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Biography in a Bag
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
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3rd - 8th
History in A Snow Globe - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!Activity includes:- Overview and instructions- 5 different design/layout options- Extension activity- Grading rubric
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4th - 10th
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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
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1st - 12th
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Middle School Geography: Human Population Density Map Skills
Looking for a great lesson that encourages collaboration and hands-on experience in creating and making maps, graphs, and/or charts? Or do you need a simple lesson to introduce the concept of population density to your students? This lesson includes videos, map presentations, and more to teach students the meaning behind "population density". Students will team up to work collaboratively to create a map, graph, or chart depicting the population density of the 7 continents. In addition, they wil
Grades:
7th - 12th
Journalism Newspaper Article Project Digital & Printable Templates
Journalism Newspaper Article Project Templates are Digital on Google Slides and/or Powerpoint. They are great for any subjects such as History Projects, ELA Informational Writing, Science Discoveries and much more. Also included is a pdf version. Included in this product are the following:3 different Digital Template layouts for newspaper articles2 Sample Templates for students to visualize how they can present their research, article and pictures or advertisement.A quick guideline for the inv
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5th - 11th
Also included in: Journalism Bundle Newspaper Article Project Templates
Peer Evaluation and Group Self Evaluation Checklist
Here is a quick rubric that students can use at the end of a project. Students are able to rate themselves and each member on different attributes. There is also a group self evaluation checklist that allows groups to reflect on their accomplishments and improvements that could be made next time. This is an EDITABLE copy. You can use one rubric or both.
Grades:
5th - 12th
U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Jamestown Colony Help-Wanted Advertisement Activity
With this activity students will use their knowledge of the Jamestown colony to create a persuasive help-wanted ad. They should consider what jobs may have been underrepresented in the young colony, and create an advertisement that persuades new settlers from England that can perform those jobs.Purchase includes a detailed project information sheet, Jamestown's first jobs list, student planning sheet, and grading rubric.Please follow me to be informed of product updates, revisions, and new prod
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4th - 9th
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50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Dinosaur Fossil Find! (Explore and Create: 6 Types of Fossil Formation)
***Now revised to include a NEW supplemental pack and my dinosaur-themed Bloom's Taxonomy posters! This 114 page best-seller is sure to be a favorite in your classroom!***
This resource is an excellent accompaniment to a study of dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, prehistory, etc. In "Dinosaur Fossil Find," information is provided for each of 6 types of fossil formation. Ideas for creating classroom models and photos of each are also included, as are extra classroom goodies in the appen
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K - 6th
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Country Research Project Central America and The Caribbean
Our engaging Country Research Project Central America and the Caribbean is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of these vibrant regions.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
7 Continents of the World- Lapbooks and activities
✔Do you need an easy prep activity to teach your students about the Seven Continents and introduce students to some basic information about each of the seven continents.⭐Maps and Continents of the world⭐Interactive Notebooks are a wonderful tool for providing hands-on experiences for learners. These Maps and continents interactive notebooks are no exception!The packet is easy to use for both student and teacher.Are you looking for a hands-on way to immerse your students in the study of the 7 Con
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3rd - 6th
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Geography, China's Historical One Child Policy, Population Density Cartogram
Please note: the link to the article no longer works, but a copy of the article is included in the zip file, so the link is not necessary. population, population ecology, population growth, population pyramid, population densityGet students involved in the learning process through this lesson China's Historical One Child Policy: Creating a Population Density Cartogram. Students will not only learn about the cause and effect of China's One Child Policy of 1979, but will strengthen their knowledge
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
World History MEGA Bundle Part 1: Prehistory to Middle Ages | 50+ Resources!
Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 55 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, and provides a rich array of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.Topics covered in this bundle:PrehistoryAncient Egypt, China, India, and MesopotamiaClassical GreeceThe Roman EmpireT
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6th - 11th
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Memorial Day Poster/Word Search/Agamographs/Windsock/Spinner......... Bundle
Commemorate Memorial Day with the comprehensive "Memorial Day Poster, Word Search, Agamographs, Windsock, and Spinner" bundle available on TeachersPayTeachers.com.This versatile bundle offers a diverse collection of resources to engage students in meaningful and educational Memorial Day activities.Memorial Day Poster:Invite your students to collaboratively create a captivating Memorial Day poster. This hands-on project fosters teamwork, artistic expression, and a deeper understanding of the sign
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PreK - 12th
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World Geography: Three Gorges Dam Triumphs and Tragedy + PowerPoint
Have your student explore the largest hydroelectric power dam in the world located in China! Students will explore the positives and negatives of solutions to China's environmental issues. Your student will be engaged and intrigued by the details surrounding the Three Gorges Dam through this motivating Asia geography mini-lesson. This lesson teaches beyond the facts about the Three Gorges Dam and will encourage higher-level thinking, along with teamwork to lead students to understand the triumph
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Country Research Project North America
Our engaging Country Research Project North America is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
Early North American Settlements and Colonization-1565-1630-Illustrated Timeline
This project allows students to summarize and illustrate events that are considered to be milestones in the early settlement and colonization of North America, in the format of a large illustrated timeline. The events include Spanish, Dutch, English, and French colonies.The timeline is large, and uses five sheets of 8.5x11 paper. There is also a full page option included in this timeline, which uses ten sheets of 8.5x11 paper.There is a sample answer key, as well as a grading rubric included.Th
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4th - 8th
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Blank Timeline / Time Line Template - 6 Events
This learning resource supports elementary and high school students sequence information - Integrating information and visual graphics. This blank, four event timeline can be easily used in history, social studies, and language arts lessons and units. There are three timelines included: lined, interlined and blankAnytime sequencing is involved such as, "How To's" to important events, having the right graphic makes it easier for the designers to use and the reads to read.
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Not Grade Specific
Living and Working in Ontario Project | Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Project
Are you looking for a fun and engaging culminating task for the Social Studies unit of Living and Working in Ontario? This "triorama" will bring out the creativity in all of your students. Choose from four templates and print a copy for each of your students. Fold, cut, glue and voila - you have a triangle diorama - a TRIorama! Students love making "pop-up" props to add to each landform region. What's included:4 different triorama templates of each land form region (Hudson Bay Lowlands, Candian
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2nd - 4th
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Let's Go--Travelling across the 50 States Social Studies Unit
This newly updated Social Studies unit will equip your students with a variety of research, critical thinking, creative thinking, and communication skills! From in-class projects to home-based learning, this social studies project-based learning experience will be a hit with students, parents, and administrators! Instructions, pictures, and printables are plentiful. Students may work collaboratively or independently, and there is much flexibility for teachers. What a great unit to promote pa
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3rd - 8th
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Bottle Biography Research Project
This is a ready to use document for introducing a research biography project. Students research an individual of their choice, write a report (which includes a time line), and then create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous person. This is a versatile project in which students can choose a historical figure, a celebrity, or someone they would consider a hero.
Purchase includes student information she
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2nd - 12th
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Boston Tea Party Point of View Comic Strip Project
In this project, students will use their knowledge of the Boston Tea Party to create a comic strip that illustrates the events of that night from a specific point of view. Students must have thorough understanding of the different viewpoints surrounding the Boston Tea Party, and the events that led up to it. This activity will have them objectively analyze how one event could seem so different depending on the viewpoint of the person.Purchase includes detailed project information sheet, studen
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5th - 12th
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Causes of the American Revolution Illustrated Timeline Project
For students to summarize and illustrate each event that is considered a cause of the American Revolution, in the format of a large illustrated timeline.
The timeline is large, and uses five sheets of 8.5x11 paper.
The events included on the illustrated timeline are:
The French and Indian War
The Stamp Act
The Townshend Acts
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
The First Continental Congress
The battles of Lexington and Concord
The Second Continental Congress.
If
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4th - 8th
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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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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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