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4th grade social studies centers

Preview of Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
Preview of NWEA MAP Reading Test Prep Comprehension Passages & Questions 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

NWEA MAP Reading Test Prep Comprehension Passages & Questions 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

Created by
Peas in a Pod
Introducing our leveled reading passages with comprehension questions for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! This resource includes 10 practice passages, answer keys, posters, graphic organizers, and more! Empower your students with a deeper understanding of nonfiction texts. Grab your Reading Comprehension Pack now and witness the transformative impact on your classroom! This is designed for 3rd and 4th grade, but my own 2nd grader is advanced, and it would work well for him. I've also taught title I 6th
Preview of Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)

Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)

Your students will love learning about the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: 24 PagesDifferentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Main Idea/Key Details Graphic OrganizerWho, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer Matching Activity Mult
Preview of Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
Preview of How a fossil is formed foldable sequencing activity fossilization process

How a fossil is formed foldable sequencing activity fossilization process

Teach or review the stages of how fossils form with this folding ammonite cut-and-paste activity. This foldable sequencing activity will help students recall 6 stages of fossilization in a fun and engaging way, that's more hands-on than a standard fossils worksheet.Ammonites were pre-historic sea creatures with tentacles and a spiral shell. Their fossils can be found all over the world in many different types of sedimentary rock. The templatesThere are 4 similar PDF templates to choose from for
Preview of Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Created by
Smart Chick
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
Preview of Holidays Around the World Book and Activity BUNDLE | Christmas Around the World

Holidays Around the World Book and Activity BUNDLE | Christmas Around the World

Created by
Mrs Ds Corner
BUNDLE of Adapted Books and Activities for Holidays Around the World • Christmas Around the World • Take your students on a trip around the world. Travel to 21 different countries and celebrate a different holiday tradition at each stop with this set of leveled, adapted readers. Please download the preview file to see an in-depth look at what's inside of this bundle, or read this blog post.This adapted book bundle is included in Adapted Book Club. Get access to 600+ adapted books by joining Adap
Preview of States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)

States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)

This resource is intended to help students learn the states, capitals and abbreviations and to help spark student interest United States Social Studies. Download Preview FilePlease view the preview file prior to purchasing. Please ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.This social studies resource includes:1. Social Studies State Study Cards2. Social Studies State Study Sheets3. States and Capitals I Have, Who has? Game4. States and Abbreviations I Have, Who
Preview of Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Christmas Around the World Agamographs. What's an Agamograph?! It's a picture that morphs into another image when you look at it from a different angle. Agamographs are super fun and contemporary activities to easily integrate art into your classroom. There is a huge "wow factor" in this art activity—the students love the surprise. And best of all, they did it themselves!!It's hard to say but easy to do! I strongly recommend this for grades 3 and above.Use this activity for your anticipatory set
Preview of 4th Grade Texas History TEKS-Based Year Long Bundle / Printable & Digital

4th Grade Texas History TEKS-Based Year Long Bundle / Printable & Digital

If you teach Texas History this bundle is going to be a life-saver! By purchasing this bundle - you get 3 units free!These products are aligned with the most current 4th grade social studies TEKS and TEKS Resource Units, however, many of the concepts covered are the same as concepts found in 7th grade Texas History standards. Each unit included comes with 3 or more passages, a vocabulary and comprehension activity and answer key for each passage, social studies journal inserts, vocabulary mat
Preview of Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with Cinco de Mayo May Word Finds

Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with Cinco de Mayo May Word Finds

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
This GROWING WORD SEARCH BUNDLE is full of fun, quick, and easy word search activities to do with your students throughout the whole year. Complete with over 100 AND GROWING word search activities with exciting vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing these fun activities. Great to Use For: Morning Work Early or Fast Finishers Class challenges HomeworkLiteracy Centers So Much More! Word Find Puzzles are such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to various holidays
Preview of September 11th: The Day Heroes Were Made Paper Bag Book

September 11th: The Day Heroes Were Made Paper Bag Book

Every year, I struggle with what to say to my students on September 11th. I don't want to scare or depress them, but I know they hear about it. I want to be the one to remind them of the heroes and hope that September 11th brought.This paper bag book includes four different stories of heroism. Students will put the sort in their book and then illustrate a picture for the story.This is great informational text reading comprehension practice but more importantly I am able to give students another
Preview of Letter Writing Activity for The Great Mail Race - Write a Friendly Letter

Letter Writing Activity for The Great Mail Race - Write a Friendly Letter

Created by
Chalk and Apples
The Great Mail Race is an excellent way for students to learn letter writing, geography, research skills, data collection, and graphing skills, and much more! Students send letters and questionnaires to schools in all 50 states. You can use the responses any way you want - mark the schools on a map, graph data from their surveys, etc. This packet has everything you need but the stamps and envelopes! Includes:Teacher instructions for the projectEditable introductory letter Class questionnaireStud
Preview of Fun Cinco de Mayo Activity: Pop Art Coloring Pages by Art with Jenny K!

