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5th grade Spring social studies centers

Preview of Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
Preview of Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

Created by
Peas in a Pod
Introducing our leveled reading passages with comprehension questions for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! This resource includes 10 practice passages, answer keys, posters, graphic organizers, and more! Empower your students with a deeper understanding of nonfiction texts. Grab your summer reading comprehension packet now and witness the transformative impact on your classroom! This is designed for 3rd and 4th grade, but my own 2nd grader is advanced, and it would work well for him. I've also taught ti
Preview of Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
Preview of Ancient Rome Culture Daily Life Stations for Ancient Rome and Roman Empire

Ancient Rome Culture Daily Life Stations for Ancient Rome and Roman Empire

In this engaging Ancient Rome Culture Stations activity, students navigate through 10 different categories to understand a variety of aspects of culture in Ancient Rome. Students explore Roman Mythology, the Founding of Rome with Romulus and Remus, the poet Virgil and the Aeneid, Ovid, the Latin Language and other Romantic Languages, architecture, literature, "bread and circuses", gladiator games, chariot races, major achievements such as concrete, the Julian Calendar, aqueducts, the Roman the
Preview of Spring Math Fact Review Coloring Sheets + Writing Prompts | Fun Spring Activity!

Spring Math Fact Review Coloring Sheets + Writing Prompts | Fun Spring Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Spring Activities: Spring math coloring. Art with Jenny K.'s "Pop Art" MATH coloring sheets for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division integrate art into your spring math worksheets!Art integration is one of the most effective ways to engage students. I have created this product using my popular “pop art” images. You will find that I have filled each image with patterns and then added math problems into the various shapes and patterns. There are a LOT of math problems on each sheet.In
Preview of Comparing Fractions May Craft Rainbow Math End of Year Fractions Craft Activity

Comparing Fractions May Craft Rainbow Math End of Year Fractions Craft Activity

Created by
Amber from TGIF
Combine art and math? Yes! This comparing fractions rainbow math craftivity project is just perfect for a spring math craft, St. Patty's Day - St. Patrick's Day or just a rainbow theme! It is the perfect comparing fractions display in the hallway to show off what you have been learning about proving which fractions are the least and greatest.Click the ✅ PREVIEW ✅ button above to get a close-up look.Topics Include:Comparing FractionsSave by buying the BUNDLE ⭐ This math craft is included in:⭐⭐⭐ M
Preview of Spring Math Coordinate Graphing Pictures - Ordered Pairs Mystery Pictures

Spring Math Coordinate Graphing Pictures - Ordered Pairs Mystery Pictures

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice plotting ordered pairs with these fun spring / summer theme coordinate graphing mystery pictures! This activity is easy to differentiate by choosing either the first quadrant (positive whole numbers) or the four quadrant (positive and negative whole numbers) worksheet. All points are represented by whole numbers, there are no fractions or decimals. This activity is perfect for math centers, early finishers or homework. This bundle includes 4 mystery pictures: flower, bee, ladybug and b
Preview of ALL YEAR Math Fact Coloring BUNDLE | End of the Year, Summer Math Pages Incl.

ALL YEAR Math Fact Coloring BUNDLE | End of the Year, Summer Math Pages Incl.

Created by
Art with Jenny K
This can't miss Pop Art Math Fact Review Coloring Sheets BUNDLE includes sets for all major holidays. Use these unique printable coloring pages in your classroom ALL YEAR LONG to review addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They are great as morning work, holiday activities, math centers, early finisher practice, sub plans, or any way you can dream up! There are over 160 sheets in all! Holiday/seasonal sets included:Back to School (school in general), HalloweenThanksgivingFallHoli
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities

Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities

This resource contains six Mesopotamia learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each ancient Mesopotamia learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and activities all about ancient Mesopotamia. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D ziggurat to showcase their learning. They’ll “bui
Preview of Ancient Egypt King Tut CSI Inquiry Activity for World History

Ancient Egypt King Tut CSI Inquiry Activity for World History

In this Ancient Egypt and King Tut CSI investigation, students analyze and use critical thinking skills to investigate the death of ancient Egypt's youngest pharaoh, King Tut. This CSI investigation is included in the Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Bundle!Students are introduced to the background of King Tutankhamun, the role of pharaohs in ancient Egypt, the chaos created by his father Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), and the mystery surrounding his death. Students investigate possible murder motives
Preview of 5th Grade Spring Activity: Spring Math Mystery: Division Fractions Decimals

5th Grade Spring Activity: Spring Math Mystery: Division Fractions Decimals

Spring Activity Math Mystery - The Case of The Bee Bandits - 5th Grade Edition. This fun spring math review will encourage and motivate your students during math time!Easy prep - print and solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Docs option I've added to this pack.Ideal for spiral review, your students will use their math skills to unlock clues to help them solve the mystery!⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.⭐A bonus ENDING V
Preview of Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Created by
Smart Chick
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
Preview of States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)

States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)

