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Preview of Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
Preview of Columbus Day Christopher Columbus Differentiated Printable Readers

Columbus Day Christopher Columbus Differentiated Printable Readers

This Columbus Day Christopher Columbus Differentiated Printable Readers set is the SEVENTH book in a 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. There are two levels of readers which tell the facts of his life and journey. I added a page discussing his poor treatment of the natives who were already living there - in first grade language. While most agree celebrating Columbus may not be our objective, many schools still have this as part of their curriculum and thes
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
Preview of Writing Prompt Task Cards Bundle

Writing Prompt Task Cards Bundle

Back to School Writing - There are more than 250 writing prompt task cards plus recording sheets for most of them. This is your writing center for the year! Perfect for first grade and end of year Kindergarten. All sets have now been recently updated - more cards, recording sheets and fonts/graphics have been updated.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Set 1 Updated - Over the years I've had requests for slight modifications so I've included all those sets - there is one set asking for no specific number of
Preview of Halloween, Pumpkins, Fire Safety & More 20 October Close Reading Comp Passages

Halloween, Pumpkins, Fire Safety & More 20 October Close Reading Comp Passages

Created by
247 Teacher
NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTSInformative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading!20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Worksheet Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage PDFs &/or Digital Resources. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special Education.>> Oh Boy, It's October>> All About Autumn>> All About Corn>> National Popcorn Month>> All About Scarecrows>> Pumpkin Life Cycle>> All About Pumpkins>> Jack-o-Lanterns&gt
Preview of January Themed Close Reading Passages Common Core multiple choice T or F & More

January Themed Close Reading Passages Common Core multiple choice T or F & More

Created by
247 Teacher
NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTS:20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 10 Activities: Multiple choice, True and False, Matching, & Reading Comprehension Pages: Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Idea Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers Special Education Tutoring and Sub Plans>> All About January >> New Year’s Resolutions >> New Year’s Day >> Emancipation Proclamation >> Alaska Becomes a State
Preview of Day of the Dead Activities Nonfiction Unit + FREE Spanish

Day of the Dead Activities Nonfiction Unit + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) with this easy-prep, nonfiction unit. It includes visuals, vocabulary cards, a nonfiction text, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. It´s great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of Literacy Centers for the Year First Grade Back to School

Literacy Centers for the Year First Grade Back to School

Literacy Centers! This back to school bundle is jam packed with all you need to easily run centers in your room. There are over 600 center activities, many with choices for differentiation. Written for first grade standards, but many SpEd, kinder and second grade teachers use it as well.Teresa Kwant and FirstGradeFunTimes have teamed up to bring you a FIRST GRADE VERSION of her popular Grab and Go Centers for Grades 3-6September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
Preview of Needs and Wants Needs and Wants Activities Needs and Wants Posters

Needs and Wants Needs and Wants Activities Needs and Wants Posters

Created by
Sara Henning
This Needs and Wants Resource has everything you need to teach or review Needs and Wants to your Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade students!Included with your purchase:Book SuggestionsPostersAnchor Chart/Pocket Chart MaterialsNeeds and Wants Sort with recording sheet Cut and Paste WorksheetsNeeds and Wants Bubble MapsInteractive NotebooksNeeds and Wants Activity Mini BookletNeeds and Wants Writing PromptsNeeds and Wants Assessment ❀PLEASE VIEW THE PREVIEW!❀I hope you enjoy this product!
Preview of 2nd Grade Careers, Biographies, Weather Biomes & More Close Reading Passages

2nd Grade Careers, Biographies, Weather Biomes & More Close Reading Passages

Created by
247 Teacher
Careers, Biographies, Weather Biomes Common Core AlignedThis product is to be used for supplementing Close Reading, guided reading, standards based assessments, and/or week-long tutoring, sub plans, or homework! 40 Passages with 5 Activities for Each Passage>> Firefighters>> Police Officers>> Journalist>> Teachers>> Computer Tech>> Construction Worker>> Judges>> Meteorologist>> Paleontologist>> Waste Collector>> Gardener>>
Preview of Thanksgiving Turkey & More 20 November Themed Leveled Passages CCSS aligned

