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Free 7th grade social studies resources for Google Apps
World Map Activity and Assessment | Free | Printable & Digital
World Map Lesson and Assessment! This printable and digital World Map Lesson and Assessment focuses on continents, oceans, and the Equator. A color reference map and assessment answer key are also included! **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:♥ This is EXACTLY wh
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4th - 7th
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FREE Titanic Math Activity
Your students will love this set of four worksheets that explore the Titanic by the numbers! This resource is an engaging way for your students to work on math skills and learn about the Titanic at the same time!Best for grades 4 and up or advanced 3rd graders.What's included in this Titanic Math Activity?4 Printable PagesAnswer KeyDigital version in Google SlidesAnswer Key and DIGITAL ACCESS included.***Looking for even MORE Titanic Resources?!***HUGE Titanic Literacy & Activity Resource B
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4th - 7th
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Newspaper Article Template | Writing a News Article | Printable & Digital
Add creativity and writing practice to any unit of study with this printable and digital newspaper article template. Your students will perfect the art of writing a newspaper article using this blank nonfiction template.Want more summary writing templates? Click here to view 10 editable, printable, and digital graphic organizers for summary writing! This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teach
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4th - 7th
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Black History Month Science Celebration | Famous Black American Scientists
About this ProductThis resource includes enrichments activities that highlight scientific, medical and engineering achievements by Black American men and women. It can be used in science classrooms to make meaningful connections during Black History month or anytime of year to discuss diversity in the scientific community. The resources includes:• Ten passages that focus on the scientific and engineering accomplishments of Black Americans• Reflection questions for each passage that prompt discus
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4th - 10th
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Blank Timeline Template | Printable and Digital | Free
Focus on sequence of events with this FREE printable and digital timeline template! Use this illustrated timeline template for all content areas and grade levels. Students place six events on the timeline in chronological order. The timeline includes space for an event picture and short description. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teac
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4th - 7th
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World War I - Trench Warfare Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
This NO PREP stations activity presents a variety of trench warfare topics with intriguing primary source accounts and visually appealing photosets. The resource is available in PDF and Google Docs formats! Increase student growth and engagement using fun and effective methods!Each station contains a brief introduction and enthralling primary source accounts of trench warfare. After completing this lesson, students will understand how and why trench warfare was fought, and the horrific condition
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: World War I (WWI) Stations Activity BUNDLE (PDF and Google Docs Formats)
Holocaust Victims' Identity Cards for ELA, History - Print & Digital (FREE)
These identity cards are designed to help students make personal connections with the victims of the Holocaust, and could be used before a novel study or a history lesson.Images and information within this resource are used with permission from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. You can find the originals as well as more information here.The ID cards can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. This resource includes a print ready PDF as well as Google Drive versions (D
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Holocaust Resource Bundle for ELA, History - Print & Digital
FREE - The Declaration of Independence - Close Reading and Text Analysis
This lesson helps students break down the complicated meaning of the Declaration of Independence so that they can grasp the overall meaning of the document. Students are provided with three methods for decoding the text. They use cooperative learning for reading and analyzing the text, they use music to understand Britain's reaction, and they draw little pictures to show that they can decipher the grievances made against King George.I utilize this lesson in conjunction with my Journey though the
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5th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Full Unit Bundle Critical Thinking Distance Learning
Beginning of World War II (WWII) Summary and Worksheet (PDF and Digital)
Need a quick activity to introduce, review, or test prep the beginning of World War II? This NO PREP reading passage provides a broad summary of the beginning of World War II and includes a response worksheet with short answer questions and graphic organizers. The resource is available in PDF and digital format! The summary covers the rise of fascist dictators, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, the invasion of Poland, the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, the Lend-Lease Act, and the attack at Pearl Har
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: World War II (WWII) UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
World War II - Pearl Harbor Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
The intent of this lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. Each station of this NO PREP activity examines an aspect of the Pearl Harbor attack through gripping primary sources. The activity is available in print and digital format! After completing this lesson, students will understand the causes and effects of the attack, the devastation it achieved, and America’s response. Students will examine each of the following topics:
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE
FREEBIE Biography Research Project Template Google Slides for Any Person
This 8 page FREEBIE: biography research project template is in Google Slides and is great for any person students are researching. Great for student collaboration (partners) and perfect for Speaking and Listening Activities. This is also included in my Women in History Month Close Reading Passages Writing Biographies 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's what teachers are saying:"I used these templates to start our novel unit on Ready Player One. My kids liked the ease of use. The questions were simple to und
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2nd - 8th
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Cold War Superpowers Lesson - US & USSR - Reading Activity - PPT - Notes - Quiz
