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Preview of Comic Strip Template Pages for Creative Assignments

Comic Strip Template Pages for Creative Assignments

Created by
Tracee Orman
Comic Strip Template Pages for Creative Assignments (Includes DIGITAL Version!)Use these comic strip page templates for creative assignments for your students. They can be used to assign comic/cartoon strips about the unit you are studying, a biography of an author or historical figure, or a creative book report. This download includes 30 total templates.Can be used with interactive notebooks, as well!NEWLY UPDATED to include a Google Slides version! Just click on the link in the PDF to make a c
Preview of Instagram Template for Biography and Character Study Project Print & Digital

Instagram Template for Biography and Character Study Project Print & Digital

This is an all-purpose Instagram template great for studies of historical figures, book character projects, or even a getting to know you activity at the beginning of the year. Students create a username for their person, fill out basic information, and draw a profile picture and 6 "photographs" with captions and hashtags that reveal information about the person. A fun way to make biographies and character studies relevant in today's world! This download includes:A blank Instagram template (prin
Preview of Giant Map of the United States Puzzle After State Testing Activities

Giant Map of the United States Puzzle After State Testing Activities

Created by
A Plus Kids
Students use this engaging puzzle activity to create a giant United States map. Give your students a fun, engaging hands-on experience to become more familiar with America's 50 states and how they fit together.Students need to identify unlabeled state puzzle pieces by observing their shapes and then arranging them to construct a large US map. An index is provided to limit choices to only a few. The completed map is approximately 28" x 42".**The video (above) was created using the pieces for th
Preview of Passport Template

Passport Template

Created by
Mai Huynh
You and your students will love this simple passport template. Students can cut the country's stamp and glue it onto the visa page of their passport after "traveling" to that country. For your convenience, I organized the passport stamps in two different ways. I put all 46 unique stamps on two pages and I also put the stamps of one country on one page for each of the 46 countries. Download the preview to see what each of the passport stamps look like. I would recommend printing the passport cov
Preview of Map of the United States Puzzle After State Testing Activities

Map of the United States Puzzle After State Testing Activities

Created by
A Plus Kids
Your class can use these puzzle pieces to create a map of the United States. Give your students a hands-on experience to become more familiar with the geography of the United States. Objectives:-Develop a spatial awareness of the 50 states of America on a US map. -Identify individual states based on their shape.-Construct a map of the United States using student-labeled puzzle pieces.Students need to identify unlabeled state puzzle pieces by observing their shapes and then place them into the co
Preview of One Pager Templates

One Pager Templates

Give your students to opportunity to respond to what they have learned in a creative way with one pagers! This product includes 16 one pager templates that are perfect for students who haven't never completed a one pager before, or students who are unsure how to create their own one pager layout. Here's what you'll get:16 one pager templatesGreat to use for:♦ In-unit activity♦ Formative assessment♦ Summative assessment ___________________________________Copyright © Culture Over Content.Permissi
Preview of VIP Book: Very Important People (Historical Figures)

VIP Book: Very Important People (Historical Figures)

Use this book as a tool to have your students keep track of the historical figures that they learn about and have a keepsake to take home at the end of the year. Or, use it as your star student book. It's up to you! WHAT'S INSIDE?VIP book cover (with an ink-friendly option)table of contents4 different page options including variations of important facts, important dates, blank lines for writing, and space to draw portraitsPEDAGOGYWe all have standards that state something about "using standard c
Preview of Black History Month 30 minute Motown Play! Detroit History, Motown History

Black History Month 30 minute Motown Play! Detroit History, Motown History

This short play is written from the perspective of a young Berry Gordy (Motown Records Founder) and tells how perseverance helped him launch one of the biggest record companies of all time. Students will perform classic motown songs that the whole audience is sure to enjoy! Perfect for Black History Month and for teaching music history. Students will enjoy bringing this play to life!When my students performed this play for Black History month we created a powerpoint slide to play in the backgrou
Preview of 3D Dream Car Project - Goal Setting from A Million Miles Away Movie

