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Social studies Common Core L.5.1a resources
This Day in History Full Year Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events for morning work. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day of the year as daily reading warm ups. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about th
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History September Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in September. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from read
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5th - 7th
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American Revolution Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (4-6)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your American Revolution Unit! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or Volu
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4th - 6th
This Day in History Mega Bundle | Calendar | Digital Calendar | Bell Ringers
Help your middle school students learn about important events in history, while also honing their reading, grammar, punctuation, and more with nonfiction language arts morning work / bell ringer activities. This listing is a mega-bundle of all of my This Day in History Products. Each is listed below. If you teach middle school or upper elementary, this is for you. Save yourself time by having your yearly calendar and morning work prepared for you while also teaching about history and language ar
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5th - 7th
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Social Studies and ELA Cross Curricular Projects {5th Grade}
Civil War – Reconstruction – Turn of the Century – WWI – 1920s – Great Depression – WWII – The Cold War – 1950 – 1975 This pack contains English Language Arts projects that allow students to put ELA skills to work in a cross-curricular Social Studies project. Each project contains an ELA skill and includes a project description page for students, a rubric, and final draft paper for the project. Each skill contains a different copy of the project directions and rubric for EACH time period in hi
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5th
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This Day in History January Bell Ringers | Morning Work | Daily Language
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in January. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readin
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History October Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in October. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readin
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5th - 7th
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Westward Expansion Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (4-6)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your Westward Expansion Unit! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or Volum
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4th - 6th
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This Day in History May Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in May. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from reading co
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5th - 7th
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History Bell Ringer and Warmups | August Morning Work | Daily Language & Reading
Are you looking for a way for your middle school students to gain knowledge of important events in history while practicing comprehension skills, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and more? These August History warm ups and bell ringers are the perfect NO PREP tool to get your students engaged and learning as soon as they walk in the door. Each August morning work bell ringer is a one page nonfiction passage based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. After readin
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History December Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in December. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readi
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History November Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in November. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readi
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5th - 7th
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Morning Work Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th Grade)
Morning Work Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th Grade) - 532 Worksheets & Printables. A morning work bundle for upper elementary. Use the many art illustrations as a springboard into writing prompts.• Worksheets travel nicely between grade levels. • Meets 65-82% of Common Core Writing Literacy Standards for grades 3-7. Click links for full previews. You get the following:1. Editing - 12 Printable Prompts• Labor Day• Haunted House• Winter Solstice• Sled Racing• White House Easter Egg Roll• Valentine's Day
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4th - 7th
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This Day in History April Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in April. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from reading
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5th - 7th
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History Bell Ringers & Warm Ups | March Morning Work | Daily Language & Reading
Are you looking for a way for your middle school students to gain knowledge of important events in history while practicing comprehension skills, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and more? These March History warm ups and bell ringers are the perfect NO PREP tool to get your students engaged and learning as soon as they walk in the door. Each March morning work bell ringer is a one page nonfiction passage based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. After reading
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5th - 7th
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Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter the Underground Railroad Lesson
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter The Underground Railroad Lesson is perfect for teaching American history, African American history, main idea and details, cause and effect, new vocabulary, writing skills, and much MORE! This lesson plan includes: Learning Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities, Background InformationExtension resourceKWL Chart, Word search New Vocabulary activities Reading Comprehension QuestionsCause & Effect activity Main idea and details activity Nearpod
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4th - 6th
DAILY LANGUAGE MECHANICS REVIEW: 50 States! 500 Sentences! 2,500 Corrections!
SPEAKING OF AMERICA! THIS CROSS-CURRICULAR, CHALLENGING, RIGOROUS, AND FUN PRODUCT HAS 50 LESSONS! ONE FOR EACH STATE! EACH LESSON HAS 10 SENTENCES TO CORRECT WITH 50 CORRECTIONS IN ALL, AND EACH SENTENCE IS FILLED WITH INTERESTING AND UNIQUE STATE HISTORICAL FACTS! 500 SENTENCES IN ALL; AND 2,500 CORRECTIONS IN ALL IN THIS PRODUCT! A GREAT PRODUCT TO TEACH MINI-LESSONS, TOO! STUDENTS WILL LOVE TO LEARN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THEIR COUNTRY WHILE AT THE SAME TIME LEARNING VITAL LANGUAGE AND MECH
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4th - 7th
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Science Bell Ringers Mega Bundle | Calendar | Digital Calendar | Bell Ringers
Help your middle school students learn about important events in science history, while also honing their reading, grammar, punctuation, and more with nonfiction language arts morning work / bell ringer activities. This listing is a mega-bundle of all of my This Day in Science Products. Each is listed below. If you teach middle school or upper elementary, this is for you. Save yourself time by having your yearly calendar and morning work prepared for you while also teaching about science and lan
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5th - 7th
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History Bell Ringer and Warmups | August Morning Work | Daily Language Grade 3-5
Are you looking for a way for your elementary students to gain knowledge of important events in history while practicing comprehension skills, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and more? These August History warm ups and bell ringers are the perfect NO PREP tool to get your students engaged and learning as soon as they walk in the door. They are redesigned for a younger audience than my middle school bell ringers to be perfect for grades 3-5.Each August morning work bell ringer is a one pa
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: This Day in History Elementary Mega Bundle | Calendar | Bell Ringers
5th Grade Morning Work - Set 1 - Daily Review of ELA, Math, Science & SS
Looking for 5th Grade Morning Work you can use as an assessment tool to guide instruction? This quarter 1 set gives daily review in ELA, math, science, and social studies. The assessments provide a spiral review giving students information needed to find or learn the answer while teachers carry out important morning tasks. Answer keys are provided to assist with grading. Each subject has an end-of-quarter review quiz for students to demonstrate what they have learned. This 5th Grade Morning Wo
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Also included in: 5th Grade Morning Work Bundle
Construct A Sentence Game | Sentence Building Cards | MYTHS & LEGENDS BUNDLE!
These myths and legends themed parts of speech classroom games are the perfect complements to your studies of ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS. They offer a great way to make your studies interdisciplinary! Engage your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, and Sixth Grade students in a fun way to show off their knowledge of parts of speech. Help students write engaging sentences that correctly use nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, AND conjunctions, prepositions, or interjections. Students will demonstra
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3rd - 6th
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This Day in History June Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in June. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from reading c
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5th - 7th
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History Bell Ringer | November Morning Work | Daily Language Grade 3 4 5
Are you looking for a way for your elementary students to gain knowledge of important events in history while practicing comprehension skills, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and more? These November History warm ups and bell ringers are the perfect NO PREP tool to get your students engaged and learning as soon as they walk in the door. They are redesigned for a younger audience than my middle school bell ringers to be perfect for grades 3-5.Each November morning work bell ringer is a on
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: This Day in History Elementary Mega Bundle | Calendar | Bell Ringers
This Day in History Elementary Mega Bundle | Calendar | Bell Ringers
Help your upper elementary students learn about important events in history, while also honing their reading, grammar, punctuation, and more with nonfiction language arts morning work / bell ringer activities. This listing is a mega-bundle of all of my This Day in History Elementary products. Each is listed below. If you teach upper elementary, this is for you. Save yourself time by having your yearly calendar and morning work prepared for you while also teaching about history and language arts.
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3rd - 6th
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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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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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