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Preview of (9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)

(9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)

THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO TEACH ON 9/11. WITH DIFFERENT SLIDE VERSIONS, MULTIPLE HANDOUTS INCLUDED, AND NO PREP NEEDED, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS TO DELIVER AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT AND SENSITIVE TOPIC.THE HIGHLY ENGAGING, FULLY EDITABLE 35-SLIDES ARE EASILY MODIFIED AND TRULY DESIGNED TO TEACH ABOUT 9/11 (PATRIOT DAY) TO ALL GRADE LEVELS.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and
Preview of Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

This internet scavenger hunt is an amazing way for students to discover the three branches of government and the checks and balances system! Students will navigate to a kid-friendly website to learn more about the foundation of our United States government! Includes:- 3 page webquest (editable PDF and printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. c. Identify the three branches of th
Preview of Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages

Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages

Created by
Free to Teach
**TPT Digital Activties Option is included easel. You will have access to the TPT Digital Activity from this product page once the purchase has been made**Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages{Includes a reading passage and three worksheets for each god or goddess}Covers the 10 following gods and goddesses: ZeusHeraHephaestusAthenaAphroditePoseidonHermesAchillesMidasHercules (Heracles)The three worksheets for each god or goddess are similar. -The first one covers reading ski
Preview of Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project

Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project

Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
Preview of Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags in a convenient clip art BUNDLE.This clip art set contains 270 flags from around the world in both color and black and white line art. (A total of 540 graphics!)All the world flags you'll need, conveniently bundled in one pack. There are flags for every letter of the alphabet, A - Z, with the exception of the letter X.These flags are perfect for educational projects and teaching resources.This pack also includes a 'ready-to-print' PDF compilation of 35 flags
Preview of Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects

Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects

Ancient Greek Mythology Unit - Create Your own Monster from Greek Mythology Project - This Ancient Greece Mythology resource contains everything students need to create their own monster from Greek Mythology. Using the templates and graphic organizers provided, students develop, illustrate, and write about their own Greek Monsters. This Ancient Greek Mythology resource package is an excellent addition to your Ancient Greece unit, and is an engaging activity to practice creative writing and chara
Preview of Veterans Day Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

Veterans Day Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

A collection of images connected with Veterans Day. Images include males and females from five branches of the military: air force, coast guard, marines, navy and army. The set also contains a boy playing a bugle, boy with US flag, girl with hand on heart, poppy, hearts & ribbons (flag and camouflage), veterans bunting and word art. 44 images (22 in color and the same 22 in B&W) This set has been completely updated on 10/30/15. Images saved at 300dpi. For personal or commercial use. D
Preview of Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart

Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart

Created by
The Lost Teacher
This is for a set of 26 Passport Stamps from around the world. Altogether there are 52 PNG clip art stamps including the blacklines. There are stamps from countries in EVERY continent except Antarctica. These stamps should also coincide with most of the Christmas and Holidays Around the World activities on TPT.All stamp colors represent a color from its country's flag. All images represent a national symbol, landmark, or emblem. Many countries also have their official names or names written in t
Preview of Months of the Year Clipart Bundle {Spring Kids, St. Patrick's, Valentine Clipart

Months of the Year Clipart Bundle {Spring Kids, St. Patrick's, Valentine Clipart

This bundle will includes 12 sets- one for each month. Each monthly has a variety of images to represent holidays, items, and special days that fall within that month.Sets include:- January- February- March- April- May- June- July- August- September- October- November- DecemberAll images come in png formats with transparent backgrounds so you can easily layer them into your projects.You will receive these images in a zip file. Check out these easy tips for accessing zip files.Creative Clips Digi
Preview of Maps of the World: Clip Art World Maps

Maps of the World: Clip Art World Maps

Maps of the World: Clip Art World Maps High quality color and black and white maps of the world. This clipart map set contains the following commercial use graphics: - Color maps of the world - Black and white line art maps of the world - Maps of the world with lines of latitude and without lines of latitude - Maps of the world with larger countries labelled (color and black and white) - Silhouette maps of the world - A map of the world showing seven continents in color and black and white:
Preview of Pirates Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

Pirates Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

This is a collection of pirates and pirate tools images.Images included in this set are: pirate kidsshipstelescopehatswordparrotskull and crossbonesbarrelcanon and canon ballstreasure chestpalm treemapship's wheelpirates sign44 images (21 in color and the same 21 in B&W) This set contains all of the images shown.Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commercial use.CLICK HERE for TERMS OF USE©Educlips LLC 2016Follow Educlips on FacebookFollow Educlips on InstagramKeywords : clip
Preview of Community Buildings Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

Community Buildings Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

This is a set of buildings commonly found in the community. The buildings included in this set are: airportbakerybankcourthousedentistfirehousefloristgalleryhospitaljaillibrarymovie theatermuseumpharmacy or medical centerpolice stationpost officerepair shoprestaurantsalonschooltheaterThis set contains all of the images shown.42 images. (21 images in color and the same 21 images in B&W.)This set has been completely updated on 6/11/23Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commerci
Preview of Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link

Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link

Created by
Free to Teach
A link to Google Slides™ is included within the PDF For google Classrooms and distance learning. Ancient Greece {Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts} 22 pages for a packet!Answer Key included! What's Included:-Packet Cover-An Introduction to Ancient Greece-Greek City-States Reading Passage & Questions-The Greek City States Cloze Reading Activity-Athens Democracy Cloze Reading Activity-Getting to Know Greek Geography-Athens vs Sparta Reading Passage & Venn Diagram-Athens Vs. Sparta Bro
Preview of Regions of the USA: Five Regions - Map Clip Art

