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Social studies resources for Easel Assessments $10 and up
American Civil War Reading Passages Worksheets Unit Causes Battles Maps Timeline
Make history come to life in your classroom with our Civil War Activities Complete Unit! Immerse your students into the American Civil War with this comprehensive collection of interactive activities, leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary posters. Step back in time as you teach your students about the events and people that were part of this crucial moment in history.Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A DIGITAL version of this unit for Google
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3rd - 5th
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Medieval Times Activities Unit Reading Passages Worksheets Project Middle Ages
This Medieval Times unit is full of fun activities that will teach your students about life during the Middle Ages. Through kid-friendly reading passages and engaging activities, your students will be thoroughly fascinated by the Middle Ages. They will learn about the lifestyles and culture of people and the historical events of the time.This Unit is Divided into 8 Sections:Introduction People of the Middle AgesFeudal SystemMedieval CastlesKnights and TradesmenFamous People: Charlemagne, Richard
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2nd - 5th
Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity
Transform your classroom into a vibrant learning space with this Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity. This engaging project invites students to actively participate in constructing a colossal wall map of the USA, fostering a collaborative and hands-on approach to learning United States geography. Assign each student a state and watch as the United States comes together, state by state, on your bulletin board! The finished map is an impressive 73 inches in length and 55 inches i
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4th - 7th
Also included in: USA Geography MEGA Bundle
Map Skills US REGIONS CONTINENTS & OCEANS Google Slides & EASEL
Review map skills, 7 continents, identify world oceans & U.S. Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest & West using Google Slides. Interactive activities are great for all levels of learning. Use this with your smart board or for individual devices. Includes an Easel Activity! (33 Google Slides, 21 EASEL pages & 60 EASEL Questions)The Google Slide Access link contains 33 slides and 60 Question Easel Assessment:- Continent slides: with labels, without labels & drag the l
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2nd - 4th
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Kinder-1st Social Studies Unit 1: Civics (Citizenship, Leaders, and Rules)
Are you looking for a way to make your Social Studies lessons more engaging? Do you struggle to find ways to connect real world concepts and ideas in a way that makes sense for Kinder and First Grade learners? Do you need less stress and prep and just want to get a product and just TEACH? Are you looking for a product to use at the beginning of the year to introduce the concepts of citizenship, leaders, and rules? Then this curriculum unit is for you! This Social Studies curriculum unit was crea
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K - 1st
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African American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies
Perfect for Black History Month! Compelling and relevant – this unit provides an overview of African American history with a focus on the Civil Rights Movement and current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning.
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9th - 12th
See It Know It Crash Course Psychology Quizzes
See It - Know It Quizzes for Psychology include 40 quizzes aligned to be used with the Crash Course Psychology video series. The quizzes can also be used with any general textbook or in-class lecture for an end-of-chapter review.Hand In Hand’s See It - Know It Quizzes are designed to assess how well a student retains and comprehends information they have heard in short instructional psychology videos. Each quiz contains 8 - 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The quizzes focus on import
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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LGBTQ+ Unit - History & Identity - Lesson Plans, Slides, Activities & Handouts
Comprehensive and timely – this unit provides an overview of LGBTQ history and current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Pair with English and History topics, enhance Sociology. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The lessons help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teacher directions include
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9th - 12th
Native American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies +
This thorough unit provides an overview of Indigenous Peoples' socio-political history with an emphasis on current issues. (It does not focus on individual tribal nations.) Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The les
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9th - 12th
Weather and Climate - Text and Exercise Sheets
Weather is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time. Weather always changes and is different all around the world. It depends on many elements . It may be warm and sunny in one place, but cold, windy and rainy somewhere else.Climate refers to the weather conditions in a certain area over a longer period of time.Contents : 16 pagesIntroductionElements of the weatherTemperatureAir pressureHumidityPrecipitationGlobal wind systemsAir massesClimate ZonesWeather forecastingExt
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Latinx American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies +
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx, Latine, Chicano/a? The unit begins with a clarification and discussion of terms. This comprehensive resource provides an overview of Latinx American history in addition to an exploration of current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High S
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9th - 12th
Asian Pacific American Unit - AAPI: Lesson Plans and Activities - Ethnic Studies
Comprehensive and up-to-date unit that provides an overview of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in addition to an exploration of current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The lessons help you
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9th - 12th
Gender & Sexual Orientation Unit - Roles, Stereotypes, LGBTQ+ - Sociology & more
