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Preview of 61 High Interest Low Level Reading ComprehensionPassages Bundle 1

61 High Interest Low Level Reading ComprehensionPassages Bundle 1

61 Reading Passages with 61 Comprehension Assessments BUNDLE61 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards English Language Arts. This resource contains seven versions of the lessons:1. Form Fillable PDF for upload or email to students for digital distance learning. Works great for digital language arts centers as well.2. One Page PDF of Passages - for packets or
Preview of Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming

Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming

Help spread disability acceptance and awareness with this set of posters meant for high schoolers and/or teachers! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 15 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the Elementary /Middle School version? Click here!
Preview of Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere

Created by
AwesomeScience
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
Preview of 30 High Interest: Low Level Reading & Comprehension Passages Ancient History

30 High Interest: Low Level Reading & Comprehension Passages Ancient History

30 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards for ancient history and English Language Arts. The passages are cross-curricular and can be used to provide reading practice for struggling readers as well as to teach history concepts to students who have trouble accessing the reading levels of tradition textbooks.This resource contains:A form Fillable PDF. Works gr
Preview of Coyote Tales - Native American Reader's Theater

Coyote Tales - Native American Reader's Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This package was intended for November which is Native American month but can be done at any time. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have plac
Preview of Dialects and Speech (United States)

Dialects and Speech (United States)

Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation. Includes: Dialect and examples Idiolect and examples Jargon and examples Pidgins and examples Creole and examples Review of Terminologies and activity Regional dialects and activity Literature dialects and examples Literature Project activity for Assessment Extra Resources Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaborat
Preview of English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk

English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk

Created by
Profe Zulita
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
Preview of Reduce your Stress Bundle - Emotional Support for Mental Health and Wellness

Reduce your Stress Bundle - Emotional Support for Mental Health and Wellness

Reduce your Stress Bundle - Emotional Support for Mental Health and Wellness - 135+ pagesReduce your Stress now with the bundle of stress support tools! Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. This bundle explains what your stress is, how it affects you and ways to reduce stress - great for stress support.IMPORTANT for EVERYONE!! - get your tools
Preview of Autism Support Bundle  Therapy Worksheet Activities Autism Awareness & Help Tool

Autism Support Bundle Therapy Worksheet Activities Autism Awareness & Help Tool

Autism Support Bundle - Therapy Worksheets, Posters, Infographics and more - all providing information about Autism and how to help - 120+ pagesThis Autism Bundle helps teachers, parents, professionals, carers or individuals with Autism. Therapy worksheets and activities, autism awareness informational posters support information. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition, becoming more and more common. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interacti
Preview of US President Sorting Mats: Full Set of 46 Presidents

US President Sorting Mats: Full Set of 46 Presidents

Need a fun, hands-on activity for students to review their knowledge of US presidents? This reusable sorting activity will help your students organize the information they are learning about each president! Often children need help 'filing' what they learn in the correct 'drawers in their brains' and building connections between the concepts they learn. This resource provides hands-on, active practice at organizing a variety of facts about each president.Students will have fun sorting and match
Preview of Mardi Gras in New Orleans Social Studies Unit

Mardi Gras in New Orleans Social Studies Unit

Mardi Gras in New Orleans Social Studies Unit Price: 77 pages X .10 = $7.70 This social studies unit delves into the unique holiday of Mardi Gras as experienced by a New Orleans native. It is a largely secular celebration with a religious history, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The unit contains a plethora of activities, so you can decide how much time you would like to spend on it or tailor it to the time you have available. Below is the Table of Contents for the unit: Special Teacher Dire
Preview of Film Analysis A How-To Guide

Film Analysis A How-To Guide

Step-by-Step How-To for complete film writing analysis. This 36 page guide has two parts: Getting Started and Writing Your Essay. This easy-to-follow guide includes: What is film analysis? Literary Analysis and Film Concepts Getting Started How to Watch and Take Notes Audience Theme Emotions Writing Your Essay Introduction Plot Summary Body Paragraphs Setting Mood Characters Film Techniques Sound Lighting Symbolism Foreshadowing, Directors and Writers Using Film Quotes Conc
Preview of Developmental Psychology Series: Reading Centers Bundle

Developmental Psychology Series: Reading Centers Bundle

Created by
M Teaching Peaks
Welcome to the 5-step Reading Centers Series on Developmental Psychology. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of human development, from infancy to adulthood. Discover key concepts, theories, and factors that shape our physical, cognitive, and socioemotional growth. Get ready to enhance your reading comprehension skills and gain insights into the intricate processes of human maturation.Topics include: Nature vs. Nurture, Attachment Theory, Stages of Development, Piaget's Theory of Cognit
Preview of Supporting Meltdown Bundles - Emotional Regulation Therapy Support Autism ADHD

Supporting Meltdown Bundles - Emotional Regulation Therapy Support Autism ADHD

Supporting Meltdown Bundles - Emotional Regulation Therapy Support Autism & ADHD - 72 pagesA meltdown is a reaction to feeling overwhelmed. It's usually not something people can control. Lots of situations can trigger meltdowns, depending on the person. For example, pain, fear, or unexpected changes to routines or life situations like a divorce or job loss. This bundle provides, information, posters, reflections and activities to help people identify triggers and patterns of behaviours (work
Preview of ADHD Support Bundle - Information, Therapy Worksheets, Activities & Posters

