your Own Bundle of Resources Tara 2
Five Regions of the United States Task Card Activity Bundle (US Geography Unit)
This task cards bundle on the five regions of the United States includes all 50 states which are outlined below:
All these lessons sell individually for $8; as a bundle they are 35% off, for $5.20!
1. Northeast
2. South and Southwest
3. Midwest
4. Western
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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.
Teaching with social studies resources
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
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.
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