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Preview of Juneteenth | Activities + Video

Juneteenth | Activities + Video

Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
Preview of Mexico Independence Day No Prep Activities Pack

Mexico Independence Day No Prep Activities Pack

Created by
ESL VILLAGE
Celebrate Mexico Independence Day with our engaging No Prep Activities Pack! This resource enhances students' understanding through carefully crafted reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing activities. Perfect for fostering a deeper appreciation of Mexican culture and history while building essential literacy skills.Let's commemorate Mexican Independence Day on September 16th!This packet includes 19 pages:Vocabulary Exploration (2 pages): By immersing students in themed vocabulary activiti
Preview of Biography in a Bag

Biography in a Bag

Created by
Joanne Miller
Great way to research biographies and present to classmates in an interesting and engaging way. Promotes deep thinking and creativity. After reading a biography or studying a historical figure students complete this two page document and find household items to symbolize the person studied. Items can symbolize character traits, accomplishments, hobbies, etc. Students bring items in bag and are displayed and explained to class along with new information learned about historical figure. Rubric inc
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board and Poster (40 Figures Included)

Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board and Poster (40 Figures Included)

Created by
Hero Worksheet
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our exciting bulletin board and poster packet! This packet is designed to help you create a vibrant and culturally rich display that celebrates the diverse contributions of Hispanic Americans.The packet includes 40 colorful and engaging figures, each featuring a different Hispanic American figure or icon and their brief information. These figures include famous artists, writers, musicians, activists, and politicians...Students will love learning about these
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 I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response

I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response

Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School Students This no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes NINE different activities to support this authentic resource using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking and Transformation Plus... an activity identifying Child Rights violations described in the book.This response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNI
Preview of Primary & Secondary Sources: Grades 4-8 (Digital & Printable, Audio)

Primary & Secondary Sources: Grades 4-8 (Digital & Printable, Audio)

A highly differentiated top seller with digital and printable options! Aligned with Core Curriculum Standards and Most State Standards! This lesson teaches students what primary and secondary sources are, provides examples, and discusses how to make judgments about sources. The end of unit activity asks students to reflect upon their own personal lives, consider the way they live today, and the types of artifacts that they might leave behind for others to learn about themselves. This product inc
Preview of Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage

Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage

The "Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage" worksheet provides a collection of reading comprehension passages around Patriotic Day. Through the passages, students will learn about various aspects of Patriotic Day, including its historical significance and related activities."Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage" worksheet includes meaningful passages such as:The September 11th AttacksThe Patriot ActTrue Stories of 9
Preview of We Are Water Protectors Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning

We Are Water Protectors Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning

Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsEight different comprehension activities support the story, We Are Water Protectors using:Prediction, Summary, Meaning, Problem and Resolution (with Opinion),Connection, Question, Create an Alternative EndingThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)Also included are learning links, including video links and related books.**Be sure to follow my blog fo
Preview of Native American Heritage Month Activities + Debate + Videos

Native American Heritage Month Activities + Debate + Videos

Native American Heritage Month is a very important month in our country. In a world where the inclusion of different cultures is essential, our duty as teachers is to teach our students tolerance and respect. That is why I created this non-discriminatory material, with the intention that each of our students become aware to make this a better world. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: p1: - Text "The History of Hispanic Heritage Month". p2: - Reading comprehension questio
Preview of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Multiple Accounts of the Same Event

Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Multiple Accounts of the Same Event

CCSS.RI.5.6This is a webquest activity that has students analyze four different accounts of Rosa Parks' arrest and the Montgomery bus boycotts, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video interview of Rosa Parks, a written interview with Rosa Parks, a newspaper article (Obituary), an online article). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring / 41 Figures & Flag Countries Matching activity

Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring / 41 Figures & Flag Countries Matching activity

Created by
Hero Worksheet
The Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Pages with 41 Figures & Flag Countries Matching activity is an engaging and educational resource that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This packet includes 41 coloring pages featuring notable Hispanic and Latino figures, as well as their respective country's flag.The coloring pages are designed to capture the spirit and energy of the Hispanic and Latino community, with bold and vibrant designs that
Preview of Continents And Oceans | Maps & Globes 7 Continets & Oceans | Facts Activities

Continents And Oceans | Maps & Globes 7 Continets & Oceans | Facts Activities

Created by
The ASK School
Learning about continents and oceans on a map is a great way to engage students and help them remember all seven continents and major oceans in geography. This resource provides tons of practice on maps to help your kids identify the continents and oceans, as well as learn fun new information about each continent and ocean.The facts about continents and oceans are designed in different interactive formats to help your kids engage and have fun while completing them.As there are many questions reg
Preview of Celebrate Black History Month – Trading Cards -32 Famous African-Americans! FUN!

Celebrate Black History Month – Trading Cards -32 Famous African-Americans! FUN!

