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6th grade social studies activboard activities for special education

Preview of Setting Healthy Boundaries Workbook

Setting Healthy Boundaries Workbook

Want your students to have better relationships and healthy boundaries so they can actually focus on academics? Students will learn how to master these skills and evaluate their current ability to maintain healthy friendships and relationships with family and acquaintances. These friendship activities are a great addition to your coping skills toolbox and Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.Students will work on setting clear and firm rules about their personal space.They will refresh basic soc
Preview of Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical Communication Styles

Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical Communication Styles

Created by
Boho Speechie
Resource DescriptionIn order for our neurodivergent students to be able to effectively self-advocate for their needs, and fully embrace themselves, they need to be aware of their unique differences. This boom deck teaches 5 common communication style differences, between neurodivergent and neurotypical people in a neurodiversity-affirming way. - Small Talk vs. "Info-Dumping"- Eye Contact Preferences- Understanding Indirect Language (sarcasm)- Understanding Body Language- Use of AACThis is NOT a
Preview of Articulation Visuals and Cue Cards BUNDLE

Articulation Visuals and Cue Cards BUNDLE

Created by
Passport Speech
COMBINED BUNDLE WITH VISUALS FOR BOTH OLDER AND YOUNGER STUDENTSThis bundle comes with both sets of my visuals for older and younger students. Do not buy if you already own one of the setsSet 1: Speech Sound Articulation Visual Cue Cards: Sound NamesEach card has a mouth/tongue placement visual, a sound name, visual for sound name, sound on or off symbol, written description of how to produce sound, and five circles to practice soundSounds Included:S, Z, CH, SH, J, ZH, K, T, L, G, F, V, P, B, W,
Preview of Growth Mindset: Coloring Sheets FREE UPDATES

Growth Mindset: Coloring Sheets FREE UPDATES

Teaching about Growth Mindset? Struggling to find a creative activity to promote positive mindsets?Check it Out:- 10 Growth Mindset coloring sheets for your students.Students with a growth mindset tend to see challenges as opportunities to grow because they understand that they can improve their abilities by pushing themselves. If something is hard, they understand it will push them to get better.Please Don't Forget to Follow! Click the Green Star!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Preview of Size of the Problem - 100 Digital Scenarios

Size of the Problem - 100 Digital Scenarios

Showing children the size of their problem and appropriate reactions is a research based way to teach effective emotional regulation!This product has 100 Size of the Problem digital slides with 100 unique scenarios!The product includes a PDF document with one Size of the Problem scenario on each slide along with discussion questions. This product is designed to be used digitally, by being projected on a screen like a SmartBoard. I like to use these scenarios during Morning Meeting, but they coul
Preview of Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists (Compare & Contrast) 8 Different Activities!

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists (Compare & Contrast) 8 Different Activities!

*This resource is digital resource to be used in conjunction with Google Drive.This resource is 100% editable. The lesson is on Google SlidesIn this very engaging lesson, students compare and contrast America's original political parties: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Activities included:Background reading with matching activityPersonality quiz (either Federalist or Anti-Federalist)Federalist reading/video with comprehension questionsDrag & drop activity (with Google Form answer
Preview of Identifying Safe & Unsafe Dangerous Scenarios for Social Skills & Autism Units

Identifying Safe & Unsafe Dangerous Scenarios for Social Skills & Autism Units

Have students that have difficulty understanding whether a situation or sign is safe choice or a dangerous one? I completely understand! These Safe and Dangerous Social Scenario Stories were created to help met the needs of those students. This set includes both the print and digital BOOM Cards (TM). Fantastic for whole group, small group, speech therapy and teaching social skills. The book pairs well with our Safe and Dangerous Task Cards who utilize the same scenarios. All to help teach
Preview of Setting Healthy Boundaries with Sammy Sloth

Setting Healthy Boundaries with Sammy Sloth

Sammy Sloth and his friends help students set healthy boundaries. Want your students to have better relationships and healthy boundaries so they can actually focus on academics? Students will learn how to master these skills and evaluate their current ability to maintain healthy friendships and relationships with family and acquaintances. These friendship activities are a great addition to your coping skills toolbox. Teachers, School Counselors and School Social Workers can use these as workbook
Preview of 5 Themes of Geography, Terms Word Search Puzzle Activity Bundle Worksheets

