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Social studies resources for Google Apps and for staff and administrators
Immigration Unit Ellis Island | Writing Reading Vocab Immigration Project BUNDLE
Teachers, don't worry about lesson planning for your immigration unit and a take home immigration project! This bundle will save you time and money! You get a printable unit AND a digital folder of immigration resources to help you teach the subject to your students in grades one, two, three and four. Google slides and Google forms will help you teach with distance learning / remote learning. The focus in on immigration in history and includes activities on why people immigrated to America, ho
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2nd - 4th
Emergency Sub Plans High School English - Emergency Sub Plans Social Studies
Looking for emergency sub plans for high school English or history? What about middle school ELA or middle school social studies? Whether you're a substitute teacher, a teacher covering classes, or someone looking for end-of-year activities, this eight-resource bundle will come to the rescue. TED Talks, a Netflix documentary, detailed media literacy lessons, and a fascinating article about a Titanic survivor will do more than fill the time; they'll provide rigor in a set of high-interest activit
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9th - 12th
ADHD Awareness Month Lesson, Video & Activity | Editable | Neurodiversity
This is an editable, digital no prep 60+ page lesson reviewing updated information on ADHD, neurodiversity & ADHD Awareness Month, with 3 differentiated mini quizzes for students to take at the end. One custom video with checking for understanding questions included.This activity could be used with elementary school students or special education students of varying ages and abilities. The whole lesson is left EDITABLE in case you need to adapt it to meet your individual needs!Each slide uses
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: ADHD Awareness | Lesson, Activities and Readings BUNDLE
Special Education Evaluations/Annual Reviews Google Spreadsheet
This is a Google Sheet that can track all of your student’s three-year re-evaluations and annual reviews.To view how this spreadsheet looks and works, watch this video!To view how to update the calendar to match your district school days and state regulations, watch this video! It will automatically calculate students’ age in years and months, automatically calculate 60-days, and automatically color-code each cell. There are instructions attached to the document to help you customize your sprea
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Not Grade Specific
LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WEBQUEST
Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!You'll receive this activity in pr
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7th - 10th
Also included in: BUNDLE LGBTQ Pride Month Activity and Bulletin Board Set
Fun Icebreaker for PD Staff Meetings - 90s TV Show Trivia Game - Team Building
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
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Truth & Reconciliation Full Day PD
This is a full day of professional development for Educators, specially teachers but include all staff if possible. The focus is on Truth and Reconciliation. A great pre-learning leading up to Orange Shirt Day. Giving it meaning, connection and the power to change and renew.Components of plan:planning committee members: Indigenous committee, select teachers, Principal and Vice Principalidentification of audienceK-8 Elementary School Staffpurpose of sessions and workshops (overall to specific)Eng
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Staff
Guide to Building a Model United Nations Program
Being a Model UN advisor is very fulfilling but it is also requires a lot of work. This comprehensive guide can take a lot of the guess work out of the job and help you build and run a successful middle or high school MUN team or club. The information included is based on years of coaching experience and includes tried and tested pieces of advice and practical implementation tips. It would work best for advisors who are new to Model United Nations or for experienced advisors who are looking for
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Model UN Lesson and Activity Bundle
LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity - Choice Board
Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity - Choice Board! With 8 unique activities to choose from, your students will deepen their understanding of LGBTQ history and community. Perfect for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, students can choose from activities such as writing poems, creating a collage, or even drafting their
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Bundle LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activities
Letter of Recommendation for Your Top Student, Highest Reference Letter
Writing a letter for your highest level student can be hard. Here is a letter to use and tailor to fit your student, giving them the best possible recommendation. Even if you've used a template before, here is a brand new one to make your student stand out from the crowd. I've included 2 fully editable letters, one version with male pronouns and one with female pronouns. You will just change the student's name and add in some optional information about some work they've completed in your class.
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9th - 12th
Grade 4 Ontario Report Card Digital Tracker | Year Long Data Collection
These digital trackers are specifically made to make data tracking easier for teachers. With this data tracker, teachers will have all language data in one place. All you have to do is click an option from the drop-down menu (Lacking, Emerging, Developing, or Excelling) for each curriculum expectation. The Google Sheet™ will automatically colour-code this information for each expectation. This tracker is meant for long-term student evaluation and teachers never have to worry about losing a piece
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4th, Staff
I Can Statements and Signs | World Cultures 6 Grade Social Studies TEKS | Google
These "I Can…" statements simplify the 6th grade Social Studies TEKS so they are meaningful to your students. Sharing daily objectives with your class is a best-practice instructional strategy and students find them easy to understand. The color-coded reference documents will be your go-to for planning and is a great overview of the state standards. Plus, administrators love seeing "I Can…" statements displayed in your classroom! Ideas:Display the "I Can…" signs in your classroom. Begin and end
LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activities
Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activities! These individual or team-building activities include questions on LGBTQ history, people, places, and events, allowing students to deepen their understanding of this often-overlooked community.Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! Thi
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Bundle LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activities
Counsellor's Corner (for school newsletter) — 39 weeks in all!
