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Preview of CREDIT CARDS - Debt - Finance - Life Skills- Economics

CREDIT CARDS - Debt - Finance - Life Skills- Economics

Credit CardsThe Disadvantages and Advantages of Credit Cards Credit card debt has become a serious problem in America. These learning materials focus on teaching students valuable and practical knowledge about credit cards. OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:· Define credit card and credit lines.· Explain how a credit card is obtained.· Identify why credit cards can be dangerous.· Identify the common fees and costs of credit cards.· Explain how you can avoid credit card debt.· Identify some p
Preview of Social Studies Ancient History Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)

Social Studies Ancient History Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)

Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school ancient history or world history curriculum! This low-prep resource only requires you to choose which bell ringer works best with your curriculum for the day. That's it!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about ancient civilizations around the world.Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible
Preview of CREDIT, CREDIT SCORES AND RATINGS , Economics, Life Skills, Personal Finance

CREDIT, CREDIT SCORES AND RATINGS , Economics, Life Skills, Personal Finance

CreditThe Importance of Your Credit ScoreAn easy to implement and an effective lesson. This complete learning package will teach students how lenders determine credit risk, how a person’s credit score/rating is determined, explain the role of credit bureaus, the importance and benefits of good credit, and how to read a credit report. Essential and practical topics for our students.Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan2. PowerPoint Presentation3. Credit; The Importance of Your Credit Score: Reading w
Preview of Causes of the American Revolution PowerPoint and Notes Set

Causes of the American Revolution PowerPoint and Notes Set

This PowerPoint and Notes set is everything you need to teach your students about the causes of the American Revolution including: the French and Indian War, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Sons of Liberty, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Battle of Lexington and Concord.Includes:- 16 slide PowerPoint- 5 pages of scaffolded notes (editable PDF)- answer keyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1
Preview of Texas Revolution, Alamo, and Mexican American War Lesson Plan

Texas Revolution, Alamo, and Mexican American War Lesson Plan

This engaging and thorough lesson on the Texas Revolution, Battle of the Alamo, and Mexican-American War features a PowerPoint, Interactive Notebook page, primary and secondary sources, videos, and more for an engaging and complete lesson plan! Included is a standards-based PowerPoint that covers in detail the Texas Revolution, Battle of the Alamo, Mexican-American War, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and more. There is a guided notes page and printable Interactive Notebook graphic organizer of the
Preview of Economics; Scarcity, Opportunity, Factors of Production, Needs and Wants

Economics; Scarcity, Opportunity, Factors of Production, Needs and Wants

Economic Lessons 1-4 Key Economic Concepts Made EasyThese worksheets and PowerPoints were designed to assist with the teaching of key economic concepts that many students struggle with. These concepts have been simplified and broken down into more easily digestible chucks.1. Why Study Economics?Needs and WantsObjectives: Students will be able to:• Define economics.• Explain why it is important to study economics.• Identify where economic decisions begin.• D
Preview of History Bell Ringers - Today in History Daily Warm Up Slides for Social Studies

History Bell Ringers - Today in History Daily Warm Up Slides for Social Studies

Created by
Presto Plans
History Bell Ringers - Today in History Daily Warm Up Slides for Social Studies: Help your students gain knowledge of important world events and influential people with these history bell-ringers to last you the entire year! Each slide shared information about an interesting historical or cultural event or person related to every single date in the year. Also included is a weekly activity where students can record the information they learn and do further research on the topic! Although this w
Preview of Greek Mythology Google Slideshow and Flashcards | Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Mythology Google Slideshow and Flashcards | Greek Gods and Goddesses

If you need to teach your students about who's who in Greek Mythology, this Intro to Greek Mythology can help! This digital resource includes a Google Slideshow featuring 14 of the different gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece (the 12 Olympians along with Hades and Hestia), along with a editable graphic organizer for Google Docs and some printable flashcards to help your students review what they learned! The 14 gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece included in this resource include the followin
Preview of World War 1 (World War I) Bundle of Maps, PowerPoints & More for US and World

