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5th grade social studies unit plans
Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac
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5th - 8th
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Native American Unit | Indigenous People | No-Prep Lessons | Google Slides
Native American Unit - This Native American Unit provides informational text and comprehension activities for 7 NATIVE AMERICAN REGIONS IN NORTH AMERICA. No textbook is needed to complete the activities and project. Each unit is now sold separately. 1. EASTERN WOODLANDS2. SOUTHEAST3. GREAT PLAINS4. SOUTHWEST5. NORTHWEST COAST6. ARCTIC 7. GREAT BASINDo you teach several regions, but not all 7? See below for different versions.PRINTABLE VERSION: What is included? ✓ COVER PAGE for notes or folder
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3rd - 5th
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American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit
This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will
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5th - 8th
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Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math
HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
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4th - 8th
Christmas and Holidays Around the World Upper Elementary Passages, Map Skills
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD UNIT WITH 21 CELEBRATIONS! ⭐ "Very engaging for my 3rd-5th graders, and perfect for the weeks leading up to Christmas break. There are so many resources here that I didn't even get to use all of them in class, but it was great because I could pick and choose what would be most meaningful for my students. I loved the research pages for students to do their own research on a country, and my students had a lot of fun with that!"⭐ 2023 BONUS: 5 HOLIDA
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3rd - 6th
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Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit
This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I
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5th - 8th
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Regions of the United States: 5 Units Print and Digital Bundle Distance Learning
Your students will learn about the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West regions of the United States with this bundle of five units.This bundle includes both printable and digital options. If you would like a printable, paper-based unit, check out my Five Regions Unit Bundle, or you can get the digital options only.Each region includes a 6-page informational text packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the region. While reading the complex text, your stu
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3rd - 6th
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Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery
This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza
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5th - 8th
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American Civil War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Causes Battles Maps Timeline
Make history come to life in your classroom with our Civil War Activities Complete Unit! Immerse your students into the American Civil War with this comprehensive collection of interactive activities, leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary posters. Step back in time as you teach your students about the events and people that were part of this crucial moment in history.Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A DIGITAL version of this unit for Google
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3rd - 5th
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Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This Westward Expansion unit covers the causes, events, and effects of American Westward Expansion.I’ve made these Westward activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, the expansion of slavery, the Mexican-American War, the California gold rush, and more. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Westwawrd less
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This U.S. Constitution unit covers how the Constitution was created and how the US government works. Your students will love the simulation where they are delegates at a Constitutional Convention who debate and vote on issues like presidential terms and representation in Congress. I’ve made these US Constitution activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like t
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5th - 8th
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Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence
This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe
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5th - 8th
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Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets
Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
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3rd - 5th
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5 Regions of the United States BUNDLE (Print and Digital)
This resource contains five complete units on the U.S. regions. It includes instructional PowerPoints, guided notes, informational text packets, worksheets, 50 state informational posters, quizzes, and student created tabbed booklet activity. Read below for more information.UPDATE: This bundled resource now includes GOOGLE SLIDES versions for the student worksheets, booklets and the PowerPoint presentations.★ SAVE EVEN MORE! Get ALL of my regions resources in this EVEN BIGGER BUNDLE! ★5 Regio
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4th - 6th
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Doodle Foldables -Social Studies WHOLE YEAR 21 Interactive Notebook BUNDLE
Whole Year BUNDLE SET with 21 doodle foldables!I sell each of these doodle folds of the chapters separately for $2 (and give one away for free) so this bundle would cost $40 but it's bundled here for HUGE savings at $19.60.NEW and UPDATED! I added color to all the files and also powerpoints to show the keys. All content is aligned to the History Alive Social Studies (America's Past) book.One foldable for each chapter.Save yourself tons of time and use this to streamline how to get social studies
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4th - 6th
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European Explorers: Age of Exploration, Voyages, New World Discoveries & MORE!
Looking for an easy-to-use social studies unit on early European explorers for your third, fourth, or fifth grade class? Look no further! Our unit is designed to take your students on an exciting voyage during the Age of Exploration, where they'll learn about and experience the journeys of early European explorers.Our engaging hands-on student activities, including learning centers, a review game, and unit assessment, are available in both printable and digital formats, making prep a breeze. Our
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3rd - 5th
Civil Rights Movement Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Worksheets, & More
This amazing Civil Rights Movement unit bundle includes over 40 resources to teach an engaging unit on the people, events, and history students need to know based on state and Common Core Standards!In addition to all the great resources below, you all receive lesson plans for every day of the unit! These include video and Google Drive links, ideas for differentiation, and more! All of the following individual resources are included. Check out each one for images, details, and reviews:A Civil Rig
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5th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Bundle Part 4: World War II to Modern America
Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit
In this Ancient Rome and Roman Empire Resources Unit, you receive 15 activities to teach ancient Rome, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, the rise of Julius Caesar, the Rise of Christianity, and much more! My ancient Rome unit bundle is filled with Google 1:1 ready resources and activities that will excite your classroom on your study of Ancient Rome. Since traditional and 1:1 digital versions are included, this unit is ideal for distance learning. This bundle saves you over 30% instead of
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5th - 9th
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State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
Primary and Secondary Sources Activities - Social Studies Unit 3rd 4th 5th Grade
This extensive Primary and Secondary Sources unit is great for teaching, reinforcing, practicing, and assessing student understanding of this important social studies concept. Your students will learn how to analyze primary and secondary source material through guided lessons, worksheets, sorts, and activities, with a fun project at the end!This best-selling unit is:Comprehensive - can be a standalone resource or a supplement to your existing curriculumEasy-to-Use - includes lesson plans as well
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3rd - 5th
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Renaissance and Reformation Unit Plan Bundle
This amazing, Renaissance and Reformation Complete Unit Bundle includes over a month of full lesson plans and activities for 2 complete units in World History! Each day is fully planned out for you with multiple activities and resources! All of the following TpT resources are included in this bundle:Renaissance & Reformation Interactive Notebook SetRenaissance & Reformation Google Drive Digital NotebookLeonardo da Vinci Reading and Interactive Notebook ActivityIntroduction to the Renais
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5th - 11th
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Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages
In this super engaging Middle Ages Unit, you receive 16 highly-engaging resources and activities for Charlemagne, the Fall of Rome, the rise of Feudalism, the Catholic Church, the Crusades, Magna Carta, and much more! Each resource is Google 1:1 compatible and these Middle Ages resources will excite your classroom on your study of the Medieval Europe! This bundle saves you over 30% instead of purchasing each activity separately! Instead of paying almost $55 separately, buy this unit for only $
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Bundle | Medieval Europe and Japan | Medieval Times Bundle
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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.
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