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Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board

Black History Month Bulletin Board

This is a great bulletin board for February – Black History Month. The children get excited because they know what Instagram is and they can learn about the different historical figures who changed history! It has different quotes all in Instagram format! An easy, cute, educational bulletin board :) Now includes 72 different instagram profiles!! And continues to grow!*********************************************************************************************************Want more easy bulletin b
Preview of Family Feud Game Powerpoint

Family Feud Game Powerpoint

This is the most realistic Family Feud game ever! Fun activities for students in classroom!Family Feud Game PowerPoint includes scoreboard for 2 teams. You can create your own questions to review any subject. Customizable Logo.This game contains everything you need for a real Family Feud game: sound effects, music, updated graphics, animation and a team scoreboard.Easy to customize for any topic you are teaching in class.It includes a PDF with instructions on how to setup, play and customize. We
Preview of Safari Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

Safari Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

We're on Safari! This set is packed with animals, kids and items you might need for a Safari. Images included are: buffalochimpmeerkatelephantzebrahippogiraffegazellelionlionesshippocrocodilevulturetigersafari kidsjeepscompasscamerabackpacktreemap of Africaevening and day time backgroundThis set contains all of the images shown.64 images (32 in color and 32 in B&W)Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commercial use.Download preview for TOU.This is a zip file. Before purchasing
Preview of Women's History Month Posters | Bulletin Board Set

Women's History Month Posters | Bulletin Board Set

Celebrate Women's History Month with this inspiring poster display. This set includes 20 posters that will create a quick, powerful and memorable display within your school, classroom or can be added to your virtual classroom bulletin board. Lead your students to discover the many contributions women have made in our world. Use these posters to generate classroom discussions and jumpstart their learning. They are sure to encourage students to reflect on and recognize the impact each individual h
Preview of Fear Factor Room Transformation Kit

Fear Factor Room Transformation Kit

Create one of the most exciting days of the year with this Fear Factor Room Transformation Kit! Use it during October to add a little Halloween flair, or incorporate it at any other time of the year to increase engagement.Philosophy behind Fear Factor in the classroom:Holidays are always filled with so much excitement and energy that it’s hard to keep students focused on learning. However, over the past few years, I’ve learned that embracing the holidays, and sometimes going a little above and
Preview of Spanish Sub Plans Hispanic Heritage Month Research Project SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Spanish Sub Plans Hispanic Heritage Month Research Project SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Created by
Srta Spanish
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this research poster project!There are 40 templates with names of famous Hispanics filled in. You can print them off and let students choose, assign people to research, or post the sheets as a fast finisher option to create a bulletin board or display! ❁Click here to save 20% in a BUNDLE!❁There is also a two-sided template without names filled in so that you can add other people, or let students choose! There's a lot of flexibility with this resource! As th
Preview of Printable Play Money

Printable Play Money

Printable Play Money for money units, dramatic play, classroom currency, positive behavior awards, and to help build financial literacy skills in the classroom and at home!This set includes realistic U.S. One, Five, Ten, Twenty, Fifty & One Hundred Dollar Bills. The fronts and backs are aligned so the bills can be printed one or two-sided. Print the play money on white or color copy paper, then cut the bills apart to use! Multiple copies of the same bill are included on each page so it is p
Preview of Quiz Game Show - Fun Review Game For Math, Language Arts or Any Subject

Quiz Game Show - Fun Review Game For Math, Language Arts or Any Subject

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Review any subject with this fun and engaging quiz show game that works with all interactive whiteboards (Smart Board, Promethean, Mimio), iPads and computers! Students or teams take turns spinning the wheel and answering questions. Whomever has the highest score when the time runs out, wins!Create questions for any subject or choose from hundreds that are already made and play the game when you want to review in a fun and engaging way.Note: An internet connection is required to play this game b
Preview of CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project

CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project

Created by
Mister Harms
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
Preview of Notable Leaders Poster Value Bundle | Influential People Posters Classroom Decor

Notable Leaders Poster Value Bundle | Influential People Posters Classroom Decor

Created by
Learning Pyramid
75 posters in 4 styles! This classroom poster value bundle celebrates influential people and notable leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds who have changed the world! The included 75 posters feature an illustration and quote from the influential person highlighted! This poster bundle is provided in 4 styles, including a printer-friendly black and white version! The quotes featured are inspiring and help encourage a growth mindset in your classroom. These posters are included in the standar
Preview of Women's History Month Bulletin Board

Women's History Month Bulletin Board

This is a great bulletin board for March – Women's History Month! The children get excited because they know what Instagram is and they can learn about the different women who changed history! It has different quotes all in Instagram format! An easy, cute, and educational bulletin board :) Now includes 48 Instagram profiles!*********************************************************************************************************Want more easy bulletin boards? Check out all by bulletin board thing
Preview of Cinco de Mayo Digital Activities Virtual Field Trip Lesson Spanish AND English

Cinco de Mayo Digital Activities Virtual Field Trip Lesson Spanish AND English

Created by
Srta Spanish
Are you trying to share about the history of Cinco de Mayo with Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3 students? This virtual field trip in English and Spanish is perfect!Reading and questions are in English and Spanish and explore the background and history of Cinco de Mayo to help them learn and understand about the cultural significance of the holiday! ❁Click here to save 20% in a bundle!❁Included:interactive map with pictures, short readings, and videosprintable graphic organizer and comprehens
Preview of Black History Month Afro-Latinos Research Poster Project SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Black History Month Afro-Latinos Research Poster Project SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Created by
Srta Spanish
Celebrate Black History Month with this printable research poster project!There are 40 templates with names of famous Afro-Latinos filled in. You can print them off and let students choose, assign people to research, or post the sheets as a fast finisher option to create a bulletin board or display! There is an optional back side if you would like to print them double-sided to include more information as well as works cited.❁Click here to save 20% in a BUNDLE!❁There is also a two-sided template
Preview of Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City

Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City

Created by
Mister Harms
Is your psychology class ready to learn about sleep by actually sleeping? What if I told you that one of my best lessons is an activity that allows my students to fall asleep in class. Guess what? It's true! Although sleeping appears to be disengaging, this lesson is quite the opposite. It has become a student favorite as they are completely engaged and will never forget their sleeping activity in psychology class! This Enchanted City: Sleeping Activity is a must use lesson for all psychology
Preview of Influential Hispanic and Latinx Posters | Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board

Influential Hispanic and Latinx Posters | Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board

Created by
Ren Made This
During Hispanic Heritage Month add to your celebrations with these influential people posters in your classroom and on your bulletin board. There are 50 posters that includes a picture of a notable Hispanic or Latinx figure as well as a meaningful quote. These quotes are perfect for encouraging critical thinking skills, making real-life connections, and a starting point for important discussions. What's Included?Printer-friendly version of 50 color with a white background (landscape)50 full colo
Preview of Editable Flip Book Template

Editable Flip Book Template

Create and customize your own Flip Book. This resource includes many sizes. Options include letter-size Flip Books and Flip Books that can fit in a composition notebook. No Cutting Required Flip Book (Letter-size)- 7 Tabs- 5 Tabs- 3 TabsLetter-size Flip Book options- 8 tabs- 6 tabs- 4 tabsComposition Notebook Flip Book options- 7 tabs- 6 tabs- 4 tabsHere are some uses for the editable flip book template:- All About Me- Meet the Teacher- Open House- Biographies on Historical Figures- Substitute T
Preview of US Colonies Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

US Colonies Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

This is a set of images connected with US ColoniesThe images included in this set are: Images connected with the US Colonies. The collection is divided up into three sets: New England States, Mid Atlantic States and Southern States.Images in each set include a map of all colonies.New England States: map of New England states, puritan man and woman, log, hornbook, wooden ship, cod, corn, beaver, bible and whale.Mid Atlantic States: Quaker man, woman, map of mid Atlantic states, farmer, blacksmith
Preview of Famous Scientists Posters Value Bundle | Influential Diverse STEM People Decor

Famous Scientists Posters Value Bundle | Influential Diverse STEM People Decor

Created by
Learning Pyramid
This set of 65 classroom décor posters celebrates diverse and influential leaders in science, mathematics, and technology! The included 65 posters feature an illustration and quote from the influential STEM leader highlighted! This poster set is provided in 4 styles, including a printer-friendly black and white version!The quotes featured are inspiring and help encourage a growth mindset in your classroom.These posters are included in the standard 8.5x11 printing size. You can print the posters
Preview of Reading Exit Tickets Exit Slips for Ticket Out The Door

Reading Exit Tickets Exit Slips for Ticket Out The Door

Created by
The Owl Teacher
Are you looking for a way to assess your students but are tired of the traditional, boring ticket out the door? These reading exit tickets are a perfect addition to any classroom and any content area! Check out the preview for details!You can read more about these exit tickets through my blog post: 24 Exit Ticket IdeasThis resource contains 103 pages of a variety of exit tickets that your students are sure to love in two different sizes (half-page and full-page). Additionally, they cover a va
Preview of Black History Month Characters Clipart {Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs}

Black History Month Characters Clipart {Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs}

Celebrate black history month with these 25 inspirational historical characters. They would make a great addition to informational writing passages or posters. Students could also choose an individual to research, study, and present to the class. You will receive 50 graphics total in this BLACK HISTORY MONTH CHARACTER CLIPART BUNDLE PACK! This set includes 25 characters that come in Color and B/W Outlines! The graphics are high resolution (300 DPI) which means you to enlarge them without causi
Preview of Matariki Art Activity Collaborative Stars

Matariki Art Activity Collaborative Stars

A fun, collaborative art activity for your students. Designed for Matariki (the Māori New Year) however it can be used at any time. Students create one of the star sections and join it together with four others to make a complete star. They look fabulous displayed on the classroom wall. INCLUDED5 different templates. The border is designed for you with Māori patterns (eg weaving, koru, etc). Join the star pieces together with the same border, or different.2 blank templates. Design your o
Preview of The Constitution Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

The Constitution Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

This is a collection of images connected with the history of the Constitution. The images in this set are: 1787 sign, word art sign, authors at the convention, discussing, flag, executive branch (White House), Judicial branch (Supreme Court), legislative branch (Capitol), James Madison, writers signing the document, signpost (with 3 branches), document, writing 26 images (13 in color and the same 14 in B&W) *'We the people' word art sign comes in black only. This set is also available (at a
Preview of Famous USA Landmarks Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

Famous USA Landmarks Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}

A collection of well known American landmarks. This set features sketched interpretations of various buildings & monuments around the country. This set includes Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue OF Liberty, Space Needle, Jefferson Memorial, Empire State Building, the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Transamerica Tower, Washington Memorial, Freedom Tower, St Louis Arch, Hoover Dam, Alamo, Capitol Building. 30 images (15 in color and the same 15 in B&W) This set contains all of the
Preview of Black History Clip Art

Black History Clip Art

Created by
Prince Padania
This clipart collection features 37 figures celebrating African-American achievement & history. Perfect for the growth mindset classroom. Inspire your students with public figures of grit, perseverance and courage!Great for Language Arts, Social Sciences, Writing prompts, newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom projects, brag tags, class décor and more. This clipart set includes a total of 148 unique images (74 full-color, 74 B+W)! All images are in png format so they can easily be dragged-a
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.