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Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn!Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students i
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Ireland: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Ireland. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Ireland or St. Patrick's Day. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progra
Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Brazil. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on South America or Brazil. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Kenya: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about the landforms, food, animals, art, and the culture of Kenya. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on African wildlife or Kenya. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progr
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Germany: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Germany. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Germany. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Spain: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Spain. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Spain or Spanish artists. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Nigeria: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about animals, food, art, language, clothing and the culture of Nigeria. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Nigeria or Africa. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
5 Major Climate Zones PowerPoint Slides | Chart and Mapping Activity
This Climate Zones Lesson and Activity includes a full PowerPoint presentation that address the characteristics, general locations, plants, animals, and specific location examples of the 5 major climate zones (polar, temperate, tropical, dry, highland). Students can fill out the included chart as you go over the presentation and a follow-up mapping activity puts their new knowledge of the climate zones to use. A filled out version of the chart, a blank version of the chart, and a blank map are a
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Geography Skills PowerPoint Lessons Bundle
South Korea: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of South Korea. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Asia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
England: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of England. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on England. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 2: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Cuba: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Cuba. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Cuba. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pages and
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
The Industrial Revolution Walking Tour | Gallery Walk | Activities
Take your students on a walking tour (Gallery Walk) of the Industrial Revolution to learn about the changes and developments that took place from 1750 to 1900. This easy to prep activity will save you time and stress as your students learn all about the period!From changes in the family structure to industrial developments to inventions and the rise of the Middle Class, an overall view of the time period is represented in this activity.Resource IncludesStudent notes pagesImage analysis activitie
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Treasure, Mummies, and More!
This slideshow gives students some basic knowledge about Ancient Egypt and it's helpful to use at the beginning of a unit on Ancient Egyptian art, culture, pyramids, hieroglyphics, etc. This PDF includes:a Map of where Egypt is LocatedPyramids of GizaCairoTimeline of EventsSphinxStep Pyramid of ZoserHieroglyphics Tomb PaintingsEgyptian Museum King Tut- How Did He Die?Items Buried in a TombTomb SculpturesWhat is a Mummy?Animal MummiesQuiz at the end with 5 review questionsThis download includes t
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Ukraine: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Ukraine. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Ukraine. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Greek Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, & Heroes Slides & Presentation!
Download and go! These visually engaging and informative introductory slides are great for any first day of Greek Mythology.Included:• 25 total slides• Link to animated video• warmup and review included The following gods, goddesses, and heroes are included:• Zeus• Hera• Hades• Demeter• Hermes• Apollo • Artemis • Dionysus • Ares• Aphrodite • Hephaestus• Athena• Eros (Cupid)• Pegasus• Poseidon• Hercules • Theseus • JasonRecommended: Review this material with a fun escape room activity! Greek Myt
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Ancient Greece BUNDLE! Simulations, Slides, and Activities!
Thailand- An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Thailand. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Asia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pag
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Grades:
K - 6th
Gilded Age Immigration Activity with Role Cards and New Immigrants
Gilded Age Immigration Activity is a perfect, ready-to-use resource that will teach the content, address the standards, and keep your students engaged!Are you teaching about American Immigration during the Gilded Age? Want a fun and engaging lesson filled with all the core content on the Gilded Age? This activity covers the New Immigrants of the Gilded Age in America. The presentation has complete information with push/pull factors, characteristics of the new immigrants, and prompts students to
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
United States History America in the 1970s 1980s Gallery Walk PowerPoint APUSH
United States History America in the 1970s and 1980s Gallery Walk and PowerPoint. Colorful slides with large font will help to engage your students whether this resource is used as a Gallery Walk or as a PowerPoint. Included for FREE in this package is a questions packet that follows along with the Gallery Walk/PowerPoint. The pictures next to the questions match up with the slide that contains that picture (no slides have repeated pictures). This makes it easy for students to locate the slide t
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â APUSH Period 8 PowerPoint Bundle
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
United States History Civil Rights Movement Gallery Walk PowerPoint APUSH
Complete Civil Rights Movements Gallery Walk and PowerPoint. Colorful slides with large font will help to engage your students whether this resource is used as a Gallery Walk or as a PowerPoint. Included for FREE in this package is a questions packet that follows along with the Gallery Walk/PowerPoint. The pictures next to the questions match up with the slide that contains that picture (no slides have repeated pictures). This makes it easy for students to locate the slide that they need to answ
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â APUSH Period 8 PowerPoint Bundle
No Taxation Without Representation Comic Lesson Plan Bundle
When you teach the same subject for over a decade you get tired of teaching it the same way. So in this bundle you will see a few different ways to teach about "No Taxation Without Representation."Option #1This is a PowerPoint and handout I gave to my students that covers some of the major acts Britain passed on its colonies after the French and Indian War. It shows the colonial protests by the Sons and Daughters of Liberty. It is extremely colorful and informative. Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quarter
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Greece: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Greece. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Greece, the Greek language, or mythology. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT E
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 2: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Scotland: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Scotland. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Italy. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pa
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
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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.
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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.
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