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Preview of Maps & Globes Continents Oceans Map Skills Worksheet World Map Activity Landform

Maps & Globes Continents Oceans Map Skills Worksheet World Map Activity Landform

Created by
Shelly Rees
Interactive Notebooks are a wonderful tool for providing hands-on experiences for learners. This Maps, Continents, and Landforms Interactive Notebook is no exception! The packet is easy to use for both student and teacher. ✅ Click HERE to SAVE 20% on this resource with the Maps, Continents, and Landforms unit and poster bundle!✅ Click HERE to SAVE even more by buying ALL 15 Social Studies Interactive Notebooks and Mini Units in one Year-Long Bundle.Click on the PREVIEW button above to see all t
Preview of Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

Created by
Peas in a Pod
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 summer reading comprehension packet 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 ti
Preview of Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
Preview of Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents

Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents

Created by
Shelly Rees
Students LOVE learning about the Continents and Oceans of the World with these fun hands-on activities, including a 7 continents mini-book, blank world map, coloring pages, and even a label continents and oceans quiz. This NO PREP packet is easy for teachers and engaging and hands-on for students!Please click on the preview button above to take a look at everything included.This resource includes:7 Continents Mini-BookColoring Pages/Posters of Each ContinentBlank World MapLabeled World MapPost-U
Preview of US Geography Map Skills | Maps and Globes, Continents, Oceans, Me on the Map

US Geography Map Skills | Maps and Globes, Continents, Oceans, Me on the Map

Created by
Kim Miller
Do your students struggle with general map skills, their location on a map or globe, or naming our continents and oceans? This popular U.S. geography and map skills packet will help your students master these mapping skills and more with ease. Fun for students and super helpful for teachers!This United States geography and map skills resource provides an easy and fun way for students to develop a better understanding of where they live in the world, as well as key geography skills and concepts.
Preview of Revolutionary War Causes ESCAPE ROOM Activity: American Revolution

Revolutionary War Causes ESCAPE ROOM Activity: American Revolution

Created by
Think Tank
The Causes of the Revolutionary War Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Quartering Act, 13 Colonies and Intolerable Acts. The Revolutionary War Causes Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of deciphering codes.
Preview of 3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides

3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides

This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
Preview of U.S. Constitution ESCAPE ROOM Activity! Constitution Day - Reading Comprehension

U.S. Constitution ESCAPE ROOM Activity! Constitution Day - Reading Comprehension

Created by
Think Tank
The U.S. Constitution Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom reading comprehension passage, answering questions and solving puzzles! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the United States Constitution, Preamble, Constitutional Convention and Founding Fathers. This is the perfect activity to introduce the Constitution or FUN lesson to celebrate Constitution Day. The Constitution Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking
Preview of Christmas Multiplication Color By Number Bundle-FUN!

Christmas Multiplication Color By Number Bundle-FUN!

This is a set of six unique Christmas Color By Number Multiplication fact practice pages. To use, students solve the problems and color the picture according to the color key. My students LOVE these and beg to use them during Math Centers. If you like this set, please check my store! I have MANY other themed sets.
Preview of Christmas Math Worksheets & Christmas Activities | Multiplication Worksheets

Christmas Math Worksheets & Christmas Activities | Multiplication Worksheets

Created by
Kiki's Classroom
The festive activities in this 3rd grade bundle are packed with opportunities for your students to practice beginning multiplication and grammar skills, all wrapped up in a fun, engaging holiday package! This bundle of printables includes 40 pages of third grade skills practice from three fun, engaging Christmas packs:Christmas Math: Grade 3 Pack (10 Christmas Math printables)• rounding to the nearest 10 and nearest 100• using symbols for unknown quantities in equations • 3-digit addition and
Preview of Landforms Close Reading

Landforms Close Reading

***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a cover page with a definition, close reading article in color + black/white, and comprehension sheet. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-plateau-plains-mountain-coast-canyon-valley
Preview of Christmas Math Worksheets Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages Activities

Christmas Math Worksheets Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages Activities

Created by
Kim Miller
Do you find it hard to keep students learning and engaged during the Christmas holiday? No worries! This Christmas NO PREP packet is full of math and reading activities that will save your sanity and minimize classroom chaos. It is the perfect resource for keeping skills sharp! This packet includes a variety of reading comprehension practice, grammar review, and math activities for the entire month of December! Keep students learning and engaged with 20 different printable worksheets to choose f
Preview of Christmas Math Worksheets | Christmas Multiplication and Division Activities

Christmas Math Worksheets | Christmas Multiplication and Division Activities

Created by
Shelly Rees
These Christmas Math Worksheets for Grades 4-6 are perfect for a busy time of year! The NO PREP Christmas Math Activities in this packet are a great way to keep your students happy while reviewing important math skills.Please click on the PREVIEW button above to get a closer look at this resource.This packet is completely different than my Christmas Reading and Math Packet. This fun, academically-aligned, no prep Christmas math worksheets packet includes:Decorative Division (Long Division by 1
Preview of All US Regions States & Capitals Maps

