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Free social studies task cards
Key to the World Scavenger Hunt of Fun Geography Facts - Task Cards
FREE! Introduce your students to World Geography with this Key to the World Scavenger Hunt! Students can investigate fun facts about our world by reading the provided fact cards, or they can utilize the internet of other classroom resources with this fun, engaging activity!Use as a centers activity, as task cards, for a World Walking Tour, in an archeology dig site, or as daily bell ringers.Includes: 20 Question Cards20 Fact CardsStudent HandoutsWrap-up QuestionsAnswer KeyIf you like this Scav
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3rd - 10th
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Free Black History Month Scoot
Black History Month Scoot includes 30 cards with a brief description of famous African Americans. Students are given a "Student Recording Sheet" which includes a bank of names to help identify the famous Americans in a game of Scoot.
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4th - 6th
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FREEBIE--Unique Learning System Task Box- April Unit 23 Coin Sorting Mats (SPED)
Need extra independent tasks to pair with ULS lessons? I’ve got you covered! These sorting mats use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System April Unit 23--Economics. This file includes 4 sorting boards.*SAVE* SAVE* SAVE* by checking out the April ULS bundle
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Also included in: BUNDLE April Unique Learning System Task Boxes- ULS Unit 23- Economics
Free Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Task Cards
This is a free set of 48 Spanish task cards over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will identify the Spanish-speaking countries on a map and match the countries with their capital cities in Spanish. This is a great activity to get students up and moving while interacting with one another in the target language.Includes:1. Instructions for Use2. Map of Spanish-Speaking Countries (In color and black and white)3. List of Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals (In color and b
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities Bundle
Need and Wants Scoot Freebie
I love to use Scoots to practice and assess student concepts.
Students should write if each item is a need or a want. Enjoy!
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K - 2nd
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Goods and Services Task Cards or Scoot Review
This includes 20 task cards giving examples of goods or services. Students decide what each example is - a good or service. Two recording sheets are included - one where students circle good or service and one blank one for them to write the word. There is also an answer key.
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PreK - 3rd
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Free!!! Ancient Rome Google Earth Task Cards and Activities
This activity will allow you and your students to travel to Rome and see remnants of the ancient world using Google Earth. The task cards will take the students to the location of such ruins as the Colosseum and then will also bring them into a 360° photo sphere at the site. Each task card has a shortened URL that can be clicked on or entered into the omnibar or a QR code than can be scanned on a computer, chromebook, tablet, or phone.
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★ 14 Task Cards
★Field Trip to Rome
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3rd - 9th
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Introduction to Social Studies Task Cards FREE
This resource includes 12 task cards related to the introduction of important social studies concepts like chronology, the themes of geography, primary and secondary sources, the branches of history and types of maps!Task cards are an effective resource in the classroom. These task cards can be used as part of group trivia games, entrance or exit slips, or as work for centers. The possibilities are truly endless! Included in this resource:1. A Note for the Teacher2. 12 different task cards3. Tea
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4th - 8th
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Super Football 2024 Writing and Mapping with Bowl Game Places!
Are your students excited about the big football game coming up? This resource has been updated to feature the two teams playing on February 11th!Why use Super Football 2024 Writing and Mapping with Bowl Game Places!? Research tells us that when children are passionate about a topic, they are more likely to become engaged in learning.How it works: Children can get their own copies of the map, marked with locations involved in the big game. Teachers can have the children work alone, in partners,
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2nd - 4th
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European Explorers Age of Exploration Review Task Cards - Set of 28
These European Explorer task cards are the perfect way to review your explorer unit! These task cards can be used as a SCOOT game, a game of memory, or even Jeopardy! Task cards cover the obstacles, accomplishments, and important facts for the following explorers: Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Hernando de Soto, and Henry Hudson. Includes:- 28 task cards- recording sheet- answer keyThese task cards cover Georgia Standards of Excellen
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
Women in History Scoot or Task Cards With QR Codes FREEBIE| Women's History
The Famous Women in History Scoot FREEBIE activity consists of 6 task cards. Each card features a clue, or description, of a famous woman in American history. Students can use their prior knowledge about these amazing women, or use this as an opportunity to conduct research about their contributions to US History.
