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Social studies Common Core SL.K.1a resources
St Patricks Day Activity Ireland Virtual Field Trip
This Ireland virtual field trip is the perfect St. Patrick's day activity. Go on an adventure with your class to see the Cliffs of Moher, Irish Dancing, St. Patrick's Day Celerations, and more! This Ireland virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to a study of Europe or a St. Patrick's Day celebration.Save $$ and get this as part of the Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle!*Note: This re
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge #6 Native Americans Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive PowerPoints are aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Listening & Learning Strand, Domain 6, Native Americans. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 800 slides!!!T
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K
5th Grade TEKS Social Studies YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM Bundle!! | Google Apps
The TEKS 5th Grade Social Studies YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies. ALL 12 of the incredible and user-friendly lesson plan units included with this year-long bundle comes completely ready for use in BOTH in-person classroom and digital learning environments (via Google Apps)!! Click the PRODUCT PREVIEW to get an even better idea of the unbelievable resources included with this bundle!!Each one of these units has been SPECIFICALLY designed to foll
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5th
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Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge Colonial Towns Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive PowerPoints are aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Listening & Learning Strand, Colonial Towns & Townspeople. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 900 slid
Grades:
K
Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge Columbus/Pilgrims Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive PowerPoints are aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Listening & Learning Strand, Columbus and the Pilgrims. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 800 slides!!!Th
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K
BIBLE BINGO Game
A cute BIBLE BINGO GAME for Christian kids learning all about Bible characters, symbols and stories. King David, Ruth, Queen Esther, Joseph, David and Goliath and heaps more Bible stories included in this cute printable Bible game set.Two Designs to choose from!!This product includes BOTH economical print option with plain game sheets, AND a more colorful option with brightly colored game sheets. You choose!+ TPT EASEL game READY+ GOOGLE Docs game READY (link in PDF)Simply print enough game shee
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K - 3rd
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Thomas Jefferson Printable Reader for Kindergarten and First Grade
This product includes 1 printable "All About Thomas Jefferson" reader ideal for Kindergarten and First Grade students. 2 versions of the reader are included - full color and black/white. Reader is 10 pages long (including front cover) and has a coloring activity on each page for students to complete.These readers are great for introducing new topics in a fun way throughout the year. My Kinders love having their own books they can color, keep in their book boxes, and eventually take home to share
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K - 1st
Current Events for SPED
Writing about current events are important and a valuable way for students to access the general education curriculum. This product includes an adapted way for exceptional learners to assess current events in the world around us, determine the most important facts, and decide whether or not the information is important. Included in this product are:How to Write a Current Event Report: Review with students the procedures to writing a current event. Step 1: Choose a source. Students should choose
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PreK - 12th
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MAP SKILLS FOR KINDERGARTEN
This is a spectacular unit for teaching all things maps! This unit was developed by looking at overarching themes in kindergarten social studies standards in the U.S. Detailed lesson plans are included for 10 lessons. There are many great activities and materials for teaching these concepts. Daily assessments and/or a daily "write about it" that can be used as assessments with each lesson are included. The following is the layout of the unit's 10 lessons:Day 1: Positional WordsDay 2:
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K
All About My Family Social Studies Family unit
All About My Family Social Studies Family unit resources This 76-page pack of all about families worksheets is filled with interactive family themed activities to help you build classroom community and help your students get to know each other while celebrating their diverse families. It will build on the idea that our class is a family. I like to start my family unit by reading picture books about diverse family pointing out who makes up that family and what they do together. After each story,
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K - 2nd
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Ben Franklin Activity Pack {Kindergarten/First Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Ben Franklin - a famous writer, scientist, and inventor who is best known for his experiments involving electricity and lightening. These print-and-go activities are great for cross-curricular lesson planning and can be easily incorporated into your current Language Arts and/or Social Studies curriculum.This pack includes 4 print-and-go w
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K - 1st
Thomas Jefferson Activity Pack
This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Thomas Jefferson - the third president of the United States and a Founding Father of our country!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Read and Color)- Timeline (Cut and Paste)- Adjectives/Who Was Thomas Jefferson?- Thomas Jefferson: True or False?Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Thomas Jeffe
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K - 1st
Rights or Responsibility of Citizens Game Kindergarten and First Grade
This Interactive Google Slides presentation will help students recognize, and evaluate the difference between a right and a responsibility. It contains definitions and home and school examples of rights and responsibilities.Primary students think in pictures. Using clipart or photos is the perfect way to solidify concepts. Sorting into categories further helps them retain in long term memory.Here's what you'll get:✅ 66 interactive google slides✅ self-correcting✅ Rights and Responsibility AS
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Rights and Responsibilities BUNDLE
