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7th grade social studies teacher tools

Preview of KIDS COPING SKILLS! Stress Management Social Emotional Lesson + SEL Activities

KIDS COPING SKILLS! Stress Management Social Emotional Lesson + SEL Activities

Teach your students effective self-regulation strategies with this engaging social emotional learning activity and stress management coping skills lesson. Filled with awesome visual supports, this SEL coping tools toolbox helps children identify healthy calming tools to manage uncomfortable feelings. When children build their emotional regulation toolbox, they learn how to manage stress more effectively. A less stressed out brain means a child who is more ready to learn, focus in class, get al
Preview of Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Created by
The Sassy Apple
Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c
Preview of Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments

Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
*NEWLY UPDATED OCTOBER 2020 to include Virtual Learning and Covid-19 Comments*Completing the learning skills portion of the Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources for each of the 6 learning skills (Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation):• Progress Report Card Rubric & Next Steps
Preview of Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun!  The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac
Preview of American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will
Preview of Ratios Unit | Ratios with Tables, Graphs, and Proportions | 6th Grade Worksheets

Ratios Unit | Ratios with Tables, Graphs, and Proportions | 6th Grade Worksheets

A 10 day CCSS-Aligned Ratios and Proportions Unit including: introducing ratios to applying ratios to problem situations, modeling ratios with tape diagrams, using proportional reasoning, and incorporating ratio tables, equations, and graphs.Students will practice with both skill-based problems, real-world application questions, and error analysis to support higher level thinking skills. You can reach your students and teach the standards without all of the prep and stress of creating materials!
Preview of Civil Rights Movement Road Trip Map Project & Activity

Civil Rights Movement Road Trip Map Project & Activity

This fantastic Civil Rights Movement lesson plan is inspired by the "Freedom Riders". Included are 7 one page readings on major events of the Civil Rights Movement (Brown Vs. The Board of Ed., The Little Rock 9, The Montgomery Bus Boycott, etc) that students read as they travel around the room. As your students stop and read about each event, they complete a graphic organizer and map each event. This is a great activity to get students moving around the room. It can also be completed in groups,
Preview of Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner |  Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner | Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Use this cute and easy lesson planner, available to edit on Google Slides and PowerPoint, that is all set for the new school year to plan your daily activities for your classroom. Simply print and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! It comes with 8 different layout options to best fit your needs. Please note, this is a two page layout. The best part about this teacher binder is that it editable on PowerPoint AND Google Slides! You can either print and write in
Preview of Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity

Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity

Created by
Mister Harms
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
Preview of ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School

ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School

This ELA Sub Plan Bundle for middle school includes 6 units of my best-selling emergency sub plans for language arts! These units are great for filling your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities for students to work on in your absence. Each unit is a stand-alone resource designed to be a print and go substitute lesson plan for middle school teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed! I have listed this bundle as a middle school resource since it can ser
Preview of Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I
Preview of Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
Preview of Morning Slides for Google Slides or PPT | Early Finisher | Must-Do / May-Do

Morning Slides for Google Slides or PPT | Early Finisher | Must-Do / May-Do

Created by
Miss West Best
About This Resource:-Multiple different styles to choose from for your morning greeting slideshow-Must-Do/May-Do slides included-Early finisher slides included-Available in Google Slides (preferred) + Powerpoint-Parts of this resource are editable to add in your daily informationI recommend using the Google Slides version of this resource. I have incorporated the Google extension, Slides Timer, which automatically updates the date and time for you in addition to adding in simplistic timers and c
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Lessons, Activities, and Projects - Ancient History

Ancient Civilizations Lessons, Activities, and Projects - Ancient History

This Ancient Civilizations Bundle includes 6 resources for teaching Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Each resource includes learning activities to help students learn about each civilization’s geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, and society. Designed to be engaging and interactive, these resources will make learning fun and exciting! Here’s a quick overview of each of the Ancient Civilization Resources: Ancient Mesopotam
Preview of Probability Unit | Independent and Dependent Events | 7th Grade Math Notes

