TPT
Total:
$0.00

Subjects

Arts & Music
English Language Arts
Foreign Language
Holidays/Seasonal
Math
Science
Social Studies - History
Specialty
For All Subject Areas
2,621 results

6th grade social studies rubrics for Microsoft OneDrive

Preview of CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice

CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice

Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER).  Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
Preview of Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle

Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle

Created by
Nouvelle ELA
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects.  In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
Preview of Poster Rubric (General)

Poster Rubric (General)

A great rubric to use for any assigned poster project!
Preview of Famous Mathematicians Math Project

Famous Mathematicians Math Project

Challenge your students with this famous mathematician project that will have them learning about people who have greatly impacted the world of mathematics. This math project is especially great for the end of the year. Best of all, your purchase includes a printable PDF with everything you need to implement this project, as well as a digital version using Google Slides™. In this project, students will choose four mathematicians to research from a list of sixteen. Based on their research, stud
Preview of Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit

Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit

Learning about economics is entertaining with this BUNDLE of unique resources! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each engaging activity includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print5 PowerP
Preview of Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft

Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft

This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
Preview of Classify the Five Themes of Geography 5E Lesson | 5 Theme WalkAround | Microsoft

Classify the Five Themes of Geography 5E Lesson | 5 Theme WalkAround | Microsoft

This lesson challenges students to identify, classify & explain the 5 themes of geography using real-world examples. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Picture It” warm-up activity. Then, introduce each of the five themes & practice applying the concepts. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. A “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” challenges students to classify 16 colorful images by them
Preview of Types of Governments 6E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Microsoft

Types of Governments 6E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Microsoft

This Intro to Types of Governments Unit Bundle has everything needed to keep your classes engaged! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use. The materials focus on identifying types of limited & unlimited governments and comparing & contrasting political systems. Each resource includes a Teacher Reference Guide to help you easily plan. Your purchase has print & digital, interactive versions of the materials. Made for in-class learnin
Preview of Human Environment Interactions 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Geography Resources | Microsoft

Human Environment Interactions 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Geography Resources | Microsoft

An engaging BUNDLE of Human-Environment Interactions resources exploring how geography affects our world. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included! Includes Microsoft Resou
Preview of Five Themes of Geography BUNDLE | FUN 5 Theme Lessons and Activities | Microsoft

Five Themes of Geography BUNDLE | FUN 5 Theme Lessons and Activities | Microsoft

An entertaining BUNDLE of unique resources that introduce the 5 Themes of Geography - Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interactions. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 7-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everythin
Preview of Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft

Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft

Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has editabl
Preview of Intro to Cultures FUN 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Cultural Traits | Microsoft Resources

Intro to Cultures FUN 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Cultural Traits | Microsoft Resources

An engaging Intro to Culture BUNDLE to build or enrich your curriculum! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each resource includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! The activities can be adapted to any culture to use throughout the year. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included! Includes
Preview of Group Project Rubric Editable Version Included | Group Work Rubric

Group Project Rubric Editable Version Included | Group Work Rubric

Are you looking for a way to grade group projects? This is a rubric that can be used for grading or giving feedback. It works great for things like Social Studies and Science projects. The rubric includes a score between 1 - 4 in these areas: group work behaviorpresentationfacts included neatnessgroup participationThere is even an editable text version included so you can customize the rubric text for your needs. (Note: The text inside the rubric is the only editable part of the resource.) Inclu
Preview of Create Your Own Government Project

Create Your Own Government Project

Students will compose a project that will help them understand the foundations of government. Students name their country, create a flag, define their government, analyze 7 characteristics of their government, & create rules/consequences. Lots of fun & creativity! Great for assessments & project based learning.FULLY EDITABLE to adapt to your specific needs!Directions & Rubric IncludedPairs perfectly withTypes of Government Gallery Walk for students to learn about different types
Preview of Black History Month Project Digital Black History Research Project

Black History Month Project Digital Black History Research Project

Do you need an engaging and meaningful Black History Month project?  This Black History Research Project in Google Slides™ gives students a choice and be creative as well as requires them to research and use critical thinking skills. This resource includes teacher directions and a Google Slides™ file that is organized with student directions, a checklist, slide templates, and a detailed rubric that allows students to research all the elements of a famous African American to create a complete pre
Preview of Brochure Rubric

Brochure Rubric

This rubric can be used for any subject area when a student has created a brochure to showcase their topic! This can be used at multiple grade levels and is very generic so it can fit for almost any project that requires students to create a brochure! I especially like to use these for science/social studies, but be creative! :) Enjoy!
Preview of Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric

Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric

Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
Preview of Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson featuring SpongeBob | Microsoft

Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson featuring SpongeBob | Microsoft

This STUDENT-FAVORITE lesson introduces real-world economics with a fun cartoon case study. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “This for That” warm-up to explore trade throughout history. Discuss key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, conduct a cartoon case study to examine economic concepts. Students love watching a SpongeBob episode in class; you will love that they are learning all about the economy! F
Preview of Social Studies Report Card Comments - Ontario and BC Grade 5 - EDITABLE  UPDATED

Social Studies Report Card Comments - Ontario and BC Grade 5 - EDITABLE UPDATED

SAVE TIME and write your best Social Studies report card comments for First Peoples and Europeans, Canadian Government and Responsible Citizenship, Inquiry Skills, and more. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 5, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this resource can be used for Progress reports, Term reports as well as End of Year reports!LOCK IN THIS PRICE!
Preview of Debate Graphic Organizers

Debate Graphic Organizers

Created by
Kelly Heyen
Includes five different resources for classroom debates... Two graphic organizers for students to use during the research and preparation process. These include sections for the group to write down their argument and supporting reasons/facts, organize how they want to present their argument, and write down notes during the debate for their rebuttal. (One is a little more detailed and complex, and one is simpler, for younger students or shorter debates!) Two student scoring rubrics to help keep
Preview of Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric

Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric

This is a rubric that can be used when students are working in groups on projects. Being able to work collaboratively with other students is a skill that we want students to learn. This rubric tells students what you as the teacher will be looking for as they are working with their group and contributing to the project at hand. I've included an editable (excel) .xls rubric and a pdf version. The editable version is nice for including the project name and the teacher name as well as changing
Preview of Biography Book Report: Pop Bottle

Biography Book Report: Pop Bottle

Are you looking for a fun filled biography book report? This pop bottle biography book report is a fun and creative way to showcase knowledge learned about famous people in our world. This report is broken into two different parts: the reading/research and the pop bottle craftivity. The craftivity requires students to create their famous person out of a 2-Liter pop bottle. You will be amazed with the level of creativity students will bring to this project! Included in this download: -Biogr
Preview of Summary Writing Rubric | Objective Summary Rubric | EDITABLE

Summary Writing Rubric | Objective Summary Rubric | EDITABLE

This is a student-friendly summary writing rubric that may be applied to nonfiction or fiction text summaries. The rubric is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for identifying key central ideas and details and composing objective summaries. I've also included a student self-assessment and reflection form. This download includes both a printable PDF file and a link to an editable Google Doc file. The rubric is also included in both a standard-specific and holistic format. The standard-s
Preview of Shipwrecked Geography Survival Challenge | Adapt and Modify Activity | Microsoft

Shipwrecked Geography Survival Challenge | Adapt and Modify Activity | Microsoft

This FUN activity challenges your class to examine human-environment interactions in a unique way. Students imagine they are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Their only chance for survival is to successfully adapt & modify to their surroundings. Students love the engaging activity; you will love the critical & creative thinking it fosters! Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classroo
Showing 1-24 of 2,621 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.