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7th grade social studies teacher manual pdfs
World War II Project Menu- No prep, share and go!
This highly engaging, no prep, share or print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of World War II while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. Students can choose from options like: creating a photo collage (
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
Grades:
5th - 10th
Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary with Google Slide™ Templates
Are your students struggling with vocabulary word after vocabulary word? Have you discovered that copying the word and definition from the back of the book really doesn’t work? These instructional strategies are for you! You will receive over 20 vocabulary instructional strategies and templates designed for upper elementary and secondary Social Studies students. This resource has been updated to include Google Slide™ templates for Distance Learning. This strategy manual includes:- Say What? – i
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
HIDDEN FIGURES ACTIVITY PACKET
The movie Hidden Figures is a great way to teach about important Black History and the contributions of women to the NASA program. But, you don't want to have your students just watch the movie! Engage them with higher level thinking activities before and after the movie. This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: BioPoem - A poem that describes a historical figure in 11 lines in order to sum
Grades:
4th - 7th
13 Colonies Anchor Chart Kit for the American Colonies
This Colonization Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make several different anchor charts for the Colonization Era and the 13 Colonies – just print and paste! It also contains ideas for other types of anchor charts you can use during this unit. The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.This kit is designed to help inspire your own journey in creating anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. All are great examples for you to see and use. Clip Artists h
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5th - 8th
The Shakespeare Stealer - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 200 COPIES SOLD.The Shakespeare Stealer is a complete 82 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze activities, creative writing assignments, char
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Bell Ringers! Daily Warm-Ups!
ALMOST 200 PAGES! AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR OF QUALITY WORK. COVERS CONTENT! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! Students will instantly be focused at the beginning of each class AND they will learn about North Carolina by completing the researched-based daily warm-ups. It's a fun way to really get to know our wonderful state.Easy to use each day as you are delivering rich content in a focused manner.Also known as bell-ringers, seat-warmers, & hooks. Here's just a sampling of topics:first people arrivals
Grades:
5th - 9th
Bloom's Taxonomy Stems & Guiding Questions for Social Studies and Geography
As teachers, we always need additional resources to help make planning easier. Through the years, I have compiled this list of Bloom's Taxonomy action verbs, stems, and sample questions to assist in planning for Geography and Social Studies lessons. There are a series of questions and stems for knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. It is always nice to have this handy to refer to while planning. Using Bloom's Taxonomy allows you to ascertain if your students
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Social Studies Anchor Charts Grade 5 (South Carolina) 136 Charts!
This file includes ALL of my anchor charts for fifth grade social studies in South Carolina using the South Carolina College and Career Ready standards. I have worked 6 years on getting all of these anchor charts just right. This document is EXACTLY what my fifth graders have in their notebooks for social studies notes throughout the year.
These charts are COLOR coded, EASY to understand, and DETAILED showing EACH step! These notes come directly from the Support Documents on the SCDOE website!
Grades:
4th - 9th
Discussion Strategies for Social Studies
Are you looking for solid strategies to engage your students in meaningful discussion? Try this strategy manual full of ideas and templates! This strategy manual has 14 different instructional strategies for engaging students in a classroom discussion - templates are included! ⭐Please download the preview to see more information on this resource. ⭐********************************************************************➬Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please go to you
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Ancient Rome: Topics, Ideas, and Activities for Teachers (72 Pages)
A bundled set of SIXTEEN varied, creative activities and printables on Ancient Rome. Some are multi-day tasks and some for only one period, but all were created to engage and teach your students about Ancient Rome, both individually and as a class, and as part of a student group. There are even three separate projects for your students included.
72 pages in total, with answers provided for everything.
