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Preview of AP Psychology / AP Psych Full Curriculum Bundle - Google Drive - 90% Pass Rate!

AP Psychology / AP Psych Full Curriculum Bundle - Google Drive - 90% Pass Rate!

My AP Psychology full year curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, and any other updates I may add in the future!This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. The bundle meshes fun, review, rigor, and skill-building throughout the entire year! It has helped my students consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates, and I hope it can help some of you... esp
Preview of Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12

Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12

Created by
Tracee Orman
Common Core Reading History and Social Studies Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *Newly Updated* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides version for distance learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in History and Social Studies (RH) grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Th
Preview of Places in My Community

Places in My Community

Created by
Learning Palace
This product will help students learn and review about places in the community. It includes different activities such as Picture Sort, Color and Identify, Bubble Map, Draw and Write, ABC Order, Word Search, Name the Community Places, Make a List, Think About, Reflection, Sort-cut and paste, My Book of community Places, A mini book of Places in My Community, KWL Chart, Label the Community Places, Places in My Community Writing Prompts, 1-2-3 Community Places, Vocabulary Cards (black and white and
Preview of Report Card Comments for Pre-K

Report Card Comments for Pre-K

Created by
Noteworthy in NY
A time-saving tool to help you compose your beginning of the year, mid year and end of the year comments!
Preview of Immigration and Ellis Island, Crafts included, No Prep!

Immigration and Ellis Island, Crafts included, No Prep!

Created by
Its a thing
This product is great when studying Immigration to America – Ellis Island. It includes a wide variety of activities easy to use and engaging for kids! My classroom loved them! This can be used in whole groups, small groups, or as independent work. It includes:Cut and paste activity on immigrants’ journeyDraw immigrants’ journeyEllis Island facts recording sheetTwo Informational/ reading textsReasons to move - recording sheetAll about Ellis Island writing paperA few options on "Who, what, where,
Preview of 5th Edition Task List BCBA Exam Prep Bundle - ABA Flash Cards and Study Guides

5th Edition Task List BCBA Exam Prep Bundle - ABA Flash Cards and Study Guides

Created by
AllDayABA
5th Edition Task List BCBA Exam Prep Bundle - ABA Flash Cards and Study GuidesIf you are preparing to sit for the BCBA exam, these flash cards and booklets could help save you hours of time creating study materials. It is perfect for RBTs, supervisees, and others who work in the field of applied behavior analysis. This set of flash cards and booklets covers vocabulary terms related to sections of the 5th Edition Task List (BACB, 2017). This bundle includes flash cards for all of the sections as
Preview of Presidents Day Coloring Book {Made by Creative Clips Clipart}

Presidents Day Coloring Book {Made by Creative Clips Clipart}

This 9-page coloring book includes a cover and 8 unique coloring pages. These pages focus on George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and USA symbols. Use these pages for early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more! This coloring book is included in my CREATIVE CLIPS COLORING BOOK BUNDLE 1. If you have purchased that discounted bundle, you already own this! This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other color
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 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 AP Psych / AP Psychology Activity MEGA BUNDLE - All 9 Units - Google Drive

AP Psych / AP Psychology Activity MEGA BUNDLE - All 9 Units - Google Drive

More than 130 individual activities, assignments, projects, and/or experiment analyses for AP Psych / AP Psychology! Enjoy ALL of my rigorous, engaging, and fun classroom activities and projects! Includes Google Drive access to this LIVING BUNDLE that will only grow over time.These activities can be used to help develop skills and engage students throughout the year, or after the AP Test. You decide! See the content list below or in the preview images above.FOR BUYERS: MAKE SURE TO DOWNLOAD AND
Preview of Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning

Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning

Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning This product will be useful in helping you find ways to reach out to your community and help in doing for others. I know that it is a goal of many schools to reach out to their local community and see how they can help others. These acts of kindness can make such a difference in the life of another. Please use these pages to help get you started. Let me know if you have any other ideas and I will add them if possible. Here is a look at th
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 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 Mental Health & Wellness: Wheel of Life Lesson | Psychology or Health Class

Mental Health & Wellness: Wheel of Life Lesson | Psychology or Health Class

Created by
Mister Harms
Are you studying stress or wellness? This life survey is fantastic for any Psychology or Health class. Students will take a self-reflective survey regarding their own mental health, physical health, personal life, and more. Answering 6 questions each in 8 areas of their lives, students will complete a total of 48 questions. With the results, students will map out their scores on the included "Wheel of Life." This wheel is a great visual to see how their life is "rolling along."This life asse
Preview of Countries Around the World Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant Banner

Countries Around the World Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant Banner

Created by
Danielle Knight
Worldwide Countries Classroom Decor Make Your Own Pennant BannerGrades K-12 social studies, history, geography, Model UN, global studies, world history Celebrate our world! Teachers can decorate their classrooms, hallway, gymnasium, media center, or anywhere in their building. You'll get 213 pennants to choose from. Pick pennants that represent your student's heritage, ethnicities, backgrounds, ancestry. They are colorful and awesome to look at. The countries pennant will bring enthusiasm and un
Preview of Praxis 5089 (Middle School Social Studies) Notes & Study Guide

