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Preview of 5th Grade Math Centers Task Cards Bundle | Games | Math Spiral Review Activities

5th Grade Math Centers Task Cards Bundle | Games | Math Spiral Review Activities

These Fifth Grade math games will save you time and help students stay focused and organized during math centers. This resource includes 28 game sets. That is a total of 84 math games, so you will have math centers for the entire year!CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ONE FREE SET! ★ Each game set includes the following: ★- 3 Math Games: Math Sort, Matching Game, Clip Cards- Recording Sheet- Answer KeyBonus File:- Covers & Labels- Common Core, TEKS and Florida Best Standards- Lesson Plan Template★ Inc
Preview of Lines and Angles, 2D Shapes, Area and Perimeter Geometry Task Cards

Lines and Angles, 2D Shapes, Area and Perimeter Geometry Task Cards

Created by
Kristin Kennedy
Looking for geometry practice that's way more fun than a worksheet? These geometry task cards can be used for math centers, guided math, independent practice, morning work, or homework.This download includes:⭐32 geometry task cards⭐An Easel-compatible digital version of the task cards⭐A student recording sheet⭐An answer key⭐A bonus 6-question printable AND digital assessmentDownload the preview to see ALL the task cards up close.Here are the skills included: Cards 1-8: Identify the polygon (para
Preview of Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
Preview of Titanic Passenger Research Activity

Titanic Passenger Research Activity

Dig into history and research the passengers aboard the Titanic with this printable and digital reproduction of tickets aboard the Titanic! Use the interactive, Google Slides version to explore and research 36 different Titanic. Each of the 36 different tickets uses the real names of Titanic passengers. **This resource was COMPLETELY updated April 2021**What is included in this Titanic Passenger Tickets Research Activity?This activity comes in three versions (see the 'PREVIEW' for a visual of
Preview of SETS 1-6 BUNDLE 5th Grade STAAR Reading Review Task Cards New ELAR TEKS

SETS 1-6 BUNDLE 5th Grade STAAR Reading Review Task Cards New ELAR TEKS

Created by
Watson Works
With the implementation of the new ELAR TEKS this year, you need a resource to help your students prepare for the test. For school years 2019-20 and 2020-21, students will only be assessed on overlap standards (those standards that are included in both the 2009 TEKS and 2017 TEKS) per TEA; this resource is aligned to those overlap standards, and it will be updated if necessary in 2021 for the 2021-22 school year when more 2017 standards are assessed. (Note: only set 1 is updated to the new stand
Preview of STEM Activities - Student Passport around the World

STEM Activities - Student Passport around the World

Complete STEM activities based on a famous landmarks AROUND the WORLD! Students travel through Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Egypt and America earning passport stamps as they complete their challenges. This is a fantastic resource for team building activities. Click HERE to SAVE over 20% with our Travel the World STEM Bundle.These task cards allow flexibility with the teacher to either grab and go or build further lessons around each challenge. They lend themselves to Geography, Sci
Preview of Lewis and Clark Expedition Map Activity & Task Cards | Print & Digital

Lewis and Clark Expedition Map Activity & Task Cards | Print & Digital

This engaging Lewis and Clark map activity is an excellent supplement for your Westward Expansion unit! The printable and digital map lesson provides students with a great visual for learning about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Printable and digital task cards are also included for students to put events of the expedition in chronological order. **This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 NO PREP Lewis and Clark resources at a 30% discount p
Preview of Text Structure Task Cards

Text Structure Task Cards

Created by
forkin4th
These Text Structure Task Cards are a great way to check student understanding on this important reading skill. Task Cards are a fun way to engage students in standards-aligned activities. You may use these as a warm-up, exit slip, in small group, as a center, a whole-group carousel activity, or SCOOT!These cards are printed 4 per page and are numbered and labelled for ease of use. Print, cut & laminate your set so it lasts for years to come. Each card has a different paragraph for stude
Preview of ELA Test Prep SCOOT Games | Task Cards | 3rd 4th 5th Grade

