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Free 8th grade critical thinking social studies resources for parents
States & Capitals Crossword Part 1 of 2 FREE
This is part 1 of my States & Capitals Crossword worksheet set. Part 2 is also available on TPT. I use these as review and homework assignments. Answer key included. Two versions, one version has a word bank the other version does not.See also:States & Capitals Crossword Part 2 of 2
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4th - 8th
3 Key Ideas for Parents about the Common Core: A Handout
I created this simple, parent-friendly handout to share with parents when explaining the Common Core at Back to School Night. I only had 25 minutes so I didn't want to spend time explaining the standards themselves, but the shifts in thinking behind the Common Core. I mean really, when you only a short time to get across a lot of important information, you must choose what you share wisely...and really, are they going to remember RFS.1.2.a (or whatever) or are they going to remember what you sh
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K - 8th, Higher Education
Black & White Texas Map Coloring Sheet. Contains State Facts
This Texas coloring sheet is part of a set of 20 of the United States. Some of the sets contain between 1 and 7 states.
Once colored children can cut out each of the pages and assemble their unique map. The finished coloring book is a fun educational tool to help children understand their country, including what animal, flower or object is represented by that state. Patterns range from beginner to intermediate. This is an excellent tool for geography teachers and parents alike.
Thank you for
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K - 9th
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Detention Slips
Ever had those students who insist on demonstrating inappropriate behavior, refuses to complete their homework or classwork assignments, is disrespectful to their peers, teachers, and other adults within the school setting, bullying, etc.? Well maybe this detention notice to their parents will do the trick...(I KNOW IT DOES FOR MY STUDENTS).
My student truly dislike the fact that they are receiving detention (for 3 days). I tell you, after one session of detention, my students never come ba
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K - 12th
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Virtual Disney Field Trip
Did your or your students Spring Break trip to Disney get cancelled? Look no further! Take a virtual 360 field trip to the most magical place on Earth! Once you visit this product you will find hundreds of 360 virtual Disney tours that include some of their famous rides, a walk through their magical parks, their beautiful parades, and even the spectacular firework show! This virtual field trip comes with a post activity write up for your students to complete. The write up has FIVE options for th
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PreK - 10th
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BhashaKids Rangoli Coloring Sheet | Hindi, Marathi | Culture of India | Diwali
A simple coloring sheet to introduce the word rangoli in Hindi. The word rangoli is also the same in Marathi. This handout is great for kids to learn about Indian culture, art, as well as to learn words in Hindi and Marathi. Follow BhashaKids for more content on South Asian languages & culture. We create bilingual learning materials for kids to learn South Asian languages through English. We currently have bilingual materials in Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam and are expanding to 8 more languag
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PreK - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Student Letter of Recommendation
This is a sample letter of recommendation for a student or former student that can easily be modified and edited to fit your needs. Room is left at the top of a letterhead.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Student Information Sheet for Parent Communication English/Spanish
This is the information sheet I send home with each student on the first day of school to better be able to communicate with parents throughout the year. I created the document to easily be printed with English on one side and Spanish on the other.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Christmas Holiday Gift exchange ideas
So often during school Christmas parties kids draw names, exchange $5 gifts, and they are sold the next year for a quarter in the summer rummage sale. This product has three interesting gift giving ideas, a general plan, a parent letter, and a free homework pass that the students may never forget! This is a zipped file with both PDF files and Word document that you may edit! The first idea and plan are for the students to MAKE a gift for their classmate. It includes a parent letter, gift idea
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K - 9th
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Spanish Speaking Country Study: Join Paloma in Mexico - PRESENTATION/ACTIVITIES
Spanish Country Study: Presentation and Activities - A Day in the Life of Paloma in MexicoIn this resource, you will present an 11 slide presentation to your students which details a day in the life of Paloma, a 12 year old girl from Cholula, Mexico. You will also have access to 8 fun activities and worksheets which accompany the presentation. Each worksheet addresses Spanish vocabulary for things that Paloma discusses as she guides you through her day. This resource is chock full of comprehensi
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5th - 9th
Growth Mindset for Parents: FREE Take Home Notes for Caregivers
Growth Mindset Information for Parents: This free growth mindset notes for parents pack is perfect for teachers who want to help parents understand growth mindset concepts. It includes a letter to send home to parents as well as three 1/2 sheet notes to send home.This free sample is taken directly from a FULL PRODUCT that contains 33 half-page notes that can be sent home throughout the year.The sequence of notes in the full product file follows my growth mindset bell ringers, which can be foun
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1st - 10th
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Social/Emotional Learning Worksheet #2- How to Tell Yourself the Truth
Social/Emotional Learning is about developing awareness of what is emotions, how to process them, and how to examine our thoughts so that we can better heal ourselves.This material comes from the workbook The Book of You- a social/emotional workbook by Dr. Donny. Dr. Donny is a teacher of social/emotional learning, sociology, Buddhism, and counseling who currently teaches at CSU East Bay in the Bay Area, California. This work blends current research in trauma and childhood psychology with mindfu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Weekly News Letter Template to Parents
Have you ever struggled with keeping parents up to date in whats happening in the classroom. This is a simple newsletter to hlep keep your parents updated in what their kids are leanring in the four core subjets of Math, Science, Lanauge Arts, and History. This is perfect for middle school teachers that work closely as a team
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PreK - 12th
Police Thank You Cards
I am a staunch supporter of our police officers! I appreciate the sacrifice these brave men and women make every day on behalf of our communities, and I try to pay back, and forward their efforts by treating officers to a meal when the opportunity arises. Therefore, I carry several of these cards around with me just in case! If in a drive thru or restaurant, I'll cover the officer's meal, and ask the waiter/waitress or cashier to give the officer the card.