ADHD Support Bundle - Information, Therapy Worksheets, Activities & Posters

ADHD Support Bundle - Information, Activities, Posters for all ages - 80+ pagesADHD is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships and difficulty at school or work. Symptoms include limited attention and hyperactivity. Treatments includes talk therapy among others.This resource pack includes support for both adults and children in th
Preview of Fun Icebreaker for PD Staff Meetings - 90s TV Show Trivia Game - Team Building

Fun Icebreaker for PD Staff Meetings - 90s TV Show Trivia Game - Team Building

Created by
After the FACS
A fun icebreaker game and beginning of new school year activity for teachers, back to school staff or faculty meetings, professional development PDs, and PLC meetings. Use with in-person or virtual trainings. Engage your staff and build morale!This resource is a fun way to take your staff down memory lane to see what they can remember about the cast members of their favorite 90s TV shows. The Name That Cast 90s TV Show Trivia Game will help you test your knowledge of some the most popular TV sh
Preview of Developmental Psychology: Case Studies

Developmental Psychology: Case Studies

Created by
M Teaching Peaks
Dive into the realm of human development with our Developmental Psychology Case Studies: Embark on an exploration of 8 carefully selected case studies, each designed to shed light on essential principles within the captivating field of developmental psychology.Perfectly suited for students delving into the complexities of growth and maturation, these studies provide valuable insights into the dynamic processes of cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan.Please Note: T
Preview of Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Novel Study and Text Analysis

Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Novel Study and Text Analysis

Created by
Teacher Thom
This unit can be taught in tandem with the text Motorcycles & Sweetgrass, written by Drew Hayden Taylor in 2011.I have used this resource alongside the text for my grade 11 university and college level First Nations English classes. It was taught over about 10 weeks.Included:Pre-reading work, to provide some background, context and social/historical significance to the story prior to reading. This includes looking at the epigraph of the text both before and after completion. Basic comprehens
Preview of Graphic Organizers *Use with Any Subject (20 Different Versions)

Graphic Organizers *Use with Any Subject (20 Different Versions)

This product includes 20 of my very favorite Graphic Organizers! I love to use graphic organizers in my classroom because they are so adaptable, and extremely effective in aiding what can be abstract concepts! The best part about this product is that so many of these graphic organizers can be used for any subject: Math, Science, Social Studies, Guided Reading, Writing, Language Arts...etc! These graphic organizers are great for information or non-informational texts, close reading, and fiction a
Preview of World War I: WWI Technology Gallery Walk

World War I: WWI Technology Gallery Walk

**Now part of our complete WWI UNIT BUNDLE**This World War One Technology Gallery Walk set includes:15 photographs with captions20 question handoutTwo full lesson plans40 additional slides with information and photographs (optional)World War One is considered by many to be the first "modern war." New technologies and military inventions (aircraft, battleships, machine guns, etc.) played a pivotal role in the war. This gallery walk helps students understand the role that technology played in the
Preview of INSTRUCTORS' MANUAL for Microeconomics 14th Edition by Michael Parkin.

INSTRUCTORS' MANUAL for Microeconomics 14th Edition by Michael Parkin.

Created by
Scholar Friends
INSTRUCTORS' MANUAL Microeconomics 14th Edition by Michael Parkin. Part 1 IntroductionTABLE OF CONTENTS:Chapter 1 What is Economics? 1Chapter 2 The Economic Problem 9Part 2 How Markets WorkChapter 3 Demand and Supply 21Chapter 4 Elasticity 35Chapter 5 Efficiency and Equity 45Chapter 6 Government Actions in Markets 57Chapter 7 Global Markets in Action 69Part 3 Households’ ChoiceChapter 8 Utility and Demand 81Chapter 9 Possibilities, Preferences, and Choices 93Part 4 Firms and MarketsChapter 10 Or
Preview of What Was the HOLOCAUST?     Gail Herman (Who HQ) SUPER WORKSHEETS

What Was the HOLOCAUST? Gail Herman (Who HQ) SUPER WORKSHEETS

Created by
CURIOUS CAT
NOTE: In order for the material to be completed, student must have access to original textProduct Description· Multiple Choice Test Questions· Vocabulary Quiz Questions· Key Terms· Word Search Puzzle for Each Book· Cross Word Puzzle for Each Book· Timelines for Each Book· 25 Activities PowerPoint· A Student Bio Book FREE RESOURCES – SAMPLE UNITS1. "You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without Trees"2. "Who Was Jesus"3. "The Holy Bible Board Game"4. “The Cay 225 Content Questions Whiteboard Game” MEGA SAVER
Preview of Kalief Browder, Prisons, Solitary Confinement

Kalief Browder, Prisons, Solitary Confinement

Unit on Kalief Browder, a 16-year-old who spent three years in prison at Rikers Island awaiting trial. Much of the time was spent in solitary confinement.Topics covered- Mass Incarceration- Prison Industrial Complex- Solitary Confinement- Rikers Island- Bail Money- Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Clause----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Similar Products In My Store!This Is America- Childish GambinoWar on Drugs
Preview of Dolores Huerta - Interactive Activities - Hispanic Heritage Leader Dual Language

Dolores Huerta - Interactive Activities - Hispanic Heritage Leader Dual Language

ENGLISH VERSIONYou will find a set of 4 different tasks to work on the biographies of Dolores Huerta. There are 4 interactive activities to be done:Interactive Task 1: Students have to search facts about the biography of this famous person and write those facts related to his/her early and family life , the major accomplishments and more interesting facts.Interactive task 2: This flip-flap foldable is made in order to complete 4 main facts about the famous person.Interactive task 3: This gem f
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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.