153 results
Free 4th grade social studies lectures
Cartoon Notes for Map Skills-Longitude
Visual notes for learning map skills...I call them 'Cartoon Notes!' These notes are a hit in my classroom, as they tie in visual learning with note-taking. I use these in my classroom to introduce, reinforce, and review with my students. Enjoy!
This is the page for teaching 'Longitude." Make sure you search for the page on 'Latitude' as well!
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Cartoon Notes for Map Skills-Latitude
Visual notes for learning map skills...I call them 'Cartoon Notes!' These notes are a hit in my classroom, as they tie in visual learning with note-taking. I use these in my classroom to introduce, reinforce, and review with my students. Enjoy!
This is a page for teaching 'Latitude.' Please see the 'Longitude' page too!
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
September 11th Attack - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Activities & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the September 11th attacks. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides E
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
The Holocaust - Fuse History - Leveled Reading & Slides
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Holocaust. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides Editable Prese
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â World War II -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Trail of Tears - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Slides & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Trail of Tears. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides Editable
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â Westward Expansion -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Northeast Region of United States Presentation FREEBIE
This product gives information about the Northeast Region of the United States, including maps, photographs, & information pertaining to each state of the region.
This presentation is a FREEBIE and if you like this product, please go to my "It's A Vaughnderful Classroom" to check out the whole bundle.
Included with the bundle is a presentation of each of the five regions including: the West, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast regions.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Number the Stars - Presentation
This Apple Keynote presentation is an introduction to the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. It's designed to discuss some of the events of WW2, including the Holocaust & the rescue of the Danish Jews.
This book is brilliant, but is at a 4th-5th grade level. Of course, the horrors of WW2 are not told in detail, nor are there any explicit descriptions or pictures of what took place.
This will help the class have a background of the truth behind this historical fiction book before th
Grades:
4th - 5th
Emancipation Proclamation - An Introduction
This is an introductory lesson to the Emancipation Proclamation for students in elementary school. It provides clear information as a resource for teachers in the primary grades to guide a discussion and makes a great resource sheet for intermediate students to read. The second page offers graphics from the first and last page of the actual document.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 6th
Types:
Colonial America Notes (13 Colonies), 13 colonies notes, teacher guides, notes
Are you new to teaching social studies and need a quick overview of what to teach? Or maybe you're a veteran but looking for a quick refresher? Whatever your need, these notes are for you. Revised and up to date on Texas TEKS.Quick Disclaimer- This product was created for teacher use only. As a history teacher and mentor, I know how hard it is to find the "Cliff Notes" version for each unit of American History that you need to teach, especially if you teach multiple subjects. Time is not always
Grades:
3rd - 8th
French and Indian War
This resource can be used as a basic review for Middle Schoolers, or, it can be used as a full lesson for Elementary students. This is also a great resource for homeschoolers.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Cribbs Latitude/Longitude Geography Lesson
This is a powerpoint lesson walking students through the cardinal and intermediate directions, then the oceans and continents, and finally explains how latitude and longitude work. The presentation is interactive and requires students to label a world map as well as work in groups. The maps used for the activity can be printed as slides off the powerpoint.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Social Classes in the Ancient Roman Empire
This pack was designed to provide a simple and interesting overview of social classes in the Ancient Roman Empire.
Social Classes in the Ancient Roman Empire Pack includes:
- Power Point: "Social Classes in the Ancient Roman Empire" (30 slides)
- 2 Worksheet: patricians and plebeians; types of citizens
- 1 Activity: four things that effect social rank
Note: This product was designed with reduced/simplified text in both the power point and the worksheets to make it more accessible to students w
Grades:
4th - 7th
Argentina - Global Studies - Leveled Reading, Activities, Slides & Digital INB
Global Studies content are geography deep dives in a country of the world. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to digital interactive books this is an all-in-one solution to bring students on a trip around the world. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Global Studies activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slide Editable Presentation with Queued Videosâ—ˆGoogle Slide Interactive Book with
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Important People PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to teach your students important information about people who have influenced history.