Children:Past & Present An Inquiry Social Studies Lesson (Distance Learning)
This packet is an inquiry based social studies lesson to have students compare and contrast children in the past to children today. Seesaw and Google Classroom versions are now available for Distant Learning. It is geared toward K-3rd grade. The focus is to introduce the concept of Child Labor in the United States to students. There is also a book companion reading responses for Brave Girl, which is about a girl named Clara Lemlich who was an immigrant who led a 20,000 people strike against poor
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K - 3rd
Constitution Day Readers Theater
Learn about the American holiday Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17, with our script.Constitution Day Reader's Theater activities include:1 graphic organizer and/or activity1 ABC Order Activity1 full script in black and white with Character Cards and 5 speaking parts1 full script in color with Character Cards and 5 speaking partsFor a look at what is included in this set, please download the preview file.This is already included in our Informative Reader’s Theater Holidays from July to
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Rules and Laws Activity - Why Do We Need Rules? Back to School- K - 1st - 2nd
Help your students understand the need for rules. This 2 day presentation shows what school would look like without rules. They will see examples of those following rules, and others misbehaving. Includes discussion questions. ************* UPDATED Here's what you'll get:✅ 2 slide presentations✅ choice of 9 different response sheets✅ with/without rules anchor chart✅ 7 school areas anchor chart headers✅ group-sized charts for 7 school areas✅ discussion questions✅ 2 days differenti
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Rules and Laws First Grade Activities BUNDLE
Democracy for Kids: Voting for President/Google Slides, Lesson Plans, Printables
This Social Studies unit is a great way to teach your students Pre-k through 1st all about the presidency and the voting process. This 3 day unit focuses on the democratic process of electing a president. The interactive slideshow makes it fun and engaging for kids. The students learn about the voting process through voting for their own alphabet animal class president. Students also learn how to share differing opinions respectfully.Included in this unit:detailed lesson plans with objectives
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PreK - 1st
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Rights and Responsibilities BUNDLE
This bundle includes everything you need to teach Rights and Responsibilities. Your students will have fun as they dive into civics. They will understand, evaluate and analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Included is a BONUS interactive notebook file.These products can all be used in whole group, small group, and individually. Here's what you'll get:✅ Rights-Responsibility Sorting Cards✅ Intro to Rights & Responsibility PowerPoint Presentation✅ Right-Responsibility-Rule puz
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1st - 2nd
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Wilma Rudolph Activity Pack {Kindergarten/1st Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten - 1st Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics. Great for cross-curricular lesson planning, Black History Month, and Women's History Month!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Wilma Rudolph?- Book Mark C
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K - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Farm to Table Activities Apples - Bread - Milk - Sweet Corn - First Grade
Do you teach Farm to Table? These four engaging Google Slides presentations will help your students understand the Farm to Table path. They will used the detailed visuals to recreate and sequence the product journey from point of origin to their plate.Here's what you'll get:✅ Apples Farm to Table 9 detailed slides✅ Sweet Corn Farm to Table 10 detailed slides✅ Bread Farm to Table 10 detailed slides✅ Milk Farm to Table 8 detailed slides✅ Teaching notes✅ Goods-Services Game Sheet✅ 3 choices
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Producers and Consumers Activities BUNDLE Kindergarten - First Grade
All About Money Mini-Readers (Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter)
This product was created for kindergarten and 1st grade students. It includes 4 printable "All About" mini-readers: All About Pennies, All About Nickels, All About Dimes, and All About Quarters.Each reader is black and white, 8 pages long including front cover. (2 full pages each, landscape orientation, printed two sided or back to back). Simply print, cut, fold, and staple! Step-by-step instructions with photos included.Great for coin identification and introducing money to young learners. Also
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K - 1st
African Animals Theme Unit for Early Learners - 132 pages.
This is a large African Animal Theme Unit designed for preschool and pre-K teachers and children, using realistic animals graphics.Use this African Animal theme curriculum to:present a developmentally appropriate creative curriculum for children aged 3 through 6 years oldcreate an African Animal Theme Box with all the learning ideas and manipulative gameshave on hand for emergent curriculum when and interest in African Animals arisessave time searching through the web for new ideas - they are ri
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PreK - 1st
Earth Day Activity Grand Canyon Virtual Field Trip
This Grand Canyon virtual field trip is perfect for an Earth Day activity or National Parks study. Go on an adventure with your class to learn about National Parks, learn about Grand Canyon wildlife, the creation of the Grand Canyon, and more!This Grand Canyon virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. Your students will be engaged the whole time, and excited to learn about these important topics.*Note: This resource includes links to YouTu
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT - RULES AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP
This product was created by looking at overarching themes in social studies standards across the U.S. Students will learn that being a good citizen is all about actions! Students will learn about rules, consequences, laws, authority figures, 4 step problem solving, and cooperative group skills/being a good teammate. They will also learn how honesty, responsibility, compassion, and respect are character traits that make one a good citizen. Most importantly, students will learn skills and gai
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K
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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.
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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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