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Social studies Common Core 3.MD.B.3 printables

Preview of Pioneer Life | Westward Expansion | California Gold Rush | Oregon Trail

Pioneer Life | Westward Expansion | California Gold Rush | Oregon Trail

Looking for resources to have Pioneer Days in your classroom? Look no further than this complete unit on pioneers, including the California Gold Rush and the Oregon Trail. This unit includes activities to stretch out Pioneer Days to a full week or pick and choose what you have time for in the classroom. INCLUDES BOTH A PRINT AND MADE FOR GOOGLE SLIDES DIGITAL VERSION.*************************************************************************************************************INCLUDES THE FOLLO
Preview of Project Based Learning: All About Me

Project Based Learning: All About Me

The All About Me PBL Unit will guide you and your students through the entire PBL process:- Project Launch and Create Student Buy-In- Access Background Knowledge - Learn and Investigate- Product Planning and Design- Present/Reflect/EvaluateTeachers that are doing book buddies or math buddies, this PBL is for you!  This Big and Little Buddy, “All About Me” project is for Kindergarten-Fifth grade classrooms, and comes with individual teacher guides and materials for K-1 (little buddies) and 2-5 (b
Preview of Weather Patterns Project – 50 States Data, Charts, Tables, Graphs & Activities

Weather Patterns Project – 50 States Data, Charts, Tables, Graphs & Activities

Created by
Brenda Kovich
Check out this awesome interdisciplinary project. Each student analyzes weather data from one or two of 50 states. They color charts, or tables, to categorize temperature and precipitation; find patterns; describe the climate; list numbers from high to low; create picture, bar, and/or line graphs; and compare states. Open the preview to take a closer look at the seriously fun science activities. First, use anchor charts to review weather vocabulary and concepts. Six full-color posters explain we
Preview of The First Thanksgiving Reading and Math Activities - A Thanksgiving Mini Unit

The First Thanksgiving Reading and Math Activities - A Thanksgiving Mini Unit

Cover the First Thanksgiving respectfully, without losing valuable class time. This math and reading print and digital activity features a two-page reading passage on the very first Thanksgiving day dinner in 1621 when the pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the new world. Read about their relationship with the Wampanoag Native Americans and the real first dinner. The reading passage connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography a
Preview of Alabama's Natural Resources (Alabama History Interactive Notebook Un. 2 Les. 10)

Alabama's Natural Resources (Alabama History Interactive Notebook Un. 2 Les. 10)

Created by
Mrs Davis Does
Are you ready to lose that Alabama history textbook? My Alabama History Interactive Notebook products are designed to teach all the Alabama Course of Study 4th Grade Alabama History standards without cracking that dusty old textbook!This is Unit 2 Lesson 10: Alabama's Natural Resources. It includes a text about the natural resources of Alabama, an accompanying map, and an interactive chart activity.Unit 2: Geography of AlabamaLesson 1: The Land of AlabamaLesson 2: The Coastal PlainLesson 3: The
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Activities

Constitution Day Printable Activities

Created by
The Magical Yet
This packet provides printable ready to use Constitution Day activities teaching the Constitution, Constitutional Convention, and citizenship for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom. Worksheets, center activities, bulletin board creations, all can be used in a variety of ways. Activities integrate reading, writing and math activities. Every activity integrates Constitution Day content with academic standards for spiral review, centers, homework or direct instruction. This 36 Page Packet i
Preview of Memorial Day Activities

Memorial Day Activities

Created by
Teacher Gems
Memorial Day activities and cookies! What student doesn’t love learning when food is involved? Especially Oreos! Whether you want to have an entire day’s celebration of Memorial Day or an entire week, this package has you covered! Although it is geared toward Memorial Day you could use many of the activities for Veterans Day as well. Pick some activities to do on Veterans Day and some on Memorial Day! With 40+ pages covering math, language arts and social studies topics you can choose to pack al
Preview of Integrated Elementary Math & History Volume 1

Integrated Elementary Math & History Volume 1

Math and history can absolutely be taught together. Historians use math all the time! Students will review or preview Colonial American history and the Revolutionary War while they practice important math skills. Use in grades 3, 4, or 5. This math resource will also align with some Common Core Standards. Your students will use history and math skills just like a real historian in this resource. Figuring out how long ago something took place along with chronology is very important to history. H
Preview of Plan A Road Trip *Digital & Printable PBL

Plan A Road Trip *Digital & Printable PBL

Created by
Erin J Murray
A printable fun filled multidisciplinary project that will challenge students through real-life experiences. Have you ever been on a road trip? You don't just wing it and go, do you? No, you spend countless hours planning, researching, packing, and setting up activities with a set budget you must adhere too. With this project students will get a sense of what it is like to plan a road trip, just like we do in real life. Use this as an early finisher project or to review math concepts. You can cu
Preview of Plan A Camping Trip *Printable & Digital* PBL

