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Preview of Start Your Own Business Mini-Project (Digital + Printable)

Start Your Own Business Mini-Project (Digital + Printable)

Guide your class through their very own startup! Each year, my class comes up with their own "business" to raise money for a charity. This mini-project template guides them through the process! This goes very well with a unit on goods and services or buyers and sellers. Assign to groups, individually, or even complete whole-class. Compliments Benchmark Advance Unit 9 theme.What’s Included:A PowerPoint version for Microsoft Teams usersA Google Slides version for Google users (the link is provided
Preview of Black History Month Project Digital Black History Research Project

Black History Month Project Digital Black History Research Project

Do you need an engaging and meaningful Black History Month project?  This Black History Research Project in Google Slides™ gives students a choice and be creative as well as requires them to research and use critical thinking skills. This resource includes teacher directions and a Google Slides™ file that is organized with student directions, a checklist, slide templates, and a detailed rubric that allows students to research all the elements of a famous African American to create a complete pre
Preview of Lost Boys of Sudan Video Questions Darfur | God Grew Tired of Us | Microsoft

Lost Boys of Sudan Video Questions Darfur | God Grew Tired of Us | Microsoft

Students love, "God Grew Tired of Us“, a heartwarming and fascinating documentary about the "Lost Boys of Sudan”. Students answer 30 questions as they watch the video. Filmmakers follow a few “Lost Boys” as they leave African refugee camps & resettle in the US. Your students will be captivated by the challenges the boys faced as they adjusted to life in a new culture, while learning the history of the genocide in Darfur & civil war in Sudan. Your purchase has print & interactive, dig
Preview of Shipwrecked Geography Survival Challenge | Adapt and Modify Activity | Microsoft

Shipwrecked Geography Survival Challenge | Adapt and Modify Activity | Microsoft

This FUN activity challenges your class to examine human-environment interactions in a unique way. Students imagine they are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Their only chance for survival is to successfully adapt & modify to their surroundings. Students love the engaging activity; you will love the critical & creative thinking it fosters! Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classroo
Preview of Research & Inquiry Graphic Organizers - DIGITAL ACTIVITY

Research & Inquiry Graphic Organizers - DIGITAL ACTIVITY

Created by
Addie Williams
DIGITAL Research and Inquiry Organizers - Looking for something to help your students manage a research assignment or research paper? Use these comprehensive templates and organizers to help your students succeed as they work online! Use these organizers with Google Classroom™, MS One Drive™, and more! Easy to share! No papers to organize to photocopying to prep! (*Please Note - These templates can be printed in greyscale.)Great for any subject and any type of research project - the end resu
Preview of Leap Year 2024 PowerPoint of Fun Facts

Leap Year 2024 PowerPoint of Fun Facts

Created by
HappyEdugator
Leap Year PowerPoint. Facts and fun on Leap Year. 2024 is a leap year! Animated. Answers questions many kids have about leap year. Slides include: What is Leap Year? When does Leap Year Happen? When do we add the extra day? Why do we have Leap Year? When was the first Leap Year? What calendar do we use today? Funny Leap Year tradition, and more. The last slide is a partner activity the kids can do that is related to leap year and February 29. Use PowerPoints like this in Zoom for videoconferenc
Preview of Veterans Day PowerPoint - History of Armistice and Remembrance Day

Veterans Day PowerPoint - History of Armistice and Remembrance Day

A Veterans Day PowerPoint helps students understand how and why we celebrate the holiday. This 17-slide PowerPoint has information on the origins of Veterans Day, the history of this holiday, slides on Remembrance Day and Armistice Day, the observance of Veterans Day, the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the US, France and England, the meaning of the Poppy, In Flanders Fields, How to Honor Veterans, and How to Fold a Flag. Embedded music. Work
Preview of Create a Culture Collage Project with Rubric | Cultural Traits PBL | Microsoft

