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Social studies Common Core RH.6-8.5 assessments
Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle
This is a full year bundle for the first half of U.S History - from Exploration through Reconstruction. This bundle is a product of 19 years of teaching experience. I've been teaching these subjects throughout that time, and the products listed here represent my expertise as a classroom teacher. This is a stand-alone product. (They are a few videos that you might like to purchase or stream to students, however, the total cost of those videos is less than ten dollars.)My curriculum is focused on
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6th - 8th
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Age of Exploration Activities Early European Explorers Activities Map Project
Explore the Age of Exploration with our comprehensive activities resource bundle, tailored for 5th to 7th-grade Social Studies! This all-inclusive package features seven StudentSavvy resources: an Interactive Notebook, engaging Reading Passages, a dynamic Interactive PowerPoint, Project-Based Learning Activities, innovative STEM Challenges, Google Classroom Projects, and thorough Assessments/Exams/Tests, ensuring a well-rounded and interactive learning experience.This bundled product contains th
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3rd - 8th
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Native Americans Activities Tribes National Native American Heritage Month
Ancient & Native Americans Resource Bundle!This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources!Interactive NotebookReading PassagesInteractive PowerPointPBL ActivitiesSTEM ChallengesGoogle Classroom Student ProjectsAssessments / Exam / TestMore information on each resource:Interactive NotebookThis product contains interactive cut-and-paste learning material for students to create an organized social study interactive notebook. Topics covered in this unit include Ancient Amer
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3rd - 6th
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13 Colonies Activities Reading Passages Projects Map Thirteen Colonial America
13 Colonies Activities Resource Bundle!This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources!13 Colonies Interactive Notebook13 Colonies Reading Passages13 Colonies Interactive PowerPoint13 Colonies PBL Activities13 Colonies STEM Challenges13 Colonies Google Classroom Student Projects13 Colonies Assessments / Exam / TestThis resource is part of the US History Complete CurriculumMore information on each resource:Interactive NotebookTopics covered in this unit include:The New Englan
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3rd - 6th
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American Revolution - Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Activities Bundle
This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources:Interactive NotebookReading PassagesInteractive PowerPointPBL ActivitiesSTEM ChallengesGoogle Classroom Student ProjectsAssessment | Exam | TestThis resource is part of the US History Complete CurriculumMore information on each resource:Interactive NotebookTopics covered in this unit include:Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act of 1764, Quartering Act of 1765, Stamp Act, Sons of Liberty, Daughters of Liberty, Townshend Acts of 1767,
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3rd - 6th
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The Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Activities Bundle
This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources:Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Reading PassagesRevolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Interactive NotebookRevolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Interactive PowerPointRevolutionary War and Declaration of Independence PBL ActivitiesRevolutionary War and Declaration of Independence STEM ChallengesRevolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Google Classroom ProjectsRevolutionary War a
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3rd - 6th
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The Constitution Activities Bundle | US Constitution Constitutional Convention
This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources:The Constitution Reading PassagesThe Constitution Interactive NotebookThe Constitution Interactive PowerPointThe Constitution PBL ActivitiesThe Constitution STEM ActivitiesThe Constitution Google Classroom ProjectsThe Constitution Exam | AssessmentThis resource is part of the US History Complete CurriculumMore information on each resource:Interactive NotebookTopics covered in this unit include:Daniel Shays’ Rebellion, The Artic
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3rd - 6th
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Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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Colonial and Native American Relations Activities Bundle
Relations Between Colonists and Native Americans Resource Bundle!This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources!Colonial and Native American Relations Interactive NotebookColonial and Native American Relations Reading PassagesColonial and Native American Relations Interactive PowerPointColonial and Native American Relations PBL ActivitiesColonial and Native American Relations STEM ChallengesColonial and Native American Relations Google Classroom Student ProjectsColonial and
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3rd - 6th
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American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
The American Revolution Bundle includes activities, worksheets, printables, quizzes, and so much more. This Revolutionary War bundle is perfect for your upper elementary and middle school classroom.Here are some of the resources included, but take a look above at all that is included!a loyalist vs. patriot activity and answer keya Declaration of Independence timeline cutout activityan Early Battles of the Revolutionary War worksheet and answer keythe Original 13 Colonies, worksheet, information
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5th - 8th
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Geography's Effect on Early Settlement in Early Civilizations Activity & Writing
Teaching about the Early Settlement of Ancient Civilizations?
Want to address the impact of Geography on Settlement?
This Geography's Effect on Early Settlement Activity is what you need!
Introduce students to the geographic features in early settlement with this Big Paper Activity and Writing Prompt. As students analyze images with guiding questions, they prepare for a writing activity that will help them better understand the settlement of the early civilizations.