Regions of the USA: Five Regions - Map Clip Art

Regions of the USA: Five Regions - Map Clip Art ............................................................................................. Please check the regions in this set before purchase. We offer a choice of THREE different US Region Map Sets: USA divided into FOUR regions / NINE divisions (as set out by the United States Census Bureau) USA divided into FOUR regions / TEN divisions (as taught in some states) Please read on for more information about THIS region set: ............
Preview of Flat Stanley Project Guide Template

Flat Stanley Project Guide Template

Created by
Primary Junction
Are you preparing to teach a unit on Flat Stanley with your class? Would you like to complete the Flat Stanley project with your class, but you’re not sure where to begin? Would you like to teach your students more about the world outside their town? If so, this Flat Stanley Project Guide has you covered!The Flat Stanley Project Guide contains everything needed to implement the Flat Stanley project in a classroom! Throughout the project, students will learn about cities, towns, states, and count
Preview of Zoo Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

Zoo Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

This is a set of zoo images.This set conatains all of the images shown on the product cover as well as B&W versions.The images in this set are:brown bearflamingopolar bearelephantpeacocksea lionpandasnakemonkeylionzebrapenguingiraffecrocodilerockenclosurescagetreezoo entrancezookeepersrailings58 images (29 in color and the same 29 in B&WThis set has been fully updated. All of the older images are included in this download.This set contains all of the images shown.Images saved at 300dpi i
Preview of Community Helpers Clip Art Big Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

Community Helpers Clip Art Big Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

The sets in this collection were originally published in 2015. They have been consolidated into this one collection for convenience. Please don't purchase this if you already purchased any of the community helper sets.The images in each set are:Community Helpers 1businessman, business woman, farmer, fisherman, ranger, lifeguard, construction worker, waiter, ski guide, tour guide, waitress, oil workerCommunity Helpers 2detective, nurse, firefighter, doctor, mailman, garbage collector, crossing gu
Preview of NO PREP VETERANS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity

NO PREP VETERANS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity

Created by
Puzzles to Print
Use this engaging puzzle worksheet to commemorate Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, in the classroom. This word search activity features thoughtful vocabulary which will inform your students as they are hunting through the letter grid. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 29 vocabulary
Preview of Regions of the United States: Northeast, Complete Unit (5 Regions)

Regions of the United States: Northeast, Complete Unit (5 Regions)

Created by
Jill Russ
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the Northeast region, home of the largest city, the smallest state, and our nation's capital. Find out what makes the Northeast an interesting and unique region.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Northeast Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version o
Preview of American Symbols Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

American Symbols Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

This is a collection of American symbols graphics. The images included in this set are: eagle, Statue of Liberty, Air Force One, USA sign, US flag, Liberty Bell, Monument, White House, Mt. Rushmore, Jefferson Memorial, WW1 Memorial, Lincoln Statue, MLK monument and Lincoln Memorial.Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commercial use.CLICK HERE for TERMS OF USEThis is a zip file. Before purchasing, please check that you are able to open zip files and ensure that your zip opening so
Preview of Occupations Clipart Bundle Community Helper Clipart

Occupations Clipart Bundle Community Helper Clipart

This set of occupation clipart is SO BIG that it will be added in four parts. Each part will include 8 jobs- each shown in a boy and girl version. Each will come in two skin tones and a black and white version. When complete, this bundle will include 32 different occupations, each with a boy version and a girl version (64 kids).*Example Occupations: farmer, mechanic, reporter, photographer etc. The release dates for the parts are:Part One ($5.50 value).....................Available Now!(farmer,
Preview of Christmas Around the World Interactive Slideshow or Informational Text

Christmas Around the World Interactive Slideshow or Informational Text

This is a companion pack to my best-selling "Christmas Around the World Scrapbook & Craft Pack".**Updated Sept. 12/16 -- slideshow is now 87 pages with 20 countries, including other winter holidays such as Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Hanukkah.**Updated Dec. 12/16 -- added an editable version of the slideshow pages so you may add your own countries. I will not be adding any more countries to the pack.**Updated Nov. 30/20 -- added a folder with separate PowerPoints for each country, to help with dist
Preview of Biomes And Landforms Backgrounds 1 Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

Biomes And Landforms Backgrounds 1 Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

This is a collection of biomes and landform images.Scenes include: Arctic, beach, city, countryside, desert, forest, mountains, ocean, pond, prairie, rainforest, savanna, tropics, tundra, and volcano.CLICK HERE FOR BIOMES AND LANDFORMS 230 images (15 in color and the same 15 in B&W)Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commercial use.CLICK HERE for TERMS OF USEThis is a zip file. Before purchasing, please check that you are able to open zip files and ensure that your zip openin
Preview of Regions of the United States: Southwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)

Regions of the United States: Southwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)

Created by
Jill Russ
Your students will enjoy reading this complex informational text about the Southwest region, home of the giant saguaro cactus, the Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon. This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Southwest Region Digital Only for Distance Learning with a Google Slides version of the reading text and questions, and a self-grading Google Forms version of the unit test, or get the bundle with both printable and digital
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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.