Create a Culture Collage Project with Rubric | Cultural Traits PBL | Microsoft

Create culture collages! This project challenges students to showcase a culture & its unique traits in a fun way. The activity can be adapted to a student’s own culture or any world culture. Directions, brainstorm charts, rubric & project examples are included! Choose whether students make digital or paper collages. Finished projects are always super creative! Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or
Preview of Jamestown & Colonial Virginia Google Drive Review (VS.3 & VS.4)

Jamestown & Colonial Virginia Google Drive Review (VS.3 & VS.4)

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
When you're ready to review Virginia Studies content, these engaging, digital activities are the way to go! Students can use this digital resource right in Google Slides™ to review their knowledge of the establishment of the Jamestown settlement and life in the Virginia colony. This no-prep activity is perfect for end-of-unit or SOL test review!Students will complete the review activities by typing answers to questions and dragging objects.Slide contents include:reasons for colonizationimportanc
Preview of Solve a Real World Conflict Current Events Activity | In the News | Microsoft

Solve a Real World Conflict Current Events Activity | In the News | Microsoft

The United Nations needs help! Students propose solutions to real-world conflicts in this thought-provoking activity. First, they watch the news to find examples of conflict and cooperation around the globe. Then they summarize the information for the UN Security Council and write innovative proposals for peace. This is a great way to integrate current events and research skills into your curriculum. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interactive, digita
Preview of Secret State of North Korea Video Questions | PBS Frontline Report | Microsoft

Secret State of North Korea Video Questions | PBS Frontline Report | Microsoft

This activity explores Kim Jung Un’s rise to power and how technology is changing people’s beliefs in North Korea. The video highlights the difficulty citizens face and the shift away from blind obedience to the tyrannical regime. Students respond to big idea questions covered in the 55-minute video. My classes are always fascinated by PBS Frontline’s “Secret State of North Korea” documentary and find North Korea's secretive government fascinating. Print & interactive, digital versions of th
Preview of Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z with Easel Assessment

Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z with Easel Assessment

Created by
HappyEdugator
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Slides on what is a myth, classical mythology, and the main characters and myths of Greek and Roman mythology. Photos of statues and ruins, coins and ancient art, as well as interesting facts about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece. Build background knowledge before starting any mythology unit. 69 informational slides, 50 question/answer slides, and 25 Easel Assessment pages.Includes inform
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint - MLK Writing Assignment

Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint - MLK Writing Assignment

Created by
HappyEdugator
Martin Luther King Jr PowerPoint presentation and MLK Writing Assignment. An engaging overview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s life, from birth to his death and legacy. Has many photographs and some audio from his "I have a dream" speech. Students will learn about the life of MLK, his influence, and how he dreamed of a brotherhood of man. Perfect for Martin Luther King Day or Black History month. Use as a supplement to your Civil Rights Movement unit. Photo timeline can be used as a prompt and
Preview of Monotheistic Religion Vocabulary Puzzle | Judaism Christianity Islam | Microsoft

Monotheistic Religion Vocabulary Puzzle | Judaism Christianity Islam | Microsoft

These vocab puzzles keep your students engaged while reviewing the 3 monotheistic religions founded in the Middle East. Students match key terms with their definitions by rotating pieces to solve the puzzles. A reference chart comparing the 3 religions is also included for interactive notebooks. Students enjoy solving the puzzles and you love the learning! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Ev
Preview of Africa PowerPoint with Fun Facts and Photos with Printable and Digital Review

Africa PowerPoint with Fun Facts and Photos with Printable and Digital Review

Created by
HappyEdugator
All About Africa PowerPoint. An overview of the continent with animations, interesting facts, photographs from different countries and regions in Africa, and important information about climate, geography, people, social issues, and politics. This digital resource explains the climatic zones and ecosystems of each of the U.N. regions of Africa at length, including the pyramids and deserts of North Africa, the Sahel and desertification of West Africa, the savannas and mountains of East Africa, th
Preview of Virginia in the Civil War & Reconstruction Google Drive Review (VS.7 & VS.8)

Virginia in the Civil War & Reconstruction Google Drive Review (VS.7 & VS.8)

