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High school social studies task cards
Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills
Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
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K - 12th
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Scientific Revolution Stations Activity & Mini Labs: Google Digital & Print
This completely Google-ready or paper classroom content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This masterminds of the Scientific Revolution reading and mini-lab stations activity has 9 stations with close readings, analyzing key scientists and innovations. The key scientists covered:Renee Descartes Isaac Newton Galileo Kepler Francis Bacon Tycho BraheCopernicusStudents also prove Isaac Newton's law of gravity with a simple classroom supply-based experiment and use the scientific met
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5th - 10th
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Renaissance Tour of Italy Stations Activity & Worksheets- Digital & Print
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! The activity has 10 stations with a Renaissance vocabulary activity and close readings detailing the roles of key cities, leaders, artists, and contributions to the Renaissance economy, including the Medici family, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Milan, Florence, Venice, Brunelleschi's Dome, Marco Polo, Genoa, and Rome. Students pin their location on a paper iPhone for a current geography activity!The readings include pictures, cha
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6th - 9th
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Protestant Reformation Stations Activity Set with Graphic Organizer Worksheets
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! The activity has 10 stations with close readings detailing the roles of key leaders and reformers during the Protestant Reformation and Counter-Reformation including Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Tyndale, Erasmus, King Henry the VII, Jesuits, Missionaries, and Catholic Church clergy. Students make connections to today's current geography map activity!This product also comes in a Google Ready fillable Online Investigation versi
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4th - 10th
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Spanish Speaking Countries BUNDLE Project Maps Flip Book Quizzes + DIGITAL
This money-saving bundle has everything you need to teach the Spanish-speaking countries, their locations, and capitals! Includes maps, quizzes, project, activities, and more! Save over 30% on this bundle of the following items:Spanish-Speaking Countries Flip BookNo cut, no waste, 6 page / 3 pieces of paper printable flip bookDigital flip book in Google Slides for paperless or distance learningWestern Europe map to label SpainWest Africa map to label Equatorial GuineaCentral America / North Am
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6th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Stations & Doodle Note Style GRAPES Graphic Organizer
Introducing our engaging and student-centered educational resource, packed with content that brings Ancient Mesopotamia to life! This interactive activity unfolds across six meticulously crafted stations, each exploring the vital components of GRAPES: geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of this ancient civilization.Within each Mesopotamia station, you'll discover richly detailed readings accompanied by captivating visuals, charts, station signs, and maps t
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has seven stations detailing the (GRAPES) geography, achievements, social classes, leadership (government and laws), economy, and religion of Ancient Rome. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. An answer key is included! Teacher instructions and 5 different activity ideas for the same Common Core readings are
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4th - 10th
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Black Death or Bubonic Plague History, Science & Math Lesson Activity Set
This is a completely cross-curricular class lesson in history (Middle Ages or Feudal Europe), science, and math! This product is a collaboration of history, science, and math teachers! Here’s what’s included:⭐A fun introduction handshake-spread of disease simulation with lesson instructions, discussion questions and lesson introduction reading. Students simulate/experience how diseases spread exponentially!⭐A Science Behind the Bubonic Plague reading with a graphic organizer!⭐A History Behind th
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4th - 10th
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Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle
Reading topographic maps is an easy skill to teach with this complete topographic map bundle. You will save hours of planning time with all of the no-prep resources in this digital and print lesson and topographic map activity. The resources included in this bundle of topographic map activities will teach your students to read contour lines, determine contour intervals, and identify elevation. The digital version can easily be shared in Google Classroom.Included in this topographic map activit
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4th - 9th
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4-ESS2-2
Enlightenment Stations Activity Set with Graphic Organizers l Google Classroom
This content-rich and fun activity is student-centered and interactive! This key enlightenment figure stations activity has 9 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Enlightenment Era. The stations also have a Google Ready Online Interactive version for distance learning. Students fill in text boxes already created! Each reading is divided into the Enlightenment thinker's ideas and their influence on the US Constitution.The key concepts and people covered are: John Locke, Cesar
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6th - 10th
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Age of Exploration Stations Activity with Graphic Organizer & Foldable Option
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Explorers reading stations activity set has 11 stations with close readings, map activities, and primary sources. The activity can be done in a distance learning environment as the readings and questions are available in a Google apps option! Students analyze the fascinating expeditions of key explorers including: Pizarro, Cortes, Columbus, Magellan, Cabot, Drake, Cartier, Cabral, and Da Gama.This exploration lesson plan comes
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6th - 10th
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American Revolution Station Activity with Graphic Organizer l Google Classroom
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Road to Revolution activity has 11 stations with close readings detailing the events that led to the American Revolution including the Stamp Act, Townsend Acts, Intolerable Act, the Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord, Tea Act, the Proclamation of 1763, Pontiac's Rebellion, the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Paine's pamphlet, the English Bill of Rights, Social classes in the colonies and the Sugar Act.This activity com