World War 1 (World War I) Bundle of Maps, PowerPoints & More for US and World

Created by
History Gal
This money saving bundle includes all of my World War 1 resources. Your students will enjoy learning about World War I events, about the important people from this era, and so much more!Each of these products may be purchased individually.The bundle includes (click on each link to learn more about each resource):World War I (World War 1) 1914 and 1918 Europe Maps (digital version added World War I Battles Map Activity (print and digital)World War I (World War 1) Key People Scavenger HuntWorld W
Preview of Climate Change PowerPoint with Notes, Questions, and Kahoot

Climate Change PowerPoint with Notes, Questions, and Kahoot

Created by
Science Is Real
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This Climate Change PowerPoint focuses on current greenhouse gas emissions, the greenhouse effect, global warming and climate change. This resource includes student notes, assessment questions, and custom Kahoot game! Also included are teacher notes and lesson plan. This engaging 45-slide editable Climate Change PowerPoint is accompanied by editable fill-in-the-blank-style notes, assessment questions, and a custom Kahoot! Standard printable files (MS Word and PDF) and Google Slides versi
Preview of SUPPLY AND DEMAND, Equilibrium, Surplus, Shortage, Fixed Prices -Economics

SUPPLY AND DEMAND, Equilibrium, Surplus, Shortage, Fixed Prices -Economics

Supply and DemandEquilibrium, Surplus, Shortage, Price Ceiling, and Price Floor (Economics Made Easy)This lesson is in Google Doc format and PDF format, making it an excellent resource for distance learning or in-class instruction. With these materials, students will be able to apply what they have learned about the law of supply and law of demand in the past lessons. The materials will effectively teach students how supply and demand work together to determine pric
Preview of Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint Presentation and Guided Notes

Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint Presentation and Guided Notes

Created by
History Gal
Looking for a no-prep way to cover the Civil Rights Movement with your students? This PowerPoint and Guided Notes set covers the major events in the Civil Right Movement from Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball through key events in the 1950s like Brown v. Board of Education and the Montgomery Bus Boycott through the 1960s and ending with assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.This 144 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Civil Rights Movement includes: Jackie RobinsonDes
Preview of Constitutional Convention Pop-Up Figures "Rise of Democracy" Lesson

Constitutional Convention Pop-Up Figures "Rise of Democracy" Lesson

This creative Constitutional Convention lesson has students creating pop up figures of 6 Founding Fathers to learn about how each helped create America's Constitution at the convention.Included is a PowerPoint along with a printable graphic organizer and 2 versions of "pop up figures" for students to cut out. One includes pictures of each Founding Father while the other uses drawings. Both include the following people from the Constitutional Convention:James MadisonGeorge WashingtonBenjamin Fran
Preview of Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush

Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush

Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ
Preview of Budgeting, LEARNING TO BUDGET, Budget, Personal Finance

Budgeting, LEARNING TO BUDGET, Budget, Personal Finance

Learning to Budget To maintain good personal financial health, it is important for adults to learn how to create and maintain a budget. These materials focus on building essential budgeting knowledge and skills that students need. The materials are self-guided and easy for students to follow; they are also supported with a PowerPoint presentation that coincide with the reading materials. Objectives: Students will be able to: • Define budget and other key terms related to budgeting. • Explain
Preview of The Rise & Fall of Napoleon Lesson Plan

The Rise & Fall of Napoleon Lesson Plan

This engaging lesson plan on Napoleon and the French Revolution has been totally revised and updated for a thorough set of activities in your World History classroom! The download includes a PowerPoint on the end of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. The presentation (a Google Slides version is also included) covers his rise to power, military victories, accomplishments within France such as the Napoleonic Code, as well as his downfall and final defeat at Waterloo. An editable guide
Preview of 13 Colonies: Early English - Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth & New England

