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Preview of 5th Grade Math Review Game Show 5th Grade Math Test Prep End of Year Math Review

5th Grade Math Review Game Show 5th Grade Math Test Prep End of Year Math Review

Created by
Shelly Rees
This fun, interactive 5th grade Jeopardy style end of year math game will have your students begging for more activities just like it! Get ready for a fun 5th grade math review with the exciting, easy to use Math Mania Game Show. Perfect for 5th grade math test prep and last week activities!Click HERE to save 35% with the 5th Grade Math Mania Game Show Bundle for the Year!Click HERE for the End of 4th Grade Math Review Game.Please click on the PREVIEW button above to see how the game works!***
Preview of Save the Summer ELA Escape Room | Test Prep | End of Year Review

Save the Summer ELA Escape Room | Test Prep | End of Year Review

This end of the year ELA review escape room challenge is the perfect way to engage your students during the last few months of school, while still teaching the standards! This escape room is part of the Holiday Escape Room Bundle. Save $$ and time planning holiday celebrations by buying the holiday bundle today! Click HERE to check it out. This escape room uses Google Forms and Google Slides. Students drag and drop moveable pieces and type in pre-made text boxes in Google Slides for an interact
Preview of Holidays Around the World Escape Room Game Google Forms | Distance Learning

Holidays Around the World Escape Room Game Google Forms | Distance Learning

Created by
Teresa Kwant
Now updated with a digital option! The digital option is a Google Form.Will your class escape in time? Try this escape room game with your students today! Your class has been locked in an ice castle by Jack Frost! Students will be learning about different winter holiday traditions that are celebrated all over the world. This game is intended for 3rd-5th grade students. Students will be practicing reading comprehension skills, as well as social studies skills. This is an interactive game where th
Preview of Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Activity | Engaging Crack the Code Game

Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Activity | Engaging Crack the Code Game

In this Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egyptians. Student investigative teams have one class period to solve four clues, each written in hieroglyphics, then complete the final formula to crack the code. Students only have a set number of attempts to open the lock before the ancient lock deteriorates and remains jammed for
Preview of Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Escape Room

Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Escape Room

Engage your students with this Team Building Escape Room! This is great as a back to school escape room! This escape room is perfect for both the end of the year and beginning of the year. Students will be engaged and challenged with logic puzzles, codes to decipher, and more. There is both a full easy prep printable version as well as a Google(TM) form digital version for virtual or distance learning.This resource includes everything you need to implement a challenging and fun escape room fo
Preview of The Great Depression: A Saving and Spending Game

The Great Depression: A Saving and Spending Game

Students work together in small groups to make decisions about how to save or spend their money during the Great Depression. They will see what it is like to have a well-paying job and then lose most of their money in the stock market crash of 1929. They will have to find a new job, a place to live (hobo camp or boxcar), and figure out how to provide for their family with very little.Students will have to subtract their bills from their total amount of money using a spending ledger (provided).
Preview of End of the Year Activity Mystery Game for the Whole Class

End of the Year Activity Mystery Game for the Whole Class

The end of the year is the perfect time to pull out this mystery activity game. Students use the detective skills of listening and the process of elimination to solve the mystery of who took the test. Perfect whole class game, let the fun begin. This is the perfect time filler for the end of the year.Pull Out this Mystery Game anytime and have some fun. Great way to wrap up a mystery unit. Use this fun Holiday Party game to engage the whole class. This activity is great for keeping the class on
Preview of Summer BINGO | Beach Day Activities | End of the Year BINGO | Summer Vocabulary

Summer BINGO | Beach Day Activities | End of the Year BINGO | Summer Vocabulary

Step into the sunshine with our exciting Summer BINGO game! Designed to complement your summer celebrations, it's the perfect addition to your end of the school year activities. Summer BINGO is great for elementary students of all ages. With this game, you'll be able to seamlessly integrate summer vocabulary and articulation practice for a memorable learning experience.Featuring 30 vibrant BINGO cards in both color and black/white, including options with and without words, versatility is key. Th
Preview of Branches of Government ESCAPE ROOM! Legislative, Executive, Judicial Branch

