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Preview of Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson

Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson

Created by
Joanne Miller
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
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 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 Fatty Legs Lessons - Novel Study

Fatty Legs Lessons - Novel Study

Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary Students This product is also available in a bundle: Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home BUNDLE, that includes the sequel novel unit, A Stranger at Home.Comprehension strategies used in this unit are: connection, visualization, question, infer, and transform.For Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Microsoft Teams.) The booklet is editable, and
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 Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

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
Preview of 3 Branches of Government Powerpoint Review Game

3 Branches of Government Powerpoint Review Game

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Review 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students are given a clue about one of the three branches and they must decide which branch it is. There are 21 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iP
Preview of Testing Goodies Pack {Countdown, Strategy Posters, Candy Cards, Signs}

Testing Goodies Pack {Countdown, Strategy Posters, Candy Cards, Signs}

Created by
Joanne Miller
Everything you need to get your class and students ready for testing is in this pack! Testing can be stressful and nerve racking, why not make it fun and motivating? Use for end of the year testing, state testing, unit tests, or whatever test you want to get your students pumped up for! Use year after year! Included in this test taking goodies pack:~30 day countdown posters~teacher tips~parent tips (letter to send home)~SPARKLE acronym (original idea) test taking strategies posters (individual l
Preview of 5th Grade Math Mini-Assessments | All Standards | Distance Learning

5th Grade Math Mini-Assessments | All Standards | Distance Learning

Created by
Joanne Miller
Save you and your students’ time with these mini-assessments to assess students’ learning and understanding of the fourth grade math Common Core Standards. These one page, five question assessments are quick and easy to grade and are designed to be rigorous and drive your instruction. Each standard includes two forms, form B could be used as a second chance for your students to show growth and learning after remediation. These two forms could also be used as a pre-test and post-test. These ma
Preview of History in A Snow Globe - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity

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
Preview of Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet

Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet

Created by
Science Workshop
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + Worksheet (Distance Learning)Interactive presentation & quiz on Layers of the atmosphere. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on layers of the atmosphere. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Parts of the atmosphere' .These are
Preview of Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning

Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning

Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsFor Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Teams.) The booklet is editable, and students type their responses in editable text boxes. Online copies of Fatty Legs can be found at Epic!(I believe teachers can sign their students up for free!)In-class Environment - The hard copy novel study units were created to support a s
Preview of Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year Carousel Activity

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
Preview of Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle

Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle

Created by
Science Workshop
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
Preview of Middle School Science Bundle Gr. 5-8

Middle School Science Bundle Gr. 5-8

This Middle School Science Bundle for grades 5-8 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SCIENCE CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON experiments, ENGAGING activities and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEAM Initiatives. 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 Science lesson plans. A
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 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 Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities

Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities

May 5 is a great opportunity to celebrate the culture and virtues of the Mexican people. This resource tries to find the true message of this day. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - The fifth of May. - What is the importance of May 5? p2: - Video "The Battle of Puebla". - Answer the questions. p3: - Synthesize the story of the Battle of Puebla. - Why do you think the Battle of Puebla was important? p4: - When is the Independence of M
Preview of Elementary and Middle School Test Prep & Test Taking Strategies

Elementary and Middle School Test Prep & Test Taking Strategies

Test taking strategies, procedures, and practice that teaches both teachers and students how prepare for testing all year long (OR right before testing)!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♥You just have to see the preview! OVER 800 toolkits sold and LOVED!♥ ♥BONUS download included: My best-selling Moon Phases BINGO game to help with your test prep!♥-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preview of Canadian Government Gr. 5-8

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
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
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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.

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.

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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.