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Social studies worksheets for Easel
3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides
This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities of Being a Good Citizen Civics Lessons
Are you looking for a way to teach your students how to be good citizens? This ready-to-go NO PREP resource introduces students to the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens at home, school, and in their community, state, and country. Easily integrate social studies with reading comprehension skills as students learn about the importance of citizenship and being a good citizen.These time-saving, NO PREP lessons contain reading comprehension passages, text-dependent questions, grap
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: My Entire North Carolina Government Unit | BUNDLE
Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans
Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
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2nd - 4th
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Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
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6th - 11th
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Reader's Theater Script - Fairy Tale Mock Trial for the Wolf of 3 Little Pigs
Reader's Theaters are a fun way to get your kids reading. This fairy tale mock trial is for Alexander T. Wolf from the book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. This reader's theatre script is a fun fractured fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs. This script is for upper elementary (3rd, 4th, & 5th). This is also available for use with Google Classroom™ and is included using TPT's new digital tool!After you download the resource, click the red Create Digital Activity button to get the di
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3rd - 5th
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Early Societies to 1500 CE Workbook (Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 4 Early Societies to 1500 CE unit in the Ontario Social Studies 2018 curriculum (Heritage and Identity). In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to early societies and their cultures. Students will delve into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Medieval England, Six Nations, Inuit, and the Inca Empire. They will explore aspects of these societies, including t
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4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Bill of Rights in Everyday Life
The Bill of Rights- What a fun topic to teach and study! This reading and social studies activity is interesting and thought-provoking for students. Students will work in cooperative groups to examine scenarios with realistic situations. They will decide if the person's rights were respected, according to the Bill of Rights. Students are also asked to correlate the scenario to an Amendment in the Bill of Rights. This packet contains: * Lesson plan titled "Connecting the Bill of Rights to Everyda
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Living and Working in Ontario Regions Workbook (Grade 3 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 3 Living and Working in Ontario unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).In this workbook, students will learn many interesting things about Ontario. They will explore the provinces and territories of Canada through maps and descriptions. The workbook will teach them about land use in Ontario, including its purpose and how it is compared to other areas. They will learn about municipal governments and Indigenous reserves, incl
Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies
This set of activities will help students understand workers in their community and the jobs they do. Includes workers, jobs and occupations, vehicles, and city services.Includes:Helpers and Jobs Sorting CardsMatch the picture of the worker with the correct name and job description. These work well as a whole group pocket-chart activity. Includes 26 cards.Workers, Vehicles, and City Buildings CardsThese make a fun matching activity for young learners or vocabulary development for your ESL/ELL st
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1300+ Pages
5 Regions of the United States - United States Regions Activities - US Regions
This 5 Regions of the United States Reading and Map Activity Pack is perfect for teaching this fun and engaging geography subject in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! This packet includes close reading passages, graphic organizers, vocabulary, and map activities for the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West regions of the United States! What's Included:◻️Close Reading Passages for all 5 regions and an introduction◻️Detailed Steps for a 1st read, including “What’s the gist?” and a Vocabulary
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3rd - 5th
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Current Events Templates | Worksheets | Assignments | Activities
Add diversity to your current event assignments with these 5 standards-aligned templates. Each current event worksheet focuses on a different reading comprehension skill (Main Idea & Details, Text Connections, Vocabulary in Context, Fact vs. Opinion, and Summarizing). This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pyramids Pharaohs Gods
Ancient Egypt Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. This resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) The Two Lands of Ancient Egypt-covers the layout of Ancient Egypt (Upper and Lower Egypt)-flow of t
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5th - 7th
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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet Activities for Practice and Review
Do your students struggle with latitude and longitude? Use this resource to help your students learn the fundamentals of latitude and longitude and apply their knowledge to simple maps.This resource includes reference/note sheets on latitude and longitude, the important lines of latitude (Equator, Tropics, Arctic / Antarctic Circle), and longitude (Prime Meridian, Date Line), and how to find a location on Earth using coordinates. This package also includes five worksheets for students to apply
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude Bundle - Activities, Task Cards, & Posters
