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7th grade social studies resources for GATE $10 and up
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies
Students will engage in trivia, history analysis, scavenger hunts, and get-to-know-you activities in a variety of ways with this 7-resource bundle. Enjoy this Icebreakers Bundle to get all SEVEN of these amazing resources at a reduced price. This bundle is phenomenal for back-to-school or to end the school year!⭐ Back to School Game | Can you spot the 10 historical TRUTHS or LIES?⭐ Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!⭐ Who Studied History? Students lear
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4th - 9th
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STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Harlem Renaissance Activities - Escape Room (paper + digital) - Black History
Make learning fun with this Harlem Renaissance activity! Your students will learn about the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance as well as famous figures. This is reading-heavy and "true history," but a great addition to Black History Month or National Poetry Month. Use this Harlem Renaissance Activity for:✅ ELA or Social Studies✅ Your poetry unit or National Poetry Month✅ Black History Month This Harlem Renaissance activity is the perfect way to introduce your students to the era. It h
Grades:
7th - 10th
Fairy Tales on Trial
Students discover a unique way to determine the fine line between “doing wrong” and “crime.” They “study” character education by “doing” - using fairy tales and simulating investigation and trials. The activities challenge students as they use all language arts skills: critical reading, analytical thinking and writing, speaking and drama.
Use with the entire class, choosing an appropriate case by its complexity and appropriate level of challenge. The class creates all elements of a case and pres
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3rd - 9th
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Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology with STEAM Extensions Mega Unit
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~SocratesUsing this resource, students will be introduced to Ancient Greece, explore Greek contributions to the modern world, and develop an understanding of Greek gods and goddesses. Then, they will critically analyze common Greek myths. Students will explore the themes and lessons utilizing the Thinking Frameworks included. In addition, there are STEAMS lessons (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Socratic Seminar) incl
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4th - 7th
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Geography Lessons and Activities | Critical and Creative Thinking BUNDLE
If you're looking for fabulous lesson plans about many aspects of geography, this bundle is for you! They're the perfect way to build geography skills, critical thinking skills, and creativity skills, all at once! You'll love the super high quality graphics, original articles, and the super clear teacher instructions for every single lesson.Ten different lessons/activities are included, and all of them align with National Geography Standards. Every resource has more than one activity, so this is
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2nd - 9th
Advanced Fairy Tales on Trial
" . . . an age appropriate version of an important element in our society . . ."
Learn it. Remember it. Live it. Right. Wrong. Consequences. Values that make the difference are found in Janis Silverman's second book "Advanced" Fairy Tales. Some of the tales are less familiar; some are more complicated and take a more mature student to untangle the possible misbehaviors to be charged. But the teacher-tested results speak for themselves . . .
". . . What a great way to teacher character education
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3rd - 9th
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Florida 7th Grade Civics Simulations Bundle 11 Total -SS.7.CG.1.1-SS.7.CG.1.11
Welcome to our series of simulations designed to deepen your understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. Throughout history, these fundamental concepts have shaped societies, influenced governance structures, and defined the rights and responsibilities of citizens. In each simulation, you will explore different aspects of government and law, delving into historical events, constitutional principles, and political ideologies that have shaped th
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5th - 8th
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California History Game Board Bundle
Games Include: California Native Americans, Explorers, Missions, Gold Rush, and Transcontinental Railroad Kids love games! Our board games are perfect for centers or for small groups. Each game reinforces unit concepts in a lively, fast-paced format. Rules are easy to learn. If your students have ever played Sorry! or Chutes and Ladders, they will be familiar with the layouts. What you get: a digital download of a full-size game board. We "chop" the game board into 4 to 6 printer-friendly piec
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3rd - 8th
READ & RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Choice Board Independent Project PBL Genius Hour
30% OFF WITH THE BUNDLE...This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to provide your students with a READ & RESEARCH INDEPENDENT PROJECT CHOICE BOARD! Students can complete projects using the provided Choice Board, or you separate the activities so that you have 4 units with this resource! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/Creative Problem-Solving
Grades:
4th - 12th
Math In History
The author takes the concepts in the National Standards and places them under the microscope where the personalities and great moments of discovery can bring them to life.
