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Preview of Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning

Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning

Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning This product will be useful in helping you find ways to reach out to your community and help in doing for others. I know that it is a goal of many schools to reach out to their local community and see how they can help others. These acts of kindness can make such a difference in the life of another. Please use these pages to help get you started. Let me know if you have any other ideas and I will add them if possible. Here is a look at th
Preview of Maps, Continents, and Communities Digital Unit | Google Slides

Maps, Continents, and Communities Digital Unit | Google Slides

Do you need exciting and engaging social studies materials to teach maps, communities, and continents? This digital unit has tons of activities, reading informational text passages, and digital interactive notebook options that your students can do! It covers locating on places on maps and globes their local community and the USA, the seven continents, and the four oceans. They also practice constructing/reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and map symbols. Lastly, they'll compare and
Preview of Presidents Day Digital Activities | Google Slidesâ„¢

Presidents Day Digital Activities | Google Slidesâ„¢

These digital activities will help your students learn all about the Executive Branch, as well as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day! The they are all PAPERLESS and DIGITAL! You can share with your class using Google Classroomâ„¢, Google Slidesâ„¢ or via Microsoft OneDriveâ„¢. You can even use these with SeeSaw and PicCollage too. It includes:-Various graphic organizers-Writing prompts -Washington reading passage-Lincoln reading passage-Comprehension activities and questions-KWL c
Preview of KIDS Disability Awareness & Acceptance 17 POSTERS | Neurodiversity

KIDS Disability Awareness & Acceptance 17 POSTERS | Neurodiversity

Help spread disability acceptance and awareness in your Elementary or Middle School with this set of posters meant for kids ages 6-12! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 17 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the high school / staff versio
Preview of Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel

Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel

Created by
HappyEdugator
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
Preview of Community Helpers PowerPoint Guessing Game - What's My Job

Community Helpers PowerPoint Guessing Game - What's My Job

Created by
HappyEdugator
Your students will love this fun and interactive community helpers game. This is a PowerPoint game of "Who Am I?" Students get three clues to guess the job of the community helper. There are 14 different workers represented. Students have to figure out who it is from clues about where they work, what they wear, what vehicles they drive, and what tools they use. Fun for review or assessment in kindergarten. Project on your whiteboard or Smartboard or use it at a computer center. No prep. Easy to
Preview of Christmas Around the World PDF and Digital

Christmas Around the World PDF and Digital

Created by
ChalkStar
This Christmas Around the World bundle, PDF and Google Slides, is perfect for distance learning, in the classroom, and with hybrid learning. The digital component is a brand new resource, not the PDF converted to Google Slides. You will get the informational texts digitally with all new digital jigsaw puzzles, digital match games, digital word searches, and more! Games can be played online, on the slides, or even printed. I have included easy to follow directions for the crafts. Families will be
Preview of Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Due to difficulty of identifying social skills and the need for social skill training for an individual. An analysis of eight assessment tools were used to create a social skill screening tool for children. Furthermore, this project was used to (1) analyze and identify commonality of social skill targets for children (ages 2-18) through the use of a variety of assessment tools, (2) create a user friendly social skill screening tool, and (3) develop a user friendly interpretation of results. Thus
Preview of Dia de los Muertos | Dia de Muertos | Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos | Dia de Muertos | Day of the Dead

Do you need exciting and engaging social studies materials to teach about Dia de los Muertos/Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead? This digital unit has tons of activities, reading informational text passages, and digital interactive notebook options that your students can do. This Dia de los Muertos unit contains:-KWL chart-inquiry chart-various graphic organizers -compare and contrast holidays to Dia de los Muertos-informational text passage -comprehension activity-fill in the blank activity-safesh
Preview of New York State Symbols Clip Art Download

