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Social studies graphic organizers
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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NWEA MAP Reading Test Prep Comprehension Passages & Questions 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
Introducing our leveled reading passages with comprehension questions for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! This resource includes 10 practice passages, answer keys, posters, graphic organizers, and more! Empower your students with a deeper understanding of nonfiction texts. Grab your Reading Comprehension Pack now and witness the transformative impact on your classroom! This is designed for 3rd and 4th grade, but my own 2nd grader is advanced, and it would work well for him. I've also taught title I 6th
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Biography Research Project Graphic Organizer, Templates, Rubrics, Report Writing
Biography Report templates that can be used as a graphic organizer, lap book, or template for a biography project, such as writing a biography research report or summary on any historical person. It's a great resource for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and to make a wax museum project for second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade.Students use graphic organizers, activities, and various report options for a biography report presentation or to complete a genre study of
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Three Branches of Government Tree Craft Activity + Flipbook
DaisyDoggy presents: "Three Branches of Government Tree Craft Activity + Flipbook."
This craft activity is a great way to introduce, teach, or assess student's understanding of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government.
Once all pieces of the tree are colored and cut out, the tree is easily assembled by gluing each set of "leaves" to its corresponding lined counterpart. This allows for students to lift up the leaves to reveal what they have learned about each branch. In a
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2nd - 5th
Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government
This no-prep civics and government social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use with your lessons. It offers an introduction to civics and the U.S. government, rules and laws, branches of government, and rights and responsibilities. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and cut-and-glue activities.What's Included in this Civics & Government Worksheet set?reading passageswriting pagesfact writing activitiescut-and-glue sorts worksheetsTopics covered: Introduc
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Grades:
1st - 10th
Debate Lessons & Activities with Graphic Organizers & Rubrics
Teach your students how to debate! Debating can be difficult for students, but this resource will teach your students how to debate like pros. It takes them through the steps of the process, so they learn how to make and support solid arguments in a persuasive manner. Check the preview for lots of detail on how you can use this for debates in your classroom.LESSON ONE: an introduction to debates and a lesson on creating focused, clear, and supported arguments and claimsLESSON TWO: a practice
Grades:
8th - 10th
Election Day & Electoral Process | Presidential Elections 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #1 ALL-TIME BEST-SELLING ELECTIONS-VOTING RESOURCE ON TPT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This unit includes 32 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about elections and the election process in an unbiased way. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for kids!This resource does not include
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3rd - 6th
Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Maps and Quiz
This is a map labeling activity and matching quiz over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will label and identify the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals in Spanish. This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals or Spanish geography. Makes a great coloring page. Answer keys are included.
Countries included:
España, México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Cuba, La República Dominicana, Puerto Rico, Ar
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Industrial Revolution Inventions Activity Stations Worksheet Interactive
Looking for a one 30-45 minute lesson to teach the major inventions associated with the Industrial Revolution? This industrial revolution inventions activity can be done in stations and students fill out a worksheet as they move around the room.I don't know about you, but my textbook doesn't "cut it" with the inventions. It seems the information is in multiple places and skips around. I created this lesson so that all of the inventions mentioned below are in one place! This can be used as a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for John P.
