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1st grade social studies resources for Google Apps $5-10
Map Skills Unit with Slideshow– Me on the Map – Maps and Globes - with Digital
This map skills unit for K-2 has all you need to teach your students about maps and globes. With an informational map skills PowerPoint slideshow (also included in video form), vocabulary resources, printable activities and books, and digital activities for Seesaw and Google Slides, this set will get your little geographers making, reading, and talking all about maps! Perfect to use alongside the read-aloud Me on the Map, this maps unit includes an easy-to-assemble “My Home” booklet with version
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K - 1st
Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants
Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters Activities BUNDLE
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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1st - 3rd
Virtual Field Trip: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade & Balloons Over Broadway
Buckle up and head to NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This virtual field trip covers the history of the Thanksgiving Day Parade- from the Wondertown Windows to the behind the scenes of the magnificent parade that is broadcasted all over the world today! This virtual field trip will start by giving your students some hints as to where they will be traveling. Students will make predictions. Students will access prior knowledge about New York City, Thanksgiving, and the Parade.Your stud
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K - 6th
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Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research
Want to teach about Christmas and Holidays Around the World, but you're short on time? These reading comprehension passages are a quick way to teach your students about different ways winter holidays are celebrated while practicing their reading skills.These Holiday Around the World reading passages introduce students to how holidays are celebrated in different countries. Ten different countries that celebrate Christmas plus Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali are included. There is one passage page,
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1st - 3rd
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Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters Activities BUNDLE
Use this Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities BUNDLE to take your educational approach to the never level this February!This easy-to-use resource includes 123 different individuals- helping you to create a Black History Month bulletin board that is eye catching and educational!If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This set of Black History Month P
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1st - 5th
Election Day - Mock Election & Voting Activities
Are you looking for a fun way to teach your students about Election Day? With this mini reading comprehension unit, your students will love learning about elections and the voting process. It is so important that our students understand the voting process and how it works.Inside this Election Day unit, you will get a comprehension book with quick checks that will teach them all about elections in a kid friendly way. Then they’ll complete the comprehension flipbook to show what they’ve learned. T
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1st - 3rd
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Abraham Lincoln Biography Graphic Organizers, Presidents Day Activities & Craft
This Abraham Lincoln biography set includes graphic organizers and a reading and writing flip book craft. This biography set has activities to use for Presidents' Day and covers important facts about Abraham Lincoln's life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Abraham Lincoln, research him, write about him, create a flip book about him, and sort important parts of this famous president's life into graphic organizers. Included in this Abraham Lincoln biography pack: Reading
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1st - 3rd
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Citizenship | Being a Good Citizen BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Are you looking for a way to teach your students what it means to be a good citizen? This best selling BUNDLE enables you to teach good citizenship at home, school, and the community - perfect for the first few weeks of school!!! This complete no-prep unit contains hands-on activities will keep your students engaged while learning! Note: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy for Google Classroom. The task cards have a separate Google Classroom link. The act
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1st - 3rd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Community Unit
A community unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEItems are also accessible for distance learning via Google Slides/Forms.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIEIn this pac
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Social Media Template Bundle Instagram, Snapchat, & Twitter with DIGITAL OPTION!