Fun Cinco de Mayo Activity: Pop Art Coloring Pages by Art with Jenny K!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Cinco de Mayo-themed Pop Art Interactive Coloring Sheets. Also fun for Hispanic Heritage Month. This set includes 5 interactive designs and 5 pattern-filled designs. Have some fun at your Fiesta this year. Students add bold patterns to different Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and/or Hispanic Heritage Month symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled picture! This is fun, easy, and unique for Cinco de Mayo. It's a sure winner with the kids! I have included 5 differe
Preview of Economics Comprehension Passages

Economics Comprehension Passages

Learn all about economics with this resource that includes close reading, an interactive notebook and comprehension passages. This economics resource includes a total of 9 passages for students to gain a deeper understanding of economics and common economics terms.Includes both a printable version and a digital version in Google Slides!The first 3 informational passages review and define economic terms and ideas. Each of the 3 passages has an accompanying interactive notebook template for note
Preview of Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Created by
Run Play Explore
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
Preview of California Regions Reading Passages

California Regions Reading Passages

This year it's time to go deeper into our Social Studies units, so I created in depth nonfiction Reading Passages about the California Regions we will be studying, specifically the Coastal, Mountain, Desert, and Valley.   This product has 3 sections:First, each region has their own passage, multiple choice assessment, and a strategy grid to assist students into looking closely at the text. Answer keys are also provided.  Then, the 4 regions are compared through 4 pages of multiple choice questio
Preview of Art History Famous Artwork Coloring Pages | 10 Famous Masterpieces

Art History Famous Artwork Coloring Pages | 10 Famous Masterpieces

Created by
Art with Jenny K
10 Famous Masterpiece Coloring Pages. Whether you are an art teacher, classroom teacher, or homeschooling family, I hope this resource will be helpful to you as you teach your students about famous master artists and their famous artworks.This resource includes the 10 coloring pages, a complete slide show, and 3 writing activities! Maybe you are looking for something meaningful students can color after a project or something that supports your work teaching art history. No matter the reason, I h
Preview of Leap Year Activities, Leap Year Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt & Boom Deck

Leap Year Activities, Leap Year Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt & Boom Deck

Created by
Teach2Tell
Looking for Leap Year activities this year? Your students will have fun hunting for Leap Year facts with this fun Scavenger Hunt reading comprehension activity featuring 20 printable cards and 42 digital Boom Cards. This resource will help students practice reading comprehension skills, assimilate new vocabulary, and gain key content knowledge.Some interesting facts are: If you are born on Leap Day, will you have to wait four years to celebrate your next birthday? Although, both years are centur
Preview of Abolitionists & the Underground Railroad: Passages - Distance Learning

Abolitionists & the Underground Railroad: Passages - Distance Learning

With this resource, students will learn all about abolitionists and the Underground Railroad through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentia
Preview of Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Preview of Veterans Day: Reading Passage and Questions: Reading Comprehension Activity

Veterans Day: Reading Passage and Questions: Reading Comprehension Activity

Veterans Day: Passage and Questions - This Veterans Day passage is a perfect way to help your students understand several concepts, such as who Veterans are, why we celebrate Veterans Day, how the name changed from Armistice Day, the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and much more.Please click on the preview above to get a better idea of what is included.********************Before you read more about this pack, here are some other Veterans Day Activities you will love using.....V
Preview of Black History Month Trivia Bulletin Board

Black History Month Trivia Bulletin Board

Created by
Denise Hill
This pack has everything you need to create an fun, attractive, and interactive Black History Month bulletin board! The set contains questions & images including: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Thurgood Marshall, Harriett Tubman, George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington, Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, and Jackie Robinson. The pack is designed to have folded trivia cards (as seen in preview file), but would be EASILY adaptable to task cards, center activities, p
Preview of 4th Grade Social Studies Fluency Passages

4th Grade Social Studies Fluency Passages

Created by
Barnard Island
This product is a useful tool to help students improve their oral reading fluency. Research proves that repeated readings of familiar texts can improve oral fluency dramatically. Reading fluency is a key component to helping student comprehend what they read. As students read these passages, they should focus on reading in smooth phrases with a natural pattern and rhythm to their reading. These passages are aligned with the 4th grade social studies standards and cover the following topics: The
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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.

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.