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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.6 centers
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
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2nd - 5th
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3rd Grade Social Studies Test Prep - Third Grade Social Studies Review
This resources include 40 DIGITAL and PRINTABLE task cards to make practicing and reviewing third grade social studies standards fun and engaging! Simple and easy to use with clear directions make these test prep task cards perfect for social studies centers and whole group SCOOT games! These 3rd grade test prep questions give students practice using map skills, reading timelines, identifying the seven continents, bodies of water, needs and wants, goods and services, and government.CLICK HERE fo
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3rd
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Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehensio
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3rd - 5th
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St. Patrick's Day Escape Room/Breakout -Digital 360 Virtual Reality
☘️☘️ Ignite your students' curiosity and passion for learning with an interactive ALL-DIGITAL 360° VIRTUAL REALITY ST. PATRICK'S DAY BREAKOUT that explores the history, culture, and science of Ireland. Featuring 22 virtual 3-D worlds to uncover and 21 engaging activities to participate in, this digital experience will inspire your students to delve into the wonders of Ireland and broaden their knowledge.☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ Brace yourself for an incredible virtual adventure! This all-inclusive virtual b
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: SPRING DIGITAL SAVINGS BUNDLE - DYNAMIC 3D VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
Geography Unit Bundle | 3rd Grade Social Studies Reading Passages & Activities
This resource is a collection of activities to create learning experiences in Social Studies for 3rd Grade. The activities can be used by classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, or other educators interested in developing effective learning activities. It features a variety of resources including ready-to-use classroom activities for teaching in areas such as geography.This bundle of Social studies includes a wide variety of options to engage your students throughout the course of the year. R
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 5-ESS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
Mountain Man Reading Comprehension & Activities
Dive into the rugged world of mountain men and fur trappers with your 4th graders! Explore the wild and untamed West, featuring a range of engaging activities. Deepen student learning with different resources and activities to introduce, take notes, and deepen their experience!Included in this resource are:✅ One page Informative Text: Uncover the secrets of the mountains! This carefully curated informational text takes students on a thrilling journey through the lives of Mountain Men. Discover t
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Wyoming History Growing Bundle
Map Elements Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the basic map elements (coordinate grid, cardinal and intermediate directions, title, compass rose, scale, key/legend with symbols).The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of the basic map elements. The infor
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3rd - 5th
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Thematic Map Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the use of thematic maps, tables, charts, graphs, and photos to analyze geographic information.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of thematic maps. The informational pages included provides a handy guide
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3rd - 5th
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Continents and Oceans Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the continents and oceans on a world map.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of the continents and oceans. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when teaching this unit. The
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3rd - 5th
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Ocean Sea Theme No Prep Early Finisher Activity Pack - Substitute Teachers
No Prep Early Finisher Worksheet Pack - Great for Substitute TeachersThis Ocean theme printable worksheet bundle is perfect for those early finishers who need additional challenges and engage them during the lesson. Great for geography or oceanic studies.As your student makes their way through these worksheets, they will learn about the ocean and its inhabitants, leading to more opportunities for exploring the subject of the oceans of our world.This is also a great no-prep resource as a substitu
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1st - 6th
Types of Maps Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the purpose of physical, political, elevation, and population map.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of the types of maps. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when teachi
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3rd - 5th
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Natural Resources Activity & Worksheets 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the natural resources in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of natural resources. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers
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3rd - 5th
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North America Map Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the countries and commonwealths in North America (Canada, United States, Mexico) and in the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica).The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding o
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3rd - 5th
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PRESIDENTS' ESCAPE ROOM/BREAKOUT - DIGITAL STEM 360 VIRTUAL REALITY
Discover the fascinating lives of three of our nation's most distinguished presidents - George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt - through an immersive 360° Virtual Reality Digital Breakout. Engage your students with a captivating experience as they explore twelve virtual worlds and participate in 25 interactive digital activities. Unlock the potential of technology to enhance their learning and ignite their curiosity about these iconic leaders.Transform your students' learning
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Escape Room, Breakout - All Digital Bundle 360 Virtual Reality!
Community Helpers Growing Bundle for Elementary Job Education Career Counseling
❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way for your students to explore jobs and careers? Learn about 42 different community helpers, what they do, and the tools / equipment they use with this growing bundle! ✏️Perfect for your beginner English, ESL, ELL, preschool, kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade students!⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!.....................................................................................................................
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Utah Pioneer Reading Comprehension Activities Social Studies
Embark on a journey through time with your Utah 4th graders while exploring the fascinating history of Utah pioneers. This comprehensive resource brings history to life with engaging activities that span various subjects:Included in this resource are:✅ 3 Informative Texts & Guided Notes: Dive into the world of Utah pioneers with 3 rich informational texts that cover the challenges, triumphs, and daily lives of these early settlers. Accompanying guided notes gives students a structured way to
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Utah History Social Studies Year Long Bundle
Map Scale Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the use of maps to identify different types of scales to measure distances between two places.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of map scaling. The informational pages included provides a handy guide fo
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3rd - 5th
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The Mud Pony Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Rainbow Native American
The Mud Pony : A Reading Rainbow Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Caron Lee Cohen (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
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2nd - 4th
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Back to School SEL Reading Comprehension Book Worksheets First Grade
Do your students struggle with reading comprehension? Science of Reading is used to describe 5 components of reading instruction: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. This Back to School book and activities is a great tool to help with all of these components as well as teach social emotional learning and how to be a good citizen.Students may read the words, but not retain the information. This Back to School Quality Student Emergent Reader will solve that problem
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Back to School Reading Comprehension for First Grade
Primary and Secondary Sources Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about primary and secondary sources.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of primary and secondary sources. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for teachers when teaching this unit. The worksh
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3rd - 5th
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Utah Native Americans Close Reading & Activities
Are you searching for a way to help your 4th graders engage with Utah social studies? This informational text on tribes of Native Americans in Utah is tailored for you! Invite your students to explore the fascinating tapestry of indigenous cultures that have shaped the history of Utah. This resource provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique cultures, traditions, challenges, contributions, and leaders of Utah's Native American communities.Included in this resource are:✅ Introductory ar
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Utah History Social Studies Year Long Bundle
Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have everything you need to teach PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. We take the boring and make PBL fun and easy to teach. It includes a Plant Unit, Economics and Financial Literacy Unit, Habitats and Ecosystem Unit, an Iceberg Unit and more. These are all the top selling 2nd grade PBL units that we have.Some
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2nd
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Cultures in North America Activity & Answer Key 3rd Grade Social Studies
This geography unit helps you assess your students' knowledge while giving them the practice they need to learn about the cultures that have settled in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.The fun and engaging worksheets are a great addition to any social studies unit. Each worksheet transforms your class into an engaging classroom. Using this material, your students will gain a better understanding of cultural patterns. The informational pages included provides a handy guide for
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3rd - 5th
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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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