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Social studies resources for Easel Assessments $5-10
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
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2nd - 5th
The 3 Branches of Government Unit for Local, State and Federal Government
Spark your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ interest in government with this cross-curricular, high interest government teaching unit. Your students will dive in with a three page story called, “Jenny and the Government Fairy”. They then explore local, state and federal government through simple to use mini lessons, and lots of fun activities. This teaching unit is perfect for the BUSY teacher!This unit is created to be simple to use for teachers and studentsMakes planning a breeze...just print
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Government In America BUNDLE
American Revolutionary War Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Complete Unit
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
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3rd - 5th
Primary and Secondary Sources Activities - Social Studies Unit 3rd 4th 5th Grade
This extensive Primary and Secondary Sources unit is great for teaching, reinforcing, practicing, and assessing student understanding of this important social studies concept. Your students will learn how to analyze primary and secondary source material through guided lessons, worksheets, sorts, and activities, with a fun project at the end!This best-selling unit is:Comprehensive - can be a standalone resource or a supplement to your existing curriculumEasy-to-Use - includes lesson plans as well
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3rd - 5th
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Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary
Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:âś… Social Studies Whole Group Lessonsâś… Whole Group or
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
Las Fallas Spanish Culture Unit & lesson la primavera en España Spring sub plans
This Editable Google mini-unit bundle includes materials for a 2-3 day cultural unit in Spanish about Las Fallas, a celebration in Spain in the Spring. This Spanish cultural unit includes authentic resources, a graphic organizer, an editable Google slideshow, an optional reading assessment, and ideas for expansion. This Las Fallas unit would be best for late Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 students.This is an Editable Google Drive Folder with the following included:âś… Directions to the teacher
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8th - 11th
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Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
LANDFORMS & BODIES OF WATER 3rd 4th GRADE Google Slides EASEL Geography Activity
Students stay highly engaged as they learn to identify 24 landforms, bodies of water & define geography vocabulary using Google Slides. Each page includes a photo of the landform or body of water along with the title & description in simple, clear language. This resource also allows you to assess skills with a multiple-choice landform quiz. Use these Landform and Bodies of Water Google Slides to add fun to your social studies lessons now! Landforms: Archipelago, Bay, Butte, Canyon, Cav
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â MAP SKILLS US Geography GOOGLE SLIDES & BOOM CARDS 2nd & 3rd Grade Bundle
The Glass Castle 100 Question Multiple Choice Test + Key
This comprehensive test will gauge readers' understanding of the story's basic elements and details. There are 100 test questions, each with four answer choices. Answer key is included.The test questions move in chronological order of the book, and there is at least one question from each section or episode of the book. Many questions reflect upon the students' understanding of basic literary elements like plot, setting, irony, imagery, and characterization.Many questions include direct quotes f
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Nation Divided (Civil War) in Pictures for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
A Nation Divided (Civil War) in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction, Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with these worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of A Nation Divided (Civil War) period, all students will develop Englis
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
The Revolutionary War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about the Revolutionary War as it affected North Carolina as well as events leading up to the war. Passages include: The Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary War (with emphasis on North Carolina's involvement in the war, including important battle sites in NC)Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like
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4th - 7th
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Native Americans of North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about Native Americans in all three regions of North Carolina. The passages include information about: where the native groups livedwhat resources they usedhow they built their houses and villagestheir forms of governmentPassages included: Natives of the Coastal PlainNatives of the PiedmontNatives of the MountainsEach passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EA
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4th - 7th
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Map skills Unit Print and Digital
Energize your map unit with this high interest map and globes teaching unit for 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students! You get everything you need for your Maps and Globes study with this fun resource, including a three page "hook" story about a lost alien.If you are a busy teacher (HA! of COURSE you are!) this unit is a real time saver!Everything you need is in one placeCovers most curriculum concepts for any state, or country's needsSpirals from beginning concepts to more complexActivities can be
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2nd - 4th
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Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
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1st - 4th
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Also included in:Â Earth Day Activities Bundle
Goods and Services Story Unit
Goods and Services are easy to learn with a story about Servicetown! Servicetown was a beautiful little town, until a broken bridge caused havoc! Use this four page story, worksheets and even a game to teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about goods and services. Students even get a chance to look for goods and services in their favorite fairy tales! Special Features about this UnitStarts with a 4 page "hook" story to pull students into the goods and services studyTwo posters included (Wh
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2nd - 3rd
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The Civil War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages PRINT & DIGITAL
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages that discuss the American Civil War as it affected North Carolina. Topics include: The ConfederacyThe Civil WarReconstruction Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like this passage, be sure to check out the other North Carolina History reading passages in this collection or buy the bundle and save 40%!Please follow my stor
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4th - 7th
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Worksheets for A More Perfect Union Movie -- 110 Questions with Time-Stamps PDF
110 Multiple Choice Questions with Time-Stamps, provided in perfect movie order! Includes fast answer key and both reusuable and consumable worksheets. Distance learning options included, plus PDF for easy printing! Covers the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Plan, Great Compromise, Madison and much more!--Completely revised and reworked from the earlier version posted, with more questions, embedded critical and historical thinking, and a time-stamp for each and eve
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8th - 12th
Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address All In One w/ Questions, Assessments & PPT
Teaching students to analyze foundational US documents can be challenging! With this All in One Bundle, your students will be able to understand grade level vocabulary, analyze Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address through rhetorical devices and produce an Oral and/or Written Presentation to demonstrate mastery. This Bundle Includes:POWERPOINT:*Clearly Stated Purpose*Standards*Learning Objectives. *Key Terms *Closer Read Analysis* Key Concepts In Lesson: Main Claim of Text, Use of Parallelism, Attitud
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9th - 12th
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The Native Americans Unit for Special Education Leveled Adapted Books Easel Act
The Native Americans unit contains around 100 pages total with adapted text and activities. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL. This unit addresses how Native Americans lived, how they lived differently in different parts of North America, and how they obtained food to survive. Through this unit, students will make connections between how they live their lives today vs. how Native Americans li
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9th - 12th
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World Landmarks Lessons - 15 Famous Places Geography & Social Studies Unit
This social studies geography mini unit teaches students about 15 famous world landmarks. PDF slideshow lessons teach students the location and fun facts about each landmark. Printable student pages have students cut and paste the landmarks onto the correct location on maps and write what they learned about the landmarks. Class posters provide great visuals during your unit. A landmarks matching puzzle is great for review, a center, or for early finishers. Color and black and white versions are
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2nd - 5th
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Native Americans Lapbook & Mini Unit
*The Inuit *Plains Indians *Southeast *Southwest *Eastern Woodlands *Northwest Coast Learning works best when it doesn’t feel like work. This hands-on fun Interactive Lapbook Project is so much fun! Your students are going to enjoy sorting and matching activities and doing a little bit of writing. And, of course, drawing, coloring, cutting and pasting are always the best part of any activity. This project is perfect for group or individual work. You can also use it as a review before the
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2nd - 5th
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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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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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