ELA Test Prep SCOOT Games | Task Cards | 3rd 4th 5th Grade

Who says test prep is boring? It's not when you SCOOT! Students love to scoot, which makes learning fun! 96 cards = lots of opportunities to practice. Skills Reviewed:Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, Context CluesABC Order, Dictionary Skills, Guide Words, Word Reference MaterialsCommonly Confused Words, Fact and Opinion, Prefixes, Greek/Latin RootsSyllables, Contractions, SuffixesThese fun and engaging REVIEW activities get your students up and moving. They focus on the types of questions that do
Preview of Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
Preview of Factors and Multiples Task Cards

Factors and Multiples Task Cards

Created by
Kristin Kennedy
Looking for factors and multiples practice that's way more fun than a worksheet? These factors and multiples task cards can be used for math centers, guided math, independent practice, morning work, or homework.This download includes:⭐32 factors and multiples task cards⭐An Easel-compatible digital version of the task cards⭐A student recording sheet⭐An answer key⭐A bonus 6-question printable AND digital assessmentDownload the preview to see ALL the task cards up close.Here are the skills included
Preview of 5 Themes of Geography Scenario Sort Cards

5 Themes of Geography Scenario Sort Cards

Looking for a way to help students understand the 5 Themes of Geography beyond the definition? Help students understand the 5 Themes with this sort that utilized real-world scenarios. Students from upper elementary to middle school will benefit from this activity. Included in this product:⇒ 10 Themes of Geography header cards (5 in each set)⇒ 38 scenarios for students to sort (19 in each set)⇒ Suggested uses for this product⇒ Answer keyRelated Products⭐ Why Study Geography?⭐ World Geography Wa
Preview of 5th Grade STAAR Science Test-Prep Task Cards, Practice Questions

5th Grade STAAR Science Test-Prep Task Cards, Practice Questions

Created by
Gina Kennedy
5th grade STAAR science test-prep task cards for preparation of the 5th Grade Science STAAR exam! 140 challenging science multiple choice question task cards tied directly to the Texas science TEKS. Great for science centers, stations or whole class review. Use all year long! Great no-prep, challenging and fun science review!Topics Covered: (but not limited to):EnergyEcosystemsLaboratory SafetyCyclesOrganisms and EnvironmentsForce, MotionEarth and SpaceEcosystemsMatter and EnergyScientific Inves
Preview of 4th Grade Math Review | Centers and Test Prep Task Cards | All Standards Bundle

4th Grade Math Review | Centers and Test Prep Task Cards | All Standards Bundle

Created by
Kim Miller
Easily reinforce and review ALL 4th-grade math standards with this year-long bundle of math activities! These task cards are perfect math centers, math stations, Scoot math games, test prep review activities, and so much more! All 4th-grade math standards are included!⭐Grab this BUNDLE at a DEEPLY DISCOUNTED PRICE of 40% OFF!⭐4th Grade Math Skills Include:place valuecomparing numbersrounding numbersadding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbersmultiplying whole numbers up to 4 digits by 1 digi
Preview of Jamestown Bundle

Jamestown Bundle

Jamestown is a fascinating unit to teach! This settlement moved from despair and hopelessness to relative wealth and success. Teaching about Jamestown has never been so exciting! This bundle contains everything needed to teach, review, and extend your students' learning about Jamestown.What is included in this bundle? Jamestown UnitJamestown Google Slides - The Google Slides correspond to each lesson below. Use the Google Slides to introduce each lesson and engage your students in learning about
Preview of US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons

US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons

Supplement your instruction of the Constitution with these comprehensive, no-prep, and standards aligned lessons. Everything you need to teach the US Constitution is included with this printable and digital unit! By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 30% off the full value of the individual resources. You will also receive the Constitution Word Search for FREE!!INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:Articles of Confederation ActivityConstitutional Convention Worksheet & Graphic OrganizerThe Great C
Preview of Civics and Government 5th Grade Unit Bundle (SS5CG1 and SS5CG2)

Civics and Government 5th Grade Unit Bundle (SS5CG1 and SS5CG2)

