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7th grade social studies activities for Easel Assessments and for ESL-EFL-ELL

Preview of Verbs Worksheets | Action Helping Linking | 5th-6th Grade

Verbs Worksheets | Action Helping Linking | 5th-6th Grade

These verbs worksheets are a terrific way to liven up your grammar review class. Use original questions written for 5th and 6th Grade.Review several areas of verbs with these worksheets.Focus Areas:Action Verbs, Helping Verbs, Linking Verbs, Additional Verb Practice.Verbs Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test. There is also a review sheet covering most of the topics featured
Preview of Cuneiform Activity Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation

Cuneiform Activity Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Teaching your students about the cuneiform writing system is fun and easy with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about cuneiform and its importance in Ancient Sumer and other Mesopotamian ancient civilizations. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how cuneiform was used in Ancient Sumer.This bundle includes: A reading passage handout introducing cuneiform and how it was usedA cuneiform translation handout that al
Preview of Lost Colony of Roanoke 2 Reading Comprehension Passages PRINT and DIGITAL

Lost Colony of Roanoke 2 Reading Comprehension Passages PRINT and DIGITAL

This resource includes 2 reading comprehension passages about the Roanoke Colonies or "The Lost Colony" including:The 1585 Roanoke Colony - the story of the failed 1585 attempt to colonize Roanoke Island led by Ralph LaneThe Lost Colony - the story of the 1587 colony led by John White that disappeared and later became known as "The Lost Colony" These engaging stories are written in easy to understand language, perfect for 4th grade North Carolina history! Each passage includes 10 multiple choice
Preview of Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity

Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity

Created by
Teacher Toy Shop
Transform your classroom into a vibrant learning space with this Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity. This engaging project invites students to actively participate in constructing a colossal wall map of the USA, fostering a collaborative and hands-on approach to learning United States geography. Assign each student a state and watch as the United States comes together, state by state, on your bulletin board! The finished map is an impressive 73 inches in length and 55 inches i
Preview of Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets | Forming Affixes and Meaning | 5th-6th Grade

Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets | Forming Affixes and Meaning | 5th-6th Grade

Add this effective set of prefix and suffix activities to your worksheet collection today! These tests are no prep and easy-to-use.These prefix and suffix questions and worksheets are written specifically for Grades 5 and 6.Focus Areas:Matching Affixes to Meanings, Matching Meanings to Affixes, Forming Affixes, Gap Filling, Additional Affix Practice.Prefixes and Suffixes Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices. There are a
Preview of Salem Witch Trials Virtual Field Trip Webquest for Middle and High School

Salem Witch Trials Virtual Field Trip Webquest for Middle and High School

Created by
TeachWithBri
Travel to Salem, Massachusetts to explore and learn all about the history of the Salem Witch Trials in this Virtual Field Trip worksheet activity pack. This historic lesson is perfect for middle school and high school this Halloween or Fall Take a Virtual Field Trip:Take a video walking tour of Salem and many of this historical sitesWatch a Ted-Edu video to learn about what the trials were and the historyExplore the key historical sites of Salem in this 360 website tourRead all about the trials
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Activities | Map Skills Worksheets Posters Presentation

Latitude and Longitude Activities | Map Skills Worksheets Posters Presentation

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Learning about latitude and longitude is fun and easy with this resource bundle! This ready-to-use no prep value bundle teaches students about latitude and longitude, the hemispheres of the world, major lines of latitude and longitude (Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle), and finding locations using geographic coordinates! This bundle includes: Four handouts introducing latitude and longitude, the world's hemispheres, absolute and relative locati
Preview of Capitalization and Punctuation Google Docs Worksheets | Digital Resources

Capitalization and Punctuation Google Docs Worksheets | Digital Resources

Get your hands on this no-prep capitalization and punctuation pack. Teachers can use these Google Docs digital resource worksheets to evaluate their students grammar knowledge.Capitalization and punctuation practice questions are written specifically for Grades 5-6.Focus Areas:Using Commas, Using Quotations, Using Possessive Nouns, Using Dates, Opening and Closing EmailsCapitalization and Punctuation Review:The product includes 6 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have thr
Preview of Defining Words Docs Worksheets Define Word and Meaning Multiple Choice Questions

