67 results
Social studies Common Core RL.8.1 lessons
The Book Thief Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions
This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 20 sections, with each section focusing on 25-30 pages of reading. (My novel studies are typically divided up into chapters, but due to the unique nature of Zusak's storytelling, this novel study is divided into sections that correspond with the book).This Common
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
Unbroken Complete Study Unit
Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Louie and World War II!With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic comprehension questions and learn and practice ELA content and skills! This Unbroken Unit is divided into
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
Engaging Native American - Indigenous People Literature Unit Bundle GOOGLE
Resources come in print & digital formats!Engage your students in meaningful lessons about Native American Literature through these interactive and creative lessons & activities. These resources work seamlessly in a hybrid/fully virtual distance learning environment, but they're also a great option for 1:1, socially distanced learning in a traditional classroom. Everything (except the creation stories) is digital and printable! The digital resources are made with Google and are compatibl
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin
Overview: This custom-made, ready-to-use packet is a PDF product designed for students in grades 5-8 as they read ECHO, Pam Munoz Ryan's 2016 Newbery Honor book and Kirkus Prize winner. The 40 student pages can be downloaded to create student booklets or exported as an Easel digital product and used on any device. The student pages divide the text into nine reading assignments with questions and tasks to go with each one. Included also is an answer key, a student bookmark for keeping track of
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study - Reading Guide + Comprehension Questions
This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Boy in Striped Pajamas by Paulo John Boyne, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 7 sections, with each section focusing on 1-3 chapters of reading. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual reading instruction. It is also ideal for tutoring or homeschool education.....And the fact that
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
CSI: Crime Scene Classroom Transformation
Who doesn't love a good mystery? This crime scene investigation-themed editable template combines making observations and note-taking with finding evidence and drawing conclusions, and it has everything you need to transform your classroom into an exciting and engaging active crime scene!This listing is a digital template that uses Canva, a free, easy-to-use website. The template includes a printable student activities packet, mystery information, extension activities, and classroom transforma
Grades:
5th - 8th
Introduction to Geography / Think like a Geographer - Geography PPT Lesson
Think like a Geographer lesson plan includes a power point presentation, sample foldable activity or students, as well as a note-taking worksheet. Topics include:1. Geography2. The five themes of geography3. Types of geographers4. Geographer's tools5. Geography CareersThe presentation includes a quick pop quiz at the end to review main points throughout the lesson as well as a think pair share wrap-up activity. Students can complete the note-taking worksheet or the foldable or complete bot
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Reading Activities
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler is a captivating nonfiction tale! This book unit will engage your students as they discover the incredible story of Knud Peterson & The Churchill Club. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Knud and World War II!With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic co
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
Making Inferences with Pictures | Printable & Digital
Making inferences with pictures and citing relevant evidence is fun with two no prep lessons and 60 paintings and photographs (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubrics, PowerPoint slides, Google Docs and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities.Students practice making inferences and citing relevant evidence using historic photographs, famous paintings and illustrations. The bell ringer and guided practice include a detailed ans
Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
World War I: Christmas Truce & Poetry Analysis (including "In Flanders Field")
About This LessonOne thing I am passionate about is infusing literacy and literary analysis into social studies. There is so much to be learned about a time period, conflict, and culture by reading their literature and primary source documents. This mini-lesson merges together themes of conflict, recognizing the humanity in someone you were made to believe is your enemy, courage, and resilience. Whether you’re a social studies teacher and adding this to your World War I unit or an ELA teacher wa
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Number the Stars Novel Study: Reading Guide + Chapter Comprehension Questions
This Number the Stars unit contains 12 lessons (based on 90 minute periods) that cover the entirety of the book. Each lesson has a full lesson plan written out, a writing prompt, teacher model, graphic organizer, students activities, discussion questions. I've also included is a preview and reflection guide, as well as an introductory lessons on World War 2 and the Holocaust, as well as the role that Denmark and its citizens played in sheltering and helping their Jewish population escape.This no
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
"Gettysburg Address": Analyzing Author's Craft Through Diction and Parallelism
Deeply understanding a primary source historical document can be extremely difficult for our students, yet the ability to do so becomes imperative as students progress toward higher education. This complete resource takes a close look at Lincoln's famous speech. A lesson plan, Google Docs and a Google Slides presentation begin with a brief look at the context of the speech and a pre-teaching vocabulary exercise to prepare students for the sophisticated vocabulary they will encounter. A different
