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Preview of Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun!  The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac
Preview of American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will
Preview of World War 2 Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, & Lessons for Every Day

World War 2 Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, & Lessons for Every Day

This World War 2 Unit Plan is the absolute ultimate bundle of lesson plans and activities for an engaging WW2 unit! In one super-organized folder you receive an Interactive Notebook set, Google Drive Digital notebook, 10 PowerPoints, dozens of reading activities, student projects, worksheets, review materials, and several options for assessments! There's over 50 resources in all and you get a unit guide with lesson plans for every day!Imagine having a full month completely planned out, FULL of v
Preview of Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I
Preview of World War 1 Unit: WW1 PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Plans, Test + Google Apps

World War 1 Unit: WW1 PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Plans, Test + Google Apps

World War I Unit Bundled covers the the atmosphere in Europe leading up the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, World War 1, and finishes with the Treaty of Versailles and its contribution to World War II. This unit includes World War 1 PowerPoints with video clips and presenter notes. Unit also includes, warm up PowerPoints, informational text documents, including timeline with questions, primary source documents, exit tickets, crossword review, Kahoot review game, and editable assessmen
Preview of World War 1 Unit and Lesson Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, & More

World War 1 Unit and Lesson Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, & More

This fantastic World War I Unit Bundle includes an incredible set of over 25 teaching resources for a complete, interactive unit! Every day is planned out with lesson plans that have been tested over a number of years to fantastic success when teaching about WWI. Each of these individual activities is included:WW1 Google Drive NotebookWWI PowerPoint & Guided Notes, & Flipped Classroom VideoWWI in 3D PowerPointWW1 Battles Station Lesson or QR Code ProjectA set of Interactive Notebook Page
Preview of Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE

Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE

Created by
Truscott Teaches
This Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE includes over 150 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about Greek Mythology or to prepare them to read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. First, introduce your students to Greek Mythology with the 2 Introductory PowerPoints. While following along, students will complete the Guided Student Note Pages and Graphic Organizers. The PowerPoints cover The Creation of the World & the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus.Have students continue to
Preview of Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza
Preview of Black History Month Activities: Collaborative Posters BUNDLE Set 1 (w/ MLK Jr.)

Black History Month Activities: Collaborative Posters BUNDLE Set 1 (w/ MLK Jr.)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Black History Month Collaboration Posters Bundle Set 1. This is the first volume of my Black History Month Collaboration Posters bundled together. There are five (5) people featured in this bundle: Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ruby Bridges, Booker T. Washington, and Barack Obama. These posters are great for ANY age or grade, as I have included several variations for each poster.My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting impression—on students,
Preview of Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This Westward Expansion unit covers the causes, events, and effects of American Westward Expansion.I’ve made these Westward activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, the expansion of slavery, the Mexican-American War, the California gold rush, and more. Even better, I've made it fun!  The 15 Westwawrd less
Preview of Cold War Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, and Lessons

Cold War Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, and Lessons

This Cold War Unit Plan Bundle has everything you need to teach an engaging unit on the Cold War for World AND American History! There are over 70 resources, between the 2 curricula with lesson plans for every day tailored to both subjects! I have been using all of these in my World and US classes to fantastic success. Each high-quality activity engages students with lessons on the Cold War, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War, Fall of the Berlin Wall, and more!Each of these individual reso
Preview of Road to Revolution Unit  |  Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe
Preview of Civil War Unit Bundle

Civil War Unit Bundle

Created by
History Gal
This bundles includes all of my Civil War resources and some resources that are only available in this bundle! This bundle includes:*Civil War Map Activity *Civil War Doodle Notes *Civil War PowerPoint & Guided Notes *Civil War Timeline {A Printable for Your Classroom}*Civil War Timeline Activity (With and Without QR Codes) *Causes of the Civil War & Civil War Test Prep Review Game for PowerPointThis download contains files that may be printed and copied or used digitally. Use
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Interactive Notebooks World History 6th Grade Worksheets

Ancient Civilizations Interactive Notebooks World History 6th Grade Worksheets

Created by
StudentSavvy
Ancient Civilization Interactive Notebook Bundle for designed for 6th Grade Social Studies! Both DIGITAL & PRINT versions are included! Contains the following units: The Stone Age, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. ***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Online Learning★★★NEW UPDATE 7/19 - The bundle now contains The Stone Age | Ea
Preview of Media Literacy / Advertising & Social Media Activities - Bundle

Media Literacy / Advertising & Social Media Activities - Bundle

Created by
Addie Williams
Are you looking for media literacy activities that will engage your students? This bundle includes 6 different resources and includes activities such as poetry, writing, discussion topics, ad techniques, student social media use, and more! My students have always enjoyed working on a Media Unit and some of my best classroom discussions have related to media, social media, and advertising. Looking for a DIGITAL VERSION? CLICK HERE.Includes activities designed to stimulate classroom discussion,
Preview of Civil Rights Movement Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Worksheets, & More

Civil Rights Movement Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Worksheets, & More

This amazing Civil Rights Movement unit bundle includes over 40 resources to teach an engaging unit on the people, events, and history students need to know based on state and Common Core Standards!In addition to all the great resources below, you all receive lesson plans for every day of the unit! These include video and Google Drive links, ideas for differentiation, and more! All of the following individual resources are included. Check out each one for images, details, and reviews:A Civil Rig
Preview of Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit

Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit

In this Ancient Rome and Roman Empire Resources Unit, you receive 15 activities to teach ancient Rome, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, the rise of Julius Caesar, the Rise of Christianity, and much more! My ancient Rome unit bundle is filled with Google 1:1 ready resources and activities that will excite your classroom on your study of Ancient Rome. Since traditional and 1:1 digital versions are included, this unit is ideal for distance learning. This bundle saves you over 30% instead of
Preview of US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This U.S. Constitution unit covers how the Constitution was created and how the US government works. Your students will love the simulation where they are delegates at a Constitutional Convention who debate and vote on issues like presidential terms and representation in Congress. I’ve made these US Constitution activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like t
Preview of Mesoamerica Activities Ancient Maya Inca Aztec Civilizations Mexico Olmec Empire

Mesoamerica Activities Ancient Maya Inca Aztec Civilizations Mexico Olmec Empire

Created by
StudentSavvy
Looking for Mesoamerica Activities for your classroom? This Mesoamerica Activities Resource Bundle is packed with 6 StudentSavvy resources covering the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. This bundle includes Interactive Notebooks, Reading Passages, Interactive PowerPoint, STEM Challenges, Google Classroom Student Projects, and Assessments / Exams / Tests.The Interactive Notebook contains cut and paste learning materials for topics such as Mesoamerica, Slash & Burn Agriculture, Caca
Preview of Renaissance and Reformation Unit Plan Bundle

Renaissance and Reformation Unit Plan Bundle

This amazing, Renaissance and Reformation Complete Unit Bundle includes over a month of full lesson plans and activities for 2 complete units in World History! Each day is fully planned out for you with multiple activities and resources! All of the following TpT resources are included in this bundle:Renaissance & Reformation Interactive Notebook SetRenaissance & Reformation Google Drive Digital NotebookLeonardo da Vinci Reading and Interactive Notebook ActivityIntroduction to the Renais
Preview of Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages

Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages

In this super engaging Middle Ages Unit, you receive 16 highly-engaging resources and activities for Charlemagne, the Fall of Rome, the rise of Feudalism, the Catholic Church, the Crusades, Magna Carta, and much more! Each resource is Google 1:1 compatible and these Middle Ages resources will excite your classroom on your study of the Medieval Europe! This bundle saves you over 30% instead of purchasing each activity separately! Instead of paying almost $55 separately, buy this unit for only $
Preview of Civil Rights Movement Unit: PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Test + Google Apps

Civil Rights Movement Unit: PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Test + Google Apps

The Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundled includes Civil Rights Movement PowerPoints, primary source doc worksheets, an activity, warm-ups, exit tickets, crossword puzzle review, a Kahoot! review game, and editable assessment, all bound together by daily lesson plans. Civil Rights PowerPoints with presenter notes are packed with primary source documents, and stunning visuals. I have used these lectures with AP, Honors and regular students. PowerPoints also include 9 embedded YouTube videos for stu
Preview of Ancient Greece Activities Unit for World History and Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Greece Activities Unit for World History and Ancient Civilizations

In this Ancient Greece Activities and Resources Unit, you receive 15 highly engaging Ancient Greece and Ancient Civilizations activities and resources that will excite and engage your class on the study of Ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and much more. This bundle saves you over 30% over buying each activity separately!Each Ancient Greece activity aligns very easily with the new ELA Common Core standards! Also, each resource in this Greece Unit includes both p
Preview of Ancient China Activities World History Unit | 9 Ancient Civilizations Resources

Ancient China Activities World History Unit | 9 Ancient Civilizations Resources

In my best-selling Ancient China Unit, you will receive 9 highly-engaging Ancient China resources to teach the Chinese philosophies, the Silk Road, ancient China geography, the Chinese dynasties, Confucius, Laozi, Daoism, Legalism, and more! This bundle saves you 30% over buying each activity separately!Plus, each resource in this Ancient China Unit bundle includes both a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow th
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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.

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.