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3rd grade social studies lessons on sale
Map Skills Unit | Reading Maps Activities for Primary Grades
Get your students reading and making maps with these fun center rotations. This unit includes full lesson plans and student task cards with visual supports. It is designed to be used as a week long, centers-based exploration unit, but can also be used in whole class lessons. Monday: Build schema, read a book about maps, and set the stage for the week by creating a Me on the Map book. Tuesday-Thursday: Students will visit a series of centers, investigating maps by building maps, reading them, pla
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1st - 3rd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones Gr. 3-5
This is the chapter slice "Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and ch
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3rd - 5th
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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STEAM Units Bundle for the Whole Year! | Science Centers for Primary Grades
Get all science and social studies stations for the whole year in one convenient package! This growing bundle will have your students excited about STEM/STEAM all year long!Includes over 35 different units suitable for students in grades kindergarten through third. You may also like these FREE resources:Science Center Startup KitFree! Science Notebook Tab DividersAnd this economical resource:Science Word Wall Vocabulary Cards******************************************************Let’s connect!Fo
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K - 3rd
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The US Major Rivers : Google Slides. Mississippi. Colorado. Hudson + Worksheets
The US Major Rivers : Google Slides, Distance Learning + Powerpoint Version + Worksheets. Interactive presentation & quiz on US major rivers. Please view the video previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on The US major rivers. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or on a interactive smartboard in the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Label the US rivers'. This is
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2nd - 7th
Also included in: U.S.A Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets
Ojibwa (Chippewa/Anishinabe) Native American Webquest/Worksheet
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Ojibwa (Chippewa/Anishinabe) by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this webquest:Food and resource gatheringFamily roles and etiquetteHousing and transportationReligionClick here to view the website.Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collections:Native American Lesson Plan and Webquest CollectionMayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection: 3 WebquestsMayan Lesson Plan
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3rd - 10th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ Gr. 3-5
Extend the basic knowledge of map reading to give your elementary students a thorough understanding of maps. Our resource allows students to learn in-depth how to read and create maps.About this Resource: Explore all the elements on a map, such as scale, index, grid system, and surrounding area. Take your understanding of a grid system one step further by examining lines of latitude and longitude. Compare the different times zones found in your country. Learn about topographic maps before explo
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Mapping Skills with Google Earth BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
World Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets
World Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets5 Products included in this bundle covering several main topics regarding World GeographyPlease watch the preview video of 'The World's Oceans' before purchasing this bundle - to understand the depth of content, the quality and interactivity of these presentations. All presentation follow the same layout and have good quality design.Google Slides/PPT Presentations included in this bundle:Mountain Ranges Of The WorldRivers Of
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3rd - 8th
Inuit PowerPoint: Native Americans and Survival in the Arctic
This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom about the history and lifestyle of the Inuit people. This PowerPoint is a great intro to a unit on the Arctic, Inuit, or Native Americans in general. The 40 slides help students visualize the following topics:Tool use in the Arctic Arctic Clothing Transportation in the ArcticHunting in the ArcticHousing in the ArcticPlease check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collec
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K - 12th
The Music of Africa/African Music Presentation
THE MUSIC OF AFRICA / AFRICAN MUSIC POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONIncluded in this presentation:A map of AfricaA collection of African proverbs and an opportunity for the children to reflect on the meaning of each proverbThe D.R.U.M. code which is used to frame a group drumming experience- this is is a great moment to do some drumming with your kids.A link to my favorite global music website of all time "Playing for Change" 7 review questionsA special "thank you" in a multitude of languages This pre
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3rd - 11th
Mayan Daily Life Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Mayans by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this Mayan webquest:Daily LifeReligionSocial ClassesGovernment CultureImportant CitiesThe webquest contains 33 questions and is a great introduction to a unit on the Mayas. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. The information for this webquest is from the following website.http://mayas.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.I would like to thank
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: Mayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection (3 Webquests)
U.S.S Constitution or Old Ironsides PowerPoint Virtual Tour: (War of 1812)
This powerpoint provides a virtual tour of the U.S.S. Constitution. This 30 slide powerpoint shows the exterior and interior of the U.S.S. Constitution. Several slides also provide a brief history of the U.S.S. Constitution, especially in the War of 1812. My students always enjoy this powerpoint and ask lots of questions.