Cold War Superpowers No Prep Lesson: PowerPoint, Reading Passage, Activities, QuizThis resource pack is a FREE no prep complete lesson (GOOGLE version included!) about the Cold War Superpowers that includes 3-5 days of materials. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read aloud accommodations. This resource can also be easily used for distance/digital learning because all components are available in a digital format.If you have always wondered w
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7th - 10th
9/11 - September 11th PowerPoint Presentation
This 32 slide 9/11 - September 11th presentation is designed for middle school students. There are pictures of smoke and flames coming out of the buildings, but no pictures of the victims in the towers or anything like that. The presentation covers:The morning of the eventsThe targets of the attacksCasualties at each target Who was responsible for the attacksThe United States' response to the attacks (there is a link to a 4:30 video of President Bush's speech that night) Osama bin Laden's deathE
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5th - 9th
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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet - U.S. Capitals
This latitude and longitude worksheet can be used with Google Earth or other maps. The worksheet has 15 sets of coordinates. Students are to find the capital city located at each set of coordinates. A link to a Google Form is included. Unlike the PDF worksheet, the Google Form is multiple choice so it can be automatically graded. A link to download a version of the worksheet formatted for Google Slides is also included.The worksheet was designed to be printed in black and white. State capitals i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Geography Introduction Bundle
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions1 reading passage – (See topic below.)5 differentiated reading l
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3rd - 8th
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Constitution Activity | FREE Worksheet | Printable & Digital | Constitution Day
This printable and digital US Constitution true or false worksheet and class discussion works well as an introductory activity for your Constitution unit. It's also perfect for Constitution Day! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here to preview the lessons and take ad
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4th - 7th
Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Geography Anchor Charts Sampler Free, World Geography Posters
Geography Free Anchor Charts (Great as Bellringers, Word Walls, and Concept Boards)(Great as Bellringers, Word Walls, and Concept Boards), Mapping Skills Posters, Geography Review Pages, Digital Activity via Google Classroom This bundle will take your through the entire Geography curriculum. It will include all components of Geography. This is perfect for traveling around the world in style. Sign up for email updates and follow me on TPT for updates.Anchor charts are great for representing
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month Google Slides
EDITABLEyou can add anyone else to the list that you wish to discuss in your classA list of just a few important figures in black history
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PreK - 12th
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United States Geography Worksheet
This United States Geography Worksheet has 21 items for students to label on a map as well as four questions to answer. Both a PDF and a link to download the worksheet using Google Slides are included. An answer key is included. Items to label include:States: Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and TexasCities: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C.Bodies of water: Atlantic Ocean, Great Salt Lake, Gulf of Mexico, Lake Michigan, Mississippi River, Pacific OceanGeographi
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Geography Worksheet Bundle
Progressive Movement Era - Muckraker Stations Activity (PDF and Google Docs)
Increase student growth and engagement with intriguing primary source accounts from muckrakers of the Progressive Era!The intent of this NO PREP lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics and primary source accounts in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The lesson is available in both print and digital formats! After completing this lesson, students should be able to identify the major muckrakers of the Progressive Movement, the role they played in exposing problems
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Progressive Movement Era UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
FREE - Westward Expansion Analyzing Point of View and the Manifest Destiny
This activity is part of my full Unit bundle for westward movement and expansion! - Check out the bundle for more engaging activities! - Westward Expansion Full Unit BundleThis is a one day lesson that helps students to understand the point of view of those who supported the Manifest Destiny. Students will analyze a painting from John Gast (America's Progress) and two quotes from John O'Sullivan. For formative assessment, students create a new version of the America's Progress painting from a d
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6th - 9th
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FREE Map Skills | Continents and Oceans | Digital Activity
Map Skills | Continents and Oceans | Digital Activity This free product helps students practice identifying the continents and oceans with this digital activity for distance learning. It includes one Google Slide that can be easily uploaded to Google Classroom. The students drag the labels to the appropriate continent or ocean.
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Map Skills | Geography | Digital Activities | Bundle | Distance Learning
FREE Acadia National Park Reading Passage and Graphic Organizer
Looking for engaging national parks research activities for your classroom? This Acadia National Park set is perfect for reports and research projects and includes2 page informational text reading passage2 page printable graphic organizer6 slide digital graphic organizer for Google SlidesThe graphic organizers help students focus on the most important aspects of the national park as they keep their notes organized. This activity can easily serve as a note-taking tool for an essay or presentation
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Acadia National Park Graphic Organizer and Word Search Bundle
Retro Themed Agenda Slides
Open up class with these trendy and fun agenda slides! These retro themed slides were can be used with any age group and any subject. Did I mention they were completely editable?! This resource includes :6 Retro Themed SlidesAll fonts and Clip art is available to edit. If you enjoy this FREE resource, please consider leaving a 5 star review :)
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: Retro Back to School Bundle (Edit-able)
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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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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.
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