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Preview of Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!

Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!

Created by
Teach or Travel
ULTIMATE Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle!12 trips and GROWING! This product will include all my future elementary field trips! Grab it now at the lowest price!! Bundle price will increase when new trips are added.⭐️NEW⭐️ MEMPHIS, TN Dr. MLK Jr. added 1/28/2024⭐️NEW⭐️ THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA added 5/22/2022 - Redownload to access!! Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity for in person learning or online meetings. No matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! Use the
Preview of Plymouth (Plimoth) Colony Unit: The Mayflower, Pilgrims, Wampanoag People

Plymouth (Plimoth) Colony Unit: The Mayflower, Pilgrims, Wampanoag People

Plymouth (Plimoth) was a fascinating settlement. Pilgrims, originally known as Separatists, were treated poorly in England because they refused to follow the teachings of the Church of England. After years of struggle, they finally set sail on the Mayflower with the goal of creating a farming village in the New World. The Wampanoag People, who had lived in the area for thousands of years, entered into a peace agreement with the Pilgrims. This peace agreement lasted for decades. Do you want to pr
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Review Activities Bundle

Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Review Activities Bundle

Replace your boring latitude and longitude worksheets with this fun and engaging practice puzzle bundle that your students will love! Perfect for middle school geography and social studies, students will practice their latitude and longitude skills by plotting the given coordinates one at a time until an image forms. Tell the students what image they’re creating or let them be surprised for an extra element of fun! Don’t be surprised if students ask for more puzzles because this will quickly be
Preview of Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE

Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE

Are you struggling to differentiate science and social studies topics for your students with special needs? Look no further, I've got you covered!Science and Social Studies materials are hard to come by for a self-contained special education setting. This bundle contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about various Science & Social Studies topics!What you will find inside this bundle:Adapted BooksCount It Out Adapte
Preview of Escape from King George! Causes of the American Revolution Escape Room

Escape from King George! Causes of the American Revolution Escape Room

Can you solve the puzzles in time and escape from the clutches of King George? In this Escape from King George! American Revolution Escape Room, students become American Colonists and experience the Colonial Rebellion and Road to the American Revolution! On this road to rebellion, students will read articles, solve hands-on puzzles, and find codes that will unlock the next step. This Escape from King George! Escape Room is immersive and informative. Teach the build-up to the American Revolution
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Activities - Halloween Bundle

Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Activities - Halloween Bundle

Replace your boring latitude and longitude worksheets with this fun and engaging Halloween and Fall Holiday puzzle bundle that your students will love! Perfect for middle school geography and social studies, students will practice their latitude and longitude skills by plotting the given coordinates one at a time until an image forms. Tell the students what image they’re creating or let them be surprised for an extra element of fun! Don’t be surprised if students ask for more puzzles because thi
Preview of Map Skills for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades Bundle | Print and Digital

Map Skills for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades Bundle | Print and Digital

Created by
Amber from TGIF
Teaching map skills encompasses so many topics such as latitude and longitude, hemispheres, continents and oceans, grid maps, directions, GPS, and much more. But it can be fun and hands on too in both PRINT and DIGITAL form! This map skills PRINT and DIGITAL bundle includes worksheets, task cards, review activities, tests, answer key and LOADS of games, hands on centers, match it up activities and make and take resources to keep it all fun and interactive! Your students will enjoy learning ab
Preview of States and Capitals Games Bundle | Learn the 50 States, Region by Region!

States and Capitals Games Bundle | Learn the 50 States, Region by Region!

