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Preview of Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop

Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop

Created by
Rachael Burnett
Back to school in style!! This template comes with the background that you can add your own text on top to make it custom for you and your classroom. I have added text boxes on top for you but the I did not type the words because they are specific to me. The only words included are "hello" so any school professional can use it!! You can add an text under it. :) Fonts: I have included the fonts used on the first page but the fonts are not included in the download, they are a seperate tpt purcha
Preview of Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template

Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template

Created by
Peas in a Pod
Cornell Notes are a systematic, structured way for students to take organized notes. Perfect for college prep classes. (Step 1) On the right-hand side, students should paraphrase important ideas. These notes can be taken from any source of information, such as fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, lectures, text books, etc. Symbols or abbreviations should be used instead of long sentences. (Step 2) After reviewing the notes, students record key vocabulary, facts, people, and places on the left-han
Preview of The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project

The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project

Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the history of the Underground Railroad. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed. I use this as a dig
Preview of River Clipart Bundle

River Clipart Bundle

Created by
The Naturalist
River Clipart Bundle This vibrant clip art bundle combines my realistic plants and animals from my River Ecosystem Clip Art (Stream Plants and Animals) set with my new River Systems set. Together, you will receive 117 images (39 colored images, 39 line art images, and 39 white-filled images). This resource is great for nature centers or science centers, biology teachers and homeschool parents.Critters Included:1. American Dipper2. Brazos Water Snake3. Brook Stickleback4. Caddisfly Larvae5. Campe
Preview of Biography Report template

Biography Report template

This reproducible worksheet can be used as part of a larger project or independently as a simple biography report. I made this to use as optional extra credit in my middle school science classroom. I plant to photocopy pages from "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" on to the back to give my students a start in their research. Because of the simplicity of design, this could work in a wide variety of classrooms.
Preview of Gold Rush Research Project | Colonial Life in Australia

Gold Rush Research Project | Colonial Life in Australia

Created by
JBird Education
Students will ove this independent research task on Australian Gold Rushes! Students will use a 4-part research guide to research an Australian Gold Rush of their choice. The differentiated information text will provide your students with a great starting point by providing background information about the gold rushes in general. Students then have the opportunity to plan and conduct a multimodal presentation about their chosen goldfield. Four Part Research Guide:Part one: Identifying inquiry qu
Preview of Sequoia National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals

Sequoia National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals

Created by
The Naturalist
Sequoia National Parks Clipart - Plants and AnimalsWelcome to Sequoia National Park!This clipart set features 10 plants and animals from this national park in California. I also included a fun landscape image as a bonus. Each image is offered in a colored version, a line art version, and a white-filled version, for a total of 33 images. This resource is great for nature centers or science centers, biology teachers and homeschool parents. Great for learning more about the parks' ecosystems while
Preview of Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page

Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page

Created by
Joseph Garner
This is a simple rubric to grade student submissions for paragraphs written while learning and mastering the RACES strategy for writing. This rubric is printable at 2 per sheet to save paper, and it is a perfect addition to the RACES Graphic Organizer and RACES paragraph MLA Template that I also have available. Have your students writing professionally in no time at all!
Preview of To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism

To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism

To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism A mixture of Mind Mission activity and DBQ strategy, To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism honors the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s in Birmingham, Alabama. As photo editors, students analyze an archival photo and a current photo in order to choose the one they think best commemorates the anniversaries of the 1963 Children’s March that followed the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Debat
Preview of My ENTIRE store MEGA BUNDLE | No Prep Enrichment, Projects, GT Resources & More!

My ENTIRE store MEGA BUNDLE | No Prep Enrichment, Projects, GT Resources & More!

Grab everything in my store and save big! This bundle includes reading, writing and science resources, cross-curricular projects, no prep enrichment resources, and more! Perfect for elementary GT enrichment teachers or any teacher with gifted students in their classroom!It's also great for any elementary teacher - See each individual product listing for more details on each resource included.Save yourself time and money while enriching your students with this entire store bundle!This will be a G
Preview of History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Digital Project

History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Digital Project

Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the the history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon.I primarily use this as a gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work.In this activity your students will read online web information, create a banner and then summarize information they learned. Students can complete their own banner as they write facts and information. In this hyperdocs- I have included a place to write a letter to the Pre
Preview of Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life

Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life

Created by
JBird Education
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of:-The windlass-The horse and cart-The wattle and daub hut-Gold Rush Research Project-An information text and PCQ have been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM project; Bush Beds. ***For each of the three STEM projects, you will re
Preview of "The Nightmare Stage Coach Incident" [A Rdrs Th Script]

"The Nightmare Stage Coach Incident" [A Rdrs Th Script]