New York State Symbols Clip Art Download

Created by
DJ Inkers
Whether you know New York as the 'Big Apple' or the empire state... you're sure to enjoy DJ Inkers' big city clip art smiles. We've included the state name and slogan, the Statue of Liberty, a Broadway sign, theater masks, a rose, taxi cab and basic map of New York. Perfect for state reports and studies, travel and learning about the USA. Check-out Kid Doodles USA for images on all 50 states at an incredible value.All images are included in black & white and color, in high quality .png and
Preview of Groundhog Day Digital Activities

Groundhog Day Digital Activities

This NO PREP digital interactive notebook and activities will help your students learn all about Groundhog Day. The coolest part is that it is all PAPERLESS and DIGITAL! Share with your class using Google Classroomâ„¢, Google Slidesâ„¢ or via Microsoft OneDriveâ„¢. You can even use these with SeeSaw and PicCollage!It includes:-Graphic organizers-KWL Chart-Groundhog Day reading passages-Groundhog reading passages-Comprehension questions-Graphing activities-Links to Groundhog Day informational videosChe
Preview of Washington DC USA Clip Art and map for the United States of America

Washington DC USA Clip Art and map for the United States of America

Created by
DJ Inkers
As the capital of our nation, we decided Washington D.C. needed it's own clip art collection! This patriotic download visits the White House, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol building. We've also included an American flag, the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, a passport and a 50 state map of the USA.Perfect for state reports and studies, travel and learning about the United States of America. Check-out Kid Doodles USA for images on ALL 50 states at an incredible value.All imag
Preview of Complete Curriculum Map for 1st Grade- all subjects with standards

Complete Curriculum Map for 1st Grade- all subjects with standards

Created by
DK's Creations
This is a complete year long curriculum map for 1st grade. ELA and math are aligned with common core standards. Science is aligned with NGSS standards, and social studies is aligned with Hawaii state standards. The form is a completely editable excel file if you need to adjust for your own state standards. This maps out the year month by month so you have a game plan of what to teach when.
Preview of CC Cycle 3 - What we've learned

CC Cycle 3 - What we've learned

Adorable digital overview of Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Foundations material. Add this PDF to your Parent Orientation, Yearbook, End of Year Celebration or any other CC related event you'd like!Please note: the CC logo will NOT be included in your download. Your licensed Director will have a copy of the logo that you can use. It's easy even in Microsoft Word or Pages to drag and drop the logo onto this file. Feel free to email us with any questions. Enjoy!
Preview of Travel Brochure Digital Writing Template Activity - No-Prep for Microsoft Word

Travel Brochure Digital Writing Template Activity - No-Prep for Microsoft Word

Created by
Books and Bytes
Engage students' curiosity about the world with the Travel Brochure template. They can easily add their research and information to this template, print, and share their information in brochure form! Great addition for a Ontario Grade 2 Social Studies - Global Communities unit.What is included:Microsoft Word editable templateCategory boxes: Climate, Food, Things To Do, LocationAdditional space to include pictures, maps and additional textGet both Microsoft WORD AND Google SLIDES version in this
Preview of Nevada First Grade Standards BUNDLE "I Can" Posters

Nevada First Grade Standards BUNDLE "I Can" Posters

We have taken ALL of the updated English Language Arts (CCSS), Math (CCSS), Social Studies (NV), and Science (NGSS) standards for First Grade (Nevada) and turned them into "I Can..." statements so that your kiddos can boast about what they can do! Over 150 pages of useful materials provided! **Nevada uses unmodified CCSS standards, so when you download individual files, please pick the file labeled as "General."Poster standards include color coding and icons for each type of standards (for examp
Preview of Transportation PowerPoint - Ways to Go

Transportation PowerPoint - Ways to Go

Created by
HappyEdugator
Transportation Ways to Go PowerPoint. What kind of transportation moves you? All kinds of transportation in this PowerPoint. Introduce and investigate the concept of transportation from the days of Paul Revere's ride to the present, with the many types of transportation we have available today. Students will have 54 different kinds of transportation to identify and classify, including interesting ones like Segway and the ISS. Each one is numbered, and then the answer is on the next slide, so the
Preview of Neurodiversity, Disability and Autism Spectrum | 3 POSTERS Decor

