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Preview of MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive

MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive

Created by
Laura Randazzo
With the release of the MLA 9th Edition Handbook, the Modern Language Association updated and refined the rules for proper citations. Are you teaching the correct, most up-to-date version of in-text citations and works cited page formatting? With this 47-slide MLA overview lecture and package of helpful student handouts, your students will know exactly how to approach their citations for your class, standardized testing, and future college courses.Begin with the Prezi-based lecture (also downloa
Preview of Crash Course US History Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Crash Course US History Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the forty-seven episodes of Crash Course United States History hosted by John Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use o
Preview of Crash Course Economics Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Crash Course Economics Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the thirty-five episodes of Crash Course Economics hosted by Adrienne Hill and Jacob Clifford.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for class
Preview of Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12

Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12

Created by
Tracee Orman
Common Core Reading History and Social Studies Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *Newly Updated* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides version for distance learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in History and Social Studies (RH) grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Th
Preview of Crash Course World History Both Seasons Worksheets Complete Series Set Bundle

Crash Course World History Both Seasons Worksheets Complete Series Set Bundle

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the seventy-two episodes of Crash Course World History Seasons 1 and 2 hosted by John Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classro
Preview of Harriet Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Harriet Tubman 2019

Harriet Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Harriet Tubman 2019

Best movie guide out there! 27 Movie Guide Questions for the 2019 movie Harriet written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.Rated PG-13 and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Synopsis:Based on the thrillin
Preview of Crash Course US Government and Politics Worksheets Complete Series Set Bundle

Crash Course US Government and Politics Worksheets Complete Series Set Bundle

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the fifty episodes of Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics hosted by Craig Benzine.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom u
Preview of Grade 7 & 8 History Bundle (includes Strand A & B) Google Classroom Ready

Grade 7 & 8 History Bundle (includes Strand A & B) Google Classroom Ready

Created by
LifeLongJourney
Grade 7 History: Strand A Overview:This unit is aligned with the expectations of the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum (Strand A: New France and British North America ~ 1713-1800).  This unit was designed for teachers who shifted from in-class learning environments to a Virtual Classroom.  All lessons are Google Classroom Ready.The 7 lessons in this unit were designed to be interactive.  There are five elements to many of the lessons in this unit  - Looking Back, Historical Significance, Cause a
Preview of Crash Course Psychology Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Crash Course Psychology Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the forty episodes of Crash Course Psychology hosted by Hank Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only. You *are* al
Preview of 5th Edition Task List BCBA Exam Prep Bundle - ABA Flash Cards and Study Guides

5th Edition Task List BCBA Exam Prep Bundle - ABA Flash Cards and Study Guides

Created by
AllDayABA
5th Edition Task List BCBA Exam Prep Bundle - ABA Flash Cards and Study GuidesIf you are preparing to sit for the BCBA exam, these flash cards and booklets could help save you hours of time creating study materials. It is perfect for RBTs, supervisees, and others who work in the field of applied behavior analysis. This set of flash cards and booklets covers vocabulary terms related to sections of the 5th Edition Task List (BACB, 2017). This bundle includes flash cards for all of the sections as
Preview of Grade 7&8 Geography Bundle (includes Strand A&B) Google Classroom Ready

Grade 7&8 Geography Bundle (includes Strand A&B) Google Classroom Ready

Created by
LifeLongJourney
Strand A:In this bundle, I have added the Grade 7 Strand A: Physical Patterns in a Changing World and the Grade 8 Strand A: Patterns and Settlements Units. These lessons were made as a resource for my students who are learning virtually. Each lesson is was created with Ontario Social Studies- Geography curriculum in mind.Grade 7 Unit OverviewLesson Overview:Lesson # 1 ~ What is Geography?In this lesson, we will learn why geography is an important subject to study. We will explore the concepts of
Preview of Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
Preview of Hamilton the Musical Guide + Answers | Hamilton Movie Worksheet (2020) Disney

Hamilton the Musical Guide + Answers | Hamilton Movie Worksheet (2020) Disney

Hamilton movie questions (released 2020) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. Hamilton worksheet comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.Hamilton Movie Guide follows the original Broadway production of the award-winning musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the treasury, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadw
Preview of Crash Course World History Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Crash Course World History Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the forty-two episodes of Crash Course World History hosted by John Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only. You *
Preview of Crime Scene Memory Activity