I am sharing this project with my f
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PreK - 12th, Staff
12 World Holidays - Slideshow with pictures, descriptions and activity sheets
In this product, teachers can present 13 World Holidays to students using this slideshow with pictures and descriptions of each holiday. Included are:DiwaliNowruzOrthodox ChristmasKwanzaaEasterDay of the DeadLunar New YearBodhi DayHanukkahRamadanWinter SolsticeNew Year's EveCarnivalThere are also 5 pages of activity sheets for students to choose from which will help them explore a country and compare holidays.Studies have shown that learning about different cultures at an early age expands our h
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7th - 12th
Virtual Scavenger Hunt - National Museum of Natural History
Take your kids to the National Museum of Natural History - all without leaving your class or home! You will explore throughout the museum, answering questions as you go! The form allows for ease of us - letting you know which section of the virtual tour you are in. As kids answer questions, they will become engaged in learning without even realizing it :)
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PreK - 12th
Easter Biblical Facts for Kids (Christian Worldview)
This is a fact sheet created as a resource for your young learner in grades 2-8. It can be used to introduce the basic facts about Easter, with a purposeful focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and a minor mention of the Easter bunny. It can also be used for notebooking, lapbooking, copywork, Reading comprehension, or as a basic tool for research.Please note that all my holiday fact sheets are written with a generally Biblical worldview, and are meant for use in a homeschool set
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2nd - 9th
Racial Justice for Kids | Black Lives Matter | Distance Learning
I'm sure I'm not alone in having a grade school education that largely avoided issues of racial injustice. Sure, we learned about slavery, but nothing about persisting injustices. In light of current events, it is especially important that even young learners have exposure to concepts like discrimination, privilege, and racial justice. I created this packet to help make sure that parents and educators have access to materials to help them discuss the events that are happening during this quickly
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Greece Curriculum
KidsKonnect's Ancient Greece Curriculum is a broad and engaging resource for students of all ages interested in learning about the fascinating civilization of Ancient Greece. This curriculum covers various topics, including Greek mythology, art and architecture, government and politics, and more.This curriculum features informative resources, worksheets, and interactive activities that will deepen their understanding of this important historical period. They will learn about Greek mythology's ma
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K - 9th
Feelings and Emotions Wheel
Created to aid a student/client's ability to identify emotions in themselves and others. I recommend to laminate them and attach the face wheel over the blue wheel and secure with a rivet from the craft store so the wheels spin easily. Both files are included in this purchase. One with the eyes ready to print, one without the eyes which is formatted so you can attach small googly eyes.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Editable Student Self Evaluation Form for Parent Teacher Conferences
This newly created student self-evaluation form includes remote learning and Google Classroom questions to help the students determine how well they are doing with their new learning environment. It is currently set up for our new math curriculum but is easily editable for your specific needs. I am sharing the one-page editable Word document for your own classroom use. Feel free to share the TPT link with your colleagues.
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2nd - 12th, Not Grade Specific
FREE MS/HS Parent-Teacher Conference Record Sheet
I created this resource to help expediate parent-teacher conferences. I complete the sheet prior to the conference and it helps me to address each student's strengths in class and areas they can still grow in. After the conference, parents are able to take the sheet home and can reference it as their leisure. This has greatly helped me stay on track during conferences and it includes the student's current grade for the parent. This can be used with middle school or high school. Need some more Cl
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6th - 12th
Hamilton: The Movie Musical Permission Form
Attention teachers! Are you excited to show "Hamilton: The Musical" in your class? We've got you covered with our FREE Hamilton: The Movie Musical Permission Form. Specifically designed for this highly popular and educational musical, our form makes it easy for you to get the necessary permissions to stream it in your classroom. Whether you're a history, music, or any other kind of teacher, "Hamilton" is a valuable resource that can enrich your students' learning. Don't miss out on this opportun
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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My Big List of Free Coping Skills
This is a big list of coping skills that are completely free to use! This is by no means a complete list, but it is a helpful tool to have printed off at home or in the classroom to refer students to when they are upset and looking for ways to calm down.
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PreK - 12th
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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.
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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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