3D Dream Car Project - Goal Setting from A Million Miles Away Movie

Created by
Profe Nygaard
A 3D Dream Car Project based on the Impala car from the movie A Million Miles Away. Students define their goal and what steps they need to take to get there. Students respond to five questions on the car, color and decorate, cut along the solid line, fold along the dotted line, and glue it together. The questions on the car guide students through José Hernandez’s dad’s recipe for success.A wonderful extension resource for the movie A Million Miles Away but it can also be used without showing th
Preview of Where in the World Do I Live Flip Book

Where in the World Do I Live Flip Book

This is a flip book that helps students learn where they live- large scale to small scale. To assemble, print all pages, cut out each oval, layer, (largest oval on the bottom), staple or hole punch with a ribbon. On the "my street" oval students write their street name on a street sign. Make sure to add ST. AVE. or LN. On the "my home" oval, have students draw their house or apartment. FYI: I added an extra state piece for those not lucky enough to live in Texas. I made my own clipart for this
Preview of State Float Project

State Float Project

Created by
FancyNancyin5th
Get rid of your traditional (and boring) state report ideas and have your students think outside the box! This bundle includes: - Get to Know A State worksheet (where students can gather all the necessary information, - State Float Project sheet (that explains the project in detail, Scoring Rubric- Student samples. Please email me at FancyNancyin5th@gmail.com if you need the editable version.
Preview of Design and Build a Board Game- Any Subject

Design and Build a Board Game- Any Subject

This resource is on sale for 7/5 only as part of a special promotion. Find more deals for grades K-12 and information about giveaways here!Have your students design and build a prototype of a board game for any subject.Included is:Planning Questions/BrainstormingTask ListTask Assignment SheetResearch SheetsSample Board and Logo Design SheetFinal ChecklistRubric for Peer ReviewCreated by Sarah Koves, ©Kovescence of the MindFollow Kovescence of the MindFacebookPinterestTwitterInstagramGrab two fre
Preview of Oceania (Australia | Pacific Islands) Map Activity and Lesson Plan

Oceania (Australia | Pacific Islands) Map Activity and Lesson Plan

Created by
World Wanderer
Includes outlined map of Oceania for students to complete. On the backside of the map there is a list of major items that students should be able to identify and label on the map including, but not limited to:Key with compassBodies of waterCountriesTerritories3 regions of Oceania (Melanesia, Micronesia, & Polynesia [with Hawaii!])I have also included my lesson plan for how I use this in my classroom, including Bell Work, introduction of the map and a list of important physical / political fe
Preview of ECONOMICS & SCARCITY ACTIVITY: Making Paper Chains With Limited Resources

ECONOMICS & SCARCITY ACTIVITY: Making Paper Chains With Limited Resources

Created by
Mister Harms
When teaching economics and the idea of scarcity, it can be hard to help students understand the concept while keeping them actively engaged. It is this very reason why I came up with the paper chain activity! I happened to be teaching on scarcity around the Christmas season, and I was trying to figure out a fun plan for the kids. As I was planning, I realized that my very own classroom was experiencing a scarcity in decorations! It was this personal scarcity that gave me the passion to create
Preview of Passport Template & Stamps

Passport Template & Stamps

Students assemble their own passports and receive a "stamp" after learning about different countries. Included:printable passport template passport assembly directions passport "stamps" for 30 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greenland, Haiti, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United StatesNOTE: Globe Tro
Preview of Our Lady of Fatima Printable Diorama Craft

Our Lady of Fatima Printable Diorama Craft

The Our Lady of Fatima craft comes in both color AND black and white. You will not need to choose when purchasing, as you will receive both. This craft is easy to assemble and it is 3D so it can be placed on a table or family altar.With the color version of the Our Lady of Fatima Diorama, your kids can just focus on assembling the craft without needing to color the craft. With the black and white version, your children (or students) can color the Our Lady of Fatima craft before assembling their
Preview of Our Lady of Guadalupe Printable Diorama Craft