Defining Words Docs Worksheets Define Word and Meaning Multiple Choice Questions

Review defining words with this effective no prep worksheets product and save yourself some time! Digital resources (Google Docs) that are colorful, easy-to-use and fillable.Give this defining words product a try today!Focus Areas:Matching Words to Definition, Matching Definition to Words, Using Guesswork to Accurately Define Meanings, Additional Defining Word Practice.Defining Words Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices
Preview of Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Activity Value Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation

Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Activity Value Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Learn about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and writing systems with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about hieroglyphics and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt, and by which members of Egyptian society. Background information on other Ancient Egyptian writing systems like Hieratic and Demotic Script is also provided. This bundle i
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint - MLK Writing Assignment

Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint - MLK Writing Assignment

Created by
HappyEdugator
Martin Luther King Jr PowerPoint presentation and MLK Writing Assignment. An engaging overview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s life, from birth to his death and legacy. Has many photographs and some audio from his "I have a dream" speech. Students will learn about the life of MLK, his influence, and how he dreamed of a brotherhood of man. Perfect for Martin Luther King Day or Black History month. Use as a supplement to your Civil Rights Movement unit. Photo timeline can be used as a prompt and
Preview of Fill the Blanks Worksheets Nouns Verbs Adjectives in Sentences 5th and 6th Grade

Fill the Blanks Worksheets Nouns Verbs Adjectives in Sentences 5th and 6th Grade

This effective fill the blanks worksheet pack will allow you to practice vocabulary with your students while knowing most of the work is done for you. Full of color and pictures, fill the blanks questions are CCSS aligned and worksheets are written especially for Grades 5-6.Focus Areas:Adjectives in Sentences, Nouns in Sentences, Verbs in Sentences, Frequently Mistaken Words.Fill the Blanks Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer
Preview of Historical Dating Timelines Chronology BCE/BC CE/AD Activities History Skills

Historical Dating Timelines Chronology BCE/BC CE/AD Activities History Skills

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Teach historical dating, BCE/BC and CE/AD, timelines, chronology, dating methods, and more with this resource bundle! This bundle includes more than 20 pages of worksheets, handouts, graphic organizers, and readings that will let your students think like historians and explore questions of time, chronology, and methods of dating events and artifacts. Students will learn about the differences between absolute and relative dating, the difference between pre-history and history, and how history can
Preview of Nouns Docs Worksheets | Abstract Concrete Compound Collective Digital Resources

Nouns Docs Worksheets | Abstract Concrete Compound Collective Digital Resources

Fillable and colorful nouns review for your 5th and 6th Grade students. Digital resources in the format of worksheets (Google Docs).Practice nouns and prepare for testing whilst having some fun, too.Focus Areas:Abstract Nouns, Concrete Nouns, Compound Nouns, Collective Nouns, Possessive Nouns.Nouns Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test. There is also a review sheet covering m
Preview of Prefix and Suffix Google Docs Worksheets | Affix Practice | Digital Resources

Prefix and Suffix Google Docs Worksheets | Affix Practice | Digital Resources

Add this effective set of prefix and suffix activities to your worksheet collection today! Google Docs digital resources are no prep, fillable and easy-to-use.These prefix and suffix questions are written specifically for Grades 5 and 6.Focus Areas:Matching Affixes to Meanings, Matching Meanings to Affixes, Forming Affixes, Gap Filling, Additional Affix Practice.Prefixes and Suffixes Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices
Preview of Catacombs of Paris Virtual Field Trip Webquest for Middle and High School

Catacombs of Paris Virtual Field Trip Webquest for Middle and High School

Created by
TeachWithBri
Explore the Catacombs of Paris France and Rome with this virtual field trip perfect for middle or high school students! Great for social studies, science, history or English classes or use at Halloween! A great intro Edgar Allan Poe's Cask of Amontillado. Perfect for European History too with lots to explore and do! Take a Virtual Field Trip:Take a tour completely in 360 of the the Paris CatacombsWatch a video guided tour of the Paris CatacombsRead all about the Roman Catacombs Learn the histor
Preview of Adjectives Google Docs Worksheets | Demonstrative Quantitative Predicative

