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Social studies printables for staff
Places in My Community
This product will help students learn and review about places in the community. It includes different activities such as Picture Sort, Color and Identify, Bubble Map, Draw and Write, ABC Order, Word Search, Name the Community Places, Make a List, Think About, Reflection, Sort-cut and paste, My Book of community Places, A mini book of Places in My Community, KWL Chart, Label the Community Places, Places in My Community Writing Prompts, 1-2-3 Community Places, Vocabulary Cards (black and white and
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PreK - 1st, Staff
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Immigration and Ellis Island, Crafts included, No Prep!
This product is great when studying Immigration to America – Ellis Island. It includes a wide variety of activities easy to use and engaging for kids! My classroom loved them! This can be used in whole groups, small groups, or as independent work. It includes:Cut and paste activity on immigrants’ journeyDraw immigrants’ journeyEllis Island facts recording sheetTwo Informational/ reading textsReasons to move - recording sheetAll about Ellis Island writing paperA few options on "Who, what, where,
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2nd - 5th, Staff
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Flags of the World Banner - Printable - Includes 132 different Flags in 3 sizes
Flags of the World BannerThis listing is for a PRINTABLE PDF file for the "World Flags" Banner, as shown.You will receive a Zip folder with 3 PDF files. You will receive 1 pdf files for the large banner pieces, which includes 132 pages with 1 pennant each, measuring approximately 7" x 9", 1 pdf file for the medium banner pieces, which includes 66 pages with 2 pennants each, measuring approximately 5.45" x 7" and a 5 page pdf with 132 pennants, measuring approximately 1.55" x 2". The names of th
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Women's History Month Posters Bulletin Board Display Motivational Quote
Celebrate Women’s History Month and empower your students with these 30 powerful motivational quote posters. Featuring quotes from notable women in history, these posters are a perfect way to honor the legacy of women who have made a lasting impact on the world with their words and actions.Perfect for classroom decor, these posters feature uplifting messages that will remind your students to stay focused, work hard, and believe in themselves. Not just during Women’s History Month, but all year a
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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
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7th - 12th, Staff
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NOTABLE LEADERS POSTERS | INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE | CLASSROOM DECOR
Decorate your classroom with these illustrated influential people posters! Each of the 28 posters includes an illustration of a notable leader along with an inspirational quote. The posters come in 2 background styles: a light blue/gray and a white. Perfect for library or bulletin board spaces!Posters are size 8.5 in. x 11 in. This resource is a compressed file (zip file) and contains 2 PDFs of the posters along with PNG files of each poster. If you are going to have the posters printed at a sho
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Canadian Indigenous and First Nation Read Aloud's with Curriculum Connections
{ALL SALES FROM THIS DOCUMENT continue to support Indigenous people and communities as we amply their voice in our classroom. For August 2021-October 2021 donations will be used to #clearthelist for teachers teaching in the Northern Terrorities or communities collecting for back-to-school drives supporting Indigenous Communities. FOR AUGUST 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2020 went to The Blue Dot Movement in providing clean water in communities within Canada. We raised a total of $500. For the Month of Octob
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PreK - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
The Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Hussein (Text, Maps, Questions)
The Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm (Text, Maps & Questions)Thank you for considering this fully editable product. Prepare to be surprised and delighted! This product contains fascinating informational text exploring the Persian Gulf War, also commonly called Operation Desert Storm. This product also has excellent maps (unique and original), quotes and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this epic war in American, world and Iraqi history. Please check out the pr
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6th - 11th, Staff
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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
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K - 5th, Staff
Countries Around the World Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant Banner
Worldwide Countries Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant BannerGrades K-12 social studies, history, geography, Model UN, global studies, world history Celebrate our world! Teachers can decorate their classrooms, hallway, gymnasium, media center, or anywhere in their building. You'll get 213 pennants to choose from. Pick pennants that represent your student's heritage, ethnicities, backgrounds, ancestry. They are colorful and awesome to look at. The countries pennant will bring enthusiasm and un
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: English Teacher Activities and Fun 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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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Notable Black Americans Throughout History Clip Art Set
There are so many things you can do with this realistic clipart set featuring 60 influential Black Americans.Images are all in png format, 300 dpi, and on transparent background for optimal scaling and printing.They are clearly named so you can view &sort without needing to open each individual file to see what it is. The 60 individuals in this set are:* Amanda Gorman (Added 1/21)* Barack Obama* Bayard Rustin (Added 4/21)* Bessie Coleman (Added 4/21)* Beyonce* Billy Porter (Added 2/21)* Book
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Staff, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Influential People Clip Art Set - Growing Bundle
Circle of control, worry activities, anxiety coping skills, social anxiety. CBT
There are many parts of life that we have no control over, and sometimes having no control can increase our stress or worries.The circle of control is a concept that involves identifying things that are in our control and certain things that are not in our control. For example, the weather is out of our control.In order to cope well with worries and stress it is often useful to reflect on where our worries sit within our circles of control.Referring to the circles of control is helpful as it all