Probability Unit | Independent and Dependent Events | 7th Grade Math Notes

A 9 day CCSS-Aligned Probability Unit - including simple probability, experimental and theoretical probability, making predictions, and independent and dependent probability.Students will practice with both skill-based problems, real-world application questions, and error analysis to support higher level thinking skills. You can reach your students and teach the standards without all of the prep and stress of creating materials!Standards: 7.SP.5, 7.SP.6, 7.SP.7, 7.SP.8; Texas Teacher? Grab the T
Preview of Vietnam War Station Activity for the Cold War

Vietnam War Station Activity for the Cold War

This engaging lesson for the Vietnam War has students rotate through stations to learn about various aspects of America's War in Vietnam. The 7 different stations cover:The Cu Chi TunnelsVietcong Booby TrapsAgent OrangeHo Chi MinhSongs of the Vietnam WarThe Draft and ProtestsMilitary Deaths in the WarEach station engages different intelligences and learning styles. Students create a graph, listen to music, draw pictures, read, answer questions,and analyze pictures. My students are always engaged
Preview of World War 1 Unit and Lesson Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, & More

World War 1 Unit and Lesson Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, & More

This fantastic World War I Unit Bundle includes an incredible set of over 25 teaching resources for a complete, interactive unit! Every day is planned out with lesson plans that have been tested over a number of years to fantastic success when teaching about WWI. Each of these individual activities is included:WW1 Google Drive NotebookWWI PowerPoint & Guided Notes, & Flipped Classroom VideoWWI in 3D PowerPointWW1 Battles Station Lesson or QR Code ProjectA set of Interactive Notebook Page
Preview of Road to Revolution Unit  |  Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe
Preview of World War 1 Unit: WW1 PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Plans, Test + Google Apps

World War 1 Unit: WW1 PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Plans, Test + Google Apps

World War I Unit Bundled covers the the atmosphere in Europe leading up the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, World War 1, and finishes with the Treaty of Versailles and its contribution to World War II. This unit includes World War 1 PowerPoints with video clips and presenter notes. Unit also includes, warm up PowerPoints, informational text documents, including timeline with questions, primary source documents, exit tickets, crossword review, Kahoot review game, and editable assessmen
Preview of World War 2 Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, & Lessons for Every Day

World War 2 Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, & Lessons for Every Day

This World War 2 Unit Plan is the absolute ultimate bundle of lesson plans and activities for an engaging WW2 unit! In one super-organized folder you receive an Interactive Notebook set, Google Drive Digital notebook, 10 PowerPoints, dozens of reading activities, student projects, worksheets, review materials, and several options for assessments! There's over 50 resources in all and you get a unit guide with lesson plans for every day!Imagine having a full month completely planned out, FULL of v
Preview of Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages

Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages

In this super engaging Middle Ages Unit, you receive 16 highly-engaging resources and activities for Charlemagne, the Fall of Rome, the rise of Feudalism, the Catholic Church, the Crusades, Magna Carta, and much more! Each resource is Google 1:1 compatible and these Middle Ages resources will excite your classroom on your study of the Medieval Europe! This bundle saves you over 30% instead of purchasing each activity separately! Instead of paying almost $55 separately, buy this unit for only $
Preview of Expressions Unit | Order of Operations Notes for 6th Grade | Combine Like Terms

Expressions Unit | Order of Operations Notes for 6th Grade | Combine Like Terms

An 11 day CCSS-Aligned Expressions Unit - including exponent notation, order of operations, evaluating expressions, properties of operations, and the distributive property.Students will practice with both skill-based problems, real-world application questions, and error analysis to support higher level thinking skills. You can reach your students and teach the standards without all of the prep and stress of creating materials!Standards: 6.EE.1, 6.EE.2, 6.EE.3, 6.EE.4, 6.EE.6; Texas Teacher? Grab
Preview of Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza
Preview of Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit

Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit

In this Ancient Rome and Roman Empire Resources Unit, you receive 15 activities to teach ancient Rome, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, the rise of Julius Caesar, the Rise of Christianity, and much more! My ancient Rome unit bundle is filled with Google 1:1 ready resources and activities that will excite your classroom on your study of Ancient Rome. Since traditional and 1:1 digital versions are included, this unit is ideal for distance learning. This bundle saves you over 30% instead of
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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.