Our Lady of Guadalupe Printable Diorama Craft

This Our Lady of Guadalupe craft prints in both color AND black and white, is easy to assemble, and pops up so it can be placed on a table or family altar. With the color version, you can just focus on assembling the craft. With the black and white version, kids can color the Our Lady of Guadalupe craft before assembling their diorama.For a video of how to assemble this type of craft (shown with an Our Lady of Lourdes diorama craft), you can watch my YouTube video about it. If you want to read d
Preview of Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project

Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project

This resource contains a ready-to-use printable list of 100 notable Black Americans who made contributions to American History. You get 1 list categorized by men/women, and another list categorized by profession. The same 100 names are on both lists. Use the organized and categorized lists to assign research projects, “wax museum” personalities, or Black History Month projects for the class. Create and share research to promote stories of American accomplishment, hope and inspiration through di
Preview of Post Card Templates {Any Subject!}

Post Card Templates {Any Subject!}

Created by
Teach With Erika
The following post card templates can be used for any unit in any content area class. Simply choose a front side and a back side that will serve your purpose, and copy front to back. Two post cards per page are provided to save paper. Instruct students to write a letter, address it to a relevant person, design a related stamp, and draw a photo. There are many ways to use post cards in the content areas. Consider having students design informational post cards in Science, post cards from historic
Preview of Facebook Template for Biographies and Character Studies Print and Digital

Facebook Template for Biographies and Character Studies Print and Digital

This Facebook template is a great way to incorporate current social media trends into your lesson. Students can complete the Facebook profile, including personal information, friends, photos, and posts, about an important historical figure or a character from a book. This is an all-purpose Facebook template great for studies of historical figures, book character projects, or even a getting to know you activity at the beginning of the year. Students fill out basic information, draw a profile pict
Preview of Paper Cutting Craft-The White House

Paper Cutting Craft-The White House

Created by
Rick's Creations
A perfect craft project for your students when you are teaching about The White House and American History. All you need is a pair of scissors and the template to make the official residence of the President of the United States.Extremely easy to make: Cut (cut out and fold) then write (write the missing information) Thanks for viewing and hope you enjoy! You may also be interested in the following: Eiffel Tower Paper Cutting Craft Arc de Triomphe Paper Cutting Craft Empire State Building Paper
Preview of Our Lady of Lourdes Printable Diorama Craft

Our Lady of Lourdes Printable Diorama Craft

The Our Lady of Lourdes craft has pages available in both color and black and white. It is easy to assemble and pops up (like a pop-up book) so it can be placed on a table or family altar.With the color version, your children can just focus on assembling the Our Lady of Lourdes diorama. With the black and white version, your children (or students) can color the pages of the Our Lady of Lourdes craft before assembling their diorama. (This goes without saying, I'm sure - but definitely make sure t
Preview of VETERANS DAY Door Decor Activity: Collaborative Bulletin Board Project

VETERANS DAY Door Decor Activity: Collaborative Bulletin Board Project

Created by
GravoisFare
The best holiday door decorations come from GravoisFare! "Thank you for your Service" Veterans Day Door Decor! Students will have a great time working together to create a colossally cool collaborative patriotic poster featuring a soldier welcoming people into your classroom. Great bulletin board and classroom display.35 color-by-number, 7-by-9-inch tiles of paper join together to create a giant 35-by-63-inch poster...perfect to hang on your classroom door or on a bulletin board or wall.You’ll a
Preview of Zombie Apocalypse Geography (5 Themes of Geography) 2 Week Project - No Prep

Zombie Apocalypse Geography (5 Themes of Geography) 2 Week Project - No Prep

Brraaaaiiiiinnnnnnsss! Did you hear something? The walking dead have risen, and the zombie apocalypse has begun! Will you survive? Through this lesson, your students will show their understanding of the Five Themes of Geography in a fun and creative way! The scenario of this project places your students right in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. They will be challenged to share how they will survive through the use of the Five Themes of Geography!This project pack provides teachers with 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.

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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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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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