Created by
Laura Candler
States and Capitals Games Bundle includes six products with printable games for learning the United States names, locations, capitals, and abbreviations. 50 States Showdown is the most challenging game; the easiest way to teach the states and capitals is region by region. All of the games in this bundle include full directions, numbered maps of the U.S. or of the region, task cards, and answer keys. Click the product covers to preview them, and if you like them all, you'll save over 40% by purch
Preview of Native Americans in Ohio MEGA bundle!  (4th grade Ohio Model social studies)

Native Americans in Ohio MEGA bundle! (4th grade Ohio Model social studies)

Created by
JB Creations
Do you need to teach about Ohio's early Native American groups? Immerse students in over 8 student centered, standards-aligned, engaging activities in this integrated social studies unit for 4th grade! I’ve included facts on the 6 main Ohio tribes in a student friendly booklet, a graphic organizer for students to utilize this information, a “group scoot” text structure game, a set of key vocabulary terms, a reader's theater about Native American legends, a game based on the conflict & coope
Preview of 5 Constitution Escape Rooms BUNDLE - 3 Branches, Reading Comprehension

5 Constitution Escape Rooms BUNDLE - 3 Branches, Reading Comprehension

Created by
Think Tank
To compliment your US Constitution or Branches of Government unit, grab this 5 pack BUNDLE of US Constitution resources. Topics covered: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendments, Founding Fathers, Constitutional Convention, Branches of Government, George Washington, Goals of the PreambleThis bundle includes:1. U.S. Constitution Escape Room2. Preamble Escape Room3. Bill of Rights Escape Room4. Founding Fathers Escape Room5. Branches of Government Escape RoomWhat’s Included in EACH Escape Room?✏️
Preview of American Music Genres Escape Room BUNDLE (Music Escape Rooms from Jazz to Rap!)

American Music Genres Escape Room BUNDLE (Music Escape Rooms from Jazz to Rap!)

This American Music Genres BUNDLE includes all-in-one lessons to teach your students about music genres over the past 150 years in a fun and engaging way. Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the musical genres below:5 Escape Rooms included1. Blues2. Jazz3. Country4. Rock5. Hip-hop & RapIncluded in each Room:Google form escape room - easily assign to students with a single linkEach escap
Preview of Halloween Digital Escape Room | The Real History of Halloween

Halloween Digital Escape Room | The Real History of Halloween

✨  Are you a social studies teacher looking for an excuse to celebrate Halloween in your classroom?✨The History of Halloween Escape Room Challenge is the perfect lesson to help stop you from making excuses and start teaching the history of Halloween.✅  Students will read and learn about the origins of Halloween, beginning 2,000 years ago with the Celtics all the way up to modern times and the traditions we practice today.✅   Students are “trapped” in a Haunted House on Halloween, and they must a
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Activity - Winter Christmas Bundle

Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Activity - Winter Christmas Bundle

Replace your boring latitude and longitude worksheets with this fun and engaging Christmas and Winter Holiday puzzle bundle that your students will love! Perfect for middle school geography and social studies, students will practice their latitude and longitude skills by plotting the given coordinates one at a time until an image forms. Tell the students what image they’re creating or let them be surprised for an extra element of fun! Don’t be surprised if students ask for more puzzles because t
Preview of Declaration of Independence Bundle

Declaration of Independence Bundle

Bring the Declaration of Independence to life in your classroom! Contents of this bundle (by product): Declaration of Independence Unit: * What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension * Who was Thomas Jefferson? - Passage and Timeline Activity * The Declaration of Independence…it’s just a break-up letter! * The Declaration of Independence…and all of those fancy words- reading and matching activity * Grievances in the Declaration of Independence- Reading, Matching, a
Preview of Continents Escape Rooms BUNDLE - World Geography - Reading Comprehension

Continents Escape Rooms BUNDLE - World Geography - Reading Comprehension

Created by
Think Tank
Each of the 6 Continents Escape Rooms will take students on different missions around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, decoding puzzles and answering questions! These escape rooms have students decode interesting facts about the continents of Australia, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Perfect bundle to engage learners in world geography classrooms! Students will learn about the continent's: size, number of countries, location, landforms, landmarks, languages,
Preview of Geography Bee Challenge (BUNDLE)

Geography Bee Challenge (BUNDLE)

550 Total Questions!!! This will transform how your class will walk through the door everyday!Included:- 110 Rounds of Geo-Bee Warm-Up Questions- Answer Key- Student Progression Cards (To track progress with or without stickers)Directions:- Give each student a Progression Card of their choice- Each day, start class immediately with a round of 5 questions (30 seconds each). I have seen tardies become non-existent as students don't want to risk missing out on stickers to rank-up! Purchase Incenti
Preview of US HISTORY ERAS REVIEW GAMES AND IMAGE WALL