All of my individual War of 1812 and Early United States Lesson Plans are included in my
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1st - 8th
4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions BIG 10 MONTH BUNDLE
Get the Full Year Bundle! Use these interesting and fun reading passages and comprehension questions with your 4th grade students! These handouts can be a great add to your Language Arts, History & Social Studies lessons, for the months of August - May!All the passages center around interesting and historic people, holidays, events, and that occurred in the month!No Prep needed!Each month/ resource includes:Ten Reading PassagesComprehension Questions (Short Answers and Vocabulary Questions)
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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies Stations Bundled! | STEAM Units for Primary Grades
Get all social studies STEAM stations in one convenient package! This bundle will have your students excited about social studies and STEM/STEAM all year long! This growing bundle includes 7 different units suitable for students in grades kindergarten through third. You'll get units on: ⭐️ Communities⭐️ Map skills⭐️ Landforms and Bodies of Water⭐️ Continents and Oceans⭐️ Summer Holidays⭐️ Thanksgiving Traditions⭐️ Thanksgiving Then and NowYou may also like these FREE resources:Science Center S
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K - 3rd
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Continents Unit | Social Studies and Science Centers for Primary Grades
Get your students excited about continents and oceans with this complete social studies / science stations unit. This unit includes full lesson plans and student task cards. It is designed to be used as a week long, centers-based exploration unit. Monday: Build schema, read a book about continents and oceans (suggestions included) and complete the map. Tuesday-Thursday: Students will visit a series of centers, learning all about the names of the continents and oceans and where they are. Directio
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2nd - 3rd
Canadian Urban And Rural Communities Gr. 2-3
Our five-part unit focuses on different communities throughout Canada, as children learn about the similarities between urban and rural communities.
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The resource begins with a set of lesson plans for the teacher. Details are provided for the activities that the children participate in during each lesson. Then, a student booklet in which children record their findings and research is provided. The resource ends with activities that are used during the lessons of the unit,
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2nd - 3rd
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Jazz Music - General Classroom Lesson - 30 No Prep Slides & Activities
Your classroom's complete Jazz Music Lesson: 30 No Prep Slides covering:The definition, origin, & styles of jazz musicThe first recordings of jazzInstruments commonly used in jazzFamous musicians in jazz music Throughout the lesson, there will be interactive slides asking:What students already know about jazz Review of what was covered in the lesson*Name The Jazz Instrument Game* (A favorite in my classroom/ answers included) Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with our comprehensive History
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1st - 6th
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Lets Explore Paris, France Landmarks: Google Slides, Interactive Powerpoint
Let's Explore: Paris Landmarks: Interactive Google Slides, Distance Learning + WorksheetInteractive Paris Landmarks Map (click on each landmark to find out more) & Interactive quiz on Paris Landmarks. Please watch the preview video to understand how this product worksThis presentation works great for interactive whiteboard/smartboard lesson, where students can come up and touch the board. Students can also view /interact with the presentation individually.INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POIN
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2nd - 6th
Destrezas cartográficas: Elementos básicos de la lectura de un mapa Gr. 3-5
Aprende los elementos básicos de la lectura de mapas con este atractivo recurso. Identifica todos los elementos de un mapa: título, orientación, fecha, autor, leyenda, escala, índice, sistema de cuadrículas y área circundante. Este recurso, escrito para los grados tercero a quinto, está dividido en tres secciones: Un pasaje de lectura donde se aprende todo el contenido basado en el currículo, seguido de una prueba de comprensión, y finalmente un crucigrama y búsqueda de palabras. Se incluye una
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3rd - 5th
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Communities Around The World Gr. 2-3
Students delight as they explore the rich diversity of communities from all over the world.
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Throughout the unit, students conduct an in-depth study of Egyptian communities, as well as extensive research into another community of their choice. Using this open-ended resource to supplement students' look at communities around the world, they will learn about the concepts of custom and tradition of people in their own community and of people throughout the world. Students lea
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2nd - 3rd
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Civil War: Daily Life of a Soldier 4 Minute Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the daily life of a soldier in the Civil War. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet guides students through the everyday routines of a Civil War soldier. The video is great for visual learners and helps to break up class time so stud
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3rd - 12th
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheets
Therapists and self-help enthusiasts can utilize worksheets for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients practice CBT techniques. Certain experts claim that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce the pain brought on by physical ailments such as rheumatism, tinnitus, and chronic pain. These worksheets provide a methodical approach that helps individuals identify and address harmful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, resulting in positive life changes. Whether you are a thera
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3rd - 12th, Staff
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Major US Mountain Ranges: Google Slides, Distance Learning + PPT + Worksheet
Major US Mountain Ranges: Google Slides, Distance Learning + PPT + WorksheetInteractive presentation & quiz on Major US Mountain Ranges. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on Major US Mountain Ranges. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Label the Major US Mountain Ranges' .This are wo
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: U.S.A Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets
What is democracy? - Elementary School Politics lesson
What is democracy?. A fully-resourced editable PowerPoint lesson for Elementary Students (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on the importance of this topic.Learning Outcomes:Define democracy, understand examples of democracy in the world, know what democracy means for a citizenKey terms"Equality, Law, Election, Policies, Citizen, Motion, Party, House of Commons, MP, House of Lords "Homework ActivityResearch alternatives to democracy in the world and
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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.
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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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.
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