Tap into student interest! A comprehensive thematic unit on Gender and Sexual Orientation with discussions and activities that students get into. This unit helps you address topics that can be sensitive with a respectful approach. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and an editable assessment. Infuse these compelling lessons into multiple courses such as Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Health, or English. High School resource that could be used in 8t
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9th - 12th
Privilege & Oppression Unit - Slides, Activities, Handouts - High School Lessons
This comprehensive unit on Privilege and Oppression explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students understand complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These versatile lessons can be used in multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Government, and Economics.Concepts address
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9th - 12th
Leonardo da Vinci and Simple Machines
Delve into the world of simple machines through the inventive genius of Leonardo da Vinci with this dynamic lesson plan! This comprehensive resource is designed for educators seeking to inspire curiosity and creativity in their students while exploring the foundational concepts of simple machines.Inside, you'll find detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and creative projects that highlight the role of simple machines in da Vinci's inventions and designs. Students will discover how levers,
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Cultural Identity: Race, Class, Gender - Lessons w/ Slides, Activities, Handouts
“Who am I?” Students love to explore this question! These lessons examine facets of cultural identity that include culture, subculture, nationality, race, ethnicity, social class, biological sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Students learn through engaging activities, including discussions. The resource is LOW PREP (print and go). It includes a guide, slides, PDF worksheets and assessments. The lessons are appropriate for high school, could be used with middle school students, and work for d
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9th - 12th
Race, Racism & Anti-Racism Unit - Lesson Plans, Slides & Handouts - High School
Address complex critical issues! This race and anti-racism unit will help you tackle important topics with thoughtfulness and respect. Infuse these relevant lessons into courses such as History or English, and electives such as Sociology. High School resource that could be used with advanced 8th graders and work for digital learning. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. The lesson plans include suggestion
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9th - 12th
The First Thanksgiving Unit Special Education Leveled Adapted Books Vocabulary
The First Thanksgiving unit contains over 100 pages 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 talks about the Pilgrims, Native Americans, and the struggles that lead to the first Thanksgiving. Through this unit, students will be learning about traveling and moving, growing plants for food, and what the Pilgrims went through. This unit provides opportuniti
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Not Grade Specific
Plato's Apology: Complete Unit on Socrates' Trial - Classroom Philosophy Gr. 10+
In Plato's Apology, Socrates is put on trial and found guilty of impiety and corruption of the youth. Read Socrates's philosophical defense. Learn why Socrates extols that the unexamined life is not worth living and how Plato made his teacher's words a cause célèbre of his time. Nothing about this book is apologetic. Get in-depth with a close reading of the text, replete with engaging building background knowledge activities and more.This Resource Includes the Following Features for the entiret
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Identifying Implicit Bias & Danger of a Single Story Unit - High School Lessons
This relevant unit on Implicit Bias and the Danger of a Single Story explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These flexible lessons can enhance multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies.The resource explores thes
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9th - 12th
Social Class & Social Stratification Unit - High School Sociology, Economics +
Address the elusive “class” in race, class, and gender! This comprehensive thematic unit on Social Class and Social Stratification provides lessons that are organized in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes plans, slides with activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. High School resource that could be used in 8th grade and work for digital learning. Infuse these lessons into multiple courses such as Economics, Sociology, Eth
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9th - 12th
Introduction to Geography unit/module
This module covers the key topics of maps, continents, countries, compass skills, latitude and longitude, and different types of geography. I'll also include engaging hands-on activities like map making, recalls, coordinates, map labelling, reflections and word fills to make the lessons interactive and memorable for students.Firstly , we'll explore different types of geography, such as human geography, physical geography, and cultural geography. Students will engage in hands-on activities like m
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7th - 10th, Staff
Art History: Quiz # 4-Painting Techniques-Test # 1: Famous Artists
Art History - Quiz # 4:Are you looking for ways to teach Art, Art Appreciation, and Art History?This Poster and Quiz Set is a great way to introduce Painting Techniques. There are 20 Questions. The poster can be used to study for the quiz. The poster can also be used for bulletin boards, classroom decorations, class discussions, writing prompts, and research papers.Topics include: Fresco, Watercolor, Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Tempera Paint, Gold Leaf, Papyrus, Parchment, Caves, Pastel, Wax, Egg,
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: VISUAL ARTS K-12: ONE YEAR MEGA BUNDLE
Independence Now! The American Revolution
Independence Now begins with the First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves, a powder keg that ignited military action and set the scene for "the shot heard 'round the world" at Lexington and Concord. This is a chronological journey that takes the student on to Ticonderoga, the siege of Boston, Bunker Hill, Washington's arrival in Boston, Dorchester Heights, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence.Included in the Student Workbook is the audio drama and a script for Independ
Grades:
5th - 8th
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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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