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4th grade social studies homeschool curriculum pdfs $5-10

Preview of Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}

Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}

After searching for a FUN, INTERACTIVE, and KID-FRIENDLY unit on the U.S. Government and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I decided to create my own. This unit has sample lesson plans, reading passages for each topic , interactive notebook activities that go along with each reading passage, and even a Unit Assessment. Take a look at the preview for a sampling of what is inside this resource.The topics covered are as follows:*Why is government important?*What are the 3 levels of govern
Preview of California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities

California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities

Created by
Thank a Teacher
Most information on the California Missions is too detailed, difficult or overwhelming for 4th graders. Our Mission Overview Text is engaging for kids and works as a companion for individual mission projects. This flexible but comprehensive unit works for shorter time frames and includes all necessary background information, a writing assignment based on the text, and a visual arts component suitable for classroom display.Topics covered: Purpose of California missions, construction and locations
Preview of 50 States Project- Research Project | Report {with grading rubric}

50 States Project- Research Project | Report {with grading rubric}

Have your students been learning about the 5 REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES or are you simply looking for a FUN RESEARCH project on the 50 STATES? If so, then this might be just the activity you're looking for!With this PRINT & GO RESEARCH PROJECT, each student or group will create a 5-page booklet on one of the 50 States. This project lends itself to independent work, partner work, or even group work. Simply begin by assigning a state, print the parent information letter, and print the pages
Preview of Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More

Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More

Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
Preview of The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Preview of Medieval Stained Glass Craft and Activity

Medieval Stained Glass Craft and Activity

An activity to enhance your Medieval History unit by exploring stained glass windows by creating something very similar. With four possible window designs, your student can use a plastic transparency sheet to create their own "stained glass window". Also included in this packet is a Stained Glass History page, the outside window edging and a detailed lesson plan to guide you through the activity. You can learn more about how we used this activity in our blog, Medieval Stained Glass Craft.
Preview of TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities

TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities

This product contains 8 one-page reading passages covering The Transcontinental Railroad Workers, Life on the Job, Central Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad, Promontory Summit, Dangers of the Job and more. Perfect for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, enrichment learning, homeschool or co-ops!The building of the Transcontinental Railroad was a significant event in American history. In 1863, workers on the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad began work on what most would consider to be
Preview of Communities Resource Pack: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Community

Communities Resource Pack: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Community

This Communities Resource Pack is meant to enhance your existing unit! If you are looking for an activity or project to spruce up your community unit this might be just what you're looking for. In this pack you will find the following: -A List of Literature Recommendations -My Community Illustration -My Community Collage -My Community Facts -Where Am I? -Wants and Needs -Good Citizen vs. Bad Citizen -Flap Book: Rural, Urban, Suburb -Types of Communities Cut & Paste Activity -Types of Commu
Preview of Guess the Explorer Information Cards and Two-Player Game

Guess the Explorer Information Cards and Two-Player Game

Created by
Rebecca Reid
Research and learn about 20 key world explorers from the Age of Exploration and then review what has been learned by playing the "guess the explorer" game. Each explorer card has key facts such as• explorer nationality• approximate year(s) of exploring• how he explored (by land or sea)• where he went• why he went or what his journey taught other explorers.There is also a page for students to research and fill in about their own explorers, and an organization chart to compare and contrast two exp
Preview of Europe 50 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country

Europe 50 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country

Created by
Play and Learn
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 50 countries in the continent of Europe. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts. Free Preview is the worksheet for France - each c
Preview of California Ranchos Unit Informational Reading Activities Writing Art Project

California Ranchos Unit Informational Reading Activities Writing Art Project

Created by
Thank a Teacher
This California Ranchos Era no-prep unit will give your students an excellent overview of the Mexican Rancho period. Written in a student-friendly and entertaining manner, history will come alive! Student text is included along with 28 text-dependent questions, a writing project and a fun directed drawing art project anyone can do!Topics covered: land grantsdisenos, vaqueroshaciendasfiestas reatas Native Americans during this time periodCalifornia Bank Notesfandangosthe end of the era and more!N
Preview of Africa 55 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country

Africa 55 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country

Created by
Play and Learn
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 55 countries in the continent of Africa. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts. Free Preview is the worksheet for South Afr
Preview of California State Study Notebooking Pages

California State Study Notebooking Pages

California State Study Notebooking Pages includes 143 notebooking pages in all. You will find both primary and basic-line options. Some pages include maps and/or illustration boxes. These notebooking pages are designed so your student can create a personalized notebook of California through research and study. Please Note: This is not a curriculum - it's an aid to use alongside your choice of resources.Here’s what’s included:• Cover pages (2 page options)• Basic Facts Page• Where’s Californi
Preview of COWBOYS & THE CATTLE DRIVE - Reading Passages and Classroom Activities

