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Social studies lessons on sale
Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:°Introduction to get students thinking°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizers°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
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5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
Canadian Government Gr. 5-8
Travel back to Confederation to see how Canada became a new nation. Our resource breaks down the responsibilities and parts of the federal government.About this Resource: Recognize that Canada is a democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the head of state being the King or Queen. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, before writing your own Constitution for a new country. Create a presentation on one of the departments the federal government is responsible for, such as nationa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Monster Mash:A Study of Mystical Monsters of The World (Geography Halloween)
Need a fun and engaging Halloween lesson and activity for 6th grade through high school? Why not take a look at monsters or cryptids throughout the world? Students will love this Halloween activity as they are already in the holiday mood and will learn about the beliefs, practices, values, and customs of other cultures around the world when looking at monsters and cryptids. Cryptids are animals/creatures that have been suggested to exist now and throughout history, but have or have not been pro
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year Carousel Activity
Geography teachers, are you always looking for a great Getting To Know You back-to-school geography activity for the beginning of the year for all ages? This activity will encourage your students to become familiar with their classmates as they work in groups and rotate through various stations. What a great introduction to basic geography skills such as graphs, charts, maps, and the concept of culture. It truly teaches geography skills all the while allowing students to collaborate, have fun, a
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Causes of the Civil War Interactive Stations Activity
Causes of the Civil War Interactive Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity on the Causes of the Civil War!The activity consists of EIGHT interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The e
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
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7th - 12th
Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This learning resource BUNDLE is based on the Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series books and help organize and document student learning and understanding of the Coast Salish Culture. This bundle is perfect for: class discussions, individual learning or independent group learning stations.This product is featured in my blog: Strong Stories: my greatest discovery this year!Units included in this BUNDLE support th
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2nd - 5th
Latin American Revolutions Bundle
Latin American Revolutions BundleThe activities below document what is included in the Latin American Revolutions Bundle.Latin American Revolutions Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an introduction to the Latin American Revolutions!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connection
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations Activity
Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity with primary sources on the Progressive Era Muckrakers!The activity consists of EIGHT interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding q
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Decades Stations Activity Bundled Pack (1950s-2000s) - GOOGLE COMPATIBLE
Decades Stations Activity Bundled Pack (1950s-2000s) Get your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, & 2000s! Breakdown of each stations activity below!1950sThe activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In
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7th - 12th
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Geography: Christmas Traditions Around The World Trivia Game
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed. A great & fun activity social studies activity to teach students about Christmas traditions around the world! Students will have a wonderful time working in peer cooperative groups to find answers to trivia questions as they earn points toward prizes! Need a quick and fun activity for the day before the holiday break? This mini-lesson is a great, moti
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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Latin American Revolutions Stations Activity
Latin American Revolutions Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an introduction to the Latin American Revolutions!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The six interactive stations w
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Latin American Revolutions Bundle
5 Native American Nations Bundle: Assessments, Resources, and Foldables
BUNDLE=SAVINGS!!! Aligned with Virginia Standards USI-3b and 3c and the Common Core Standards. *Inclusion-Friendly* * Low-Prep*This bundle includes 5 of my most popular Native American products PLUS a map activity. It is great for students in grades 4-6 learning about North American Native American cultures, and is differentiated to meet multiple student needs. A great addition to teachers who teach multiple levels.1. Native American Resources: Natural, Capital, and Human with cloze
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3rd - 6th
West African Trading Kingdoms LESSON BUNDLE: Ghana, Mali, & Songhai
Lesson #2 of 2 in the Empires of Africa & the Americas Unit --18 slide power point based lesson that covers:- The diverse geography of Africa and its effects of the development of African civilizations- The creation of trans-Saharan trade routes and the development of the lucrative gold & salt trade- Frequently tested facts and achievements of the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai- Special focus on the kingdom of Mali and the spread of Islam under Mansa MusaPower point in
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7th - 11th
American Government Gr. 5-8
Break down the complicated system that is the American government to discover how it all works. Our resource explores the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government to make it easier to understand.About this Resource: Learn what a government is, its roles, and why we need it. Recognize that there are several different kinds of government, like constitutional monarchy, dictatorship and representative democracy. Determine which kind of government embodies the United Sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Geography, World Religions Scavenger Hunt Game
A comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic and polythiestic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taosim, Hinduism, Confucianism. Need A Fun and Effective Lesson on World Religions to Use For:Introductory activityAssessment preparationEnd-of-unit reviewBefore-a-holiday activityA Fun Way to Take Class NotesThis lesson encourages students to work in cooperative teams to complete the World Religion Scavenger Hunt Game as they compete to achieve 1st, 2nd, or 3rd plac
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Geography: Central and South America Scavenger Hunt Intro Activity (Easel)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this scavenger hunt on Central and South America both fun and motivating, It will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Central and South America. This is the perfect introductory activity to begin your unit.For this activity, provide each
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Grade 3-4 Sub Plans for Emergency Teaching days and Relief Teachers
⭐Being a relief teacher and a substitute teacher can come with its own set of challenges. This Relief Teacher Survival Kit is your one-stop resource for handling a job assignment with confidence and ease! Your students will LOVE all of the easy-to-use activitiesIf you are just starting out in your teaching career, or if you need a spark of new ideas, this resource is jam-packed with activities you can use with your students. It includes hundreds of fun, authentic, and engaging activities that I
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3rd - 4th, Staff
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WWII-Homefront Stations Activity
WWII - Homefront Stations Activity - Completely Student-ledGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the Homefront!The activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In addition, a link is provided to a spotify playlist created for this activity t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWII Stations Activity Bundle Pack
When We Were Alone Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis unit is part of a Julie Flett BUNDLE: Supporting First Nations and Metis Literature in the Primary Classroom - Discovery of SelfWith this unit, students will explore this incredibly rich story with comprehension reading strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, transitioning and summarizing.Easy to use reading response pages in blank, interlined and lined versions, have been created
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi's Canoe Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students OVER 18 (No Prep) ACTIVITIES!! Easy to use reading response pages have been created for each lesson. The worksheets have been adapted for all levels of abilities; including lined, interlined and modified versions of the response sheets. Student evaluation and teacher evaluation rubrics are also included. Reading comprehension strategies used in these units are: Connection, Visualization, Main Idea, Retell, Comp
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K - 4th
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Myths From Around The World Gr. 4-6
Students will be taken on an adventure through the world of mythology.About this Resource:They will discover many different types of myths and learn about the cultures that created them. An introduction to Greek, Roman, Norse, and Native North American myths are presented in a very structured format. A “Major Project" allows the students to demonstrate further knowledge of myths by completing a series of activities. Optional lessons allow the students to further thematic connections, identify pr
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4th - 6th
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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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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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