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Preview of Daily Agenda Google Slides - Set 8 | Distance Learning

Daily Agenda Google Slides - Set 8 | Distance Learning

Created by
Sassy in Middle
Distance learning? Use google slides to post your agenda, classwork, links, to-do lists, reminders, and more!Included in this product:- 70+ slide google slide presentation- Sample slides, slide templates, and everything you need to make your own themed presentation!How can you use these templates?→ Templates for daily, weekly, and subject-specific agendas→ Text, fonts, and colors are completely editable→ Use as instructional slides for all parts of your lesson→ Easily insert images, links, gifs,
Preview of America: Story of US - BUNDLE of Episodes 1-12 Worksheets

America: Story of US - BUNDLE of Episodes 1-12 Worksheets

“These viewing guides are the perfect addition to my U.S. history classroom! I love showing America: The Story of Us all throughout the class, and these viewing guides allow my students to keep notes that they can look back on later to remember what they watched. Having the timestamp really was helpful to my students to ensure they didn't get behind. GREAT resource! :)” - Kristen F.“I needed a quick fill in assignment for a class that was a little bit a head of my others and these are some of th
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 Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit

Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit

Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox. The bonnet of the wagon will include: • A map of the Oregon or California Trail • A model of a labeled wagon • A list of chores on the trail • A list of entertainment on the trail • Pictures and captions of 4 maj
Preview of Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics

Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics

Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
Preview of Classroom Economy EDITABLE Bundle: An Educational Classroom Management Tool

Classroom Economy EDITABLE Bundle: An Educational Classroom Management Tool

Over 250 pages! This Classroom Economy Super Bundle is your one-stop-shop for getting started with a classroom economy to promote personal accountability and financial responsibility! Implementing a classroom economy is a fun and educational way to promote making good choices while teaching students about money management. Students earn money through a classroom job and bonuses by making good choices on a daily basis. Then students have opportunities throughout the year to buy things at a cl
Preview of Multiple Intelligences Survey for Upper Grades

Multiple Intelligences Survey for Upper Grades

It's not about how smart a student is . . . it's about how a student is smart. Those words are the heart and soul of the multiple intelligences theory created by Howard Gardner. With this survey, your students will become empowered and uplifted by their own strengths and growth areas. This tool is also great to use at the start of a new year so that you as the teacher can better know your students and how they learn best. Included in this resource:-Explanation of Howard Gardner's Theory of Multi
Preview of Missing Work Form

Missing Work Form

This is a time saver for me. I type up the work my kiddos are missing and print it on AstroBrights! It catches their attention and they know to get it completed. When they are finished with the work that is missing they are supposed to staple it to the front and turn it in. This keeps them accountable and communicates to their parents as well.AG Fonts Used:-AGThatsANoFromMe-AGBossLady-AGCanYouNotRecently Added: Half Sheet Version!Enjoy!
Preview of Creating Global Thinkers with Depth and Complexity Icons

Creating Global Thinkers with Depth and Complexity Icons

Created by
Hello Fifth
Do you want your students learning globally, using higher level thinking, and learning geography... all in twenty minutes a day? I did too so I created this easy way to challenge your students from the moment they walk in the door.This product is easy to print and can be seamlessly implemented into your morning routine. It is recommended that you use the icons of depth and complexity (included) to push and extend student thinking.Included in this product:-Explanation, sample lesson plan, real
Preview of Articles of Confederation Simulation

Articles of Confederation Simulation

This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the Articles of Confederation? Need a engaging way for students to practice the knowledge they just learned? Have the students participate in the Congress of Confederation and work with other states to get task done for the United States.I conduct this simulation in my own classroom and the students love it! They really get into the role of the states and debate!Students walk away with a better understand of not just the weaknesses, but WHY the Articles o
Preview of Bill of Rights Escape Room Activity | Determine the Bill of Right Amendment

Bill of Rights Escape Room Activity | Determine the Bill of Right Amendment

In this Bill of Rights Escape Room activity, students investigate eight different scenarios to uncover eight possible Bill of Rights investigations. This Bill of Rights code-cracking activity is an outstanding way to review the Bill of Rights, reinforce major ideas of the Constitution, and bring life, energy, and team-building to your unit on the US Constitution. Enjoy this crack the code US history challenge!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that
Preview of The History Teacher Toolkit Posters, Forms, Agenda, Historical Thinking

