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Social studies Common Core L.4.4 activities
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
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4th - 7th
Light and Sound Waves Energy Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Science Labs
What do Isaac Newton, Alexander Graham Bell, and Albert Einstein all have in common? Students will find out in this COMPLETE Light and Sound Unit! The unit is all about light and sound energy, including vibrations, reflection, and refraction, pitch, frequency, volume, convex, concave and comes with 8 Science Investigations or Labs. With reading passages about:What is light?Our Amazing EyesReflection & RefractionTransparent, Translucent, or Opaque?Concave and ConvexLens, Prisms, & Rainbo
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
This Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle has over 350 pages of Egypt projects and activities. It contains Ancient Egypt reading passages, an Ancient Egypt timeline, comprehension questions, an Ancient Egypt map, foldable activities, projects, graphic organizers, and more! ✅Be sure to click on the previews for detailed descriptions and images of exactly what is included in this package.✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE OF EGYPT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AT A REDUCED PRICE! This is a HUGE value w
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Projects and Activities - Reading Passages - Map - Test
Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook unit - This 140+ page package of Mesopotamia activities contains everything you need to teach a complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit! This includes reading passages, research activities, foldable activities, questions, graphic organizers, and more. Perfect for your Mesopotamia or Ancient Civilizations unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simply print and teach!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Interactive Notebook Activities - Greece Map Test
There are over 450 pages in this COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit Bundle of Ancient Greece activities. It is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook units with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology projects, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, task cards, unit test, and more! ✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE
Grades:
4th - 7th
Pioneers Life along the Oregon Trail Westward Expansion Unit Projects Activities
Learn all about pioneer life, the Oregon Trail, and Westward movement with this complete Pioneer Interactive Notebook! These pioneer activities contain reading passages and comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and foldables. These pioneer worksheets are perfect for Pioneer Days and would be a great addition to a unit on Pioneer Cat or Little House in the Big Woods unit!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for a detailed description and images of exactly what is included in th
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2nd - 5th
Titanic Activities Thematic Bundle No Prep and Digital
The Titanic is the most famous ship ever and students of all ages love to learn about it! With this Titanic Bundle, you will have tons of math and language arts activities that will engage and teach your students all about the famed unsinkable ship. Cover many third, fourth, and fifth-grade standards such as 4-digit addition and subtraction, opinion writing, multiple-digit multiplication, context clues, word problems, main idea, estimation, and much more all while learning about the Titanic! Usi
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3rd - 6th
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
Grades:
4th - 7th
Who Was Biography and What Was Nonfiction Series Activities for ANY Book Bundle
Students love the Who Was and Who Is biography series! And they love the companion What Was and What Is nonfiction series, too! Many explorers, presidents, inventors, artists, athletes, and historical and cultural events are highlighted in these books which engage and intrigue students.Each Pack (The Who Was, Who is Pack and the What Was, What is Pack) both come with a wide variety of over 25 resources so teachers can mix and match to best meet their goals and objectives and their students’ nee
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4th - 6th
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The Who Was? Show Season 1 Worksheets & VIRTUAL Files (ALL 13 EPISODES)
Netflix is amazing for the classroom and this show is among our favorites! The Who Was? Show humorously details the lives of two famous persons per episode. Product Includes:Worksheets for ALL 13 Episodes with comprehensive questions aligned to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade common core standards on side and a crossword or word search on the other.Answer Sheets for all pagesStandards Guide for 3rd to 5th gradeNEW (as of 4/1) Virtual options for all 13 episodes! (Google Slides & Google Forms version)
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3rd - 6th
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Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail Book Study
My book study with questions and activities goes along with the book, Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail, written by Kate Messner. This is a great book for students in 2nd through 5th grades. It teaches students about pioneers as Ranger, a Golden Retriever, travels back in time. The questions and activities can be used with social studies and reading/language arts. I have included coloring pages and images to help students see some of the ways pioneers lived and traveled.I also listed se
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2nd - 5th
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Memorial Day Activities - May Reading Comprehension Passages Time Line Writing
Help your students better understand the history behind Memorial Day with this fun, interactive, and engaging resource. Students in 4th and 5th grades will enjoy the informative reading. Many 3rd grade students have also enjoyed this packet of activities. This resource is also Easel compatible if you want to make it digital OR you can take a look at the digital version link below which is already done for you. You will find worksheets that can be used for assessments, small groups, or centers an
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: American History Activities - US History BUNDLE
Halloween Mystery Game - Math ELAR Science & Geography Activity
A Chocolate Thief is on the loose and it's up to your students to solve this case! Students will work together to complete each of 4 different tasks. Each answer will lead your detectives to the next clue. The final clue is a QR Code link to the surveillance video identifying the suspect. (Replace it with a video of one of your students' favorite school employees for even more personal fun!)Detective Clues include:Math - ComputationsELAR - Multiple Meaning Word / Definition MatchingScience -
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4th - 6th
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Fourth Grade Ancient Rome Activity | Virtual Field Trip | Google Slides
Join Aly on an adventure to learn about Ancient Rome - its culture, language, and geography. Students will learn some everyday Latin phrases, explore the reason civilizations choose to live next to a river, and the architecture and art that the Ancient Romans are famed for.Includes:Google Drive folder1 x Google Slide presentation36 Slides➯ Make sure to follow me to be the first to know about new products - CLICK HERE➯ Get free content and support at annaglews.com or on IG @AnnaGlews➯ Money off?