Celebrate Black History Month – Trading Cards - 32 Famous African- Americans! About this Product: Celebrate Black History Month – Trading Cards - 32 Famous African- Americans! created by Rich Carlson ****THIS PRODUCT DOWNLOAD INCLUDES 4 FULL COLOR PAGES. **** ****Black History Month 32 Famous African-American Trading Cards **** Here is the list of the famous African-American trading cards: Martin Luther King, Jr. Sojourner Truth George Washington Carver Bessie Coleman Aretha Gibson Ma
Preview of Natural Resources vs. Man-Made Resources Sort Worksheet Distance Learning

Natural Resources vs. Man-Made Resources Sort Worksheet Distance Learning

Natural Resources vs. Man-Made Resources Sort (Real Photos)Natural Resources vs. Man-made Sorting Page12 pictures, real imagesRecording sheetanswer keyUse for review, as homework or pair work.
Preview of Landform & Map Skills Activity (Poster, Worksheets, Task card, Reading, Writing

Landform & Map Skills Activity (Poster, Worksheets, Task card, Reading, Writing

Let's spice up your landform and map skills lessons and make learning super fun for your second, third, and fourth-grade students. This Landform & Map Skills Activity (Poster, Worksheets, Task card, Reading, Writing resource covers cool topics like maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, suburban, urban, rural areas, directions, and more!The best part? You can use these map skills and landform activities during whole group instruction, independent work, or center time. It's all about fl
Preview of Colonial America Activity for 13 Colonies; 13 Colonies Activities

Colonial America Activity for 13 Colonies; 13 Colonies Activities

13 Colonies {New England, Middle, Southern} Scavenger Hunt Activity: A content-rich and fun way to engage students and introduce your unit! ♥You have to see the preview! OVER 600 sold and LOVED!♥This is part of my Colonies BUNDLE {3 Activities!} Let intermediate-middle grade students get up and MOVE while you introduce them to Colonial America!! In this activity, they will complete a scavenger hunt to find important information about the 13 original colonies, the New England, Middle, and Souther
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Activity - Scavenger Hunt

St. Patrick's Day Activity - Scavenger Hunt

St. Patrick's Day Symbols, St. Paddy's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patricks Day:This is also part of my St. Patrick's Day BUNDLE and HOLIDAY MEGA BUNDLE!!St. Patrick's Day can be both fun and educational with this very low prep activity! Students will learn about interesting legends as well as science facts about the symbols of this holiday such as shamrocks, the color green, leprechauns, gold, and rainbows while completing a hidden message scavenger hunt! **This scavenger hunt uses the same no
Preview of 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (The Ancient Olympics and More!)

7 Wonders of the Ancient World (The Ancient Olympics and More!)

#halfoffhalftimeGreat ideas for studying the Olympics, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and much, much more! 149 pages of learning fun and exploration! This resource pack was developed for use with my elementary students when studying ancient civilizations, cultures, and the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. Join Cleo the Camel as we explore together!This unit also references other wonders of the world, and its approach is interdisciplinary in nature. Students will enjoy learning about history,
Preview of What is Racism? Activities to Teach and Discuss Antiracism

What is Racism? Activities to Teach and Discuss Antiracism

Teachers and school counselors can help their elementary students unpack big concepts like race, racism, antiracism, etc. This resource was created to help you do that. Included in this resource is:A KWL chartA 1 page read aloud2 worksheetsOur students can also unpack big concepts like social justice, identity, diversity, anti-bias, action, and social justice. This resource aligns with Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards. These concepts can be great precursors to discussions about socia
Preview of Remembrance Day Art

Remembrance Day Art

Remembrance Day Zentangle ArtZentangle art is a meditative style of drawing using repeating designs and patterns to fill a space. You can discover this art form with your students while exploring symbols of Remembrance Day.No prep and minimal instruction are required, making it a great activity to use in a variety of classroom situations. You can have students work on it during a mindfulness period, as busy work, during an art period, or even leave it for a supply teacher.Once complete, these dr
Preview of Christopher Columbus 4th grade worksheets - Reading comprehention, writing etc

Christopher Columbus 4th grade worksheets - Reading comprehention, writing etc

Created by
The ASK School
Welcome to the Christopher Columbus Day worksheets! This comprehensive resource is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of Christopher Columbus, his historic voyage, and the impact it had on history. This packet includes engaging reading comprehension passages, thought-provoking writing prompts, and a variety of activities to enhance learning and critical thinking skills. Let's embark on a journey of discovery!What's included:Section 1: Reading ComprehensionIn this section, s
Preview of Gold Rush BINGO Game

Gold Rush BINGO Game

This BINGO game contains 8 different student cards, as well as a caller card. This is a great resource to use in your classroom simply for fun or to accompany a social studies unit on Westward Expansion, the Gold Rush, etc. It could also be used for science studies on rocks and minerals, characteristics of gold, etc. I simply printed 3 copies of each student card and laminated for classroom use. My kiddoes had a ball with this fun game, and we used it throughout our course of study for enr
Preview of USA 50 States - Word Search - Geography FUN!

USA 50 States - Word Search - Geography FUN!

USA 50 States - Word Search - Geography FUN! Your students will have fun searching for all 50 U.S.A. States in this word search. State List: ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWJ ERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHOD
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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.

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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.