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Preview of Seven Continents & Five Oceans Unit: Slide Shows, Reading, Activities, & More!

Seven Continents & Five Oceans Unit: Slide Shows, Reading, Activities, & More!

Need an easy to use comprehensive resource for the major landmasses and oceans of the world? This social studies unit is packed full of facts, features, differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions, a research 3D globe craft, a collaborative poster for your hallway display, and much more to help you bring the seven continents and five oceans to life! Find everything you need all in one place!Click the Preview to View MoreThis unit includes:Continents Facts & Features Slide Sho
Preview of Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle

Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle

A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
Preview of Plymouth (Plimoth) Colony Unit: The Mayflower, Pilgrims, Wampanoag People

Plymouth (Plimoth) Colony Unit: The Mayflower, Pilgrims, Wampanoag People

Plymouth (Plimoth) was a fascinating settlement. Pilgrims, originally known as Separatists, were treated poorly in England because they refused to follow the teachings of the Church of England. After years of struggle, they finally set sail on the Mayflower with the goal of creating a farming village in the New World. The Wampanoag People, who had lived in the area for thousands of years, entered into a peace agreement with the Pilgrims. This peace agreement lasted for decades. Do you want to pr
Preview of Westward Expansion - Complete Unit with Teaching Power Point

Westward Expansion - Complete Unit with Teaching Power Point

Created by
Linda Kamp
Unleash the power of history in your classroom with this comprehensive Westward Expansion unit! Journey into the past with captivating lessons and hands-on activities. Equip your students with a deeper understanding of America's movement west as they explore pioneers, Lewis & Clark, The Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail, and much, much more! This complete Westward Expansion resource has everything you need to teach a fun and highly engaging unit about the Westward movement. Centered around a 10-le
Preview of 4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum United States YEAR LONG BUNDLE Google

4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum United States YEAR LONG BUNDLE Google

A full year of 4th grade social studies themed in the United States.DISTANCE & GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING LINKS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGE IN EACH UNITS PDF DOWNLOADAll Units Include:Lesson PlansComprehension PagesVocabulary CardsAssessmentsSuggested Read Alouds/VideosActivities & Graphic OrganizesAnchor Charts & Printable PostersLesson Plan Titles Included Unit 1:Lesson 1 – BE a HistorianLesson 2 – BE a GeographerLesson 3 – BE an EconomistLesson 4 – BE a Political Scie
Preview of Christmas / Holidays Around the World PowerPoint BUNDLE!

Christmas / Holidays Around the World PowerPoint BUNDLE!

Created by
Sheila Melton
Travel around the world with your students and learn how children celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali and Chinese New Year with these Christmas/Holidays Around the World PowerPoints! These informative and engaging PowerPoints use real pictures and images and are the perfect addition to your Christmas/Holidays Around the World celebration!✅ Real pictures mixed with fun clip art and animated transitions will keep your students’ attention.✅ PowerPoint images, clip art and text are flatte
Preview of Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics

Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics

Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
Preview of Medieval Times Activities Unit Reading Passages Worksheets Project Middle Ages

Medieval Times Activities Unit Reading Passages Worksheets Project Middle Ages

This Medieval Times unit is full of fun activities that will teach your students about life during the Middle Ages. Through kid-friendly reading passages and engaging activities, your students will be thoroughly fascinated by the Middle Ages. They will learn about the lifestyles and culture of people and the historical events of the time.This Unit is Divided into 8 Sections:Introduction People of the Middle AgesFeudal SystemMedieval CastlesKnights and TradesmenFamous People: Charlemagne, Richard
Preview of Winter Holidays Around the World - Christmas Around the World - Narrated Slides

Winter Holidays Around the World - Christmas Around the World - Narrated Slides

Created by
Erin Waters
This Winter Holidays Around the World bundle of Powerpoint Presentations is a great unit for your students to learn all about different winter holiday and Christmas traditions in different countries!Learn all about Christmas and winter holidays in 12 countries with fully narrated, stunning, full-color Powerpoint packed with photographs, facts, and a look into the countries' most special traditions. The best part?! I talk so you don't have to!Each presentation can be played in 2 ways:1. Manual:
Preview of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT

Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT

Created by
Madly Learning
Teach your split grade 4 and grade 5's with this inquiry based split grade unit on Indigenous people and Europeans and Early societies. Teach two separate curriculums during one period with this complete unit in an easy and manageable way. Grade 41) Identify and locate the major early societies on a map and time line. 2)Compare the daily life of two or more early societies. 3) Identify the environmental features in early societies 4) Identify how the environment impacts the daily life of earl
Preview of Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE

Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE

Are you struggling to differentiate science and social studies topics for your students with special needs? Look no further, I've got you covered!Science and Social Studies materials are hard to come by for a self-contained special education setting. This bundle contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about various Science & Social Studies topics!What you will find inside this bundle:Adapted BooksCount It Out Adapte
Preview of California History 4th Grade State Study Bundle–All Content–No Textbook Needed

California History 4th Grade State Study Bundle–All Content–No Textbook Needed

Our California History Interactive Notebook Bundle includes all FIVE of our California History Units with TWENTY FOUR LESSONS (ALL CONTENT INCLUDED – NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED) and TWENTY FIVE Interactive Notebook Assignments, all aligned with California's Fourth Grade History–Social Science Standards. (If you need to meet 100% of the California Standards, also check out our California Geography and California Government & Economy Bundles).We've included all of the content and informatio
Preview of FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES FRENCH SPEAKING COUNTRIES ⭐ Videos PPT Google Maps Quizzes

FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES FRENCH SPEAKING COUNTRIES ⭐ Videos PPT Google Maps Quizzes

Do you struggle to make Francophone countries culture come alive? Want to bring your students on virtual field trips to all the major French speaking countries without ever leaving your classroom? Want to convince even your most reluctant learners to speak French so they can visit all these beautiful places? This is a whole year of Francophone culture. Hours of lesson plans including 101 Francophone countries video clips, colorful photos, facts, nationality practice, flashcards, a research pr
Preview of Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture!

Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture!

Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture! 150 pages!!Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Texas with our engaging elementary unit on the Lone Star State's symbols. Designed to inspire young minds, this comprehensive package delves into the iconic symbols that represent Texas's unique identity. From the majestic Lone Star Flag to the rugged Longhorn, students will embark on a journey through the state's fascinating heritage. Through interactive lessons and creat
Preview of US States and Capitals Unit

US States and Capitals Unit

Created by
Mrs Ds Corner
It is important for our students to know the US States and their coordinating capitals. This unit provides everything you need for students to not only learn the states and capitals, but to have fun while learning them!What is included?• Index• Interactive Notebook (3 formats, editable)• Student State Workbook in B/W• Teacher State Workbook in Color (Answer Key)• US State Research Project (7 pages)• US State Research Notebook (51 pages) *• US States Acrostic Poems (26 pages) *• I Have, Who Has S
Preview of 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Social Studies Full Year Curriculum Bundle! Make teaching American History with these engaging activities fun and done! This MEGA bundle has passages and activities about Native Americans, Early Explorers, 13 Colonies, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Westward Expansion, the War of 1812, U.S. Constitution, and more! It includes 25 of my BEST SELLING Social Studies units for the entire year! These units are geared for 2-5th-grade students.The following activity units are included:Geography A
Preview of 4th Grade Texas History–All Content Included–No Textbook Needed–TEKS Aligned

4th Grade Texas History–All Content Included–No Textbook Needed–TEKS Aligned

Texas History is a TEKS-aligned Bundle (Revised 2020) featuring EIGHT complete lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text (we've included all of the content – no additional textbook required), a balanced mix of higher and lower-level activities, and SIX Interactive Notebook assignments to teach 4th Grade students about Native Americans in Texas, Explorers, Missions, the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, Statehood, and so much more! Need to teach 100% of the 4th Grade Social Studies TEKS? C
Preview of Ontario Grade 4 Social Studies - Early Societies Full Year Complete Inquiry Unit

