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Preview of Long Ago and Today | Then and Now Social Studies | Google Slides

Long Ago and Today | Then and Now Social Studies | Google Slides

Life Long Ago vs. Life Today This is a Google Slides file that covers "then and now" social studies lessons. These lessons teach about life long ago as it compares to life today. I have included 3 Google Slides Lessons that require no extra materials for students to complete, though some writing activities have a black & white print option as well. The 3 lessons could easily be stretched across more days as needed. Students will make comparisons between life long ago vs. today. The Google Sl
Preview of Black History Bundle K-3

Black History Bundle K-3

This bundle includes ALL of my primary Black History Units! Great for multi-age classrooms as these resources will give options for kindergarten- 3rd grade. All resources have been (or are in the process of being) updated to be accessible for virtual learning. Please see each product description below.
Preview of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities

Who doesn't love Shel Silverstein's beloved book The Giving Tree? The Giving Tree activities include literacy and economic social studies activities. It helps first grade kids practice retelling, sequencing and identifying the moral or life lesson of the story. The Giving Tree is also a great social studies content book for learning economic concepts like scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and resources. I love using this book around Christmastime to launch a class giving project!INCLUDED IN THE
Preview of Harriet Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Harriet Tubman 2019

Harriet Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Harriet Tubman 2019

Best movie guide out there! 27 Movie Guide Questions for the 2019 movie Harriet written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.Rated PG-13 and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Synopsis:Based on the thrillin
Preview of 1917 Movie Questions with Answers - 1917 Movie Guide - 1917 Worksheet (2019)

1917 Movie Questions with Answers - 1917 Movie Guide - 1917 Worksheet (2019)

1917 movie questions (released in 2019) helps keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. The 1917 movie guide comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end. The 1917 movie worksheet follows along during World War I as two British soldiers -- Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake -- receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cros
Preview of Hamilton the Musical Guide + Answers | Hamilton Movie Worksheet (2020) Disney

Hamilton the Musical Guide + Answers | Hamilton Movie Worksheet (2020) Disney

Hamilton movie questions (released 2020) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. Hamilton worksheet comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.Hamilton Movie Guide follows the original Broadway production of the award-winning musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the treasury, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadw
Preview of Midway Movie Questions with Answers | Midway Movie Guide | Worksheet (2019)

Midway Movie Questions with Answers | Midway Movie Guide | Worksheet (2019)

Midway movie questions (released 2019) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 23 questions (plus 3 critical thinking questions at the end) for them to answer to keep them on track. Midway movie worksheet comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.* Streamlined format (without distracting images) designed to keep students’ attention with questions incrementally and chronologically spaced during the entirety of the video* Questions do not detract from the
Preview of Native American Indians- The Best Power Point EVER!

Native American Indians- The Best Power Point EVER!

Created by
Johana Zegarra
This is a very informative power point. Great for a thematic unit on Native American Indians due to all the detail, visuals, and facts that it has. It describes each Native American region's climate, landforms, and natural resources. It also describes in detail each Native American region in terms of housing, clothing, food, transportation, arts and crafts, tools and weapons, religion as well as customs. Regions Discussed in depth:Southwest Native Americans (total of 12 slides)Plains Native
Preview of Fire Safety | Google Slides

Fire Safety | Google Slides

Fire Safety Digital Activities Resource engages students in learning about fire safety both in person or virtually via Google Classroom or via screen share in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred virtual platform. This no prep resource can be used for students independently, small group, or whole group.Included in this pack:Fire safety learning target slideLearn about Fire Safety (5 min video)Learn about Fire Fighters (10 min video)Fire Drill at School (5 min video)Virtual Field
Preview of Christmas and Holidays Around the World Passport and Directed Drawings

Christmas and Holidays Around the World Passport and Directed Drawings

This Holidays Around the World resource includes a digital and a printable version. It was created for Seesaw, PowerPoint, and as a PDF document. This resource can be used with a Smartboard, computer, iPad or tablet. It includes the cover for the passport, flag, directed drawing (8 steps) and lines for them to write a fun fact about each country.Countries included:United States - reindeerMexico - poinsettia Italy - la BefanaGermany - gingerbread cookieAustralia - koalaIsrael - dreidelThe Netherl
Preview of Mulan 2020 Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH. Digital, PDF and Word versions

Mulan 2020 Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH. Digital, PDF and Word versions

No prep necessary! 31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. This film highlights the importance themes of diversity, perseverance and family. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Includes everything you need to teach Mulan in your classroom. Written 100% in English. Turn this blockbuster gem into a
Preview of Hidden Figures Movie Guide/Worksheet | NASAMathmetician African American Women

Hidden Figures Movie Guide/Worksheet | NASAMathmetician African American Women

I used this worksheet to accompany viewing the movie Hidden Figures with my middle schoolers. Questions follow along with the story, hitting major plot points and raises issues of the Civil Rights Movement around the 1960's. Perfect to culminate a unit on space science, and the space race. Cross curricular topics including a historical look at women in the workplace, and struggles of people of color in the south mid-century. This is a perfect fit for showing during Black History Month/African-Am
Preview of Landforms | Mountains Valleys Deserts Coasts Activities, Slides & Worksheets