COWBOYS & THE CATTLE DRIVE - Reading Passages and Classroom Activities

9 reading passages covering Cowboys in the 1800s, the Cattle Drive, Branding, the Chuckwagon and Food, Hazards on the Trail, the End of the Cattle Drive, and more. This product includes reading passages, activities, review game, worksheet and teachers' key. This product is perfect for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, enrichment learning, homeschoolers or co-ops! Cowboys have been depicted in movies and television for decades – portraying their lives as non-stop adventures in the Wild West. However, the
Preview of Around the World Adventures: Geography, Math and Maps Games

Around the World Adventures: Geography, Math and Maps Games

This pack contains games and activities for teaching geography, humanities and social studies, and mathematics skills. What's Included:This pack includes 4 games with lots of variations:Around the World AdventuresUsing Grid References and Directions for LocationGuess Where?Using Questions about Social, Cultural, Economic and Geographic Features for LocationTreasure QuestUsing Grid References and DirectionsMultiply and ConquerMultiplication, Area and PerimeterTopics/Skills Include:* Map Skills* C
Preview of 50 States Interactive Notebook

50 States Interactive Notebook

Your students will create a quick and simple interactive notebook that will help them remember their 50 states facts! Enhance your students' knowledge of the United States with this interactive 50 states interactive notebook template set. This pack includes materials to make a one-page notebook page for each of the 50 states. As they learn about each state they will color in the corresponding state outline on the included U.S.A. map, which can be glued in the front of their notebook for easy ref
Preview of Illinois State Study Notebooking Pages

Illinois State Study Notebooking Pages

Illinois State Study Notebooking Pages includes 142 notebooking pages in all. You will find both primary and basic-line options. Some pages include maps and/or illustration boxes. These notebooking pages are designed so your student can create a personalized notebook of Illinois through research and study. Please Note: This is not a curriculum - it's an aid to use alongside your choice of resources.Here’s what’s included:• Cover pages (2 page options)• Basic Facts Page• Where’s Illinois (2
Preview of Asia 48 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country

Asia 48 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country

Created by
Play and Learn
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 48 countries in the continent of Asia. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts. Free Preview is the worksheet for Myanmar - e
Preview of South America 12 Countries Study - worksheets flags and maps for each country

South America 12 Countries Study - worksheets flags and maps for each country

Created by
Play and Learn
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 12 countries in the continent of South America. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts. Free Preview is the worksheet for Ar
Preview of ROANOKE & JAMESTOWN -Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities

ROANOKE & JAMESTOWN -Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities

16 Reading passages cover Roanoke and Jamestown Settlers, the Starving time, Patience and Deliverance, John Rolfe, Tobacco, Pocahontas, Servitude vs. Slavery, the Powhatan Attacks of 1622 and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! With the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th Centuries came the Colonization of the Americas. In 1584, Sir Walter Raleigh explored a region in North A
Preview of WILD WEST OUTLAWS AND LAWMEN - Reading Passages and Enrichment Activities

WILD WEST OUTLAWS AND LAWMEN - Reading Passages and Enrichment Activities

11 reading passages cover Outlaws, Lawmen (Sheriffs and Marshals), Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, Bass Reeves, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, the Battle at the OK Corral and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers or for enrichment learning, homeschooling or co-ops!In the early days of western settlement, towns had small populations and law enforcement was almost non-existen
Preview of Arizona State Study Notebooking Pages

Arizona State Study Notebooking Pages

Arizona State Study Notebooking Pages includes 142 notebooking pages in all. You will find both primary and basic-line options. Some pages include maps and/or illustration boxes. These notebooking pages are designed so your student can create a personalized notebook of Arizona through research and study. Please Note: This is not a curriculum - it's an aid to use alongside your choice of resources.Here’s what’s included:• Cover pages (2 page options)• Basic Facts Page• Where’s Arizona (2 pag
Preview of By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman Book Unit

By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman Book Unit

By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischmann Book Unit *Save Time! *No Prep! *Ready to Use!!! *Great for Whole Class, Guided Reading Groups, Literature Circles, and More! This is a novel study for By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman. Over 30 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides By the Great Horn Spoon into nine sections with a quiz, vocabulary, and a Common Core standard taught in each section of study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapters 1-2,
Preview of Economics Unit with Informational Text and Lapbook

Economics Unit with Informational Text and Lapbook

Created by
Jill Russ
Your students will learn about economics in this complete unit including an informational text you can use either in place of or in addition to your textbook. This is a complete unit with informational text, anticipation guide with questions to guide their reading, a study guide, a unit test, and pieces for an interactive notebook or lapbook.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Economics Digital Only for Distance Learning
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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.