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6th - 10th
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BUNDLED September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes- Unit 1 Government
**Save 40%** Need extra independent tasks to pair with Unique Learning System (ULS) lessons? I’ve got you covered! These interactive independent task boxes & work stations use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) September Unit 1--Government Rules & Laws. **monthly digital versions coming soon!**This file includes:* addition task cards (1-10) with worksheet* subtraction task cards (1-10) with worksheet * tens frames 1-10* tens frames to 1-20* tens frames
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PreK - 12th
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World War 2 Task Cards: Battles, People, & Events of WW2
This fantastic set of task cards for World War II includes 40 activity cards to cover everything related to the war for a World or US History class. The download features 10 pages with 4 cards each to engage students. These can be cut up and placed around the room as stations, given to groups at a table, or gone through individually to cover all the different aspects of WW2.A recording sheet is included for students to write their answers on as well as an answer key for your convenience.These ma
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6th - 11th
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Ancient Greece Stations, Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. The activity has 7 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, and contributions to democracy, economy, and religion (Greek mythology) of Ancient Greece. Readings come with pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading AND on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions are included with 5 different activity ideas with the same Common
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Stations or Gallery Walk with Doodle Note Style Graphic Organizer
Are you ready to take your students on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing world of Ancient Egypt? Look no further because our "Ancient Egypt Stations" resource is the key to your students falling in love with Egypt! Dive into the Wonders of Ancient Egypt:Step into a world of content-rich exploration as your students explore the heart of Ancient Egypt's history. Discover 6 Interactive Stations:Unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt's geography, uncover remarkable achievements, explore
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4th - 9th
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Middle Ages or Feudal Europe Stations Activity & Worksheets - Print & Digital
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. The activity has 9 stations with close readings detailing the roles of key players and concepts in Feudal Europe, including The Pope & the Catholic Church, lords & knights, monks & universities, the Crusades, the Magna Carta, the Black Death, the Feudal Manor, and the Vikings.Readings come with pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading AND on a separate medieval work
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6th - 10th
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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Constitution Stations Activity with Graphic Organizer and Worksheets
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This US Constitution station activity has 11 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Constitution. Each reading is divided into 3 sections which have the students analyze excerpts from the Constitution, why our founding fathers wrote it the way they did and how the article is in action today. The key concepts covered include: Veto Power, The Commerce Clause, The Electoral College, Eligibility for President, Supreme
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6th - 10th
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English Reading & Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips Pack Vol 1
Common Core Reading and Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips BUNDLE, Volume 1
This IS included in my growing bundle: ALL of My Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources.
Do you need a collection of ready-to-print bell ringers/exit slips that you can use all year long? Try my bundle of 155 unique activities that can be used more than once throughout the year. *Newly updated to include back-to-school icebreaker activities AND signs to hang on your bulletin board or other display to showcase student work. I
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
World War I Project Menu- No prep, share and go!
This no prep, share or print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of World War I while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well as specific ins
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5th - 9th
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Latitude and Longitude Task Cards - World, US, and Canadian Capital Cities
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE - Three sets of task cards to help students practice finding locations with a set of latitude and longitude coordinates. Using gnomes as a theme (thinking of gnomes who have traveled the world and sent home notes) each task card is written like a postcard. Set 1 - students are given a set of coordinates and must locate the world capital city. (12 cards)Set 2 - students are given a world capital city and must figure out the latitude and longitude of the city. (12 card
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude Bundle - Activities, Task Cards, & Posters
Ethical Dilemmas | Moral Dilemmas | Ethics | Activity Cards
Ethical and moral dilemmas are excellent ways to develop student empathy, social awareness and critical thinking skills. Students are able to consider their responses to each scenario and reflect upon the personal values that contribute to their stance.This packet includes 40 stand-alone situations which need personal ethical and moral judgements. Having used these cards in my own classrooms, they generate significant discussion and allow students to make connections they had previously not cons
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9th - 12th
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Primary Sources Activities - Primary vs. Secondary Sources Lessons Task Cards
Identify primary sources and differentiate between primary sources vs. secondary sources with this engaging mini-unit! Primary sources activities include an introductory slide presentation or primary sources powerpoint, Primary vs. Secondary Sources Task Cards, and a Primary Source Analysis activity. Your students will benefit by improving their ability to select credible sources during research!Use these materials to introduce primary sources or to implement primary sources document analysis!Th
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7th - 10th
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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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