Praxis 5089 (Middle School Social Studies) Notes & Study Guide

NOTE: This resource does not include practice tests and is NOT endorsed or affiliated with ETS.I couldn't find a useful resource for the Praxis 5089 exam online so I originally created this packet as a personal study guide. This was created after taking the official ETS practice tests and reading through the study companion, so the information should be accurate and relevant. Since this was created to suit my needs, some topics have more explanations than others - obviously feel free to print th
Preview of Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Kindergarten and 1st First Grade Social Studies Worksheets- Map and Globe skillsI have recently updated this product to include more worksheets as well as a colored version of the easel activity. Each activity can be printed in black and white or can be seen in color on Easel. This product currently includes 11 activities:1. Color and label the land and water on a picture of a map and globe.2. Map and Globe Sort- Cut and Paste Flap book Activity (Contains 3 sheets) Sort pictures of maps and glob
Preview of Doodle-It Notes : Templates : Note Taking Organizer : Any Subject

Doodle-It Notes : Templates : Note Taking Organizer : Any Subject

Doodle-It notes are all the rage for any subject. There are lots of doodle style notes available for specific subjects and topics, but these are blank templates that can be incorporated into any subject and used with any topic. They have a fun doodle theme, which is so much more motivating than a piece of notebook paper or plain white copy paper. ** CLICK HERE for more fun doodle style notes.According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, "Doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new co
Preview of Terry Fox

Terry Fox

This storybook / reader and song with no-prep activities for kindergarten and primary students make Terry Fox even more memorable in preparation for your annual walk or run event. Touching assembly song is easy to teach young students with its simple melody. Students echo the teacher the first few times singing it, then they've got it! ♫ ♬ To hear my ☺kindergarten students ☺ sing the first half of the song, simply play the preview video with your volume turned up! ♫♬The story of Terry Fox and h
Preview of Every Child Matters Collaborative Poster - Orange Shirt Day Build a Poster

Every Child Matters Collaborative Poster - Orange Shirt Day Build a Poster

Created by
Madame Jabbour
** Shop related products by clicking HERE **This collaborative poster activity is the perfect resource for:National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21National Indigenous History Month - JuneInternational Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – August 9National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30This product provides 35 tiles (which are labeled in rows and columns for easy assembly) for students to design and decorate to put together as a collaborative poster. This creates a beautiful m
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month- Celia Cruz - Worksheets, Reading Comprehension & Poster

Hispanic Heritage Month- Celia Cruz - Worksheets, Reading Comprehension & Poster

This set of worksheets and reading comprehension are related to the Hispanic Heritage Month with a special version of Celia Cruz. In this set, you will find the following activities:1. A reading text (short biography) of the leader.2. Reading comprehension questions sheet.3. Write facts sheet.4. A bubble map to write words related to the leader.5. A KWL chart.6. Facts square chart.7. An interactive activity.8. A Venn diagram to compare and contrast with another Hispanic leader.9. A poster of the
Preview of Hidden Figures Movie Questions | Hidden Figures Worksheet | ANSWERS (2017)

Hidden Figures Movie Questions | Hidden Figures Worksheet | ANSWERS (2017)

Hidden Figures worksheet (released 2017) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 31 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. The Hidden Figures movie questions come with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.The Hidden Figures worksheet answers questions students have about three brilliant African-American women at NASA who serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the lau
Preview of AP Psychology / AP Psych Unit 2 - Biological Bases of Behavior - Google Drive

AP Psychology / AP Psych Unit 2 - Biological Bases of Behavior - Google Drive

My AP Psychology / AP Psych Unit 2 Bundle is a full unit resource that is aligned with the College Board's learning objectives! Includes highly-engaging COLD CASE Mystery Activity centered around Unit 2 content!Includes Google Drive access, as well as PowerPoints, activities, and assessments that analyze and/or practicing all standards regarding Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior (2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 2.D, 2.E, 2.F, 2.G, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J, 2.K, 2.L, 2.M, 2.N, 2.O, 2.P, 2.Q, 2.R, & 2.S)!All questions
Preview of Puerto Rico Writing Craftivity (English & Spanish)

Puerto Rico Writing Craftivity (English & Spanish)

Created by
Mynda Rivera
This download is perfect to learn or review important facts about Puerto Rico. It’s also a great resource for a Multi-Cultural lesson or celebration at your campus. This download includes: -Puerto Rico Flag Coloring Paper (English & Spanish) -Puerto Rico is/has Chart (English & Spanish) -Puerto Rico Symbols (English & Spanish) -All About Puerto Rico (English & Spanish) -Puerto Rico write/draw paper (English & Spanish) -“El Jíbaro” Boy & Girl Template Have fun! Mynda
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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.