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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.2 resources on sale
BINGO: US Presidents (100+ printable boards, caller's sheets, and markers)
PRINT AND PLAY!Print as many unique game boards as you want (up to 100).Print and cut as many markers as you'd like, or use pieces of paper, supplies, dobbers, markers, or chips.Use the provided questions sheet to play multiple unique games. Ask one question, or ask many to help your students along.This set will play multiple unique games! It contains 100 bingo boards and over 400 questions (over 10 each per president) to ask your students.Play short, long, or unique games.A rule guide is provid
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Media Literacy: Primary and Secondary Sources, Bias, Source Analysis, Fact Check
Media Literacy, Source Analysis, Primary vs Secondary Sources, Research and Fact Checking, Fact vs Opinion, source comparison and and author point of view examining media bias from loaded adjectives, euphemism, and ommision: In a world of fake news and viral social media stories, how can students know what is true? When doing a research paper, how do we decide which sources to trust? This unit contains a lesson on source analysis: looking for bias through loaded adjectives and ommission, compari
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Highschool ELA Bundle: Writing, Research, and Argumentation
US States & Territories: 55 Reading Comprehensions w/ Questions & Answer Key
One reading comprehension for every state and territory! That's 55 reading comprehensions!Each state and region has a rich history and offer something unique to the country. How did the state form? How did it become part of the country? What significant events happened there? What's unique about it? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the importance of each US state and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find information about heritage, traditio
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of Ancient/Medieval Japan: Beauty & Fashion Trends in the Heian Period
Looking for engaging lessons on the Heian Period of Medieval Japan? Look no further!This set of 11-page Medieval/Feudal Japan worksheets for the history classroom explores the Beauty and Fashion Trends of Medieval Japan during the Heian Era. Just seeing the picture of a Japanese woman with painted black is enough to catch the attention of any middle school or high school history student!Analyzing the beauty and fashion trends in Medieval Japan during the Heian Era is a great way to teach about J
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7th - 10th
National symbols and monuments Reading comprehension passages
Each of the 20 symbols comes with a non-fiction reading passage and a comprehension sheet to answer questions ,fill in the blanks, true false and vocabulary words. The answer key follows each comprehension sheet.Use the reading passages for a reading comprehension lesson, during your social studies unit, to write a report, or send home for homework.Use the reading passages to research the National Symbols and to write a report about them. National Symbols of United States Nonfiction Passages inc
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3rd - 6th
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World Culture Reading Comprehension passages
Are you looking to create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students? Our comprehensive world culture Bundle is your ultimate resource for fostering appreciation, understanding, and respect for diverse cultures in your classroom.What's Inside the Bundle:Passages related to every cultureQuestionsmultiple choice itemsTrue falseEmbrace the richness of cultural diversity and transform your classroom into a vibrant learning community. Purchase our world culture Bundle today
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient puzzling pyramids Egypt Reading Comprehension Passages Questions
"Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt with our captivating TPT product! Dive into the timeless allure of the Pyramids of Egypt, marveling at their majestic construction and enigmatic symbolism. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike, our resource transports learners to a world of pharaohs, gods, and monumental architecture, making history come alive in your classroom!"Ancient Egypt Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. This resource contains 20 Enga
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3rd - 6th
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Early Explorer Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions for grade 3-6
Ignite Curiosity and Adventure in Your Classroom!Embark on an educational journey with our Early Explorer , a meticulously curated collection designed to captivate young minds and foster a love for discovery. This bundle is packed with engaging resources that bring the fascinating world of early explorers to life, making history lessons an exciting adventure for your students.In this resource, there is a 20 reading passage based on Early explorer from the Age of Exploration. Excellent time sav
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3rd - 6th
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World Culture Diversity Reading Comprehension passages
Are you looking to create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students? Our comprehensive Cultural Diversity Bundle is your ultimate resource for fostering appreciation, understanding, and respect for diverse cultures in your classroom.What's Inside the Bundle:Passages related to every cultureQuestionsmultiple choice itemsWords synonymsEmbrace the richness of cultural diversity and transform your classroom into a vibrant learning community. Purchase our Cultural Diversit
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2nd - 5th
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Rocks and Minerals Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions
Looking for reading passages about rocks and minerals? Look no further! A useful set of 20 differentiated passages with questions for students to explain their thinking OR multiple choice questions to practice their test-taking skills. Each passage also is full of informative text about rocks and minerals.Your purchase include:vocabulary words, Multiple choice questionsQuestions related to each passagePerfect for informal or formal assessment of your elementary students’ ability to read and wr
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2nd - 6th
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Transportation Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Build comprehension with 20 nonfiction reading passages and questions about different forms of transportation. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational text and 4 multiple-choice questions. Topics include airplanes, bicycles, cars, cruise ships, horse drawn carriages. The questions cover a variety of reading skills and are modeled after the types of questions on standardized reading tests. Perfect for morning work or bell work activities, reading centers, quick assessments, small grou
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2nd - 6th
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Non fiction Reading Comprehension Passages social studies for grade 5-6
Your students will learn about important social studies topics while also practicing several strategies to build reading comprehension. This set of NO PREP paired passages includes 10 different close reading and text dependent activities to accompany one nonfiction text and one fictional passage. This engaging reading packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homework! A pacing guide fo