The History Teacher Toolkit Posters, Forms, Agenda, Historical Thinking

Give yourself an easier start in the back-to-school season! This History Teacher Toolkit included the major materials you'll need to start your school year. I've made sure to include almost everything (with more coming), to put you at ease, and allow you to focus on the more important part of your classroom - the students! This bundle includes:3 kinds of syllabi - all you'll need to do is type in your own details 4 sets of posters - Each set is attractively designed and teaches students at the s
Preview of Gifted and Talented - Autobiographical Life Map Unit

Gifted and Talented - Autobiographical Life Map Unit

Created by
Learning Highway
Wake up the memories of your gifted and talented students and use them to create an autobiographical life map. This life map will help your students visualize their life journey (past, present, and future) and teach them the power of autobiographical thinking and metaphorical representation. Students will begin by viewing a PowerPoint (included) on this type of thinking. The PowerPoint will guide them through the steps of brainstorming, metaphorical representation and symbolism of their lives
Preview of The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE

The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE

Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
Preview of Depth and Complexity  Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Created by
Teacher Thrive
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
Preview of PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP

PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP

This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
Preview of Unit Plan Templates for Google Drive + Powerpoint | Unit Planning

Unit Plan Templates for Google Drive + Powerpoint | Unit Planning

If you have been looking for Unit Planning Templates that are organized and easy to use, you are in the right place! This unit planning template resource features editable templates for both PowerPoint and Google Drive (Google Slides and Google Docs). There are default unit plan templates for three, four, and five weeks, and the color-coding makes it easy to keep track of which type of activities you are scheduling. The PowerPoint and Google Slideshow versions both feature color-coded drag-and-
Preview of YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP

YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP

This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
Preview of Nontraditional Syllabus Template #4 (GOOGLE DRAWINGS!)

Nontraditional Syllabus Template #4 (GOOGLE DRAWINGS!)

This custom infographic syllabus takes a nontraditional spin on the boring syllabus document we all make for the beginning of the year. You can edit and customize all of the text as well as move and manipulate the objects. Buyers have access to the original GOOGLE DRAWINGS file to make copies and customize. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES A PDF WITH: • A link to the original Google Drawings files (front and back page)
Preview of Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons

Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons

This Differentiated Current Events Choice Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons can be used with lessons on Current events in the classroom and for use in Interactive Student Notebooks. Students can also read current events at home and complete the activities as evidence of understanding in their ISN. The Depth and Complexity Icons help promote higher level thinking. This year I made Current Events Scrapbooks(basically a different type of ISN) for my students by binding 15 pieces of 12 x 18 in.
Preview of Interactive Notebook Table of Contents Template - EDITABLE

Interactive Notebook Table of Contents Template - EDITABLE

Created by
Teacher's Trek
If you are using Interactive Student Notebooks in your classroom, I have created these EDITABLE Table of Contents templates that are sure to keep yourself and your students organized throughout the school year. These can be used for other projects where students will need a TOC as well! I have included THREE versions for you to edit to meet your needs in three formats: Keynote, PowerPoint, as well as a PDF printable version that can work for any subject.**Updated to include a scaled down PDF and
Preview of Student Council Leadership Government End of the Year Awards Editable

Student Council Leadership Government End of the Year Awards Editable

Click here to see this product as a part of my Student Council resource BUNDLE!Use these cute student council editable awards to congratulate your student leaders on a job well done! This product contains 6 different editable awards, which allows you to select the color that fits your needs. Or save ink by using the black and white version! Simply edit your own text using PowerPoint, print, and use! Perfect year after year!Included in this set:- 6 Student Council Awards (Blue, red, pink, green,
Preview of Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity

Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity

Right or Left Brain Dominant Quiz, Learning Style Inventory, and Introvert vs. Extrovert QuizThese three quizzes will help students learn more about themselves, their learning style and their preferences. Each of the three quizzes comes with summary pages that describe characteristics of their results. Left or Right Brained Dominant Color by Number Brain Students will answer 27 questions in which they will decide which answer describes them best. After answering the questions, the students will
Preview of Ellis Island Digital Interactive Activity - Immigration to America Upper Grades

Ellis Island Digital Interactive Activity - Immigration to America Upper Grades

Coming to America-Ellis Island is an interactive, digital activity that is similar to an escape room and is filled with facts for students to learn about immigration at Ellis Island in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. Students must solve 6 clues to unlock the codes that will help them learn about the immigration process. Can they crack the code?How does it work?By clicking on the start button at the beginning of the activity, they will be given the scenario and some instructions. There are
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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.