Geography and Map Skills Interactive Notebook | Print and Digital
Teaching geography and map skills doesn't have to be boring! This is a great way to teach geography and map skills. Students remain engaged through the hands-on portion of the interactive notebook. In addition to the hands-on activities, students produce a product that is useful to develop good study habits. This resource includes both the print and digital ready versions all in one. You have access to both in case you find yourself in need of one or the other throughout the school year. Templat
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Timeline Templates - Print and Digital Graphic Organizers
Here you will find 20 diverse timeline templates that can be used in any subject area! With the wide variety of timelines included, you can easily provide differentiation for your students. Timelines are perfect for any activity involving sequencing or chronological order. Your students could use these graphic organizers to create timelines about history, their lives, science inventions, events in a story, and much more!This PDF file includes 10 horizontal timelines and 10 vertical timelines. Th
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Not Grade Specific
Wax Museum & Biography Writing Project
This item is a great tool to help students learn about researching, biographies, taking notes, and writing a multi-paragraph paper.You'll find everything you need to put on a wax museum as well! Items include:*a student tracking sheet to help you keep track of historians, assignments, and due dates*note-taking and rough draft pages for 5 paragraphs (these paragraphs include an introduction, early life, contributions, later life, and conclusion*final copy paper that includes a place for students
Grades:
1st - 4th
GREEK MYTHOLOGY Research Report Projects | Ancient Greece Gods Activity
This bundle of (25) two-sided tri-fold biography brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about the Greek mythology characters. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY Greek mythology figure that is not included with this resource.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Greek Mythology Activity Bundle!An interactive notebook pocket has been provided for each figure, however, these brochures can be created as a stand-alone project as well.Have the whole class w
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd
This no-prep economics social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use when teaching goods and services, needs and wants, and other economic topics. It offers an introduction to economics and then focuses on various aspects of economics. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, cut and glue activities, and answer keys. There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in Google Slides. The resources have been digitally converted so that you can use the pap
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Country Research Project
Scaffolded printable flip book that can be used for ANY country research project!This resource is now available as a bundle with the matching Google Slides version! Click here to view and save $$$. Perfect for distance learning and hybrid teaching. This resource is also available in a bundle that includes 5 of my best-selling flip book resources! Click here to view and save $$$!Click here to view the digital Google Slides version. This ready-to-print flip book template can be used to scaffol
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Country Research Project Bundle
Harlem Renaissance Stations Lesson Activity: Readings, Worksheets, & More
This engaging activity on the Harlem Renaissance includes 23 pages on major authors, artists, and musicians of the era along with readings, primary sources, graphic organizers, and more! A teacher directions page explains several different options for using the materials in a stations lesson plan on the Harlem Renaissance. There are 2 different versions of a graphic organizer for students to use as they move through the stations on art, music, and literature of the Harlem Renaissance. Also inclu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Harlem Renaissance & Roaring 20s Lesson Bundle
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
Grades:
5th - 12th
Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research
Country Research Projects: This newly revised (July 2023) country study worksheet packet will help your 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade social studies students conduct a country study research project for countries around the world. It not only includes country research graphic organizers and templates and for gathering information and conducting country research, but also guidance and skills for country report writing and giving a presentation. Grading rubrics, answer keys, differentiated a
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4th - 7th
United States Geography & U.S. Regions EDITABLE Interactive Notebook & Test
Support upper elementary students’ reading skills with this U.S. Geography and its Regions Interactive Notebook. This editable unit is a complete study of United States Geography, including interactive activities, maps, vocabulary, graphic organizers, and assessment. Students will explore physical geography, such as mountains and rivers, and the regions of the United States. This interactive notebook includes activities, maps, and organizers on the following topics:United States Map Activity Vo
Grades:
4th - 6th
Greek Mythology Unit - Allusions from Ancient Greece - Mythical Allusion Project
This Greek mythology unit resource package contains everything you need to teach students about allusions from Greek Mythology - reading passages, graphic organizers, answer keys, foldable activities, and class posters! Detailed instructions and student examples of all of the included mythological allusions are included. It is formatted to meet the common core standards relating to allusions from Greek Mythology. These activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of Gr
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
Flat Stanley Project
This Flat Stanley project is an engaging integrated unit for your students! This unit has everything you need to mail your own Flat Stanley projects around the world. Your students will love getting mail (and won't even know they are learning)!This Common Core aligned resource also includes Flat Stanley comprehension questions, vocabulary words and graphic organizers to help students understand the novel.This makes for a great activity for students! Students will create their own Flat Stanley p
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
I Am Poem: I Am From Poem Template, Example Poem & Grading Rubric (Bio Poem)
Use these I Am Poem (I Am From Poem) Templates, Example Poem & Grading Rubric during a Poetry unit or during discussion in a Social Studies or Culture class. This may also be called a Bio Poem or Biography Poem and is perfect at any time of the year to get to your students even better.I Am Poem - I Am From Poem includes:-Example ‘I Am From’ Poem-Poem Template with Directions-Final Poem Page with ‘I Am” prompts-Final Poem Page with blank lines-Grading Rubric, half-page❤ Click HERE to view 75
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2nd - 12th
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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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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.
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