This resource is intended to help students learn the states, capitals and abbreviations and to help spark student interest United States Social Studies. Download Preview FilePlease view the preview file prior to purchasing. Please ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.This social studies resource includes:1. Social Studies State Study Cards2. Social Studies State Study Sheets3. States and Capitals I Have, Who has? Game4. States and Abbreviations I Have, Who
Preview of Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Christmas Around the World Agamographs. What's an Agamograph?! It's a picture that morphs into another image when you look at it from a different angle. Agamographs are super fun and contemporary activities to easily integrate art into your classroom. There is a huge "wow factor" in this art activity—the students love the surprise. And best of all, they did it themselves!!It's hard to say but easy to do! I strongly recommend this for grades 3 and above.Use this activity for your anticipatory set
Preview of Scientific Revolution Stations Activity & Mini Labs: Digital Resources & Print

Scientific Revolution Stations Activity & Mini Labs: Digital Resources & Print

This completely Google-ready or paper classroom content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This masterminds of the Scientific Revolution reading and mini-lab stations activity has 9 stations with close readings, analyzing key scientists and innovations. The key scientists covered:Renee Descartes Isaac Newton Galileo Kepler Francis Bacon Tycho BraheCopernicusStudents also prove Isaac Newton's law of gravity with a simple classroom supply-based experiment and use the scientific met
Preview of *Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with End of the Year & Summer

*Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with End of the Year & Summer

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
This GROWING WORD SEARCH BUNDLE is full of fun, quick, and easy word search activities to do with your students throughout the whole year. Complete with over 100 AND GROWING word search activities with exciting vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing these fun activities. Great to Use For: Morning Work Early or Fast Finishers Class challenges HomeworkLiteracy Centers So Much More! Word Find Puzzles are such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to various holidays
Preview of September 11th: The Day Heroes Were Made Paper Bag Book

September 11th: The Day Heroes Were Made Paper Bag Book

Every year, I struggle with what to say to my students on September 11th. I don't want to scare or depress them, but I know they hear about it. I want to be the one to remind them of the heroes and hope that September 11th brought.This paper bag book includes four different stories of heroism. Students will put the sort in their book and then illustrate a picture for the story.This is great informational text reading comprehension practice but more importantly I am able to give students another
Preview of Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)

Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)

Your students will love reviewing map and globe skills with this engaging, no prep worksheet packet! It's great to use during the back-to-school weeks. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: 12 worksheets & answer keysCardinal and intermediate directionslatitude and longitudegrid maps: reading & creatingphysical maps: reading & drawing conclusionsgraphic scales: to determine distancesmap keys: to acquire informationAn
Preview of Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
Preview of SPRING Music COLOR by CODE WORKSHEETS Note Rhythm Dynamic Tempo Coloring Pages

SPRING Music COLOR by CODE WORKSHEETS Note Rhythm Dynamic Tempo Coloring Pages

Happy SPRING! These COLOR by CODE pages are great for music teachers and subs in for your spring music lessons in March, April and May! There are 13 different coloring pages including music color by notes, music color by rhythm symbols, color by tempo, color by lines and spaces, and color by dynamics worksheets. Spring Music Color by Code worksheets are a fun music activity to help you enjoy the months of March, April and May and celebrate the beginning of Spring! Use the color by code worksheet
Preview of Plant Life Cycle Worksheets & More- Adapted Science Unit for Special Education

Plant Life Cycle Worksheets & More- Adapted Science Unit for Special Education

Make science special education learning fun and engaging with this plant life cycle unit! This adapted science unit is perfect for elementary and middle school students in special education learning about the life cycle of a plant.  It is designed to support students who are verbal or nonverbal and who need simplified materials with opportunities to practice the skill. This science special education unit was designed to provide special education teachers with the differentiated materials needed
Preview of Earth Day Math Coordinate Graphing Mystery Pictures - Plotting Ordered Pairs

Earth Day Math Coordinate Graphing Mystery Pictures - Plotting Ordered Pairs

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice plotting ordered pairs with these fun Earth Day graphs! This activity is easy to differentiate by choosing either the first quadrant (positive whole numbers) or the four quadrant (positive and negative whole numbers) worksheet. All points are represented by whole numbers, there are no fractions or decimals. This activity is perfect for math centers, early finishers or homework. This bundle includes 3 Earth Day theme mystery pictures: an owl holding a recycling bin, a frog sitting on to
Preview of Friendly Letter Writing Paper & Template - Great Mail Race How to Write a Letter

Friendly Letter Writing Paper & Template - Great Mail Race How to Write a Letter

Created by
Chalk and Apples
The Great Mail Race is an excellent way for students to learn letter writing, geography, research skills, data collection, and graphing skills, and much more! Students send letters and questionnaires to schools in all 50 states. You can use the responses any way you want - mark the schools on a map, graph data from their surveys, etc. This packet has everything you need but the stamps and envelopes! Includes:Teacher instructions for the projectEditable introductory letter Class questionnaireStud
Preview of Spring Grammar Coloring Pages - Parts of Speech Color by Code

Spring Grammar Coloring Pages - Parts of Speech Color by Code

Are you looking for a fun review of grammar? These spring grammar coloring pages are an easy way to review parts of speech. The color by code are a fun way to practice grammar.There are 6 different spring themed color by code pages that range from basic to advanced. Answer keys are included. The parts of speech reviewed are:Nouns VerbsAdjectivesPronounsPrepositionsAdverbsConjunctionsPlease see the preview to see everything that is included. *******************************************************
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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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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.