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
When you're ready to review Virginia Studies content, these engaging, digital activities are the way to go! Students can use this digital resource right in Google Slides™ to review their knowledge of the role of Virginia in the Civil War and life during the Reconstruction era. This no-prep activity is perfect for end-of-unit or SOL test review!Students will complete the review activities by typing answers to questions and dragging objects.Slide contents include:events that led to secession and w
Preview of Latin America PowerPoint Fun Facts and Photos with Printable and Digital Review

Latin America PowerPoint Fun Facts and Photos with Printable and Digital Review

Created by
HappyEdugator
Latin America includes South America and Central America. Great for Hispanic Heritage Month. Informational slides for independent work or whole group. Teach Spanish or Social Studies? Provide background information on South America and Central America - the land, the people, the history and the culture. Animated digital resource. Also use as an introduction to Spanish in foreign language class. Engaging and entertaining, interesting facts, and lots of photographs, these slides are a good way to
Preview of An OPEC Investigation Activity | Oil Supply and Global Demand DBQ | Microsoft

An OPEC Investigation Activity | Oil Supply and Global Demand DBQ | Microsoft

The President needs help deciding what to do about the price of oil! Should the US increase fracking operations to win the “Gas Nations” war against OPEC. This engaging activity challenges students to investigate graphs, charts, and maps about OPEC and its influence on the global price of oil. A printable “walk-around” poster version is also included for in-class instruction. Students examine data files, identify pros & cons, and evaluate the evidence. Then, they write a final report for the
Preview of Digital Virginia Studies Review Yearbook Activity

Digital Virginia Studies Review Yearbook Activity

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
Looking for an engaging and unique way to review important people from the Virginia Studies curriculum? Students will love creating a digital "yearbook" that can be used right in Google Slides™. This activity makes a great independent project or collaborative class activity and requires students to use creative and critical thinking skills!Students will complete the slides by typing in text boxes and inserting pictures. No prep for you; no lost papers for them!The slide contents include:editable
Preview of 20th & 21st Century Virginia Google Drive Review (VS.9 & VS.10)

20th & 21st Century Virginia Google Drive Review (VS.9 & VS.10)

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
When you're ready to review Virginia Studies content, these engaging, digital activities are the way to go! Students can use this digital resource right in Google Slides™ to review their knowledge of 20th century Virginia and Virginia's government, geography, and economics. This no-prep activity is perfect for end-of-unit or SOL test review!Students will complete the review activities by typing answers to questions and dragging objects.Slide contents include:changes in Virginia (transition from
Preview of Ellis Island PowerPoint - Vocabulary for Understanding Immigration

Ellis Island PowerPoint - Vocabulary for Understanding Immigration

Created by
HappyEdugator
Teaching the history of Ellis Island requires giving students good background information and vocabulary. This Ellis Island PowerPoint has 17 vocabulary words essential to understanding immigrants and Ellis Island. Includes vocabulary slides, quick activities, and a vocabulary review activity at the end. Century Gothic font. to make it easy to read. Includes digital worksheets in PowerPoint for students to create sentences with their vocabulary words. Words included are: Ellis Island, Immigrant,
Preview of New Year Around the World PowerPoint

New Year Around the World PowerPoint

Created by
HappyEdugator
Happy New Year 2024! This is a New Year Around the World presentation is all about New Year’s traditions, which is fun to learn about after winter break. PowerPoint on traditions and customs of the New Year's holiday in 22 different countries: United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Australia, India, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Good for first day back from break and will be one
Preview of The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Microsoft

The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Microsoft

This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
Preview of Inside North Korea Video Questions | Nat Geo Undercover Report | Microsoft

Inside North Korea Video Questions | Nat Geo Undercover Report | Microsoft

This activity explores North Korea in the early 2000's when Kim Jong Il was in power. An undercover reporter enters the country & films real life in the country, focusing on the extreme conditions faced by North Koreans under the tyrannical regime. Students respond to big idea questions covered in the 50-minute video. My classes are always intrigued by the "Inside North Korea” documentary. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class
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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.

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.