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Social studies Common Core SL.K.1 cultural activities
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:Â Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Kindergarten Social Studies Unit: My Family
This product has been updated! Here is a list of the full contents:- Cover- Terms of Use- Table of Contents- Pre-Assessment- Post-Assessment- 5E Lesson Plans- Vocabulary Posters- Student Vocabulary Cards (color and B&W)- Student Worksheets- Teaching Tips- Student Mini-Book (color and B&W)- Review Game- CreditsThis product now has every single component you need to spend approximately 1 week teaching about Families with a pre-assessment, 3 days of plans, and a post-assessment. There is a
Grades:
K
Also included in:Â Kindergarten Social Studies Growing Bundle
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:Â Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Family Traditions and Customs Graphs 1st Grade
Do you need team building activities on cultural diversity and inclusion? These 9 monthly Graphs will help your students proudly share their family traditions and celebrations . Each graph will spur great class discussions to compare and contrast family customs.WHAT's INCLUDED: Each of the 9 Family Tradition Graphs contains: ✅ Large Anchor Chart Graph Header ✅ 6 different picture or Bar template choices ✅ blank template in case you need to add a choice ✅ category label
Grades:
K - 1st
Japan-A Kindergarten Adventure
Let's learn about Japan and its rich culture and celebrations. You will learn a great deal about Japan with many hands on activities. There are several engaging activities your kiddos will love including, exploring the country, it's location and other facts. Your kiddos will develop an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the Japanese culture. The resource includes...Passport_- Get ready for an adventure in JapanKWL-What I know –What I Want to Know. & what I have LearnedTeacher Fact a
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Summer Games Bundle-Kindergarten
Fun With Flags A Scavenger Hunt for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders
The Fun with Flags Scavenger Hunt for use with students in Kindergarten, First and or Second Grade is an awesome way to integrate Social Studies, Geography, Math, and English Language Arts in a highly engaging activity that will have your students collaborating and make connections to the world beyond the walls of your school and or classroom. It is ready to print and go!This scavenger comes with 40 flags, 40 country labels, a scavenger hunt with 10 questions preset, and an answer key, plus a b
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Chinese Zodiac Nomenclature Cards
Introduce the culturally rich world of the Chinese Zodiac in a fun and interesting way to your students with this engaging Montessori Nomenclature Card product! With 14 pages, 3 versions in English (Print and Cursive), Pinyin, and Simplified Chinese labels, these cards provide a comprehensive exploration of the zodiac animals. The set includes descriptions of each animal, 1/4 sheet pages for booklet making, year labels, and a handy zodiac chart covering 36 years for future use.**What's Included:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Lunar New Year Bundle
Loy Krathong Loi Krathong Thailand Fall Festival Cultural Celebration Pack
Looking to bring some culture and diversity to your classroom this fall? During a season when Jack O' Lanterns Line porches and Thanksgiving Turkey stock the shelves, other cultural celebrations can get lost in the mix. Introduce your students to this FUN and UNIQUE Thai Fall celebration- Loy Krathong (also spelled Loi Krathong), the Festival of Floating Lanterns! This celebration pack is aimed for upper elementary/early middle school, but can be adapted for grades K-2! With a complete detailed
Grades:
K - 7th
Who is Cesar Chavez? Let's Discuss!
Looking for a no-prep way to incorporate discussion with your cultural studies? Look no further than my Cesar Chavez Discussion Pack! The Common Core standards expect students in all grade levels to analyze and connect to text and concepts through collaborative discussion. This product encourages students to make connections between Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King Jr. and how they influenced the Civil Rights Movement. This product also contains blank graphic organizers that can be used for a
Grades:
K - 3rd
Interactive Geography Worksheet for Labeling & Coloring the World
Embark on a cartographic adventure with "Global Explorer," an interactive geography worksheet designed to navigate the wonders of our world. This comprehensive PDF is the perfect tool for students to master the names of continents, countries, and oceans, and engage in an array of activities that bring the map to life.Dynamic Learning Activities:Label the continents and add a splash of color to each one.Identify and match countries to their respective continents.Explore the vast oceans by numberi
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Social Rights Flashcards
Embark on a Journey of Social Justice with 'Voices of Change' Flashcards! - These thought-provoking flashcards are an ideal resource for educators to introduce students to the pivotal concepts of social rights and the inspiring legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.Educational and Inspirational Content - This unique set includes a diverse range of flashcards, each featuring key terms, influential figures, and significant concepts related to social rights, along with Martin Luther King's profound cont
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. PPT with vocab
PowerPoint about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Made specifically for K - 3rd grades. Added vocabulary pages for older students and HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS and further discussion.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Black History Month Presentations 1 & 2
This presentation is intended to support teachers (both online & in person) in providing a quick mini lesson on Black/African American figures in history.The month of February is Black History Month! This presentation provides pictures, information, and an informational video on 19 Black figures in history ranging from artists, performers, athletes, activists, politicians, scientists, and moreThere are also additional resources provided such as read a louds of Black/African American children
Grades:
K - 8th
Puerto Rico Week/ Semana Puertorriqueña
This product can be used to talk to students about Puerto Rico in the subjects of math and Spanish. You will find 11 pages where your students can learn more about Puerto Rico. Each page are in spanish and english languages.