Adjectives Google Docs Worksheets | Demonstrative Quantitative Predicative

Expand your teacher worksheet materials with this adjectives pack. Digital resources (Google Docs) that are editable, colorful and fillable.Adjectives questions are written specifically for Grades 5-6.Focus Areas:Demonstrative Adjectives, Quantitative Adjectives, Predicative Adjectives, Interrogative Adjectives, Degrees of Comparison.Adjectives Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on eac
Preview of Natural Resources Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Natural Resources Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

This easy to read, one page passage about natural resources explains:natural resources are found in nature but can be used to make synthetic resourcesexamples of natural resourcesthe difference between renewable and nonrenewable resourcesnatural resources are not evenly distributed on Earth because of factors like climate, geologic processes, and the location of ancient lifethe uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict and warThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehensi
Preview of Civics Task Cards: Citizenship & Civic Duties Review

Civics Task Cards: Citizenship & Civic Duties Review

This set of 32 Civics & Citizenship Task Cards make reviewing the concepts of Citizenship, Civic Duties, and Civic Responsibilities fun and engaging for your middle school Civics or American Government students! The Task Cards quiz students on vocabulary and key concepts, and include definitions, multiple choice questions, scenarios to interpret, and pictures to analyze! This resource also includes a digital version in the form of a TPT Easel Assessment! Assign directly to your Google Classr
Preview of Civics Task Cards: Colonial Rebellion & Declaration of Independence

Civics Task Cards: Colonial Rebellion & Declaration of Independence

This set of 32 Road to the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence Task Cards make reviewing the Colonial Rebellion fun and engaging for your middle school Civics or American Government students! The Task Cards quiz students on vocabulary and key concepts, with multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, primary source quotes, and pictures to analyze! This resource also includes a digital version in the form of a TPT Easel Assessment! Assign directly to your Google Classroom,
Preview of Synonyms Google Docs Worksheets | Nouns Verbs Adjectives | Digital Resources

Synonyms Google Docs Worksheets | Nouns Verbs Adjectives | Digital Resources

This resource will be a valuable addition to your synonyms review classes. Use these digital resource worksheets (Google Docs) to assess how well your students have learned or as a simple refresher.Synonyms questions are CCSS aligned.Focus Areas:Adjectives Synonyms, Nouns Synonyms, Verbs Synonyms, Synonyms in Sentences.Synonyms Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ questions. Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test. There is
Preview of FREE Christmas Trivia Sheet with Easel Activity and Assessment

FREE Christmas Trivia Sheet with Easel Activity and Assessment

Created by
HappyEdugator
Christmas Trivia - FREE Holiday activity! Twenty fun questions for your Christmas party that will have everyone thinking. A fun Christmas Trivia quiz, with some surprising answers! Great to use right before the break. Merry Christmas! Enjoy the freebie. Note: It is meant to be challenging, but fun. If students don’t know the answers, that’s okay. They are TRIVIA questions. Explain to students that even adults don’t know trivia questions. They can use the internet to look up answers (or you can j
Preview of Homophones Worksheets 5th and 6th Grade

Homophones Worksheets 5th and 6th Grade

Use this homophones worksheet pack to review what you have learned this year. Assess your students while having some enjoyment as well with CCSS aligned topics.Practicing homophones with your students has never been easier wth these worksheets.Focus Areas:sent, scent, cent; accept, except, eccept; thru, through, threw; here, ear, hear; bored, board, bord; they're, their, there; day's, days, daze; horse, hoarse, oars.Homophones Review:The product includes 4 tests, and each test contains 25 MCQ qu
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Latitude and Longitude Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

This easy to read comprehension passage about lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes of the Earth explains:latitude and longitude are imaginary lines that help us find exact locations when reading mapslines of latitude run east and west parallel to the equatorlines of longitude run north and south on either side of the prime meridianlatitude and longitude are measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds when used together, latitude and longitude coordinates can help us find exact locati
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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.