18 lessons supplement regular math lessons, extending and enriching the curriculum. Topics include women, Archimedes, Babylonians and Egyptians, the abacus, angles, Pi, the calculator, codes, the decimal point Einstein, longitude & latitude, scientific notation, the missing planet, mean, median, mode, money, symbols of geo
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7th - 12th
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HISTORY RESEARCH PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project Passion Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a HISTORY RESEARCH PROJECT (Genius Hour/Passion Projects/Independent Projects) and presentations! It includes a 15-page student packet (PDF paper version AND Google Slides version), 3 Interest Inventories/Idea Sheets, 7 Research page options, 2 rubric options, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, and a 22-slide PowerPoint to share directions with students each day. The student packet, Lesson Plans, and Power
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Gifted or Goof Off
Part of Nancy Polette's Fact or Fiction Series
Texas Legacy Award Winner 2005
Use one of the collages in the Gallery of Celebrities with your students as a motivator to guess which famous people you’ll be reading about. Get a glimpse of the early life of well-known people in different professions. What do the experiences of these people tell us about persistence, perseverance, resolve, determination, achievement, accomplishment, victory and success? Enjoy the humor of Steele’s caricatures – writ
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K - 12th
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Primary Sources Collection -- Complete Lessons with All You Need! 144 Pages
Best practices in history and 21st Century learning through primary sources, the Common Core, critical thinking, expository writing, public speaking, creative projects—they’re all here!THIS IS A VERY POPULAR, SOMEWHAT SMALLER, VERSION OF AN EVEN LARGER BUNDLE.You get five sets of bundled primary sources lessons—145 pages of lessons and materials in all—and a nice savings over buying the bundles individually. Each activity comes with explanations, guides, ready-to-print activity sheets, graphic
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4th - 12th
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FRIDAY MATH PROJECTS Collection 4th 5th 6th 7th Grades GATE Hands-on and PBL
Kid-tested and very popular! But don't let that fool you . . . these are very challenging.Please see individual previews.
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4th - 7th
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STATE RESEARCH PROJECT U.S.A. Genius Hour Independent Project Passion Project
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a U.S.A. STATES RESEARCH PROJECT (Genius Hour/Passion Projects/Independent Projects) and presentations! It includes a 15-page student packet (PDF paper version AND Google Slides version), 3 Interest Inventories/Idea Sheets, 7 Research page options, 2 rubric options, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, and a 22-slide PowerPoint to share directions with students each day. The student packet, Lesson Plans, and
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Number the Stars Visual Novel Study Bundle
Visual Novel Study, Google Reading Quizzes and I Have ...Who Has? Game Included. Bonus File: Printable Reading Quizzes!No Prep Unit! View before, during or after each chapter for students to gain a deeper understanding the novel, Number the Stars.· A chapter-by-chapter, page-by-page Visual Novel Study slide show that gives students all the scaffolding they need to read the novel successfully.· Historical, Cultural and Literary Focus· Targeted Vocabulary· Relevant Literary devices· Comprehension
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greece: The Minoan Civilization on the Island of Crete
Give your students the opportunity to be archaeologists as they explore the ancient Minoan ruins on the island of Crete.The first civilization of Ancient Greece were the Minoans on the island of Crete. This civilization reached its height of glory during the Bronze Age by carefully exploiting their both its location and resources. Much of the Minoan history is read as a picture book. We have their frescoes, artifacts, and ruins but little of their writing. So this is fantastic opportunity to
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece: THE MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATIONS Bundle
Expedition into America’s National Parks
This unit is comprised of 24 lessons designed to meet the needs of 4th-8th
grade gifted students. The three main goals of the unit are to: (a) introduce students
to the concept of exploration, (b) afford students an opportunity to use the problem-based learning method described by Gallagher (2009), and (c) provide context
whereby students can explore the five themes of geography. By the end of the unit
students will have completed an individualized research project requiring strategic
planning a
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4th - 10th
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“-Ologies” Bundle for the Middle-Grade Social Studies
Included in this bundle are 4 comprehensive units.AnthropologyArchaeologyMythologyPsychologyABOUT THE “-OLOGIES” SERIESThe self-directed activities in these comprehensive units are keyed to Bloom’s Taxonomy. They emphasize higher-level thinking skills and, although not so marked, they also encourage fluency, originality, and risk-taking. The teacher's section provides answers and additional background information as well as quizzes, tests, and a crossword. Grades 5–12AnthropologyStudents gain a
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5th - 10th
Anthropology (From the -Ologies Series)
From the -Ologies Series Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind. It is the objective of this book to introduce students to this fascinating subject and the subfields into which it is divided. Students learn about the beginnings of anthropology as an outgrowth of the curiosity stimulated by the Age of Exploration and how it grew into the basic field of study it is today. Major developments and theories of outstanding anthropologists are presented. Students gain insight into the o
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: “-Ologies” Bundle for the Middle-Grade Social Studies
What is this Thing?
Part of Nancy Polette's Fact or Fiction Series
Have you ever wandered through a museum, looked at an artifact, and wondered,
“What IS This Thing?”
So did Nancy Polette as she toured the Montgomery County Historical Society in Missouri.
As she wandered through the museum, she imagined a child of the 1800s suddenly appearing in her kitchen, at a mall, or in a classroom. How puzzled that child would be! A microwave, a blender, a cell phone, a computer, an escalator – what strange objects!
Just as a
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K - 12th
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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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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.
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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.
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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