US HISTORY ERAS REVIEW GAMES AND IMAGE WALL

Engage your students with an Era Word Wall for US History. This resource is designed for you to create an interactive era wall in your classroom. Research shows the benefit of word walls for our students. Use this all year long to help teach the concept of an era and the events that define it. In addition to images for your classroom, print the images 4 to a page and turn your images into a sort for a STAAR review! I have created two different versions for you – one with titles and one without.
Preview of 4th Grade Social Studies Super bundle of Best Selling Units

4th Grade Social Studies Super bundle of Best Selling Units

Created by
JB Creations
Do you struggle to find quality activities for your 4th grade Social Studies curriculum? Cover ALL of your 4th Grade Social Studies content with this SUPER BUNDLE of hands on, interactive units! 7 Complete units include: Prehistoric America, Native Americans, Map Skills, the American Revolution, Government, Immigration, and Economics! Immerse students all year long in over 80 activities stemming directly from the new Learning Standards in 4th grade Social Studies! Activities in each unit includ
Preview of Latitude & Longitude FULL UNIT BUNDLE

Latitude & Longitude FULL UNIT BUNDLE

☆ Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE! ☆This bundle includes everything you need to teach about Latitude & Longitude! You will receive 7 resources that are perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. I would suggest using these resources in the order below: 1. Guided Notes + Slideshow: These latitude & longitude guided notes use a fill-in-the-blank format that is interactive and easy-to-follow! The slideshow will also prompt students to sketch, label, and answer questions.2. Latitude an
Preview of Branches of Government Escape Rooms BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension - Civics

Branches of Government Escape Rooms BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension - Civics

Created by
Think Tank
The Branches of Government Escape Room BUNDLE will take students on different missions around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, decoding puzzles and answering questions! These escape rooms have students decode interesting facts about the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch and US Constitution. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. What’s Included in EACH Escape Room?✏️ 4 Reading Passages✏️ 4 Puzz
Preview of World History Escape Room Bundle | 6 Escape Room Activities for World History

World History Escape Room Bundle | 6 Escape Room Activities for World History

In this World History Escape Room bundle, you receive access to ALL of History with Mr. E's Escape Room breakout products for World History. Each day I receive emails from teachers about creating a bundle of these Escape Rooms, so this release was made for any teacher seeking to save 10% and get all of the releases at once. You also gain access to new World History releases as they become available. The available Escape Rooms for World History that you will gain instant access to include:⭐ 1
Preview of Escape Room Activity Bundle One for Every Month Monthly Escape Activity Fun

Escape Room Activity Bundle One for Every Month Monthly Escape Activity Fun

Try an Escape Room Activity with nine different Escape Rooms. There is 1 for every Month.
Preview of American Revolution Spy Readings, Spy Activities, Techniques

American Revolution Spy Readings, Spy Activities, Techniques

Created by
LIT Lessons
The Revolutionary War spy unit provides everything you need to not only explain but also help your students experience America’s first espionage operations! The resources supply foundational knowledge about spying and Revolutionary War spies. Then, they provide a structure to guide students through fun, engaging activities that develop their critical thinking skills by putting them in the shoes of a Revolutionary War era spy. Please note: This resource also comes with a black and white version!D
Preview of Reading Comprehension NO PREP Activities for Informational Text

Reading Comprehension NO PREP Activities for Informational Text

GROWING BUNDLE-Components will be added as they are finished.Comprehension Race is engaging, simple for the teacher, and gets the kids moving around while working on comprehension skills. The Comprehension race also integrates Social Studies with Reading.Each Component Includes:-Reading Passage (Appropriate for 3rd-5th graders)-10 Question Cards-5 Different Game Boards-Comprehension Task Cards-Answer Keys-Game Instructions(Please check the preview to see additional photos!)Teacher Prep: Print a
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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.