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
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K - 1st, Staff
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Also included in: 1st Grade GA Social Studies MEGA BUNDLE
Doodle-It Notes : Templates : Note Taking Organizer : Any Subject
Doodle-It notes are all the rage for any subject. There are lots of doodle style notes available for specific subjects and topics, but these are blank templates that can be incorporated into any subject and used with any topic. They have a fun doodle theme, which is so much more motivating than a piece of notebook paper or plain white copy paper. ** CLICK HERE for more fun doodle style notes.According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, "Doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new co
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4th - 7th, Staff
Influential Women Throughout History Clip Art Set
Who runs the world? Girls!There are so many things you can do with this realistic & diverse clipart set featuring 65 notable women from throughout history!Images are all in png format, and 300 dpi / on transparent background for optimal scaling and printing.They are also clearly named so that you can view and sort without needing to open each individual file to see what it is.The ladies included in this set are:* Alexandria Ocasio Cortez* Amanda Gorman* Amelia Earhart* Angela Davis - ADDED 7
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Staff, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Influential People Clip Art Set - Growing Bundle
Terry Fox
This storybook / reader and song with no-prep activities for kindergarten and primary students make Terry Fox even more memorable in preparation for your annual walk or run event. Touching assembly song is easy to teach young students with its simple melody. Students echo the teacher the first few times singing it, then they've got it! ♫ ♬ To hear my ☺kindergarten students ☺ sing the first half of the song, simply play the preview video with your volume turned up! ♫♬The story of Terry Fox and h
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K - 3rd, Staff
Also included in: Canada Early Literacy Activities
The Battle of the Bulge WWII (Text, Maps & Questions)
The Battle of the Bulge WWII (Text, Maps & Questions)Thank you for considering this product. Prepare to be surprised and delighted! This product contains fascinating informational text exploring WWII and the Battle of the Bulge. This product also has excellent maps, quotes and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this epic battle of WWII. Please check out the thumbnails and preview. The fully editable product explains the following: the state of WWII up to 1944; the align
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6th - 11th, Staff
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President Posters - Includes all 46 Presidents - Available in Two Sizes
These Presidential wall Cards display all 46 presidents. Use them in class projects or display them on the wall. You will receive two pdf files - 1 - 46 page pdf file, images measuring 8.5" x 11", one to a page and 1 - 23 page pdf file, images measuring 5.5" x 8.5", two to a page. All pdf files are printable on 8.5" x 11" size paper. They include all 46 presidents (2 for Grover Cleveland). Each poster has a picture of the president, what number they are and the years they were in office. Ter
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Black Death The Great Mortality Bubonic Plague (Reading & Questions)
The Black DeathPrepare to be surprised and delighted! This product contains fascinating informational text exploring the "Black Death" also called the "The Great Mortality" or the Black Death. This product also has excellent maps, quotes and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this most horrific catastrophe of the Middle Ages. This product also explains how the plague shaped our modern world. The product explains the following: the plague was a bacterium called yersinia pest
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6th - 11th, Adult Education, Staff
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Holidays around the World in Spanish- Bundle 1 - Worksheets - Crafts & Posters
Este bundle contiene 3 sets en ESPAÑOL referidos a celebraciones alrededor del mundo: DIWALI, LAS POSADAS y HANUKKAH.Las Google Slides están incluidasCada set contiene:INDICECONTENIDOS Y TIPOS DE ACTIVIDADES:* HOJAS IMPRIMIBLES:PAGINAS10. Texto de no-ficción sobre la celebración.11. Hoja de preguntas comprensivas sobre el texto de la pag. Anterior.12. Escribe 5 datos sobre la celebración. (cuadro 1)13. Hoja de escritura libre sobre la celebración.14. Escribe palabras relacionadas con la celebrac
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PreK - 2nd, Staff
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George Washington Collaborative Poster | Great Presidents Day Activity!
George Washington art activity for classroom teachers: George Washington collaborative posters. These posters are intended to complement/supplement any Presidents' Day unit/lesson you teach. It’s a great way to start up a unit or cap one off! These art activities are an engaging and entertaining way for students to work together to create a large poster of our first president, George Washington, that makes a great classroom focal point. Lesson #1 George Washington Classroom Collaboration Poster:
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2nd - 9th, Staff
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Also included in: Presidents' Day Activities: Washington and Lincoln Collaborative Posters
Cognitive distortions worksheets, coping skills, anxiety, worries, thoughts
A worry is a feeling of unease, fear or nervousness when you start to think about unpleasant things. It is a type of thinking, often about something that might happen in the future and it leaves you feeling frightened, nervous or anxious. Some people call worries, anxiety or stress. Everybody experiences worries, however if you are starting to feel worried more often or if you can't seem to stop thinking about your worry and it is leaving you feeling upset, you may be experiencing anxiety.The di
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Spanish Speaking Countries Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant Banner
Spanish Speaking Countries Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant Banner
***The countries included in this resource -their official spoken language is Spanish.***
Grades K-12 Spanish class, social studies, history, geography, Model UN, global studies, world history.
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Ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble. The preview shows more!
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★20 pennant printables – each flag represents a country: the name of the country, the country outline, and the
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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.
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