Our protagonist (Josiah Steele) is forced to intervene in a runaway stage coach journey when the driver and guard are shot by gunmen lying in wait. The setting is near ‘Marysville’, California in 1858 (during the ‘State Fair’ run that was held there). This is an excerpt from our latest novel, “The Shadows at Cortez Square.” “Aids Orphans Remembered” [The work is literary fiction.]
Preview of Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Transport

Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Transport

Created by
JBird Education
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of THREE common forms of transport used during the gold rushes. The projects included are:-The Horse and Cart-The Cobb and Co Coach-The Wheelbarrow-An information text and PCQ have been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM project; B
Preview of Yosemite National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National Parks

Yosemite National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National Parks

Created by
The Naturalist
Yosemite National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National ParksWelcome to Yosemite National Park!This clipart set features 10 plants and animals from this national park in California. Each image is offered in a colored version, a line art version, and a white-filled version, for a total of 33 images. I also included a fun landscape images as a bonus.This resource is great for nature centers or science centers, biology teachers and homeschool parents. Great for learning more about the p
Preview of German Food Labs BUNDLE International Global World Foods German Cuisine

German Food Labs BUNDLE International Global World Foods German Cuisine

Are you looking for a cooking or baking lab for your German cuisine unit? These classic German food recipes: are organized to do in 50-minute periods. are broken down into simple steps to encourage as much independence as possible. given a line for each step to assign roles.have the students organize their mise en place before the steps.This rubric goes with the labs! COOKING LAB RUBRICPerfect for global foods, international cuisine, world foods, and other units!⭐Join my email list and get a FRE
Preview of Daisy Create & Innovate Meeting Plans

Daisy Create & Innovate Meeting Plans

Thank you for visiting my store! This packet will help you fully complete the Daisy Create & Innovate Badge! No fuss, very little prep! This download was created with the Girl Scout Leader in mind. I have been involved with Girl Scouts for many years and found this particularly helpful in keeping things organized with my meetings!Please check out the rest of my store for more awesome resources!Thank you!Amie
Preview of Water: United States Watersheds and Rivers (A Colorful FUSION!)

Water: United States Watersheds and Rivers (A Colorful FUSION!)

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-An interactive and very COLORFUL approach to rivers, river systems, and watersheds. This activity allows YOU to CHOOSE to difficulty and pedagogical strategy. May be used across many grades and with students of widely varied ability and past performance levels.Content includes: -River feature diagram (primary river, tributaries, source, floodplain,
Preview of Spanish Hot Chocolate Cooking Foods Lab and WORKSHEET Global Culinary FACS

Spanish Hot Chocolate Cooking Foods Lab and WORKSHEET Global Culinary FACS

⭐Join my email list and get a FREE best-selling product!JOIN ⭐This rubric goes with the lab! COOKING LAB RUBRICServes 6The recipe is broken down into simple steps to encourage as much independence as possible. Each step has lines to assign roles and has the students organize their mise en place before the steps.To keep students busy while they enjoy their hot chocolate, there is also a webquest/worksheet assignment: "The History of Chocolate", which mentions Spanish Hot Chocolate. This webquest
Preview of Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Housing

Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Housing

Created by
JBird Education
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of FIVE common housing structures built during the gold rushes. The projects included are:-The Log Hut-The Bark Hut-The Wattle and Daub Hut-The Tent-Bush Beds-An information text and PCQ have been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM
Preview of Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Mining Techniques

Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Mining Techniques

Created by
JBird Education
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of FOUR common forms of mining used during the gold rushes. The projects included are:-The Cradle-The Windlass-The Whip-The Puddler-A bonus file has been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM project; Bush Beds. ***For EACH of the FOU
Preview of Pinnacles National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National Parks

Pinnacles National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National Parks

Created by
The Naturalist
Pinnacles National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National ParksWelcome to Pinnacles National Park!This clipart set features 10 plants and animals from this national park in California. Each image is offered in a colored version, a line art version, and a white-filled version, for a total of 33 images. I also included a fun landscape images as a bonus.This resource is great for nature centers or science centers, biology teachers and homeschool parents. Great for learning more about the
Preview of Gold Rush STEM Activity The Wattle and Daub Hut Colonial Life

Gold Rush STEM Activity The Wattle and Daub Hut Colonial Life

Created by
JBird Education
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build a model of a wattle and daub hut: a common housing structure built during the gold rushes. *** Try a free sample of my STEM project; Bush Beds. ***You will receive:-Student work booklet (see below for details)-Pictures demonstrating how I built my model-Sample page from a completed workbook-Paper saving printing option for those wanting t
Preview of Depth and Complexity Icon Classroom Posters

Depth and Complexity Icon Classroom Posters

Created by
Kevin Smith
Take your students thinking to the next level! This set of 24 custom designed classroom posters enable your students to deepen their understanding of complex concepts, texts, videos, pictures, and more. When printed on 13 x 19 paper, these beautiful posters will make your room pop while allowing your students to access all of the thought-provoking questions and key phrases. These posters are perfect for students of all ages!
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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.