Branches of Government ESCAPE ROOM! Legislative, Executive, Judicial Branch

Created by
Think Tank
The Branches of Government Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches of government. This Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues.What’s Included?✏️ 4 Reading Passages✏️ 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode✏️ 4 Decoders✏️ 4 Differentiat
Preview of End of the Year Party Games | Fun Summer Activities | 4 Corners

End of the Year Party Games | Fun Summer Activities | 4 Corners

If you're looking for a no prep game for you students to have fun and finish off the school year, this product is for you! These interactive slides have everything you need to play the game 4 corners. Your students will love to move around the room to their corner and talk with their friends. You will love this because it is no prep! Just share with your students and click through.These games can be used in the classroom with your students by projecting it on any device or smart board. They can
Preview of Navajo Code Talker + World War 2 Escape Room Challenge Activity

Navajo Code Talker + World War 2 Escape Room Challenge Activity

Navajo Code Talker Crack the Code Activity | Crack the Navajo Code that won WW2!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that is optimized for the digital, distance learning classroom here.In this 100% fun and engaging code-cracking breakout activity, students are introduced to the secret Navajo Code developed by the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II that was used to transmit messages while evading enemy detention. Enjoy this historical cipher activity!S
Preview of End of Year Escape Room to Summer Activities  - 4th & 5th Grade Problem Solving

End of Year Escape Room to Summer Activities - 4th & 5th Grade Problem Solving

Grab this end of the year escape room activity for 4th & 5th graders if you are looking for a NO PREP way to challenge your students with problem solving tasks as you try to keep them engaged on those final days before summer! This end of year escape will motivate your 4th & 5th graders as they work to complete the poem by solving the summer crossword puzzle, word search, maze, decoder, and more!You can get escape rooms for the entire year at 50% off with the Escape Room Bundle! You'll b
Preview of Getting Ready for Summer! Interactive Trivia Jeopardy Game (3rd-6th grades)

Getting Ready for Summer! Interactive Trivia Jeopardy Game (3rd-6th grades)

Created by
JB Creations
Looking for a fun, engaging, no prep game to keep kids engaged that last week of school while looking forward to summertime fun? Try this Summer Fun Jeopardy Game! Summer trivia topics covered include summer jobs, road trips, cook outs, summer celebrations, and summer activities! 25 questions reviewing fun facts are arranged in a colorful game board to give students a competitive game-like atmosphere! Topics and point values are linked to corresponding questions and answers in an interactive f
Preview of Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Created by
Think Games
✅ You can use this for your Virtual Party! Check out this video showing you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2WIMvocYo ✅ This Christmas Answer Battle Trivia Powerpoint game is sure to be a big hit at your Christmas party, classroom, office party, or church.✅ It has 13 rounds like:- "Places parents hide presents," - "Name Santa's Reindeer," - "Birds Listed In The 12 Days Of Christmas," - "Common Christmas Cookie Shapes," - "Christmas Movies," etc. ✅ Each round has up to 10 answers (other
Preview of Greek Mythology Escape Room ... Escape from the Underworld

Greek Mythology Escape Room ... Escape from the Underworld

Created by
Truscott Teaches
Escape the mundane by having your class work together to solve this Low-Prep, Greek Mythology Escape Room!! This activity includes 4 puzzles about Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology that students must complete in order to ESCAPE FROM THE UNDERWORLD. Your students will solve the puzzles to receive the codes. They will then use those codes to unlock "locked" questions on a Google Form. Everything is included to help you run a successful escape room! My students have loved these resources and hav
Preview of 5th Grade Math Review Jeopardy Style Game - NO PREP Fifth Grade Math Test Prep

5th Grade Math Review Jeopardy Style Game - NO PREP Fifth Grade Math Test Prep

Created by
SPO Resources
Review 5th grade math skills with this NO PREP Jeopardy game. This 5th grade test prep activity is an engaging way to review math concepts or prepare for standardized testing. CCSS aligned with questions in each category: numbers in base ten, operations & algebraic thinking, fractions, geometry, and measurement & data. Download now to start playing right away with your students! NO PREP- READY TO PLAY Jeopardy Game Includes:★ Interactive PowerPoint Jeopardy Game with scoreboard★ Interact
Preview of Back to School Social Studies and History Truth or Lie Activity Volume 1