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3rd - 6th
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YEAR BUNDLE! US History Activity Choice Boards Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 Social Studies
This year-long bundle of 10 Social Studies Choice Board Activity Packets is your all-in-one resource to gamify social studies and/or US history for the entire year. These fun menus of learning activities are designed with differentiation in mind, like encouraging student choice and being totally student paced. Essentially, each of these choice boards provide students with 12 unique learning activities to take a deeper dive into various periods of growth in United States history, from around 1400
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4th - 7th
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What Was Nonfiction Series Activities for Any Book
Just like the Who Was series, students love the What Was and What Is nonfiction series! Many historical and cultural events are highlighted in these books. From the Boston Tea Party to a Presidential Election, the Underground Railroad to the Great Depression, from the Holocaust to Pearl Harbor, and from NASA to the Women's Rights Movement, these books engage and intrigue students. This What Was, What Is Nonfiction Series Comprehension Activity for ANY Book pack comes with a wide variety of over
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4th - 6th
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Escape Rooms Bundle
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this incredible reading comprehension escape rooms bundle! Perfect for 3rd to 5th graders, these reading activities allow students to explore the incredible achievements of some of the most notable Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including Dwayne Johnson, Kamala Harris, Kalpana Chawla, and more!Here are some reasons why you should consider purchasing this bundle:This escape room encourages friendly competition in the classr
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3rd - 5th
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Westward Expansion | Social Studies Unit Choice Board Activity Packet | Gamify
Save money and grab the year-long bundle here!This Social Studies Choice Board Activity Packet is your all-in-one resource to gamify social studies and/or US history. This fun menu of activities is designed with differentiation in mind, like encouraging student choice and being totally student paced. Essentially, this resource provides students with 12 unique learning activities to take a deeper dive into America's westward expansion, the Louisiana Purchase, California Gold Rush, and so much mo
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4th - 6th
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Reconstruction in America | Social Studies Unit Choice Board Activity Packet
Save money and grab the year-long bundle here!This Social Studies Choice Board Activity Packet is your all-in-one resource to gamify social studies and/or US history. This fun menu of activities is designed with differentiation in mind, like encouraging student choice and being totally student paced. Essentially, this resource provides students with 12 unique learning activities to take a deeper dive into the efforts to reunite the nation after the Civil War and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendmen
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4th - 6th
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NYS Grade 4 SS Inquiry New York Geography Vocabulary Activities Enrichment
Do you teach the NYS Grade 4 Social Studies Inquiries? You can enrich vocabulary development during the NY Geography Inquiry with visually appealing word cards and digital learning fun. Use these activities to keep your students engaged and working with the content!This resource is being offered in a money-saving bundle.Buy the BUNDLE and save 20%!NYS Grade 4 Social Studies Inquiries Vocabulary Enrichment BUNDLEThis resource includes 12 word cards you can use during whole class or small group in
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4th
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American Civil War | Social Studies Unit Choice Board Activity Packet Gamify
Save money and grab the year-long bundle here!This Social Studies Choice Board Activity Packet is your all-in-one resource to gamify social studies and/or US history. This fun menu of activities is designed with differentiation in mind, like encouraging student choice and being totally student paced. Essentially, this resource provides students with 12 unique learning activities to take a deeper dive into the lead-up to the Civil War, several key battles, as well as important people and their co
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4th - 6th
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Slavery in America | Social Studies Unit Choice Board Activity Packet Gamify
Save money and grab the year-long bundle here!This Social Studies Choice Board Activity Packet is your all-in-one resource to gamify social studies and/or US history. This fun menu of activities is designed with differentiation in mind, like encouraging student choice and being totally student paced. Essentially, this resource provides students with 12 unique learning activities to take a deeper dive into the slavery system in 1800s America, the abolition of slavery and the tensions that lead up
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4th - 6th
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Industrial Revolution | Social Studies Unit Choice Board Activity Packet Gamify
Save money and grab the year-long bundle here!This Social Studies Choice Board Activity Packet is your all-in-one resource to gamify social studies and/or US history. This fun menu of activities is designed with differentiation in mind, like encouraging student choice and being totally student paced. Essentially, this resource provides students with 12 unique learning activities to take a deeper dive into America's Industrial Revolution, railroads, groundbreaking inventions, cotton boom, and so
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4th - 6th
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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.
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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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