Thanksgiving Turkey & More 20 November Themed Leveled Passages CCSS aligned

Created by
247 Teacher
All About NovemberBasketball DayElection DayHappy Veterans DayLewis & ClarkThe PilgrimsAll About TurkeysSquantoCornucopia of HarvestPlymouth RockThe MayflowerWampanoagThanksgiving: Then & NowThanksgiving Traditions & FoodAll About ThanksgivingDaniel BooneElizabeth Cady StantonMark TwainMarie CurieHow's the Stuffing?20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special
Preview of American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
Preview of End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED

End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED

This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
Preview of Goods and Services Activities Goods and Services Worksheets Goods and Services

Goods and Services Activities Goods and Services Worksheets Goods and Services

Created by
Sara Henning
This resource has everything you need to teach Goods and Services to your students!Included with your purchase:Book SuggestionsPostersGoods and Services sort with a recording sheet Worksheets/PrintablesInteractive Notebooks Mini-BookletWriting Prompts/PapersBubble MapsAssessment❀PLEASE VIEW THE PREVIEW!❀I hope you enjoy this product! If you purchase it, please leave feedback so you can earn TpT credits. Thank you!©Sara Henning, Blossoming in Elementary✿
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
Preview of 200+ Paragraphs for Centers Morning Work Sub Plans 1st-3rd Grade PDFs & Google

200+ Paragraphs for Centers Morning Work Sub Plans 1st-3rd Grade PDFs & Google

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247 Teacher
200+ pages of paragraph writing prompts to use within content areas, homework, morning work, and/or as exit tickets to check for understanding. Use in centers or for substitutes.So that you, the teacher, could regulate the specifics of the content of the paragraphs pages have simple prompts reading “Write a paragraph about…” or picture only. This is a zipped file with 210 pages and 201 paragraphs to be written by students. GOOGLE SLIDES Link available for Google Classroom.Topics Include: All Ab
Preview of Spookley the Square Pumpkin Literacy, Writing, Language, Science, and Math

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Literacy, Writing, Language, Science, and Math

*FULLY UPDATED OCTOBER 2022*Spookley the Square Pumpkin, 170 pages, CCSSThis is a differentiated, cross-curricular companion to Spookley the Square Pumpkin, by Joe Troiano. It includes literacy, drama, writing, language, science, and math components.Purchase includes the following printable activities:Literacy:Cut and Glue Event Sequencing, RL.1.2, Worksheet A and answer keyCut and Glue Event Sequencing, RL.1.2, Worksheet B and answer keyEvent Sequencing Cards, RL.2.2, Color/Black and White/Ans
Preview of Halloween Math Ordinal Numbers Monster Themed

Halloween Math Ordinal Numbers Monster Themed

This Halloween math resource covers 1st - 10th, 1st - 15th and 1st - 20th to meet the needs of your ordinal numbers objectives. There are mini posters - 2 to a page - center style cards and written activities. The written activities are broken down by 1st -10th, 1st - 15th and 1st - 20th.Please preview to get a better idea and also check out the ordinal owls set.Ordinal OwlsThis is included in the October Bundle.October Bundle☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆CUSTOMER TIPS:How to get TPT credits to
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
Preview of American Heroes/Inventors Close Reading: Text Evidence, HW, Assessment & More}

American Heroes/Inventors Close Reading: Text Evidence, HW, Assessment & More}

Created by
247 Teacher
********Google Slides™ and PDFs Included:You have Full Permission to Modify for your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! ********You must have a Google™ account to download this product, HOWEVER, You can still purchase to download the PDF to use on your platform********It has been requested by many teachers to place on Google so they can share it for Distance Learning. You are free to create a Google Slides, Doc, etc. or use and modify it with ANY other digital platform. Questions: jharrod@247teacher.u
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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.