Back to School Social Studies and History Truth or Lie Activity Volume 1

In this history truth or lie back to school game, students will work to undercover 5 historical truths and 5 historical lies to "break the ice" of the first days of school. This best-selling activity now includes a traditional classroom version AND a distance learning digital version!Get this awesome icebreaker at a huge discount as part of my icebreaker bundle, my American History PLUS curriculum, or my World History PLUS curriculum!Students will work individually or in collaborative pairs to
Preview of End of the Year Activities - End of the Year Class Party - Summer Trivia Game

End of the Year Activities - End of the Year Class Party - Summer Trivia Game

Created by
MrsReaderPants
Restless students? Students LOVE this Summer Trivia Game! It's fun for end of the year parties and keeps students learning right up until the last day of school. This Summer Trivia Game includes 25 multiple-choice questions and answers in five categories. No prior instruction needed!IMPORTANT!This End of the Year Activity is NOT compatible with Google Slides, Open Office, Libre Office, or other programs that are not PowerPoint 2016 or later. If you are using Keynote or an older version of PPT, I
Preview of Middle Ages: Will Your Kingdom Survive? (Print and Digital)

Middle Ages: Will Your Kingdom Survive? (Print and Digital)

Created by
History Gal
Take your students through a simulation where they make decisions about a fictional kingdom during the Middle Ages. Students begin by randomly picking a fictional kingdom profile and a treasury card. Their kingdom's profile will guide some of the students' answers as they face 18 scenarios with several options. Student answers determine whether they gain or lose gold coins for their treasury. While the simulation's kingdoms and scenarios are fictional, students will enjoy connecting the scenario
Preview of Middle School English ELA Fun Thanksgiving Writing Activities Packet of Five!

Middle School English ELA Fun Thanksgiving Writing Activities Packet of Five!

Created by
Your Best Drafts
Over 20 Pages of Fun Middle School English ELA Thanksgiving Writing Activities! This Packet has FIVE Engaging ELA Writing, Grammar, and Puzzle Game Activities sure to keep your middle schoolers learning and engaged before the Thanksgiving Break!"It's not Thanksgiving break yet, kiddos!" Sound familiar? This bundle of writing, grammar, and puzzle activities will keep them in their seats and focused on the meaning of being thankful. They will be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're
Preview of Editable Back to School and End of the Year Jenga Games Bundle

Editable Back to School and End of the Year Jenga Games Bundle

Your new students can get to know each other and build classroom community by starting off the year with an engaging Back to School Jenga game, and then come full circle in May/June with an End of the Year version! These 2 sets contain ready to print cards with "All About Me" and reflection questions. Editable ones are also included so that you can create and customize your own personalized questions.These cards are to be used with this color Jenga set of blocks and dice: Lewo Wooden Stacking B
Preview of Scattergories: Creative Word Work Game for Kids

Scattergories: Creative Word Work Game for Kids

Word Work Game, 50+ pages, 3 Skill Levels and ink friendly options.Categories Include:ActorsActressesAdjectivesAnimalsAthletesBooksBoy NamesCities Classroom ObjectsCountriesFamous PeopleGirl NamesHousehold ObjectsImportant Men in HistoryImportant Women in HistoryInventionsMoviesMusic ArtistsNounsOccupationsPeoplePlacesSongsStatesThings Verbs ______________________Packet Includes:Directions Game RulesAnswer Sheet ExamplesScattergories (Level – More Challenging)Scattergories (Level – Challenging)
Preview of Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence

Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence

Welcome to the game of Survivor! This introductory lesson is perfect for any collaborative classroom and utilizes text annotation, finding textual evidence, forming an opinion based on text, and respectful debate all in one fun activity! The Game:Students must determine 5 plane crash survivors to be rescued immediately and 5 to stay and attempt to survive on the island.What's included?Slides to accompany the lessonA student-facing worksheetA full lesson plan with objective and common core standa
Preview of End of the Year Activities - Digital & Print

End of the Year Activities - Digital & Print

NO PREP End of the Year Reading & Writing Packet: {Grades 2-6}This is a NO PREP packet of printables that support the reading and writing work you have done in your classroom all year. Your students will LOVE the games, group work, puzzles and more!Included in this resource are:6 Reflection pages to think about all the learning done throughout the year.20 printable, no prep puzzles (with answer keys, when appropriate)5 printable, no prep writing prompts PLUS 5 writing paper options2 game id
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.