13 Colonies: Early English - Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth & New England

Establishing the 13 Colonies:If you are having problems with Kahoot links they were changed (not my idea:) - here's the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/13-colonies-mr-raymond-s-u-s-history/855ec28c-c0ce-4a6a-94ad-e860a946ad7d JUST ADDED FOR FREE - Additional Colonies: I was going to do this as a separate lesson; but have added another PowerPoint presentation, worksheet, quiz, and smart-board map - FOR NO ADDITIONAL COSTThis lesson teaches students about the earliest European colonies in
Preview of Major Battles of the U.S. Civil War

Major Battles of the U.S. Civil War

Created by
History Girl
Students get a brief look at ten of the major battles of the U.S. Civil War including a map showing where the battles took place. 1. Fort Sumter 2. 1st Bull Run 3. Hampton Roads (Ironclads) 4. Shiloh 5. 2nd Bull Run 6. Antietam 7. Gettysburg 8. Vicksburg 9. Savannah Campaign (Sherman's March to the Sea) 10. Appomattox Product includes: -12 PDF fact cards to print for student use -PowerPoint version to use with a computer lab or for classroom presentation. -Student worksheet and map to com
Preview of Georgia Studies Bundle One (SS8H1, SS8H2, SS8H3)

Georgia Studies Bundle One (SS8H1, SS8H2, SS8H3)

Created by
Brain Wrinkles
This bundle contains all of my Georgia Studies resource pack files that are aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence SS8H1, SS8H2, and SS8H3 – American Indians, European Exploration and Settlement, Settlement of Georgia, Colonial Georgia, Road to Revolution, American Revolution, and U.S. Constitution. There are over 430 pages of notes, group activities, writing assignments, projects, printables, etc., included in this file. The preview download shows what is included in each unit, or you c
Preview of Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE

Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE

Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go!Please see preview for Bundle detailsBundle includes several products that aren't available in my store. For those available in my store, specific descriptions can be found below:Immigration and Urbanization Reading Passage with Response WorksheetImmigration and Urbanization Stations ActivityImmigration and Urbaniz
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Curriculum for Special Education Egypt Greece Rome China

Ancient Civilizations Curriculum for Special Education Egypt Greece Rome China

Ancient Civilizations. SAVE with this bundle that contains 4 ancient civilizations for students with autism and special learning needs in middle and high school. EgyptGreeceRomeChinaEach unit is set up the same way to allow students to be able to compare and contrast each time period. ⭐Each unit is meant to last between 2-3 weeks. See the preview for each unit for a detailed look at the contents.Each unit includes:Detailed lesson plan with group activitiesBook with movie versionVocabulary boa
Preview of Civil War for Special Education Causes of the Civil War & US History Activities

Civil War for Special Education Causes of the Civil War & US History Activities

This unit on the Civil War contains over 100 pages and 19 google slides of material specifically designed for students with special learning needs, especially autism. These US history activities cover:causes of the Civil Warimportant leaders of the Civil Warbattles of the Civil Wareffects of the Civil WarThere are many opportunities for students to engage in repeated information on the Civil War. This repetition encourages a true understanding of the impact and importance of the Civil War. Final
Preview of Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE

Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE

Created by
WISEflamingo
FORENSIC SCIENCE PRINT & GO! The top-rated Wiseflamingo Forensic Case Studies in one place and for a discount! Each case study focuses on a different topic in which forensic techniques played a key role in bringing about justice. Students read the highly engaging text while answering questions, highlighting and underlining key ideas! These case studies have great ratings individually and I have gotten an overwhelmingly positive response from my students. My forensic students are constantly
Preview of The Constitution and Bill of Rights for Special Education US Government

The Constitution and Bill of Rights for Special Education US Government

This unit on the Constitution & Bill of Rights contains over 200 pages and 35 google slides of material specifically designed for students with special learning needs, especially autism. (There is an easier version of the book included for younger students.) This unit addresses the main components of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in a simplified but rigorous way for students with diverse learning needs to make meaningful and authentic connections to the material. There are many op
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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.