This bundled collection will definitely keep motivation and eagerness high as you study the
Grades:
5th - 9th
Social Studies Writing Strategies with Google Slides
Writing is a key aspect of Social Studies instruction. But are you struggling to come up with new ideas? Look no further! This strategy manual includes:- Building a Base – students write predictions on units of study based on clues - Chalk Talk – allow students to reflect and generate ideas- Write Around – students collaborate of a piece of writing- Magnet Summary – write a summary based on key ideas- RAFT – Role, Audience, Format and Topic to guide writing- Brochure – guide students to develop
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies Literacy Strategies Bundle
Stock Market Crash Simulation for Elementary and Middle Grades
This activity was created in 2008, when I first made the switch from middle school down to 5th grade. My class was getting ready to move into a unit about the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. I was afraid one of the central concepts involved in the history of the 1920’s and 30’s would be glossed over as another random fact. Many elementary and middle school students don’t really even know what the stock market is. Without a deeper understanding of the stock market, and how it is connec
Grades:
5th - 8th
CalTPA Cycle 2, PASSED
I have included my full submission for the CalTPA, Cycle 2. This assessment was done as a Single Subject submission, but it would be applicable for the Literacy Cycle 2 Multiple Subjects CalTPA.This PDF includes all of the files submitted for the assessment, with the exception of filmed classroom videos.I have also included the scored rubric from Pearson, showing the passing score, along with notes from the assessor.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Social Studies Skills Handbook - 6 strategies with handouts and rubrics
Teaching social studies is so much more than teaching names, places, and dates. This social studies skills handbook dives into 6 inquiry based and student driven strategies that will help you teach students so much more than some facts to memorize for a history test. This resource is perfect for new middle school or upper elementary teachers or teachers who are new to teaching social studies. It is the resource I wish I had when I was first starting out!Each strategy includes a teacher guide t
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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CalTPA Cycle 1, PASSED
I have included my full submission for the CalTPA, Cycle 1. This assessment was done as a Single Subject submission, but it would be applicable for the Literacy cycle of a Multiple Subjects CalTPA.The PDF includes all of the files submitted for the assessment, with the exception of filmed classroom videos.I have also included the scored rubric from Pearson, showing the passing score, along with notes from the assessor.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"Teach the Great Depression" Project Based Learning
WHAT YOU GETThis project has EVERYTHING you need to to teach an unforgettable Great Depression unit. In this project students will learn to create a presentation, a worksheet, and teach a part of the Great Depression to their classmates. I have been doing this project for the past 12 years and it is the most memorial unit I teach. I still have students who come back and say that they will NEVER forget the day that they taught a part of the Great Depression. Check out my website below and wat
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
American Indians of Texas Anchor Chart Kit
This American Indians of Texas Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make an anchor chart for the Native Americans of Texas – just print and paste! The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.You will receive:-American Indians of Texas Map Clip Art-Symbols to represent the culture of Native Americans in Texas Clip Art-Labels to print and paste-A sample to copy-a 2 page article to describe how to use anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. *****************
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
How To Support Struggling Readers in Secondary Science and Social Studies
Use these strategies to support struggling readers without wasting the time of grade level or advanced readers. They can be used for whole group or small group instruction.
They can be used with any textbook or website. Ideas for differentiating are included.
These are strategies that I used in my own secondary science classroom for more than 20 years. I know they work. I’ve seen them work in my own classroom and also in the classrooms of my colleagues in middle school and high scho
Grades:
7th - 12th
Ancient Rome: Organizing a "Roman Dinner Party"
An important part of any effective study of Ancient Rome includes role-playing and authentic learning activities such as my Roman court case, Roman school simulation, and this activity of organIzing a Roman meal for your students. Do not worry about over-working in this lesson, the students each take different recipes and bring it in pot-luck style for the lunch on meal day!
This is your complete guide for that process. It contains some background information and preparation strategies for a Ro
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Activity - How to Make a Mummy & Procedural Writing Option
Kids love ancient Egypt, and your students will love this engaging ancient Egypt activity that includes a hands-on activity for making a mummy the ancient Egyptian way (using Cornish game hens). This mini-unit hooks kids the entire time, but you can also shorten the timeframe depending on your need.This engaging social studies lesson is also a platform for teaching or reviewing procedural process writing and transition words. It can also be used as a reward activity, or a culminating activity af
Grades:
4th - 7th
Regions of Texas Anchor Chart Kit
This Regions of Texas Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make a variety of anchor charts for the Regions of Texas – just print and paste! The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.You will receive:-Regions of Texas Map Clip Art-Symbols to represent the economy and natural resources in Texas Clip Art-Labels to print and paste-A sample to copy-a 2 page article to describe how to use anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. *******************************
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Ancient Rome: Roman School Simulation Unit
Every year, for about a week, I convert my social studies class into a "Roman School Classroom."
During that time, students attend special lessons and learn some of the Latin language, Latin idioms, and Latin phrases, the Roman money system, Roman numerals, and the ancient Roman calendar.
It is a pleasure for students and the teacher to take part in this activity, which is something completely different for the the class and the teacher (role-playing). This document contains everything you n
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students
Are you a mainstream teacher looking for ways to better educate your EL students?
Are you an ELL teacher who is asked by mainstream teachers or your administration for input on how to better reach ELs?
This MPI (WIDA's version of a Learning Target/Objective) guide is an amazingly easy to use resource for both mainstream and ELL teachers. These sheets lead you through writing a learning target, MPI, or daily objective in a quick easy to implement manner that ensures you are doing everythin
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
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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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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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