Civics and Government Understanding Unit BundleThis bundle includes:1. Citizenship Lesson and Doodle Notes2. Amendment Process Lesson and Doodle Notes3. Voting Amendments Lesson and Doodle Notes4. Unit Test (20 Questions)5. Task Cards A-Z6. Bonus File: Unit Plans and Choice BoardSS5CG1 Explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. a. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen. b. Explain the concept of due process of law and describe how the U.S. Constitution protects
Preview of WORLD CONTINENTS STEM Activities and Challenges Travel Passport

WORLD CONTINENTS STEM Activities and Challenges Travel Passport

Visit NORTH AMERICAN, SOUTH AMERICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA and ANTARCTICA. A complete set of over 45 STEM challenge cards based on famous landmarks around the world, including a student passport and fact sheet about each location. Representing at least 45 half hour lessons! DOWNLOAD THE PDF PREVIEW TO RECEIVE A FREE SAMPLE OF THIS RESOURCEThese task cards allow flexibility with the teacher to either grab and go or build further lessons around each challenge. They lend themselves to Ge
Preview of Black Death or Bubonic Plague History, Science & Math Lesson Activity Set

Black Death or Bubonic Plague History, Science & Math Lesson Activity Set

This is a completely cross-curricular class lesson in history (Middle Ages or Feudal Europe), science, and math! This product is a collaboration of history, science, and math teachers! Here’s what’s included:⭐A fun introduction handshake-spread of disease simulation with lesson instructions, discussion questions and lesson introduction reading. Students simulate/experience how diseases spread exponentially!⭐A Science Behind the Bubonic Plague reading with a graphic organizer!⭐A History Behind th
Preview of Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle

Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle

Created by
Beakers and Ink
Reading topographic maps is an easy skill to teach with this complete topographic map bundle. You will save hours of planning time with all of the no-prep resources in this digital and print lesson and topographic map activity. The resources included in this bundle of topographic map activities will teach your students to read contour lines, determine contour intervals, and identify elevation. The digital version can easily be shared in Google Classroom.Included in this topographic map activit
Preview of Academic Vocabulary Bundle

Academic Vocabulary Bundle

Do your students need to practice learning the meaning of academic vocabulary words? Do they need to practice answering simple questions with tier-two vocabulary words? This set of posters and task cards is a simple way to introduce academic vocabulary to your students. They come with pictures, which are helpful for your ELLs to visualize the vocabulary words. Academic Vocabulary PostersThe posters have a simple student-friendly definition and picture of the tier two words. Academic Vocabulary T
Preview of Map Skills and Cardinal Directions Task Cards

Map Skills and Cardinal Directions Task Cards

Cardinal Directions Task Cards are used to reinforce the skills students need to know for reading maps, using cardinal directions, and learning geography skills. This task card set uses the cardinal directions north, south, east, and west. Students will use the map ‘Bentley Community Map’ to answer the 20 task cards. There is a recording sheet and an answer key provided. Task Cards are great to use in the classroom for:• Independent Practice• Scoot• Test Prep• Collaborative Pairs• Whole-Group As
Preview of SETS 1-6 BUNDLE - STAR READY 5th Grade Math Task Cards - STAAR / TEKS-aligned

SETS 1-6 BUNDLE - STAR READY 5th Grade Math Task Cards - STAAR / TEKS-aligned

Created by
Watson Works
*5th GRADE STAAR MATH TASK CARDS FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR!***SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE!*****ALIGNED WITH MOST UPDATED MATH TEKS!******************************************************************************You asked, and we listened! Because of the success customers had with our 3rd & 4th grade STAAR Wars Task Cards, we had multiple 5th grade teachers contact us, asking us to create 5th grades sets, too. So, we’re happy to finally introduce our new STAAR Wars 5th Grade Math
Preview of Biography Card Bundle (Daily Routine)

Biography Card Bundle (Daily Routine)

Created by
Adrienne Wiggins
This bundle includes resources to help you incorporate under-represented history into your classroom without having to give up lesson time needed to cover the curriculum. These biography profile cards can be used in 5 minutes a day and will introduce students to 30-42 people a month, not to mention create thoughtful discussion and reflection based on the challenge question cards included.Unfortunately, our curriculum doesn't feature many black and brown faces, or many women. Electing to erase th
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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.