Engage and connect with your students through social media templates!Looking for an idea for a project? These can be used over and over again throughout the year and your students will love them!Use these as an entrance or exit slip, as a bulletin board, back to school activity, or end of year wrap up! They can retell a story from a novel, pretend to be a historical character, you name it! So versatile, and so easy for you! Your students will LOVE these!Ideas for Use:❁Back To School Get to Know
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K - 12th
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Classroom Rules | Back to School | Rules for Behaviors Kindergarten 1st Grade
Grab some Classroom Rules and Back to School Rules printables are here. These are integrated, age-appropriate back-to-school rules printables, anchor charts, discussion, and more. This is great for Back to School or the Beginning of the Year, but also any time after a school break. This download now INCLUDES a digital option!These Classroom Rules and Back to School Rules are the perfect Kindergarten or First Grade resource to use with your class. Students will make connections to these hands-on
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PreK - 1st
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Ruby Bridges Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Ruby Bridges was an influential African American girl who made a huge difference. This biography activities pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month or Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Ruby Bridges, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous African American woman's life into graphic organizers.There is now a digital component inc
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1st - 3rd
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Types of Communities BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Looking for an interactive way to teach your students about the different types of communities? This BUNDLE contains the no-prep unit and the presentation. This bundle will keep your students engaged with hands-on activities. It covers Rural, Urban, and Suburban communities. It can be easily differentiated to meet the needs of all your students. You can use this solely in your Social Studies class or incorporate the reading passages into your Language Arts/Reading class. The unit contains:• Pict
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1st - 4th
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The Five Oceans: Facts & Features Slide Show, Flip Book, Activities, Assessment
Building an understanding of Earth is important, and this geography resource is perfect for covering the 5 oceans of our world. This resource includes a slide show with key facts and features, a flip book to record information, pocket chart cards, activities, and assessment. This resource includes digital options as well!Please click the preview to view more!WHAT'S INCLUDED:- Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF, and Google Slides options included)- Flip Book (3 versions)- Pocket Chart Cards-
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1st - 5th
Jane Goodall - Women's History Month Biography Graphic Organizer & Reading
This Jane Goodall biography research set is perfect to use during Women's History Month. The graphic organizers, reading passage, and flip book cover facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Jane Goodall, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous woman's life.Included in this Jane Goodall biography pack:Reading PassageCut and Sort TimelineFact Writing for ResearchInformational WritingFlip Book (wi
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1st - 3rd
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Lewis and Clark with Sacagawea Unit - Historical Figures and Famous Americans
Teaching our students about historical figures and explorers who helped to shape the world they live in is an important part of social studies instruction. Our young students love learning about famous Americans who explored the frontier of our country. Lewis and Clark along with Sacagawea are some of these important historical figures and explorers. This resource gives you an age-appropriate way to teach about the Lewis and Clark expedition in your primary classroom. This Lewis and Clark with S
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1st - 3rd
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Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
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PreK - 3rd
Jackie Robinson Biography Graphic Organizer- Black History Month Activities
Jackie Robinson was an influential African American baseball player who made a huge change in America's history. This biography pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month and covers important facts about Jackie Robinson's life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Jackie Robinson, research him, write about him, create a flip book about him, and sort important parts of this famous baseball player's life into graphic organizers. *There is now a digi
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1st - 3rd
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Women's History Month Bulletin Board and Research Project for Women in History
Celebrate influential women in history with this engaging Women's History Month Project! Your students can create Women's History Month posters about up to 70 different women for an amazing Women's History Month bulletin board that will inspire and educate everyone who sees it. This Resource Includes:★ A Project Tracker to help you keep track of which students are researching which women in history★ Step by Step Instructions to guide you through using this Women's History Month project with your
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1st - 6th
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum History Unit Communities
This unit looks at communities in the past and the present. It allows you to show your students how your own community started and where it is today. There are activities that discuss how we live now compared to the past. Look below to see what is included! GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEDigital files available to download via Google Slides and FormsWant to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE6 Lesson Plans5 Reading
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
France Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in France?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in France through the eyes of a French boy named Louis. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in France, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for Distance Learning!Included in This Kid's Life: France:A letter from Louis to your students about what life is like as a kid in FranceA colorful present
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1st - 6th
Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Geography Unit Maps Landforms
A geography unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEGoogle Drive accessible files are available in slides/forms via links.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Ti
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Citizenship | Being a Good Citizen | Print and Digital
Are you looking for activities to teach your students what it means to be a good citizen? This best selling unit enables you to teach good citizenship at home, school, and the community - perfect for the first few weeks of school! This complete no-prep unit on citizenship contains hands-on activities will keep your students engaged while learning! This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy for Google Classroom. The task cards have a separate Google Classroom lin
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Citizenship | Being a Good Citizen BUNDLE | Print and Digital
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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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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.
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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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