With this resource, students will have the opportunity to learn about famous women that paved the way for others (Trailblazers), and about women that are making history today (Livin
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2nd - 5th
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Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Identical Image to Image Matching Boom Cards 3
For this community instruction based lesson, students are presented with varying community, traffic, or safety signs visually/in image form. Students are asked to review the provided sign and match it to its identical sign, out of an array of three images. Students will work on identifying alike images, identifying safety signs, and more!Preview the deck of boom cards with the following link: Click hereRelated Products• Life Skills Community Helpers & Occupations Errorless Yes/No Questions
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Producer and Consumer task cards
16 producer and consumer task cards for a scoot. I printed them on colored card stock and laminated them. I then numbered each card after laminating, so I could change the numbers if needed.Fonts from www.jenjonesfonts.com
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2nd - 4th
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Silk Road Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up the Silk Road! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. After each
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient China -- World History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Westward Expansion Review Task Cards - Set of 36
This set of 36 task cards is the perfect way to review Westward Expansion. These task cards cover Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush, Industrial Revolution, War of 1812, Oregon Trail, and the Trail of Tears.Includes:- 36 task cards- Recording Sheet- Answer KeyThese task cards cover Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861.a. Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Lou
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
Government Task Cards (Local, State, Federal) (Mayor, Governor, and President)
This set includes 20 task cards asking questions about government leaders and responsibilities. It focuses on federal, state, and local government. The leaders discussed are president, governor, & mayor. I have left certain task card answers blank so you can write in your own city/town names and leaders. This would work great as task cards in a center or a scoot review. This version is up to date and lists Joe Biden as our president. Also available as part of a bundle: 2nd Grade Georgia Soc
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1st - 4th
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Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Vocab Image to Name Matching Boom Cards 3
For this community instruction based lesson, students are presented with varying community, traffic, or safety signs visually/in image form. Students will work on their functional vocabulary skills by identifying the sign's name. Students are asked to review the provided sign and match it to its name, out of an array of three . Students will work on identifying images, identifying safety signs, functional vocabulary and more!Related Products• Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Identical Imag
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Bill of Rights FREEBIE Differentiated Task Cards U.S. Constitution
Your middle and high school students will be engaged with this activity as they think critically about the United States Amendments, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. These scaffolded cards have four different levels of DOK (depth of knowledge) questions to help differentiate content and support students of all levels of achievement. Filled-in and guided notes help make your lesson low-prep, printable, and easy-to-use.These task cards incorporate the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy higher-order thinkin
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8th - 11th
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US Reconstruction Stations Activity - Reconstruction Centers - Digital
Stations can add novelty to the classroom and engage your students because they become active learners. If you like this station, be sure to check out all the stations I have available! This FREE mini-stations pack includes 4 stations about different sub-topics of the Reconstruction Era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Stations inclu
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7th - 11th
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FREE Economics Causation Cards
Economics can be a challenging topic to teach, because there are some abstract ideas and complex mathematical concepts. However, these causation cards will help your students master this information! They were created for upper elementary, but they can even be used in middle school!This Product Includes:✓ Entrepreneur✓ Profit✓ Investor✓ Producer✓ Consumer✓ Natural resource✓ Capital resource✓ Human resource✓ Good✓ Service✓ Income✓ Supply✓ Demand✓ Labor✓ Money✓ Trade✓ Barter With This Product You'
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3rd - 6th
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Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Identical Image to Image Matching Task Cards 2
For this community instruction based lesson, students are presented with varying community, traffic, or safety signs visually/in image form. Students are asked to review the provided sign and match it to its identical sign, out of an array of three images. Students will work on identifying alike images, identifying safety signs, and more!Task cards are great for running academic goals 1:1 with a student, in discrete trial format, or even as a group activity. Access my free data sheet to support
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Identical & Non-Identical Picture Matching Task Cards GROWING BUNDLE
Free - Historical Thinking Task Cards for Social Studies Skill of Purpose
These are 15 Task Cards to encourage Historical Thinking skills and Critical Thinking skills in your classroom. These task cards work with the historical thinking or reasoning skills of Purpose. There are 15 cards for this 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" cards can be used in high school classes. You can even use them to differentiate within the classroom among students of differ
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7th - 12th
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Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Bundle
This FREE bundle is a great way to introduce and teach your students the Spanish speaking countries and capitals. Included are:★ A list of the 21 Spanish speaking countries. ★ A list of the 22 Spanish speaking capitals. ★ Printable flaschards of the countries and capitals. ★ A document with 10 uses for the flashcards. ************************************************************************************************Check out my MEGA BUNDLE that includes THIS PRODUCT plus everything you'll need to
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5th - 12th
Civil War Review Task Cards - Set of 28
This set of 28 review task cards is a great way to review your Civil War unit! These task cards review causes of the Civil War, important people, battles, important events, key terms, and Reconstruction!Includes:- 28 task cards- recording sheet- answer keyThese review task cards cover Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H1 The student will explain the causes, major events, and consequences of the Civil War.a. Identify Uncle Tom’s Cabin and John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry, and explain how each
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Civil War Unit Bundle
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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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