Plan A Camping Trip *Printable & Digital* PBL

Created by
Erin J Murray
A printable fun filled multidisciplinary project that will challenge students through real-life experiences. Have you ever been on a camping trip? You don't just wing it and go, do you? No, you spend countless hours planning, researching, packing, and setting up activities with a set budget you must adhere too. With this project students will get a first hand experience planning a camping trip, just like we do in real life. Use this as an early finisher project or to review math concepts. You c
Preview of 4th Grade Autumn MATH Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*

4th Grade Autumn MATH Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 4th graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you want to focus on
Preview of 3rd Grade Autumn MATH Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*

3rd Grade Autumn MATH Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you want to focus on
Preview of 5th Grade Autumn MATH Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*

5th Grade Autumn MATH Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 5th graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you want to focus on
Preview of Types of Graphs Guided Notes

Types of Graphs Guided Notes

Created by
Hashtag Teached
This very simple guided notes worksheet can be used for students to draw and describe Bar Graphs, Circle Graphs and Pictographs. The answer key is included as well. Use this to supplement your lesson, provide context for struggling students or offer a study guide for test prep. This clear outline will allow for a description and image for representation. Common Core Standards: 2.MD.D.10, 3.MD.B.3, 4.MD.B.4 Mista Sippi's Resource by Mr. Shane Silpe is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribut
Preview of 5th Grade October MEGA Bundle- Math & Reading Adventures

5th Grade October MEGA Bundle- Math & Reading Adventures

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 5th graders in the month of September, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social studies th
Preview of 4th Grade October MEGA Bundle- Math & Reading Adventures

4th Grade October MEGA Bundle- Math & Reading Adventures

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 4th graders in the month of September, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social studies th
Preview of King Charles III Coronation | Mega Pack of Activities | K-8

King Charles III Coronation | Mega Pack of Activities | K-8

This resource includes 40 pages of art, craft, displays and student worksheets. On 6 May King Charles III will be coronated in an elaborate ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Use this resource to teach your students about the king and decorate your classroom in preparation. Includes:Find-a-wordsCrosswordsBuild a crown craftBunting to brighten up your classroomThe St. Edward's Crown that King Charles will be coronated with to colour inThe Tudor Crown (Imperial Crown) that is part of King Charles' cyp
Preview of 3rd Grade AUTUMN Math & Social Studies Learning League Adventures

3rd Grade AUTUMN Math & Social Studies Learning League Adventures

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you're interested in infusing sci
Preview of 5th Grade AUTUMN Math & Social Studies Learning League Adventures

5th Grade AUTUMN Math & Social Studies Learning League Adventures

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 5th graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you're interested in infusing sci
Preview of Focus Wall-"I Can" Statements- Economics-Grade 3 S.S. Standards

Focus Wall-"I Can" Statements- Economics-Grade 3 S.S. Standards

Created by
Reading Rhapsody
This bundle contains "I Can" Statements for 3rd Grade Economics, Social Science Standards, aligned to (TCI) Teacher Curriculum Institute: Chapter 8-Understanding the Economy, Chapter 9-Choices in the Free Market, Chapter 10-Using Money Wisely, Chapter 11-The U.S. and Global Trade and Chapter 12-Providing Public Services. Each statements is on a single page, allowing it to be viewed throughout the classroom.
Preview of 4th Grade October Learning League Adventures- MATH BUNDLE

4th Grade October Learning League Adventures- MATH BUNDLE

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 4th graders in the month of October, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure! You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social studies the
Preview of The Highland Rim (Alabama History Interactive Notebook Unit 2 Lesson 6)

The Highland Rim (Alabama History Interactive Notebook Unit 2 Lesson 6)

Created by
Mrs Davis Does
Are you ready to lose that Alabama history textbook? My Alabama History Interactive Notebook products are designed to teach all the Alabama Course of Study 4th Grade Alabama History standards without cracking that dusty old textbook!This is Unit 2 Lesson 6: The Highland Rim. It includes a text about the Highland Rim region and an accompanying interactive map activity.Unit 2: Geography of AlabamaLesson 1: The Land of AlabamaLesson 2: The Coastal PlainLesson 3: The PiedmontLesson 4: The Ridge &amp
Preview of 5th Grade October Learning League Adventures- MATH BUNDLE

5th Grade October Learning League Adventures- MATH BUNDLE

Created by
Miss Adventure
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 5th graders in the month of October, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure! You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social studies the
Preview of 3rd Grade December Math Adventure- The Case of the Phony Pilot

3rd Grade December Math Adventure- The Case of the Phony Pilot

Created by
Miss Adventure
The History Hacker is claiming to be the first pilot to have ever flown around the whole world, but the Learning League knows it's not true! In order to uncover the real pilot who earned that title, they'll have to dig into history. It’s up to your class and the League to solve the clues by solving math problems and narrow down who the true pilot is. This Adventure will keep your classroom explorers engaged and working hard on math skills, while learning some social studies!Also available for 4t
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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.

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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.