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Free 5th grade Spring social studies printables

Preview of Free Spring Coloring and Writing Pages {Free Coloring pages}

Free Spring Coloring and Writing Pages {Free Coloring pages}

This Spring Coloring Freebie is perfect for getting your kiddos engaged in writing and ready for Spring!! These would be great in a writing center, indoor recess, fun fridays, and more! I hope you and your kiddos enjoy this fun freebie! *Please be sure to download your own copy of this resource (no sharing please). Don't miss out on future Growing Bundle Deals! Click here to follow me and grab the latest freebies and deals.This resource includes the following:6 Spring Coloring Sheets4 Spring Wri
Preview of FREE Thanksgiving Word Search Activity  | Free Thanksgiving Activity

FREE Thanksgiving Word Search Activity | Free Thanksgiving Activity

This FREE Thanksgiving Word Search printable includes 11 Thanksgiving words: THANKSGIVING – FEAST – PILGRIM – GRATITUDE - CELEBRATE – NATIVEAMERICAN – PLYMOUTH - SQUANTO – WAMPANOAG – TURKEY - NOVEMBER. Thanksgiving Word Search includes answer key. This free Thanksgiving Activity is perfect for the day before Thanksgiving Break or during a classroom Thanksgiving party. *** Looking for more THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES? ***- Thanksgiving Research Activity- Thankful Tree Activity- Thankful Turkey with
Preview of It's Raining Idioms - A Figurative Language Activity

It's Raining Idioms - A Figurative Language Activity

Created by
Natalie Snyders
This free activity is designed for upper elementary students working on figurative language skills in either speech-language therapy or in the classroom. It may also be used for students working on articulation carryover skills. To introduce the concept, included is a poster that explains the definition of an idiom and gives a concrete example. Then, you may use the 24 stimulus cards with idioms that students are asked to explain or define, utilizing the context clues of the example text. Al
Preview of Earth Day Promises: a writing activity freebie

Earth Day Promises: a writing activity freebie

Created by
KTPonTPT
This freebie includes the two sheets we used in my class to make a cute Earth Day writing activity. I gave my students sentence starters to fill in the hearts and we worked hard on making our promises to take care of our planet!!Update on April 20, 2020- I have now added a *digital* version of this activity!! Please re-download to get the updated file!!I hope you enjoy this freebie! :)*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Helpful tips:How to get TPT credit to use on future pu
Preview of End of Year Awards and Certificates EDITABLE FREEBIE

End of Year Awards and Certificates EDITABLE FREEBIE

This FREEBIE End of the Year Awards Certificate set is editable for the children's names, your name, grade level, year and school name. The adorable graphics are culturally diverse children on each certificate. The graphics and fonts are fully colored and framed. There is a directions page for how to add your editable sections. All you have to do is type in a few personal lines, print and you are ready. This product includes:Most Improved Academics Awesome AttendanceYou MUST have PowerPoin
Preview of Close Reading LEVELED Passages "FREEBIE" for Spring CCSS Aligned

Close Reading LEVELED Passages "FREEBIE" for Spring CCSS Aligned

Created by
247 Teacher
This "Spring Season" freebie is a SAMPLE of the activities for one passage from my monthly close reading and text evidence unit for 20 March Themes: St. Patrick's Day, Women's History, Spring Break, Ireland, Shamrocks and Clovers, Biographies & More! Multiple Choice, True or False, Matching added!PDFs &/or Digital Google Slides/classroom.Six Common Core aligned activities are included for this FREEBIE!The full unit is described below. Each unit has:*** Good Old Fashion Table of Content
Preview of Label the Continents and Oceans: Cut and Paste

Label the Continents and Oceans: Cut and Paste

Created by
JH Lesson Design
This cut and paste activity provides an opportunity for your students to practice labeling the continents and oceans on a world map.
Preview of World Map Activity and Assessment | Free | Printable & Digital

World Map Activity and Assessment | Free | Printable & Digital

World Map Lesson and Assessment! This printable and digital World Map Lesson and Assessment focuses on continents, oceans, and the Equator. A color reference map and assessment answer key are also included! **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:♥ This is EXACTLY wh
Preview of Mother's Day Craft and Poem FREE

Mother's Day Craft and Poem FREE

Created by
Amanda Garcia
Enjoy this free Mother's Day craft activity!Students watercolor paint their hand-drawn flowers, and then use the template provided to write a poem all about their mom, grandma, or aunt! UPDATE: Flower templates are now included!Clear instructions are included to make this project as simple as possible! Let's honor mom with a project created especially for her this Mother's Day!
Preview of FREE Spring Coloring Pages - Freebie (School Designhcf)

FREE Spring Coloring Pages - Freebie (School Designhcf)

Created by
School Designhcf
This is a gift for all my followers!. The occasion is to thank everyone for following me.For me it is a pleasure to draw for you, thank you for appreciating my resources. I hope you enjoy these Coloring Pages! Contains all of the images shown (as seen in the sample), with high quality graphics.This set is in Zip File, PDF format. All images were all hand drawn by me.This set cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. SCHOOL DESIGNHCF TERMS OF USE :All designs and images are property
Preview of Hatching Chick Spring Activity | Easter Printable

Hatching Chick Spring Activity | Easter Printable

Created by
Mandy Porta
This spring art prompt asks kids to create a hatching chick by folding along the dashed lines to close and decorate the egg, then unfolding to draw the chick's face. Color it in, cut it out, and watch it hatch again and again! Print the activity for centers, early finishers, Easter / spring parties, and home entertainment.Drawing prompts are a wonderful way to encourage creativity because they give children an idea to start with (since staring at a blank page can be intimidating) while still al
Preview of Turkey Thanksgiving Coloring Page FREEBIE

Turkey Thanksgiving Coloring Page FREEBIE

I hope you and your kids enjoy this coloring page :) I included a PDF version that you can print and a PNG version that you can use on Procreate (iPad).InstagramFacebookPinterestYoutubecoloring page, free, freebie, laptop, distance learning, remote learning, virtual teaching, Thanksgiving, autumn, fall, turkey, pavo
Preview of FREE American Flag Classroom Collaboration Poster | Fun Project for Flag Day!