Ontario Grade 4 Social Studies - Early Societies Full Year Complete Inquiry Unit

Created by
Madly Learning
This complete unit is designed to meet the Ontario Grade 4 Curriculum for Early Societies. Everything you need from start to finish to teach your students history in fun and engaging ways. Help your students learn more about early societies and ancient civilizations from around the world between 500BCE to 1500 CE. This is a complete unit that uses engaging activities, hands-on learning, differentiated instruction and inquiry based learning projects all throughout the unit. Help your student
Preview of Virginia Studies Lesson Plans and Activities - Entire Year Bundle!

Virginia Studies Lesson Plans and Activities - Entire Year Bundle!

This Virginia Studies Lesson Plans and Activities comes with EVERY lesson and activity needed to teach Virginia Studies for an entire year at a discounted price! Each Virginia Studies unit is hands-on and incorporates lots of critical thinking and literacy skills. Examples of hands-on activities include simulation activities, project-based learning, games, and foldables. All units include teacher lesson plans with the objective, key vocabulary, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions for
Preview of Life Skills Unit BUNDLE (Special Education & Autism Resource)

Life Skills Unit BUNDLE (Special Education & Autism Resource)

Get one unit for FREE when you buy the bundle!! This is a bundle of 7 different life skills units designed to help your students have a greater understanding of life skills and the vocabulary associated with it. This functional life skills curriculum is everything you need to teach critical life skills. These thematic units are designed to enhance and further your student's life skills and understanding of their community. Target crucial life skills with these reading, vocabulary and work tasks
Preview of Native Americans in Ohio MEGA bundle!  (4th grade Ohio Model social studies)

Native Americans in Ohio MEGA bundle! (4th grade Ohio Model social studies)

Created by
JB Creations
Do you need to teach about Ohio's early Native American groups? Immerse students in over 8 student centered, standards-aligned, engaging activities in this integrated social studies unit for 4th grade! I’ve included facts on the 6 main Ohio tribes in a student friendly booklet, a graphic organizer for students to utilize this information, a “group scoot” text structure game, a set of key vocabulary terms, a reader's theater about Native American legends, a game based on the conflict & coope
Preview of ANCIENT CIVILIZATION UNITS BUNDLE: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Mali, China

ANCIENT CIVILIZATION UNITS BUNDLE: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Mali, China

All 5 of my Ancient Civilization units all together. 300 pages plus a slide show!. Each unit has more than enough to fill your unit plans, but they keep growing. Each time I add to any of the 5 units, you'll get an update to download the bundle again at no charge. Bought separately, they would cost $40.00. Buy the bundle and save $10.55!All 5 units cover the Virginia SOL standards for Ancient Mali, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient China
Preview of Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

*Original Seller of This Product*Black History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayWomen's History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayHispanic Heritage Bulletin Board/DisplayThis Set Includes:*Periodic Table of Black History*Periodic Table of Women in History*Hispanic Heritage Periodic TableEach Periodic Table Includes: *90 Historic Names (color or black and white)*90 color boxes in 2 sizes (These sets require color ink to print.)*90 black and white boxes in 2 sizes (These sets are ink savers but they do requ
Preview of Georgia Standards of Excellence 4th Grade Social Studies American History BUNDLE

Georgia Standards of Excellence 4th Grade Social Studies American History BUNDLE

This MEGA Bundle includes 10 of my BEST SELLING Social Studies Units for the entire year! These units are geared toward 4th-grade students to help teachers meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence.What's Inside:1. American Revolutionary War2. The Writing of the Constitution3. Three Branches of Government4. Geography Unit5. Major Landforms6. Westward Expansion 7. Lewis and Clark Expedition8. War of 18129. Civil War & Reconstruction 10. Abolitionist & Suffrage MovementsB
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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.

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.