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Not grade specific Back to School social studies resources for GATE
Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop
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
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Chess Reference Cards
Reference cards for how the different chess pieces move: king, queen, rook, bishop, knight, and pawn.
You can cut them apart, or leave them as a full page reference.
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Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template
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
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Instructional Strategies Poster Set {Marzano's 9 "High Yield" Strategies}
New teacher? Veteran teacher? Instructional Coach? These high yield strategies are perfect for all situations that involve instructing students and teachers :) Many current evaluations for teacher effectiveness measure an instructor's ability to select strategies based on a foundational evidence, in other words strategies that have been tested and researched, and why not? With as hard as we work, we should strive to use what has been proven effective. Marzano's nine high yield strategies have a
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Depth and Complexity Icons All About Me Classroom Banner
Use depth and complexity icons to get to know your students this year with an All About Me classroom banner! This fun banner can be a permanent display in your classroom to help introduce depth and complexity icons or teach and remind students about the depth and complexity icons. The All About Me banner activity allows students to make personal connections to the 11 depth and complexity icons and display information about themselves. Perfect for back to school night or the start of the school y
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Creativity Posters
Creativity Components Posters in Kid Friendly Language!Use these to introduce components of creativity to your students: Fluency - The number of ideas you haveFlexibility - The different categories for your ideasOriginality - Thinking of ideas that other's don'tElaboration - The details you add to your ideasIncludes chalkboard and white backgrounds.**************************************************************************Customer TipsHow to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please go t
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Makerspace YEAR LONG BUNDLE | Printable Challenge Task Cards for ALL SEASONS!
Makerspace Year Long BUNDLE | Printable Challenge Task Cards for KEVA Planks & Lego Bricks is a great *low prep* resource to celebrate STEM all year round with your students. Works great as a center activity, lesson extention, or part of a Makerspace.Each card is approximately 1/2 a page in size. Print in color and laminate the cards. Add a whole punch and place on a binder ring to use for years to come! My students LOVE Challenge Task Cards.In these engaging lessons, students follow 120 The
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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
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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.
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Creative Drawing Prompts
Creative Drawing Prompts - Squiggle Line Drawings and "Finish the Drawing" prompts are perfect bell ringers and work for early finishers to get that creative thinking going! Students of all ages love these divergent thinking prompts. There are 20 "Finish the drawing" printables included and 30 different squiggle line drawing prompts. Please check out the preview to see the drawing pages that are included!You will get:What did he turn the frog into? Wizard drawingWhat did he catch? Fishing dra
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Gold Rush Research Project | Colonial Life in Australia
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
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Also included in: Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life
Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page
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!
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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
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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
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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
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Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life
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
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21st Century Skills Learners Posters
Includes characteristics of Passion, Perseverance, Curiosity, Self-Awareness, Imagination, Courage, and Adaptability. These are a PDF document, in 8x10 pages. There are two words on each page, which can be cut apart to alternate font patterns. Print, laminate, and display!
You can use the the "21st Century Learners" page as the header, and display the key words underneath in list form. Discuss, do learning activities, and refer back to these traits throughout the school year!
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Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Transport
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
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Engineering Design Process Posters
This Engineering Design Process poster set is the perfect addition to any classroom where students will be completing STEM activities!The posters are easy to read with attractive colors to catch your students’ attention.Print full page for hanging on the wall, or print 2 per page to make smaller reference books for students! I suggest laminating half page versions and putting them on a circular binder clip for students to flip through and reference. You could also have students communicate which
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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
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Bundle of STEM Decor for Bulletin Boards Makerspaces
Get your STEM classroom ready for Back to School with this HUGE bundle of decor! You can rotate through these resources throughout the year to keep your walls fresh and exciting for your students. What You'll GetA to Z STEM Posters: STEM vocabulary with simple icons, these posters can be displayed as an alphabet string OR create a Scrabble-style display!Engineering Design Process Posters: Two sets are included! Choose from cute kids or Dot Dudes!Engineering Disciplines Posters: Learn about diffe
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Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Housing
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
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Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Mining Techniques
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
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Universal Concepts/Themes Posters & Bulletin Board Set - Depth & Complexity
Here’s everything you need to display the Universal Concepts/Themes Posters in your classroom! FULL BULLETIN BOARD PRINTABLE SET INCLUDED! Universal Concepts are part of the Depth & Complexity Framework. They are the big, abstract ideas and themes that connect content across all disciplines. Ignite higher-level student thinking and deeper connections to the K-6 content and standards. These GATE tools can be used for ALL learners to develop and encourage higher-level thinking and learning. Th
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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.
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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.
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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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