5 Themes of Geography, Terms Word Search Puzzle Activity Bundle Worksheets

This word search puzzle worksheet is perfect if you need something to keep your students occupied. This worksheet will help your students learn more and improve their vocabulary.After searching for the words, your students should be able to solve the secret message by filling out the blanks with the unused letters. The words are hidden in various directions - horizontally across or backward, vertically up or down, diagonally up, down or backward. Some words will also overlap or intersect, which
Preview of US Bingo I Know the 50 States Group Activity w/ 35 Bingo Cards!

US Bingo I Know the 50 States Group Activity w/ 35 Bingo Cards!

Need a fun way to review the 50 States? Print the Bingo Cards, and show the slides!! Students will see: the shape of each state, where it is located in the US, its state flag, and its state motto.Their job is to identify it and cover it on their Bingo Cards! A great review and there are enough slides to play at least twice. Then play a game where students race each other to identify the states. Both games are great reviews of our US states! **************************************************
Preview of Digital Daily Journal with Growth Mindset and Mindfulness

Digital Daily Journal with Growth Mindset and Mindfulness

This Best Self Journal works with google classroom. Students will work on improving their habits, mindset and more. This Mindfulness and Growth Mindset Journal includes 30 days of self improvement. (or 30 weeks if you choose a day and use it once per week) Each day has a two pages of growth mindset, mindfulness, gratitude, kindness, self-reflection (sometimes self-care), and overall wellness. All of the activities are created to help students become the best version of themselves while also hav
Preview of Nothing But The Truth Novel Study Bundle (editable)

Nothing But The Truth Novel Study Bundle (editable)

A Brief Breakdown of the NovelNothing But The Truth is a documentary novel about a high school student, Philip, and an incident that occurs in his English class taught by Miss Narwin, a veteran English teacher. What unfolds is a story about motives, perspectives, media bias, local politics, free speech, and, most significantly, how the truth can get lost in the shuffle. As someone who taught middle school government, modern world history, and English Language Arts, I think this novel is essentia
Preview of Visual Cards (Break, Wait, Help, Finish) for Autism

Visual Cards (Break, Wait, Help, Finish) for Autism

This product consists of four visual color-coded cards including break, wait, help, and finish. Tobii Dynavox 2100 Wharton Street Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Phone: 1 (800) 588-4548 Fax: 1 (866) 585-6260 Email: mayer-johnson.usa@mayer-johnson.com Web site: www.mayer-johnson.com
Preview of Self Esteem Workbook

Self Esteem Workbook

Higher self-esteem leads to higher grades and better peer relationships. These activities help students build self-confidence with engaging mindful coloring pages and activities. Your students will learn to love their unique qualities so they can appreciate each other and the diversity of their peers. Add this to your School Counseling Toolbox to use year after year. Teachers can also use these in the classroom and send pages home with parents for additional support.This resource Includes 39 pag
Preview of Checks & Balances 3.1 Civics EOC Continued: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Smartboard

Checks & Balances 3.1 Civics EOC Continued: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Smartboard

Checks & Balances 3.1 Civics EOC Continued: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, SmartboardThis lesson is an in-depth look at the Checks & Balances of the three branches of the United States Federal Government. Students will learn first why a system of checks and balances was put in place, and then they will look at most of the ways (checks) that the three branches stop each other from abusing their powers. Each check is explained and examples are given to reinforce comprehension. Checks and balance
Preview of Digital Morning Meeting Morning Group Binder with Real Photos PRINT VERSION Sped

Digital Morning Meeting Morning Group Binder with Real Photos PRINT VERSION Sped

This PRINT VERSION of the Digital Morning Group/ Morning Meeting Calendar Binder for autism and Special Education includes the identical binder pages as the Digital Morning Group Binder Boom Cards. Icons include real photos, and fill in the blank pages. Use with your students everyday! This is a great activity to be implemented at home during distance learning! You can screen share the digital version while students complete the printable binder at home.*THE DIGITAL BINDER IS NOT INCLUDED
Preview of Digital Calm Down Corner Videos and Coping Skills