FREE American Flag Classroom Collaboration Poster | Fun Project for Flag Day!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
American Flag Collaboration Poster: This American Flag collaboration poster is a great group activity. Together students will color the poster, assemble it and display it in their classroom to let visitors know their classroom is a creative, collaborative, and patriotic place! This is a great activity for American patriotic holidays! Ideal for Flag Day, 4th of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, and other American Patriotic events. You may also like my:Flag AgamographPatriotic Coloring Pages3D So
Preview of {FREE} Earth Day Craft: Dot It Craft Templates by Creative Clips

{FREE} Earth Day Craft: Dot It Craft Templates by Creative Clips

***DUE TO DISTANCE LEARNING NEEDS- PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL OR POST THIS FREEBIE FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO ACCESS AT HOME. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR YOUR STUDENTS DURING THIS TIME!!***This craft makes it quick and affordable for students to create a unique Earth! This is a perfect Earth Day activity to pair with student writing for a unique bulletin board display!Creative Clips Craft templates are easy-to-use printables that can be used with a variety of coloring supplies or mixed media! These te
Preview of World Map Activity- Label & Color the Continents and Oceans! (Google Compatible)

World Map Activity- Label & Color the Continents and Oceans! (Google Compatible)

Created by
Mad Historian
Use this Continents & Oceans Map Coloring activity to jump-start your lesson! Each student will make their own, personalized world map that focuses on labeling and coloring the continents and oceans, all while enhancing their knowledge of the earth. After the map activity, your students can test their skills with a blank map assessment! A completed, colored map is included to use as reference. This resource is Google compatible, but the blank map is intended to be printed for coloring and
Preview of Kindness Matters Word Search : Early Finishers : Morning Work : Substitute

Kindness Matters Word Search : Early Finishers : Morning Work : Substitute

Any day is a great day to review positive words that connect to being kind. Word searches can be a fun way to get your students talking about vocabulary related to spreading kindness. Your students will enjoy this fun word search! In this word search puzzle, words are found forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally. I would consider it on the challenging side since students are looking for words in all directions, and the content may be more suitable for upper elementary. I use word searches
Preview of Patriot Day Craft for September 11th

Patriot Day Craft for September 11th

September 11, 2001, will be a day that Americans will never forget. This memorial ribbon is a great way for children to observe Patriot Day on September 11th.
Preview of Community Helper Hats and Badges Craft - FREE

Community Helper Hats and Badges Craft - FREE

**If you like these hats please check out my Community Helpers Clip Art Set with the characters that wear these hats, scenes of them at work and equipment they use. Get it here http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Community-Helpers-Clip-Art-1358333 This is a FREE set of printable hats and Firefighter, Police badges. Hats included are - Police Officer - Firefighter - Construction Worker's Hard Hat - Chef Hat - Army Helmet. Kids will love making and wearing these cute hats. Printables come
Preview of Tongue Twisters Alliteration Activities Figurative Language Writing Activity

Tongue Twisters Alliteration Activities Figurative Language Writing Activity

Looking for fun and engaging activities to make your students laugh on Tongue Twister Day, April Fool's Day, or any day you are teaching alliteration? These alliteration and tongue-twister writing activities are a guaranteed hit!Love this? Grab the Figurative Language Bundle!Try making tongue twisters with your students for a lesson they will never forget!This tongue-twister freebie is a simple yet engaging way to bring humor into your classroom! Included is everything you need to tie together a
Preview of 1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text

1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text

This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Freebie to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Freebie to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Created by
247 Teacher
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this free unit. Inside you will find writing activities and links to videos. Click the following links to see other current units.Click here to see the January Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see the February Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see my Chinese New Year Close Reading and Text Evidence unit.Click here to see my Winter Main Idea Task Cards.Click here to see the Martin Luther King Jr March on Washing
Preview of Classroom Job Application Freebie

Classroom Job Application Freebie

Use this freebie as part of your classroom economy or classroom job management! Students love having a role in the classroom, and I have found they take more responsibility and ownership over their job when they've applied for it- rather than just being assigned a job.If you have any questions regarding this product, please do not hesitate to ask.Enjoy!Please remember to rate this product and leave feedback.Thank you!***************************************************************************Sear
Preview of Cursive Handwriting Practice FREE Cursive Writing Early Finisher Packet

Cursive Handwriting Practice FREE Cursive Writing Early Finisher Packet

Created by
Peas in a Pod
This FREEBIE is a 6 day sample of cursive practice pulled from my cursive unit described below: These cursive practice pages provide 60 half sheets of content rich cursive handwriting practice and is designed to enhance cursive practice in a fun and meaningful way. It combines academic content (science, social studies, language, & math) with cursive practice. Students are asked to trace the facts / vocabulary, then rewrite it neatly on the line below.*This cursive pack is SIMILAR to Zaner-
Preview of Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Decoding Worksheet Activity

Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Decoding Worksheet Activity

My students always love learning about Hieroglyphics! This product contains a chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of hieroglyphics. There are 3 messages for students to decode and one page for students to create their own message. INCLUDES:Chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of what hieroglyphics are3 messages to decode1 page for students to create their own messageColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedYou may also like: Hieroglyphics Informational TextBUNDLES:Mesopotamia(15 ar
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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.