Grades:
PreK - 1st
We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga Classroom & Activity Guide
Download this free guide to use in your classroom, library or home to accompany the reading of We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, a 2018 Junior Library Guild selected picture book that I wrote and Frane Lessac illustrated, published by Charlesbridge. This classroom and activity guide created by Debbie Gonzales and reviewed by Tonia Hogner-Weavel, Education Director of the Cherokee Heritage Center, aligns with Common Core standards. The book has received starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library J
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Saint Patrick’s Patty's Day Themed Matching Games and Activities
Get your students excited about Same & Different with our Matching Game Resources. In this particular resource you will find Matching Pairs, Number Cards, & Center Posters dedicated to the theme of Saint Patrick’s Day for cooperative learning and concepts of same & different.Need a simple, last minute filler for your centers or an easy Substitute Activity that is relatively self explanatory or extra party center? Nothing is simpler than a game you can print, cut and play!Printing on
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Dolores Huerta Paper Doll
Celebrate Women's History and Hispanic History Month with this interactive hands-on activity! The package includes a vineyard background, a Dolores Huerta figure, outfits and props. This activity can be an extension of your Dolores Huerta read-aloud book or biographical video. This hands-on activity will allow your students to be creative with color and imagination by allowing them to role-play with their own creations.Directions:1. Print on card stock for best results.2. Read a Dolores Huerta b
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Republic of the Philippines
Want to introduce your students to the country of the Philippines? This resource is for you. This resource includes informational slides about the country including a variety of topics such as geography, history, politics, climate & wildlife, and culture. The language is simple enough for younger learners to understand, but still complex to engage upper elementary students. Throughout the slideshow there are images of landmarks all over the Philippines. Included is a page of sample discussio
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Also included in:Â Little Learners Travel Bundle Elementary Geography Lessons
PreK Farming Curriculum
Welcome to the first Unit of our Black Apple PreK Curriculum. We are a pro-Black, pro-Neurodivergent, and pro-Queer curriculum company. We created this preK unit out of frustration when trying to teach farming to kids. Very few farming resources were diverse and centered around Blackness. We know that Black farmers exist and represent a large part of Black culture, especially in rural communities. Many Black farmers bought their land during the Reconstruction era and just a generation after slav
Grades:
PreK
Oh Canada! Canada Lesson for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st
Want to introduce your students to the country of Canada? This resource is for you. This resource includes 15 powerful information slides about the country of Canada which includes geography, history, politics, climate & wildlife, and culture. Throughout the slideshow there are images of landmarks all over Canada. Included is a page of sample discussion questions, read aloud options, and activities to try. There are also links for students to click on to listen to the Canadian National Anth
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Little Learners Travel Bundle Elementary Geography Lessons
Black History Month Circle Maps with linked videos
This Black History Month item is a smartboard notebook file that includes pictures and linked classroom-appropriate youtube.com videos! I've highlighted 16 important figures during Black History Month that include Obama, Goode, Robinson, and many other important figures that we can celebrate during this month! Each page is designed as a bubble map to brainstorm facts that you know or learn about each individual and the lines at the bottom are great for guided, shared, or modeled writing!
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Selena Paper Doll
Celebrate Women's History and Hispanic History Month with this interactive hands on activity! Package includes a musical stage background with access to Selena's dressing room with her sewing equipment, a Selena figure, outfits, and props. This activity can be an extension of your Selena read aloud book or biographical video. This hands on activity will allow your students to be creative with color and imagination by allowing them to role play with their own creation.Directions:1. Print on card
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Past and Present - houses
How have homes changed over the years? How are homes different around the world?This is a great Google Slides presentation to engage students in conversation about how housing and household items have changed. It's also interesting to look at and discuss how housing is different depending on where you live.
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Past and Present Presentations
Numeracy Photo Prompts ~ Open Ended Maths ~ Early Numeracy Concepts ~ People
30 engaging photos featuring people in different scenarios!Use in lots of ways to discuss and practice early numeracy concepts, such as:* counting* measurement * ordinal numbers * patternsAll images have been carefully chosen to allow for open ended learning with a focus on early numeracy concepts. Each image will have a number of pathways for discussion, such as counting and shape, or size and pattern. Where you take the discussion and learning very much depends on your students and the topic y
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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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.
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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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