Most schools have a weekly newsletter, both to staff but also to parents and/or students. This resource offers 39 weekly messages, psych-education, uplifting thoughts, and psychological truisms, all designed to increase community, understanding, and social-emotional education. With 39 messages, that is more than enough for a standard school year. I trust it will provide your Counselling Department a fun, attractive, and useful messaging to share with staff, families, and/or students.This is a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Medium Chill" Behavior Expectations and Mission Statement for High School
Set the tone of your classroom, provide structure, and come across as a reasonable, relatable, level-headed human all at the same time! This presentation is aesthetically pleasing, to allow for easy printing and class visibility. Your administrators will be so impressed when you can point to your visible social expectations at any given time during those pop-in visits. As a veteran teacher of (gulp) 18 years, I've learned a thing or two about what works for managing my classroom and what doesn
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10th - 12th
IEP Meeting Checklist Case Manager Special Education Teacher, CSE FREE
Looking for a FREE NO-PREP, EDITABLE, DIGITAL & PRINT IEP CSE Meeting Case Manager Special Education Teacher Checklist? This checklist is comprehensive and simple to fill out with one click or one print! THREE versions are available and all can be edited. Breakdowns of report collection are suitable for middle and high school!INCLUDED:1. 100% editable Google docs checklistsTHREE VERSIONS (horizontal and vertical AND PDFs of each)1. digital one-click checkboxes2. blank templates3. 1-page chec
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6th - 12th
Child Protective Services Report: Abuse and Neglect Documentation and More
Calling child protective services is undoubtedly one of the worst parts of the job. We know how much stress it causes children and their families, we know how limited child protective services is in their ability to provide the support needed, and it is heavy to hear about the abuse and neglect that children we care about are subjected to. It doesn’t help that there are sometimes gray areas when it comes to whether or not a report needs to be made or that we’re not exactly sure what procedures w
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Not Grade Specific
Course Syllabus - Middle School or High School, Student-Centered Classroom!
With this syllabus, you can set up your class year to have a student-centered classroom build on mutual respect and accountability. This sample syllabus is easy to navigate for both teachers and students, and includes all applicable sections needed for a successful school year.For each section, we have included recommendations and examples of how you can communicate relevant information. You need a syllabus that is the "holy text" for your classroom, for your entire school year. With this syl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
College Board Approved AP Psychology Course Syllabus
This syllabus was created as part of the 2019-2020 College Board audit team. Educators were paid to create syllabi aligned and approved by College Board for AP Psychology. Overview and FeaturesTemplate approved by the College BoardAligned with the updated fall 2020 AP Standards (includes course skills and units)Completely editable for personalizationSome portions are left blank to maintain my privacy (my school's name, contact info, etc.) Ways to use Great for first-time teachers or teachers new
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences Google Slides Presentation
Explore Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences with this Google Slides Presentation!This product includes:Google Slides with a bellringer question, YouTube video link (video embedded in a slide), 8 Multiple Intelligences content, Multiple Intelligences test activity.This is a great product to include in a Child Development Theory or Theorists unit for courses like Child Development, Human Growth and Development, Psychology, Child Guidance, Education and Training, etc.If you would like
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Black Lives Matter Presentation: An Introduction to the Movement
This Google Slides presentation provides a thorough and thoughtful overview of the BLM movement, including: the legacy of Trayvon Martin, the power of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, the events (current and historical) that sparked the movement (from Emmett Till to Eric Garner), a glossary of important terms, the definition and guiding principles (from the BLM organization itself), and the goals and future of the movement.Narrative/descriptive writing accompanies photo, audio, and video links use
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Behavior Technician Performance Evaluation Tool
Use this tool to conveniently conduct ongoing evaluations of R/BT’s performance across primary ABA domains (i.e., Natural Environment Training, Discrete-Trial Teaching, Behavior Plan implementation, and professionalism). This file can be used to monitor the behavior technician’s performance throughout the supervision experience in one central location, simply duplicate the “TEMPLATE” any time a new evaluation is completed. This tool can be easily customized to fit your needs. Once purchased, al
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Not Grade Specific
Social Studies Prioritizing Standards & Vertical Alignment of Skills Spreadsheet
Social Studies Prioritizing Standards & Vertical Alignment of Skills K-6(*NOTE: Based on the NYS Social Studies Framework)Unlock the full potential of your social studies curriculum with our comprehensive tool for prioritizing standards and achieving vertical alignment of skills from Kindergarten to 6th grade. This invaluable resource empowers educators to design a cohesive and effective social studies program that fosters deep understanding, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation fo
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Not Grade Specific
Traveling with students: Application Process Editable Google Docs
This packet which is part of a bundle includes paperwork and forms for teachers, leaders and chaperones for student travel. The introduction documents are guides for introducing and inviting students to a travel experience. I have been traveling with students for 15 years and I have created a complete set of forms to use for traveling with students. Included in EDITABLE Google documents:• Letter to School Board introducing trip and asking for permission to travel• Introduction letter to parents
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9th - 12th
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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.
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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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