All US Regions States & Capitals Maps

Created by
MrsLeFave
Save $3 if you buy all the regions at once in this packet! Note that this product includes both MAPS and FLASHCARDS for the states & capitals of the five regions of the US. This product contains 3 maps of each of the five regions of the United States (15 maps in all). Check out the FREE Northeast region set of maps. • Study guide map labeled with the states and capitals (which can also be used as an answer key) • Blank map with a word bank of the states and capitals • Blank map without wor
Preview of Reader's Theater Script - Fairy Tale Mock Trial for the Wolf of 3 Little Pigs

Reader's Theater Script - Fairy Tale Mock Trial for the Wolf of 3 Little Pigs

Reader's Theaters are a fun way to get your kids reading. This fairy tale mock trial is for Alexander T. Wolf from the book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. This reader's theatre script is a fun fractured fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs. This script is for upper elementary (3rd, 4th, & 5th). This is also available for use with Google Classroom™ and is included using TPT's new digital tool!After you download the resource, click the red Create Digital Activity button to get the di
Preview of Mystery Pictures Christmas - Multiplication and Division Facts

Mystery Pictures Christmas - Multiplication and Division Facts

★Differentiated Mystery Pictures★ are an exciting way to review multiplication and division! Students solve the multiplication or division problem in each box and then color it in according to the key. Your students will love watching the picture unfold before their eyes! Note: This product is also part of my Holidays Bundle and MEGA Bundle.These Christmas pictures are also available in addition and subtraction!This product comes with 4 pictures (2 multiplication and 2 division). Each of the 4
Preview of Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
Preview of Christmas Reading Activities Winter Passages Main Idea and Supporting Details

Christmas Reading Activities Winter Passages Main Idea and Supporting Details

Created by
Kim Miller
Are you looking for Christmas activities that will continue to keep your students learning through the holiday chaos? Help your students practice finding the main idea and supporting details with these short Christmas-themed passages with graphic organizers. This fun and engaging holiday resource makes it easy for students to pinpoint the main idea. Supporting details are strategically placed so that students can easily practice identifying those small details that support the main idea. These h
Preview of Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities of Being a Good Citizen Civics Lessons

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities of Being a Good Citizen Civics Lessons

Created by
Kim Miller
Are you looking for a way to teach your students how to be good citizens? This ready-to-go NO PREP resource introduces students to the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens at home, school, and in their community, state, and country. Easily integrate social studies with reading comprehension skills as students learn about the importance of citizenship and being a good citizen.These time-saving, NO PREP lessons contain reading comprehension passages, text-dependent questions, grap
Preview of Veterans Day Activities Reading Comprehension Writing Cards 3rd 4th 5th Grade

Veterans Day Activities Reading Comprehension Writing Cards 3rd 4th 5th Grade

Created by
Kim Miller
Teaching your students about Veterans Day goes beyond academics; it's about nurturing values like empathy, respect, and gratitude. This Veterans Day Reading Comprehension and Writing packet will help you achieve this in an educational and meaningful way. With this resource, students will learn about the importance of this special holiday and why we honor our veterans. Included in this download:2- Page Reading Comprehension Passage & QuestionsVeterans Day FactsFlag FactsVocabulary PracticeLet
Preview of Types of Maps and Map Skills Pack | Social Studies grades 2-5 | Back to School

Types of Maps and Map Skills Pack | Social Studies grades 2-5 | Back to School

Created by
Kristi DeRoche
This packet of worksheets is a great introduction to map skills as reading a variety of maps! Students will learn to read a Population map, precipitation map, political map, natural resource map, and a physical map. Perfect for a back to school review!Worksheets included:Map Vocabulary Matching WorksheetMap Skills Fill in the BlankPhysical MapPopulation MapPolitical MapNatural Resource MapPrecipitation MapAnswer KeyIf you are looking for an interactive digital version of this product using googl
Preview of US Geography Worksheets | 5 Regions of the United States Lessons and Activities

US Geography Worksheets | 5 Regions of the United States Lessons and Activities

Your students will love learning about the 5 regions of the United States with this jammed pack US Geography resource! This resource is filled with everything you need to teach your upper elementary students about the regions of the United States in a fun and meaningful way. Your students will learn that each of the US regions have similar characteristics like climate, landforms, culture, history, and landmarks. This unit includes easy to follow lesson plans, hands-on foldable to use on their o
Preview of Christmas Reading Activity - Main Idea & Supporting Details - Graphic Organizers

Christmas Reading Activity - Main Idea & Supporting Details - Graphic Organizers

Fun Christmas Holiday Activities for ELA! Students often struggle with the CCSS RI 4.2 & RI 3.2 skill of “Finding Main Ideas and Supporting Details” from informational text. Graphic organizers and high-interest short passages are a great way to scaffold this difficult skill. These Christmas Holiday - themed passages and illustrated graphic organizers make practicing this skill fun and engaging. There are so many options on how to use this product.Check out our December ELA Reading & Wri
Preview of USA GEOGRAPHY Worksheet Activity - All 50 (Fifty) US States Word Search Puzzle

USA GEOGRAPHY Worksheet Activity - All 50 (Fifty) US States Word Search Puzzle

Created by
Puzzles to Print
Review United States geography and have your students search for all 50 members of the Union with this challenging worksheet activity. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.We consider this to be a challenging puzzle and it will require quite a bit of time to complete. Students will memorize the names of all fifty states withou
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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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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.

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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.