Landforms | Mountains Valleys Deserts Coasts Activities, Slides & Worksheets

Landforms Activities including Flip Books, Google Slides lessons, and worksheets to learn Mountains, Valleys, Deserts, and Coasts - This is an interactive Google Slides Lesson (55 slides) with 21 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities. Google Slides include the following:14 slides to teach Mountains8 slides to teach Valleys13 slides to teach Deserts15 slides to teach CoastsGraphic Organizer to Show All LandformsThis product includes a Google Slides file that can be used for teaching
Preview of Erikson's 8 Stages of Development: Movie Representation Worksheet (Child Dev)

Erikson's 8 Stages of Development: Movie Representation Worksheet (Child Dev)

This worksheet works through the Erikson's 8 Stages of Development by viewing Disney/Pixar movie clips. The following Youtube videos provide the exact clips needed for this worksheet, but you can easily find the individual clips yourself.Youtube video clip links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWfct9sHOY ORhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhBbE8hSz1I&feature=emb_logo*Please check the Youtube links to see if they are still valid or that you can access the movie clips needed before purchasing
Preview of Invictus Movie Questions with ANSWERS | MOVIE GUIDE Worksheet

Invictus Movie Questions with ANSWERS | MOVIE GUIDE Worksheet

Invictus movie questions (released 2009) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions for them to answer to keep them on track. The Invictus movie guide comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.The Invictus Worksheet follows along as Nelson Mandela faces the task of unifying a country divided by race. With only months since the end of Apartheid, divisions still exist between the country's whites and blacks, something Mandela notices during an i
Preview of Georgia Social Studies | Me on the Map | City, County, State, Country, Continent

Georgia Social Studies | Me on the Map | City, County, State, Country, Continent

My Place on the Map - lessons for identifying and locating city, county, state, country, and continent - This geography unit is an interactive Google Slides Presentation (76 slides) with 18 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities.This product is ideal for the early grades. This product includes an interactive Google Slides file that requires no extra materials for students to complete, though I have included black & white printable worksheets to go along with the slides. I plan t
Preview of Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Social Studies | Google Slides & Worksheets

Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Social Studies | Google Slides & Worksheets

Historical Figure Theodore Teddy Roosevelt- Studying famous Americans or inventors? This Theodore Roosevelt unit includes 3 Google Slides Lessons with 7 accompanying worksheets. Students will learn about the Panama Canal, Teddy's Rough Riders, National Parks, and more!I make a point to use REAL photos in ALL of my science and social studies lessons! The beauty of using my science and social studies lessons to teach in the classroom is...you just teach straight from the slides, then hand out the
Preview of In the Time of the Butterflies En el tiempo de las mariposas in ENGLISH/SPANISH

In the Time of the Butterflies En el tiempo de las mariposas in ENGLISH/SPANISH

2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes Answer Key included! Both in English & Spanish.2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 27 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen pre
Preview of Virginia State Symbols Bundle - Cardinal, Dogwood, Capitol, Flag (SOL 1.12)

Virginia State Symbols Bundle - Cardinal, Dogwood, Capitol, Flag (SOL 1.12)

Teach your first grade students about Virginia's state symbols: the Virginia capitol building, dogwood (state flower), cardinal (state bird), and the Virginia state flag! This bundle includes printable posters with images and vocabulary, fill-in-the-blank activities, student books, a graphing activity, and an I Spy interactive board activity. 1.12 The student will recognize the symbols and traditional practices that honor the Commonwealth of Virginia by a. identifying the Virginia flag, sta
Preview of Cesar Chávez Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Chronological Order

Cesar Chávez Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Chronological Order

2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 23 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes Answer Key included! Both in English & Spanish.2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 23 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen pre
Preview of Los 33 or The 33 Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Antonio Banderas Fim

Los 33 or The 33 Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Antonio Banderas Fim

2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. 2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 27 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen preguntas previas a la escucha, preguntas para responder durant
Preview of Time Line chronological order Social Studies cut and paste ESL

Time Line chronological order Social Studies cut and paste ESL

Here is a time line for chronological order with words and pictures. I tried it out on my kindergarten class and they were able to successfully complete it with a little bit of help. I have them write the words first, while we talk about it. They can then cut and paste the words on top of what they wrote and match the picture to it. If you like this or my other centers, but let me know. If there is a problem I would like to know that as well. I will be happy to make it right, before you pos
Preview of Goods and Services Lessons | Sort & Activity Included | Slides & Worksheets

Goods and Services Lessons | Sort & Activity Included | Slides & Worksheets

Goods and Services Economics lessons - Social Studies lessons for K, 1st, 2nd.This is an interactive Google Slides file (77 slides) with 11 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities. An 8 day detailed lesson plan is included, though this unit could be taught in less/more days as time permits.This product includes a Google Slides file that can be used for teaching on the smartboard (it is very interactive - lots of student involvement!) or can be assigned in Google Classroom for student
Preview of Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea | Famous Americans | Google Slides & Worksheets

Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea | Famous Americans | Google Slides & Worksheets

Historical Figures Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea - Studying famous Americans or inventors? This Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea unit includes 3 Google Slides Lessons with 6 accompanying B&W printable worksheets. The slides teach about the Louisiana Purchase, the Corps of Discovery, and Lewis and Clark's expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.I make a point to use REAL photos in ALL of my science and social studies lessons! The beauty of using my science and social studies lessons to tea
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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.

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.