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Holocaust Literature Circles Unit Bundle
Get all my Holocaust Literature materials and save! This product includes all the materials you need for a powerful student centered learning experience. The Holocaust Literature Bundle is a collection of my favorite resources for teaching students about the atrocities of the Nazi Holocaust through fiction. Kick of you unit with a Book Tasting, then use student's selections to organize them into Literature Circles. Included: Printable Materials to transform your classroom into a literary dining
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
This is a bundle of two of my NO PREP reading guides, on The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas. I decided to put them together since I feel they complement one another perfectly. Both are center around young characters in the midst of World War 2, and both represent a very appropriate and necessary introduction to that time. Within both reading guides, there are writing prompts for each day of reading, chapter comprehension questions and graphic organizers. Throughout the guides, I've al
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Ahimsa Unit Plan by Supriya Kelkar
This is my actual unit that I used to pilot Ahimsa, by Supriya Kelkar. I taught in a humanities core, so I paired it with the unit on Ancient India. This unit took a quarter to go through. I had one classroom set of novels, so we were reading the novel in class.In this resource, you will get:- 10 page long planning calendar broken into 31 lessons and by chapter.- activities, assessments, or discussion questions for each chapter.- common core standards for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade for each lesso
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
2:32
Immigration Exploration Comprehensive Unit Bundle
Dive into the complex and multifaceted topic of immigration with our comprehensive Immigration Exploration Unit Bundle! Designed for grades 6 through 12, this all-encompassing package provides a variety of engaging and educational activities, lesson plans, and resources that bring the theme of immigration to life in your classroom. From analyzing song lyrics to creating detailed infographics, students will embark on a learning journey that enhances their understanding of immigration's impact on
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
S.E. Hinton - Author Biography - Music in the 1960's - Protest Song Connection
Exploring 1960s Culture and Literature: S.E. Hinton's Biography, Nonfiction Article, and Protest Song ConnectionDescription: Dive into the rich cultural landscape of the 1960s with this comprehensive educational package designed to engage your students in critical thinking and meaningful connections. This product includes three interconnected activities centered around S.E. Hinton's biography, a nonfiction article on the impact of music in the 1960s, and the iconic protest song "For What It's Wo
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Juneteenth: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom Lesson Plan, PPT, Activity
Juneteenth: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom - Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Grades 6-12Grade Levels: 6-12 Subjects: History, Social Studies, English Language Arts Resource Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, MultimediaCelebrate and explore the profound significance of Juneteenth with our comprehensive lesson plan designed for students in grades 6 through 12. This meticulously crafted educational resource takes students on an enlightening journey from the origins of Juneteenth in Galvesto
Grades:
6th - 12th
Native American Creation Myths Bundle
This product bundle includes two texts and two corresponding worksheets. This product can be printed or shared for digital use.Our students use these assignments to learn about Native American mythology and as a refresher for citing textual evidence in their responses to text-dependent questions. The myths have been leveled for use in middle school, but would be a great resource for differentiated lessons in high school courses as well!
Grades:
6th - 10th
Primary Source Readings from the American Revolution (1750-1783)
This download contains a series of primary source documents that exposes the student to the actual words of pivotal figures during the American Revolution. Included are the following primary sources:
Memoir on the English Aggression (1750)
A Soldier’s Diary (1755)
Proclamation of 1763
The Sugar Act (1764)
Patrick Henry Word Cloud (1775)
The Battle at Lexington Green (1775)
Letter from George Washington (1775)
Abigail Adams Letter (1775)
King George III Address to Parliament (1775)
Common
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Heroes of the Holocaust/Prejudice Unit Research Template with Argument Writing
I have just finished this assignment with my 8th grade English students and the ideas that they have been coming up with are astonishing! This topic has been extremely powerful and thought-provoking for students! The hand-outs allow students to review the definitions of claims and evidence for Argument Writing and then choose a claim having to do with prejudice. (We have been reading about The Holocaust in our Lit. book and have read various articles about heroes during the Holocaust, including
Grades:
7th - 9th
"Rituals of Memory" Qs, Teacher Slides w Annotation Guide & Examples + Art
Included in this product is much of what is needed to help students process the essay "Rituals of Memory" by Kimberly M. Blaeser which appears in StudySync, MyPerspectives, and HMH Collections textbooks. Provided here is a user-friendly Google Doc (fully editable!) with text-dependent questions, an analysis of the connotation and denotation in the essay. Also included are teacher slides that provide directions on what students should annotate as they read in order to best answer these questions.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
Showing 1-24 of 67 results
Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands