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Little 1st grade Social Studies Thinkers YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete Social Studies curriculum specifically for First Grade. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your students. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of many 1st grade Social Studies Standards. __________________________________________________This full year-long curriculum contains lessons for the whole year. There are 5 full unit plans and 2 mini-units. The units included are:UNIT 1: RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSH
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KinderSocialStudies Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
KinderSocialStudies™ Curriculum Units- a kindergarten AND first grade comprehensive social studies curriculum designed for a classroom's whole-group instruction! If inquiring about this bundle for a homeschool setting, feel free to email me directly with any questions or for a sample at tara@littlemindsatwork.org!Save with the bundle!This is a bundle of (5) $10 units! When you purchase the bundle you are saving 20%! What is KinderSocialStudies?KinderSocialStudies Curriculum is a social studies
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K - 1st
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Save BIG when you purchase the bundle! The bundle is on sale for $10 off. The individual units are $10 each for $50!What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and Democracy, Hi
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1st - 2nd
Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. __________________________________________________Click here for the full FIRST GRADE Little Social Studies Thinkers Curriculum___________________________________________________This full year-long curriculum contains lessons
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PreK - K
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Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac
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5th - 8th
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Social Skills (SEL) and Character Curriculum Bundle for Little Learners
Social skills (SEL) are essential skills that teachers need to teach just like they need to teach letters and sounds. It is a life skill! The social skills units in this bundle include tons of visual supports, classroom routines, social stories, songs, engaging activities, vocabulary building, booklists, specific SEL lesson plans, positive notes, and much more. Create a classroom community of confident students who can solve problems, follow rules and routines, be kind to others, have empathy to
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PreK - 1st
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Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE
It's so hard to squeeze dedicated social studies lessons into our already jam-packed schedules. These short, no-prep, paperless mini-lessons will help you facilitate deep conversations about important topics. Bite-Size Social Studies is perfect for distance learning or remote learning. A paperless, no-prep, narrated version of these lessons will be added, so even the youngest students can learn independently. Send the files home via your chosen platform (Google Classroom, SeeSaw, etc).Each slide
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K - 3rd
Native American Unit | Indigenous People | No-Prep Lessons | Google Slides
Native American Unit - This Native American Unit provides informational text and comprehension activities for 7 NATIVE AMERICAN REGIONS IN NORTH AMERICA. No textbook is needed to complete the activities and project. Each unit is now sold separately. 1. EASTERN WOODLANDS2. SOUTHEAST3. GREAT PLAINS4. SOUTHWEST5. NORTHWEST COAST6. ARCTIC 7. GREAT BASINDo you teach several regions, but not all 7? See below for different versions.PRINTABLE VERSION: What is included? ✓ COVER PAGE for notes or folder
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3rd - 5th
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Serial Podcast Season One Unit Plan: True Crime Lesson Plans, AP ELA Activities
Serial Podcast Season One by Sarah Koenig is a fantastic way to teach literary nonfiction, rhetoric, bias, and the power of storytelling. This podcast is so engaging that even your most reluctant students will be enthralled with the true crime content! This Serial unit plan will provide you with literary nonfiction activities that help students analyze the production of the podcast, discuss bias from multiple angles, examine rhetoric from a real-world perspective, and so much more. All of these
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit
This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will
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5th - 8th
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Christmas and Holidays Around the World Upper Elementary Passages, Map Skills
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD UNIT WITH 21 CELEBRATIONS! ⭐ "Very engaging for my 3rd-5th graders, and perfect for the weeks leading up to Christmas break. There are so many resources here that I didn't even get to use all of them in class, but it was great because I could pick and choose what would be most meaningful for my students. I loved the research pages for students to do their own research on a country, and my students had a lot of fun with that!"⭐ 2023 BONUS: 5 HOLIDA
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3rd - 6th
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Science and Social Studies Adapted Work Binder® (for Special Needs)
TOP 100 BEST SELLER * Always crunched for time in special education, science and social studies instruction don't always meet the cut. NOT ANYMORE! Functional and differentiated skill work that covers standards-aligned topics for grades K-3, this adapted work binder is the perfect addition to any elementary special education classroom.Please watch the video preview for a look at some of the workpages included in this resource.What is included?• 1 boy cover and 1 girl cover• 4 Science covers (edi
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K - 3rd
FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Save time and energy with this print and digital FORENSIC SCIENCE CURRICULUM bundle! It includes all of the lessons, notes, labs, activities, mock crime scenes, case studies, practices, worksheets, projects, quizzes, review games and exams you need to teach an entire year of FORENSICS. Need a digital option? No problem!I have included both a print and digital (Google) version of the curriculum, making it perfect for:✅distance learning✅flipped classrooms✅online courses✅homeschool co-horts✅traditi
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9th - 12th
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Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit
This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I
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5th - 8th
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Little 1st Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Community Economics}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for primary. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your primary friends. It incorporates many state standards for 1st grade. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Full FIRST GRADE Little Social Studies Thinkers CurriculumFull KINDERGARTEN Little Social Studie
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Also included in: Little 1st grade Social Studies Thinkers YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM
Christmas Around the World Scrapbook
A TpT TOP SELLER!!!! Take your students on a magical trip aboard Christmas Airlines to learn about Christmas in other countries! This interactive Christmas Around the World Scrapbook is a creative way to track student learning, and is a wonderful keepsake! This 63 page packet comes with a student scrapbook, Christmas Airlines plane boarding passes, passports and passport stamps for the journey, a teacher's guide with suggestions for books to read on your trip, food ideas, and fun crafts for eac
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K - 5th
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Liberty's Kids Worksheets for ALL Episodes - Print and Digital Format
These Liberty's Kids Worksheets contain a two-page worksheet for each episode. All 40 episodes are included in this resource. These videos introduce the Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence, 13 Colonies, the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin, and many other topics related to the founding of the United States. These worksheets are printable, but a google slides version was also created quickly during 2020 to help teachers doing distance learning, and I have included that for free in this
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3rd - 6th
Animal Farm Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, History Info, Test
This complete Animal Farm unit is designed to help you get to the heart of Animal Farm while making your efforts mean something. With your guidance, students will dig deep into Animal Farm history, themes, and allegory in order to better apply Orwell’s message to their own lives right here, right now. Are you ready to help students relate to this allegory in a meaningful way without sacrificing your evenings and weekends to do so? Let's dig in!BEFORE READING:To help you set the tone and spark in
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Civilizations Curriculum World History Greece Rome China Egypt 6th Grade
Looking for an engaging and rigorous Ancient Civilization Activities and Social Studies Curriculum that covers The Stone Age / Archaeology, Early Humans, Archaeology, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome, and is both suitable for 6th grade and Grade 4 Ontario curriculum? Look no further than the Ancient Civilizations and World History Complete Curriculum, available in print and digital formats. This comprehensive curriculum re
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4th - 7th
Little 1st Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Responsible Citizenship}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for primary. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your primary friends. It incorporates many state standards for 1st grade. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Full FIRST GRADE Little Social Studies Thinkers CurriculumFull KINDERGARTEN Little Social Studies
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Also included in: Little 1st grade Social Studies Thinkers YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM
Ancient Civilizations STEM Activities Challenges Projects Egypt Pyramids Greece
Ancient Civilization STEM & STEAM Challenges Bundle for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students! Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations This bundle contains 8 StudentSavvy STEM Resources! The Stone Age | Early Humans, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome STEM Challenges! {UPDATE: A DIGITAL VERSION IS ALSO INCLUDED USING TPT'S NEW DIGITAL ACTIVITY TOOL!}This resource is p
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3rd - 7th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
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4th - 7th
Little SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers UNIT 1: Citizenship {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTENHere are the components of Unit 1: CITIZENSHIP---A complete Teacher Guide-12 Ste
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Also included in: Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery
This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza
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5th - 8th
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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.
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