Digital Calm Down Corner Videos and Coping Skills

This calm down corner works with google classroom. Students assess their mood with a feelings check in. Next they choose coping skills to regulate their emotions. Be sure to keep the sound on to hear the calming sounds for each page. These videos and mindfulness based activities help students regulate their emotions while improving overall classroom behavior management. This digital take a break station includes self regulation calming strategies for anger, anxiety, impulsivity and overwhelmin
Preview of Interactive Calendar Books -Autism-Circle Time Morning Meeting

Interactive Calendar Books -Autism-Circle Time Morning Meeting

Created by
Autism Realism
I use interactive calendar books for my students to complete independently at their desks as we are doing calendar each morning. It comes with interactive pieces for students to match - I have my higher level students use a dry erase marker and write each answer in the given space. Simply laminate and cut the pages, bind and add velcro!Enjoy!
Preview of Women's History Month Digital Scavenger Hunt: Google Slides & Form Activity

Women's History Month Digital Scavenger Hunt: Google Slides & Form Activity

Women's History Month Digital Scavenger Hunt is a Google Slides and Google Form March cooperative learning, comprehension, and inferencing activity. Students read, examine, and extract information from CLUE BOARDS to answer questions about Women's History Month. It includes Women's History Month Clue Boards (Google Slides) and Questions and Answers Sheet (Google Form Quiz). Students race against time to quickly learn and find answers about this historical holiday. It's an interactive way to le
Preview of Language Jeopardy PowerPoint

Language Jeopardy PowerPoint

Created by
Adrianne Logsdon
A completely customizable and editable Language Jeopardy PowerPoint that focuses on multiple meanings, synonyms, antonyms, categories, and idioms. Great for Speech-Language Therapy! FYI--Preview may appear different than actual file download (difference in fonts/word placement). It should not appear that way in your download!
Preview of No Print Would You Rather? {Summer Edition} | Teletherapy | Distance Learning

No Print Would You Rather? {Summer Edition} | Teletherapy | Distance Learning

Created by
The Digital SLP
Get ready for some fun! Your students will love answering these “would you rather” questions! Loads of great graphics, without the need to print due to the no print format of this resource. Use these to:Serve as an icebreaker for social skills groups.Work on language expansion. Students can state their choice and then justify their reasoning.Target wh-questions. Ask your student why they chose the answer they did.Compare/contrast. Ask your student to compare and/or contrast images on a given sli
Preview of The Characteristics of Civilization

The Characteristics of Civilization

The Traits/Characteristics of CivilizationThe main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and apply the various traits of civilizationYou get a 15 Slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass Notes, Graphics, and Charts2 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activities there are 4 different options based around 2 different resourcesResource 1: 625-word reading on the Characteristics of Civilization Resource 2: 170-word chart on the Characteristics of Civ
Preview of Fill the Salad Order - Let's Make A Pizza  - Fill the Sandwich/Hamburger Order

Fill the Salad Order - Let's Make A Pizza - Fill the Sandwich/Hamburger Order

Bundle comes with - Fill the Salad Order (8slides) - Let's Make A Pizza Order (10slides)- Fill the Sandwich/Hamburger Order (12slides) BundleInteractive life skills activity for special education students or regular ed.This is a google slide that you drag & drop.Don’t forget to leave a review:You can earn TPT credits when you leave a review on paid products. TPT rewards you with credits that you can use toward future purchases
Preview of Civil War Interactive Battle Map and Worksheet w key

Civil War Interactive Battle Map and Worksheet w key

This interactive PowerPoint lesson is centered on a "clickable" interactive map that allows teachers or students to choose their own battle to explore. The 11 slide ppt. contains one slide of vital information for each of seven major battles of the American Civil War set to stunning full color paintings. A graphic organizer worksheet is also with an answer key so students can follow along and the teacher can check for understanding. (CA Standard 8.10) (11 slides total, including worksheet and
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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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

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.