This PowerPoint is set up to allow you to click on the name of a person and it will take your directly to their page. There are highlighted words in blue that are underlined. This coordinates with the Influential People Portfolio or Notebook that you can purchase and give to your students. They can collect information all year along about these people and will have a book to read when d
Grades:
2nd - 4th
African American Scientists Slides
This is a slide deck of 17 significant black scientists and their contributions. I generally cover one scientist a day for the month of February in honor of black history month, but I have also printed this out and put it together as a booklet for my students. I've also printed these in the past and made a bulletin board out of them.
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 9th
Types:
Sun, Earth and Moon
Themes :Sun, Moon, Earth, Planet, Star, Moon Phases, Day, Year, Seasons, Sun-Earth-Moon Relationship, Lunar Exploration and Satellites. The presentation includes several simulations, videos and interactive knowledge test tasks.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
A Brief History of Money
This PPT, created by Reid Frederickson, describes the evolution of money around the world to the form we use today in the United States.
It starts with the earliest form of exchange: bartering. It then shows the progression, from using various commodities, such as cowrie shells in China, tally sticks in England, stones in the Pacific islands, to today's use of paper currency and electronic forms of exchange in the United States and around the world.
There are 26 slides with pictures, descriptio
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Anciet Egypt - Powerpoint - Art/History
I have created The Story of King Tut with PowerPoint. This is a story that I have created to introduce the Ancient Egyptian burial process. Whenever I start my Egyptian unit, I start by reading this PowerPoint. It is a great PowerPoint because it covers a lot of information through a story. I do pay a lot of attention to the visual characteristics of an Ancient Egyptian burial masks.
After I finish reading this story to the class, I have students create an Ancient Egyptian burial mask. I teach
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Virginia Studies VS.2b Geographic Regions of Virginia Powerpoint
A powerpoint describing all 5 of the regions learned about in Virgina Studies. 18 slides, including progress monitoring questions to use as you go. You can print out the question slides with the answers blank or you can have students write down the questions and answers as you go. The possibilities are endless. Use as you see fit! :-)If you are interested in this PowerPoint you might be interested in getting the whole bundle for VS.2 to save some money. :-)https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Pr
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in:Â Virginia Studies VS.2 PowerPoint Bundle (covers VS.2a-g)
New England States
Explore the wonders of some of the New England states with our engaging Google Slides presentation! Tailored for 3rd to 5th graders, this educational resource is packed with fascinating facts, vibrant pictures, and user-friendly content for each state. Make learning about Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont a breeze with this interactive and visually appealing guide. Perfect for both in-class lessons and remote learning, it's a must-have for teachers looking to captivate young minds with the rich
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Calligraphy of China PowerPoint,
This PowerPoint includes a warm-up asking students to draw trees and mountains, the Chinese characters for this words are then shown. This warm-up allows teachers to show how the characters have developed from actual objects. The presentation then shows some pictographs and draws the comparison between them and characters. The PowerPoint then gives a short history of writing, a comparison of some of the earlier scripts and images of the Four Treasures.
Grades:
4th - 11th
Will Rogers Choose his destiny slide deck
The best method is to project to your class and have them vote on what Will Rogers should do. That way you insure the students read the material and are not stuck in front of a device for another hour of their school day. You could push this out to your students individually but please don't. Let's start getting students of devices.
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Types:
Time Machine: 1940 - Powerpoint Presentation
Step into a time machine! Created as an introduction to the time period when Cesar Chavez grew up, this glimpse into 1940 would be great for anyone studying WWII or the 1940's. This gives students real life connections that they don't always understand in our current world, such as a lack of technology and the difference in gender roles. It also touches on women's suffrage and civil rights. Let your students step into the time machine and experience 1940 in a way they are sure to remember.
Thi
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in:Â Time Machine Bundle - American History Power Point Presentations
Truth and Reconciliation
This presentation should be used when teaching about residential schools, or on Canada's National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Sept 30th). Students will learn about Indigenous artists (visual arts and musicians), will learn about why Truth and Reconciliation is important, and will have meaningful discussions about why it is important. Check the Speakers notes for discussion points and other information. On the last slide there are resources for teachers and students. This lesson should be about
Grades:
4th - 12th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 153 results
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands