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Social studies Common Core SL.3.3 resources
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching SlidesThis unit is what I wish I learned about as a Mexican-American kid to feel represented. Make a difference for this generation, and help your students learn about the contributions Hispanics have made to better our culture, quality of life, appreciation for the arts, politics, and travel. Even if you’re distance learning, you can still teach tolerance and embrace multiculturalism by using these Google teaching slides during Hispanic Heritage Month. Share t
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2nd - 5th
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Native American Heritage Month Teaching Slides Distance Learning
This power point is intended to support teachers (both online & in person) in providing a quick mini lesson on Native American figures in history.The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! This presentation provides pictures, information, and an informational video on 20 Native American figures in history ranging from war chiefs, artists, activists, musicians, etc. There are also additional resources provided such as read a louds, Native American children's books, and additiona
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K - 8th
September 11 Interview Project
This September 11th Remembrance Project is the perfect way to have students learn about what happened on September 11, 2001. In this project students will interview a parent, guardian, or any other person who lived during this historic day in America. After gathering information, the students will then come back to the classroom and present on this topic. Classmates will have the option (teacher-choice) to ask questions to cement their understanding. In my class, after all of this was over stude
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3rd - 5th
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North America Geography Continent Study Research Writing and Activities
Lead and guide your students to discover the continent of North America with these North America research and writing activities. These North America geography research flipbooks are about the continent of North America. Students will use interactive flipbooks to learn about Canada, the United States, Mexico, and all the Islands that make up North America. This continent study of North America goes with ANY social studies and geography curriculum too! Everything you need is included in this Prin
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: North America and United States Geography Interactive Research Templates
Day of the Dead Slides & Día de los Muertos Ofrenda
Day of the Dead Slides & Digital Ofrenda ProjectThis digital Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) presentation and ofrenda activity introduces your class to this joyful celebration of life . Perfect for Spanish or dual language teachers to share this cultural tradition with your students. After learning about la ofrenda (the altar), students will pick a template to create their own digital ofrendas! Great instructional tool for in-person and distance learning! ❤️️⭐️watch my VIDEO preview fo
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Constitution Day: A Wh- Questions Game
Target comprehension skills with Constitution Day – A Wh- Questions Game.It’s a great speech & language therapy lesson as well as a patriotic activity for students working on listening to text and answering questions.This product includes:• 8 questions each for what, who, where, and when• penalty and reward cards• a B&W homework page• 2 data collection pages – print and go!See PREVIEW for more information.We have more WH- Questions Games!Veterans Day - A WH- Questions Game "Día de los Mu
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Wh- Questions Bundle for Speech Therapy
Something Stinks!: Settlement and Negotiation Strategy
When is the last time you had to settle a conflict? The answer to that question is probably today! Solving problems and conflicts is a valuable real-world skill. Using the settlement and negotiation process taught in law skill can help your students develop these important skills and mindsets. In this lesson, students will analyze a real-life legal case. A group of neighbors got together and sued their neighborhood pig farm. The neighbors had three complaints.1. The overwhelming smell. Pigs actu
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3rd - 5th
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I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Michigander of the Week
Hey, Michigan teachers! Are you looking for a new twist on “Student of the Week?” This product features a different activity for each day of the week with a state of Michigan theme. Students love to be recognized, and these activities do just that as well as build classroom community, incorporate the Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards in a fun and engaging way, and help students learn more about our beautiful state.
These activities are designed to be short and sweet, taking up app
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2nd - 5th
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I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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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
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PreK - 5th
I Survived THE JAPANESE TSUNAMI, 2011 * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Discovering History: Integrating Literacy Skills Through Student Presentations
This product was created in an attempt to continue our classroom momentum in both Social Studies and History prior to our statewide exams. It seems as though this subject falls short as we prepare for both Reading and Math exams. I have incorporated some key ELA skills into a packet that will promote student interaction with the text being taught, while allowing them to practice:
*Vocabulary and dictionary skills
*Identifying facts within a given text
*Identifying problems and solutions
*Iden
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3rd - 5th
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Ancestor Research Project | Presentation, Culture Study, Instant Bulletin Board
Guide your students through a study of discovering their ancestors and cultures with this family research project. Students interview an ancestor, locate their origin on a world map, discover traditions, foods, and holidays celebrated to create a banner. Students can add a photo or drawing to the back and present their findings in a class presentation allowing all students to learn from one another. Use the included "A Good Audience Member" sheet to teach proper ettiquette for listing and respon
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1st - 6th
Life 100 Years Ago- 100th Day of School- Gallery Walk- Photo prompts- Editable
What's more fun on the 100th day of school than taking the kids back in time? This slide show can be used in a variety of ways to enrich knowledge about the past. The students will be surprised to learn how the way of life 100 years ago is much different than today. Mount the large photos on construction paper for a gallery walk. Allow the kids to write questions, comments, and thoughts about each photo. Reveal the truth behind the photos through the brief summaries. Or... Allow groups of stud
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K - 4th
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3-5-ETS1-2
I Survived THE JOPLIN TORNADO, 2011 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Ready to Go Science Experiments & Hands-On Social Studies Activities for Winter
Get fun, low prep, high engagement Social Studies and Science activities that are easy for teacher prep and easy on the wallet: save on Bundles!Why use Science and Social Studies Activities: Winter Bundle? Brain research tells us that learners are drawn into topics that are close to their hearts. Timely activities tend to engage learners.How it works: Here's a chance to squeeze in some fun Social Studies and Science lessons close to the holidays! These are low-prep, high-engagement activities.
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2nd - 3rd
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FREE Watch and Learn: End of Year Google Forms™
Students "Watch and Learn!" in these 5 self-grading activities for Google Forms™. Spice up your end of the year activities and save your teacher sanity with engaging video clips which teach a nonfiction topic. Then, students take a 5 point quiz which gives immediate feedback on their responses! Also, these Google Forms™ quizzes are pre-formatted to allow for only one student response to prevent dishonesty.Disclaimer: Please be aware that schools and districts with active firewalls blocking Yo
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Watch and Learn: Animals & Science BUNDLE for Google Forms™
Branches of the US Government - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why do we need different branches in the United States government?Description:In this project, students learn to identify and define the three branches of the US government as well as finding out more about government generally. Students identify the role that each branch performs and how they are connected. They will work in small groups in order to create one large poster that explains each branch of the US government. There is an optional extension where students can learn ab
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Shark Tank/ Business Plan- Social Studies Persuasive and Informative Writing
Shark Tank and Business Plan to help teach Economics social studies standards. My kids have so much fun planning and presenting their shark tank pitches and business plans. Immerse your students in this authentic, engaging, real-world writing and economics experience!Persuasive and Informative Writing! Includes graphic organizers to help students organize their thoughts and ideas.This product goes great with social studies units on economics or market day activities. After students create their
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2nd - 4th
I Survived THE NAZI INVASION, 1944 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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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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