Neurodiversity, Disability and Autism Spectrum | 3 POSTERS Decor

If you teach kids or teens with developmental disabilities (such as autism, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, etc.), you've probably either used or heard them described as "high" or "low" functioning. Yet every developmental disability falls on a wide spectrum - this set of posters shows visually how we should view each trait of neurodivergence on a spectrum, rather than in a linear way. Hang these posters to teach others the importance of changing our language to be neurodiversity affir
Preview of Social Studies for the Entire Year Bundle

Social Studies for the Entire Year Bundle

Social Studies for the Entire Year Bundle - Never worry about teaching social studies again with this amazing year long bundle full of historical figures, geography, history, and more! Looking for something to teach for Social Studies for an ENTIRE YEAR? This product is the perfect solution. These products are top sellers on Teachers Pay Teachers year after year! Units will be added as created.Read a blog post about bringing social studies into any lesson:SAVE 25% WITH THIS BUNDLE!!!This Resourc
Preview of First Grade Social Studies TEKS Can and Will Standards Statements

First Grade Social Studies TEKS Can and Will Standards Statements

Created by
Creation Castle
Attention Texas teachers! Use this easy to prepare resource to post your daily or weekly TEKS and help students take ownership of their learning! What are the TEKS?The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state curriculum standards. These standards for each grade level and subject are available through the Texas Education Agency website. What is on each standards card?The upper left-hand side of the card notes the strand (ex. 1.1 B). The standard is written in a kid-friendly stat
Preview of North Carolina State Symbols Clip Art Download

North Carolina State Symbols Clip Art Download

Created by
DJ Inkers
North Carolina is so versatile... it has two slogans! Whether you call it "The Old North State" or "The Tar Heel State," you're sure to create some smiles with this clever clip art collection. We've included the state name and slogan, a map of North Carolina, a lovely lighthouse, Venus flytrap, flowering dogwood, a girl doing the shag dance and a couch (because NC is the furniture capital of the world).Perfect for state reports and studies, travel and learning about the USA. Check-out Kid Dood
Preview of Social Studies TEKS Checklist K-12 Bundle (6 Weeks Checks)

Social Studies TEKS Checklist K-12 Bundle (6 Weeks Checks)

This TEKS checklist is perfect for the savvy Texas teacher! Keep track of the TEKS you have taught using the handy columns provided. Note dates TEKS were covered, keep data on individual students, or use as a quick reference throughout the year. Let this user friendly checklist save you time and energy so you can focus on what really matters… being the rockstar teacher you are! **These are updated yearly, if necessary, due to changes to TEKS. Improvements have been made to the formatting for eas
Preview of United States map. Learning States and Capital. Google classroom. Digital.

United States map. Learning States and Capital. Google classroom. Digital.

Created by
LaLadybugIdeas
United States map. Learning States and Capital. Google classroom. Digital classroom for paperless activities. Did you start transitioning to a paperless classroom? I have this product that can be fun and perfect for your student to learn states and capitals from the United States. You will receive: - PDF with instructions. (for both Google Drive and OneDrive users) Your student will have so much fun learning states and capitals, while taking advantages of a paperless digital classroom. Te
Preview of California State Symbols Clip Art Download

California State Symbols Clip Art Download

Created by
DJ Inkers
Get ready for sunny California smiles in the golden state! This fun clip art set includes the state name and slogan, a redwood tree, grizzly bear, golden poppies, some local wine, a big bag of gold and a basic map of California. Eureka! Perfect for state reports and studies, travel and learning about the USA. Check-out Kid Doodles USA for images on ALL 50 states at an incredible value.All images are included in black & white and color, in high quality .png and .jpg formats (300 dpi). Desi
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.

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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.