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6 Image Cards
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6th - 11th
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End of the Year Project Timeline: United States US, World, or Ancient History
This bundle of 30 timelines is versatile, has GREAT graphics, and is perfect for the end of the year or any unit! A timeline checklist is included on each timeline for students to check off each task and for teachers to easily grade. Three formats include:▶️Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Timeline Templates - Students support a teacher or student-created claim with historical evidence through event examples and explanations. ▶️Simple Summary Timelines - Students evaluate events, summarize, and draw. Th
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5th - 12th
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Henrietta Lacks Cells Differentiated Reading Passage, October 4
Differentiated passages tell about Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman's cancer cells have been some of the most important cells in medical research. Henrietta Lacks died on October 4, 1951, yet her controversial cells continue to be important today. Read about Henrietta using the differentiated passages and use the questions in standardized test format to check comprehension and help students prepare for high-stakes testing. Each passage contains these types of questions:main ideavocabu
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: October Bundle Nonfiction Reading and Comprehension (differentiated)
Martin Luther King Jr Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passage January 18
Read about civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Use the questions in standardized test format to check comprehension and help students prepare for high-stakes testing. Each passage contains these types of questions:main ideavocabularyorganizational patternsinferencesummarizingNonfiction passages are based on an event which occurred on this day in history. This passage is completely stand alone and appropriate for any day of the year. Mix and match by purchasing the topics you want or save
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6th - 10th
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Exploring the Pacific Islands 30 lesson integrated Geography and History unit
In this unit, students will explore the geography and history of the Pacific Islands, and the development of their lands and cultures. Students will examine modern geographical issues relating to the Pacific Islands, including climate change and the relationship of the peoples across the Pacific.Throughout the unit, I have differentiated worksheets where needed to cater for students at different literacy levels - a grade level 5-6 option ad a grade level 7-8 option. The spelling & vocabulary
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5th - 9th
Thanksgiving Day Macy's Parade Differentiated Reading Passage, November 27
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in New York City on November 27, 1924. Capitalize on the holiday and the fun of the parade as students read a nonfiction resource. Students read about the famous parade in the differentiated passages. Use the questions in standardized test format to check comprehension and help students prepare for high-stakes testing. Each passage contains these types of questions:main ideavocabularyorganizational patternsinferencesummarizingNonfiction passages are base
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6th - 10th
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Wolf Hollow Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills through literary analysis, fiction close readings, mock trial, projects, vocabulary, assessments, essays, and more. The suite includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:Standards Alignment & Pacing G
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5th - 7th
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13 Colonies Reading Passages | Differentiated 13 Colonies Primary Sources
13 Colonies Reading Passages | Differentiated 13 Colonies Primary Sources | Great For 13 Colonies Warmups or Source PracticeIn this highly-engaging 13 Colonies primary source set, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on the 13 Colonies! Each 13 Colonies primary source is also accompanied with a differentiated version to make modifications a breeze! This product is a great addition to my 13 Colonies Unit located here!Use these primary source w
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5th - 8th
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History and Literacy Task Cards: BC/BCE, AD/CE; Timelines; Sources; Perspectives
Build content-area reading and writing skills with the History and Literacy task card series! Created with Common Core ELA and content-area ELA standards in mind, the tasks assigned in this activity require students to identify key ideas and details as well as understand the craft and structure of readings. Students also integrate knowledge and ideas as they analyze texts. In addition, students practice creating examples of narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive writing in response t
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4th - 8th
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Greensboro Woolworth's Sit-In Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passage Feb 1
February 1, 1960 four black college students sat down at a “whites-only” lunch counter in North Carolina and refused to leave. Read about the Greensboro Sit-in and its influence on the civil rights movement. Use the questions in standardized test format to check comprehension and help students prepare for high-stakes testing. Each passage contains these types of questions:main ideavocabularyorganizational patternsinferencesummarizingNonfiction passages are based on an event which occurred on thi
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: February Bundle Day in History Differentiated Reading Passage
World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity & Writing Bundle -- Investigate the major world religions and then assess student understanding and prompt student discussion with the bundled writing ORQ prompts. The first resource is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions.Resource Includes7 Centers Cards for each of the 5 religionsStudent handouts for gathering information2 pages of comparison questions & Wrap-upResearc
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6th - 12th
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Africa Skills Test & Study Guide Bundle, Editable, Print or Google Forms
This is a 30 question skill-based assessment for Empires of West Africa : Ghana, Mali, and Songhai that comes to you via a Google drive folder of goodies! The test comes in an editable WORD doc, PDF or in Google Forms. The study guides are editable and come in Word and Google docs for easy Google Classroom assigning. Since this test is skill-based, sometimes I allow students to take it in pairs, and retake missed questions in Google Forms! Google makes it so easy!________________________________
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5th - 8th
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9-11 Differentiated Reading Passage, September 11
September 11, 2001, almost 3,000 Americans were killed in a series of attacks by Islamic terrorists. Students read about 9/11 and use the questions in standardized test format to check comprehension. These questions are designed to help students prepare for high-stakes testing. Each passage contains these types of questions. Main idea Vocabulary Organizational patterns Inference SummarizingNonfiction passages are based on an event that occurred on this day in history. This passage is comple
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: September Bundle Nonfiction Reading and Comprehension (Differentiated)
Mesopotamia Skills Test & Study Guide Bundle, Editable, Print or Google Forms
This 30-question skill-based assessment for Ancient Mesopotamia or Sumeriacomes to you via a Google drive folder of goodies! The test comes in an editable Word document, PDF, orGoogle Forms. The study guides are editable and come in Word and Google docs for easy Google Classroom assigning. Since this test is skill-based, sometimes I allow students to take it in pairs and retake missed questions in Google Forms! Google makes it so easy!_____________________________________________________________
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5th - 8th
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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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