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5th - 6th
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Family and Community Reading Comprehension Passages for Grade 1 and 2
Inside you will find 20 reading pages focused on Family and community. Each page includes a short passage and 3 simple questions. This packet is great for first graders! These are best to understand about the roles of community helpers in our society.Your purchase include:Passages QuestionsMultiple choice questionswords synonyms
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K - 2nd
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Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages
Inside you will find 20 reading pages focused on community helpers. Each page includes a short passage and 3 simple questions. This packet is great for first graders! These are best to understand about the roles of community helpers in our society.Your purchase include:Passages QuestionsMultiple choice questionstrue false
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1st - 3rd
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Global Explorer: World Capitals & Landmarks Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
Embark on a thrilling global adventure with the Global Explorer: World Capitals & Landmarks Internet Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive resource inspires curiosity, improves research skills, and enhances students' knowledge of geography, history, and cultural heritage.The Global Explorer scavenger hunt features 50 carefully crafted questions, including true or false statements, fill-in-the-blanks, chronological order, and fact or fiction types. Covering major continents and divers
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
World War I Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading Activities
Your students will learn about World War I while also practicing several strategies to build reading comprehension. This set of NO PREP paired passages includes 10 different close reading and text dependent activities to accompany one nonfiction text and one fictional passage. This packet would be a great supplement to review concepts about World War I, the Allies, the Central Powers, and the Treat of Versailles.This engaging reading packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standar
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4th - 5th
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Grade 8 Ontario Geography Unit Workbook - World Human Patterns + PPT
The interactive Community Patterns workbook is an effective tool for eighth-grade students to learn about the interrelationship between human settlement and sustainability. Based on Ontario's geography curriculum, this workbook includes readings, interactive web tools, chapter questions, and mini-assignments that allow students to use the geographic inquiry process to investigate population settlement patterns, multiple points of interest to inhabit, population density, and much more.Engage Stud
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8th - 9th
Also included in:Â Grade 8 Geography Workbook Unit Bundle - Ontario Curriculum
Middle School Reading Comprehension | Conspiracy Theories | Grades 7-10
Discover the captivating world of conspiracy theories with this comprehensive and engaging middle school reading comprehension resource, designed specifically for teenagers. Unravel the mysteries behind popular conspiracy theories while enhancing research skills, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.Curriculum-Focused LearningMy resource aligns with key curriculum expectations, ensuring a valuable learning experience for students. Dive into these educational areas:Research Skills:
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Middle School Reading Comprehensions and Activities - Bundle - 15 Vols
Ontario Grade 8 Geography: Investigating Mobility, Migration & Culture
This geography unit workbook is designed for 8th-grade students in Ontario, Canada. It covers Mobility, Migration, and Culture topics aligned with the Ontario geography curriculum. With interactive web tools, chapter questions, and mini-assignments, students will use the geographic inquiry process to investigate various responses to inequalities.This unit comprises five chapters with a different focus. They are as follows:Chapter 1: I Choose YouChapter 2: Things ChangeChapter 3: To Leave or Not
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8th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Grade 8 Geography Workbook Unit Bundle - Ontario Curriculum
Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These biography worksheets are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields.The biography includes:A biographical text (about one page in length) of relevant information. The worksheet includes a carefully crafted biography that is accessible and captivating for students. The inclusion of relevant details, anecdotes, and key events fro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rosalind Franklin Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These biography worksheets are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields.The biography includes:A biographical text (about one page in length) of relevant information. The worksheet includes a carefully crafted biography that is accessible and captivating for students. The inclusion of relevant details, anecdotes, and key events fro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Middle School Reading Comprehension | Canadian Residential Schools | Assignment
Middle school students will develop their reading comprehension skills by answering questions in complete sentences and reinforcing their responses with examples of the text and personal experiences. Spark interest in your classroom with this high-interest topic.This article talks about the inexplicable events throughout the existence of Canadian residential schools. It involves reading comprehension (half infographic), reading comprehension questions, and a class assignment (done in pairs of tw
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Reading Comprehensions and Activities - Bundle - 15 Vols
Isaac Newton Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These biography worksheets are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields.The biography includes:A biographical text (about one page in length) of relevant information. The worksheet includes a carefully crafted biography that is accessible and captivating for students. The inclusion of relevant details, anecdotes, and key events fro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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George Orwell Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These biography worksheets are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields.The biography includes:A biographical text (about one page in length) of relevant information. The worksheet includes a carefully crafted biography that is accessible and captivating for students. The inclusion of relevant details, anecdotes, and key events fro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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.
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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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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