Communities in Canada, 1780-1850 Workbook (Grade 3 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 3 Communities in Canada, 1780-1850 unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this workbook, students will explore life in Canada from 1780 to 1850, focusing on Indigenous communities and early settlers. It covers six Indigenous groups (Anishinaabe, Inuit, Mi'kmaq, Métis, Cree, Haudenosaunee), including their cultures, homes, and daily life. The workbook also delves into the experiences of early settlers (Early French Canadia
Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Current Events Comprehension Worksheet & Google Slides
Does your classroom watch CNN 10™, The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz, Teen Kid News or a similar student news channel, or read news articles? This visual worksheet is great for your special education students that need visuals to answer WH questions.This comes with:Visual/Multiple Choice Current Events WorksheetCustomized worksheet for each state and Canadian provincesWHEN was the news?WHERE did the news happen?WHAT was the news about?WHO was the news about?HOW did today's news make you feel
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Not Grade Specific
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Changing Family and Community Traditions Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 2 Changing Family and Community Traditions unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this engaging workbook, students will discover the world's diverse cultures and traditions. They will explore their own ancestors/heritage, learn about family structures, and compare different families. They will learn about different traditions and celebrations in Canada, including learning about the impact that colonization, including the r
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Grades:
2nd
Also included in: Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet | Differentiated Activity| World Map
Students will practice following latitude and longitude coordinates to identify continents and oceans on a world map. This activity comes with 2 differentiated versions to meet your students' needs! Worksheet A has no labels, so students can practice identifying continents, oceans, and 2 (easily identifiable) countries as they follow the Latitude and Longitude coordinates! Worksheet B is similar, and perfect for ELL's or struggling learners! The map on this version is labeled, so students can re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude ACTIVITY BUNDLE!
The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary: 30 Question Worksheet + Answer Key!
The Social Dilemma- This is a video guide + answer key! (Hard copy and digital versions.)Technology, cell phones and social media leave us with a social dilemma for sure! Whether it be Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter, all social media gives us reason to stop, pause and reflect!-----------------------------------------------------Here you will find:* 30 questions that follow along with the documentary* Answer key to make grading a breeze* An optional "less paper" version* Link
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: High School Health Curriculum: Full Year, Skills Based Health Education
Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 1st 2nd Grade
This financial literacy resource has everything you need to teach your students about goods and services and other concepts of money! WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are both printable and digital components giving students multiple ways to access the material.Vocabulary Posters - Includes word with definition - goods, service, consumer, producer, supply, demand, and barterGoods & Services Picture Sort - 15 picture cards that students sort according to whether they show a good or a service. Includes h
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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Political and Physical Regions of Canada Workbook (Grade 4 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 4 Political and Physical Regions of Canada unit in the current 2018 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canada's political and physical regions. They will explore political regions through maps, cardinal directions, and individual provinces and territories, including their flags and key facts. The workbook also covers physical regions, such as the Canadian Shield, Great Lakes-St.
Grades:
4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans (Grade 5 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, in What Would Eventually Become Canada unit in the current 2018 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to Canada's history before 1713 and the early interactions between Indigenous communities and European explorers. They will explore the different Indigenous communities such as the Anishinaabe, Cree, Haudenosaunee,
Grades:
5th
Also included in: Grade 5 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Worksheets and Quizzes - U.S.A. Geography
This collection of worksheets and a printable map provide excellent lessons for learning latitude and longitude. • This package contains 9 pages. • A printable map with the necessary information to answer the questions regarding latitude and longitude.• Includes practice and two quizzes in the “Where Am I” format•Answer KeyThis lesson is google classroom ready.Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resources at: ljmccormick33@yahoo.com. If you are diss
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: U.S.A. Geography- Bundle
Colonial America, Second Grade - Print and Digital
This revised Colonial America complete unit spans the time of the early settlers at Jamestown in 1607 to the end of the American Revolution in 1789 when George Washington became the first President. Included is information on the Pilgrims from the Mayflower, the 13 Colonies, Colonial Children, the Boston Tea Party, the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence. Various activities are embedded throughout. It also has an end-of-unit quiz along with an answer key. This product is
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2nd - 3rd
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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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