Crime Scene Memory Activity

Created by
Danis Marandis
This can be used as an icebreaker activity or as part of the memory section of the Cognition unit in Psychology or AP Psychology.Students are allowed to view a picture for three minutes that depicts a crime scene and try to memorize as much as they can. After the three minutes is up, they turn the sheet over and try to answer fifteen questions about what they saw without referring back to the picture.Students are able to test their memory, and the activity then leads in to further discussions o
Preview of Forensics: Criminal Profiling | Readings, Questions, Activities and Project

Forensics: Criminal Profiling | Readings, Questions, Activities and Project

This engaging lesson teaches students about the origins, approaches and steps of Criminal Profiling and Geographic Profiling. it also introduces students to the Typology of Serial killers. This resource includes informational texts, comprehension questions, vocabulary, critical thinking profiling activities, graphic organizers, a full PowerPoint presentation and a research project.Topics covered include:The Origins of Criminal Profiling Approaches to Criminal ProfilingVictimologyVictim Risk and
Preview of Crash Course Sociology Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Crash Course Sociology Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection

Created by
Danis Marandis
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the forty-four episodes of Crash Course Sociology hosted by Nicole Sweeney.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only. You
Preview of English Reading Lit & NonFiction Graphic Organizers Bundle {Grades 6-12}

English Reading Lit & NonFiction Graphic Organizers Bundle {Grades 6-12}

Created by
Tracee Orman
This is a bundle of my Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Literature and Informational Texts BUNDLE for Grades 6-12 *UPDATED Aug. 2014: Now contains over 175 organizers! Perfect for Reader's Notebooks.*Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual anchor standard for Reading Literature and Reading Informational (for non-fiction), and will work for any piece of literature or non-fiction: shor
Preview of Grade 7 Geography Bundle (Strand A and B)

Grade 7 Geography Bundle (Strand A and B)

Created by
LifeLongJourney
In this bundle, I have added the Grade 7 Strand A: Physical Patterns in a Changing World and Strand B: Natural Resources Around Units. These lessons were made as a resource for my students for the virtual learning environment. Each lesson is was created with Ontario Social Studies- Geography curriculum in mind.Strand A ~ Lesson Overview:Lesson # 1 ~ What is Geography?In this lesson, we will learn why geography is an important subject to study. We will explore the concepts of geographic thinking
Preview of 1917 Movie Questions with Answers - 1917 Movie Guide - 1917 Worksheet (2019)

1917 Movie Questions with Answers - 1917 Movie Guide - 1917 Worksheet (2019)

1917 movie questions (released in 2019) helps keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. The 1917 movie guide comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end. The 1917 movie worksheet follows along during World War I as two British soldiers -- Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake -- receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cros
Preview of Hidden Figures Movie Guide/Worksheet | NASAMathmetician African American Women

Hidden Figures Movie Guide/Worksheet | NASAMathmetician African American Women

I used this worksheet to accompany viewing the movie Hidden Figures with my middle schoolers. Questions follow along with the story, hitting major plot points and raises issues of the Civil Rights Movement around the 1960's. Perfect to culminate a unit on space science, and the space race. Cross curricular topics including a historical look at women in the workplace, and struggles of people of color in the south mid-century. This is a perfect fit for showing during Black History Month/African-Am
Preview of Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Kindergarten and 1st First Grade Social Studies Worksheets- Map and Globe skillsI have recently updated this product to include more worksheets as well as a colored version of the easel activity. Each activity can be printed in black and white or can be seen in color on Easel. This product currently includes 11 activities:1. Color and label the land and water on a picture of a map and globe.2. Map and Globe Sort- Cut and Paste Flap book Activity (Contains 3 sheets) Sort pictures of maps and glob
Preview of Mental Health & Wellness: Wheel of Life Lesson | Psychology or Health Class

Mental Health & Wellness: Wheel of Life Lesson | Psychology or Health Class

Created by
Mister Harms
Are you studying stress or wellness? This life survey is fantastic for any Psychology or Health class. Students will take a self-reflective survey regarding their own mental health, physical health, personal life, and more. Answering 6 questions each in 8 areas of their lives, students will complete a total of 48 questions. With the results, students will map out their scores on the included "Wheel of Life." This wheel is a great visual to see how their life is "rolling along."This life asse
Preview of Map Activity Bundle

Map Activity Bundle

Map Activity Bundle - Save 50%!Included in this bundle are a collection of map activities for students to search and locate the various countries and capital cities of the world. Included in this bundle are 10 different ready-to-copy blackline maps each with an answer key. A PowerPoint slideshow accompany some of the maps that can be displayed as you reveal the correct country name as well.The following maps and activities are included in this bundle:Map Activity - World's Continents and OceansM
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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.

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.