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Adult education social studies thematic unit plans for staff

Preview of Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

*Original Seller of This Product*Black History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayWomen's History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayHispanic Heritage Bulletin Board/DisplayThis Set Includes:*Periodic Table of Black History*Periodic Table of Women in History*Hispanic Heritage Periodic TableEach Periodic Table Includes: *90 Historic Names (color or black and white)*90 color boxes in 2 sizes (These sets require color ink to print.)*90 black and white boxes in 2 sizes (These sets are ink savers but they do requ
Preview of Media Literacy: The Complete Unit

Media Literacy: The Complete Unit

Created by
GetThemEngaged
This unit is a student favorite-- they often want to keep the conversation going and seek out ways to apply the information learned from this unit to their everyday lives. This unit covers everything from identifying fake news, avoiding filter bubbles and echo chambers, native advertising, logical fallacies, the first amendment, using Wikipedia the smart (and safe!) way, social media algorithms, and more!
Preview of America in the 1970s and 1980s Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle

America in the 1970s and 1980s Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the changes to America and the world in the 1960's? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "America in the 1970's & 1980s Unit Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, pe
Preview of Human Impact on the Environment -25 lessons including poetry, spelling and more!

Human Impact on the Environment -25 lessons including poetry, spelling and more!

This 5 week unit is designed to help teach students about the many impacts humans have had on our environment. It incorporates:* History -skills and knowledge* Geography - understanding of nature and the world around us* Science - understanding the environment and how we impact on it* English - reading, writing, comprehension, viewing and respondingThe unit of work includes a plan for 5 lessons per week, roughly 60mins per lesson. It includes activities on:* Air pollution* Water pollution* Land
Preview of True Crime Writing in the United States Unit (AP Language)

True Crime Writing in the United States Unit (AP Language)

This unit looks at American history and culture through the lens of true crime narratives. The assignments and activities trace the roots of this genre of non-fiction from Puritan accounts of executions to 19th Century murder ballads to modern day serial killer stories while analyzing the changing intellectual landscape of the last 300 years. This unit asks student to explore questions of class, gender, race, and morality in relation to criminal behavior. As an AP Language unit, students practic
Preview of This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint

This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "This Land Is Your Land". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 40 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. There is creative animation included with many of the slides as well. *There are a total of 4 verses included. *There is NO music track included. *If you like this powerpoint...you may also like the following: America the Beautiful - powerpoint God Bless America - powerpoint My Country '
Preview of Economics Budget Project and LFS Unit

Economics Budget Project and LFS Unit

Created by
Janine George
This project was created for my high school students in my resource room. My former students explained that they felt unprepared for life out in the "real world" because no one really told them what it would be like to be out on their own, and because of that they struggled a lot at first. So I created this project for my future junior and senior students to help them really get a grasp of what it might be like after graduation. Especially those whose parents will not help finance their futures,
Preview of Spanish Bundle – Spanish-speaking Countries and Capitals

Spanish Bundle – Spanish-speaking Countries and Capitals

Spanish Bundle – Spanish-speaking Countries and CapitalsA bundle of Spanish worksheets and classroom decoration about the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and their capital cities. This contains all 6 of our Spanish-speaking countries products bundled together at a convenient price.This bundle covers the National Spanish Examination Specifications for Vocabulary - Spanish Level 1 Topic:Names of 21 Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals.The countries that appear (in Spanish) are: Argentina, B
Preview of America the Beautiful - powerpoint

America the Beautiful - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "America The Beautiful". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 11 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE The Star Spangled Banner - PowerPoint God Bless America - Powe
Preview of Thematic Unit Binder Covers

Thematic Unit Binder Covers

Get Organized! Are you looking for an easy and attractive way to organize all of your teaching materials? Using binders to store all of your teaching resources is neat, portable, and easy to do! Just print these cover sheets, slide into the front of any sized clear view binder, print the spine labels, slide in the side, and add your materials! If you don’t want to 3 hole punch everything you can also use page protectors and slide your pages inside. These binders give your files a clean organi
Preview of Supply and Demand | Microeconomics | Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle

Supply and Demand | Microeconomics | Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle

Are you looking to add state of the art, engaging, and impactful activities and PowerPoints to your classroom arsenal, but don't have the time to create it all? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This ONE OF A KIND bundle can revolutionize your course and flip the way your students learn economics, and it's only a click away!This incredible "Supply and Demand Deluxe Bundle" includes:1) All 9 multi-dimensional activities that will challenge your student
Preview of AP Spanish – La Geografía Humana (Práctica Integral en español).

AP Spanish – La Geografía Humana (Práctica Integral en español).

Hi! This editable PowerPoint was created to practice talking about Human Geography. Students will improve their basic skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) in different topics, in this case about Human Geography and its main components. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has forty pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to videos and websites, activit
Preview of Gilded Age & Progressive Era | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Gilded Age & Progressive Era | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the The Gilded Age and Progressive Era in American History? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Gilded Age & Progressive
Preview of Intro to Sociology: Deviance Unit Case Study | Great End of Unit Activity

Intro to Sociology: Deviance Unit Case Study | Great End of Unit Activity

The BEST and most COMPREHENSIVE activity to do when teaching about deviance! Description: This assignment is quite amazing! I came across a study by William J. Chambliss about two groups of teenagers he studied and called “The Saints” and “The Roughnecks.” He observed them for two years and wanted to see how differently society reacts to their delinquent behavior.  This assignment requires students to do a comparative study of the two groups and explain their behavior/society’s reaction using co
Preview of America in the 1960's | Distance Learning | Digital Bundle

America in the 1960's | Distance Learning | Digital Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the changes to America and the world in the 1960's? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "America in the 1960's Unit Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, people, confli
Preview of America in the 1950s | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

America in the 1950s | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

THIS IS IT!!! Every single lecture and activity that you need to plan the perfect unit for United States history offered in a single bundle! Digital and Paper Copies Included!Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the changes to America and the world in the 1950s? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A
Preview of The Executive Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle

The Executive Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Executive Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle h
Preview of Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Introduction to American Government? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit
Preview of Full Year U.S. History Course | Distance Learning | Activity Bundle

Full Year U.S. History Course | Distance Learning | Activity Bundle

Every Single One of the 114 Activities from the You Will Love History US History Collection! Each activity comes ready to use with videos from our YouTube Channel, perfect for Distance Learning. Each assignment comes in Digital and Paper copies!If you need presentations and quizzes to go with the activities, check our our deluxe bundle where you get everything you need to plug and play each lesson. The deluxe bundle come with a PowerPoint and Slides presentation, a PDF and Google Slides versio
Preview of My Brother Sam is Dead Unit Plan- EVERYTHING you need!

My Brother Sam is Dead Unit Plan- EVERYTHING you need!

This unit plan has everything you need to teach the historical fiction novel, "My Brother Sam is Dead". This Unit Includes: Vocabulary Organized by Chapter Comprehension Questions Organized by Chapter Revolutionary War Activities and SignsAnchor ChartsGraphic OrganizersTests and Quizzes with Answer Keys!If you find this unit useful, you may also like to try these products as well!Miss Peregrine Bundle Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children COMPLETE Unit Plan7th Grade by Gary Soto- Short
Preview of The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Legislative Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Legislative Branch Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle has everything y
Preview of The Judicial Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

The Judicial Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Judicial Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle ha
Preview of American Imperialism | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

American Imperialism | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle

Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the era of American Imperialism? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is what you need!This "American Imperialism Unit Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, people, conflicts, and pieces of legislation that shaped the era when
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
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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.

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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.