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5th grade social studies games under $5
End of the Year Break Activities - Digital Resource Mystery Game - Team Building
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket before the end of the year break?! Great for team building! Students will work together to solve the mystery AND practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about l
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3rd - 6th
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Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game - Map Skills Geography Activities
Help your students practice their latitude and longitude skills in a fun and engaging way using this no-prep latitude and longitude battleship game! The directions are included right on the template, so this is a no prep activity that comes ready to play. I've also provided PowerPoint directions so you can show students how to play as a class. Students will become well-practiced with using a grid and making sure they always give latitude coordinates first. I've used this every year and my studen
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Review Activities Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game
Here is an engaging game to reinforce your students understanding of latitude and longitude . This is a geography activity your students will enjoy. The directions are included right on the template, so this is a no prep activity that comes ready to play. Watch the kiddos play their way to understanding this important concept. If you would like to get updates on my monthly sale, follow me by pressing the star located just under my name. Looking for more resources for latitude and longitude?Try
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Latitude Longitude- States-USA Games Bundle- Collection of 4
Histagories Social Studies End of Year Activity for US and World History
In this history review and conversation game, students are engaged with 8 short lists of information where they work with partners (or individually) to try to come up with answers based on the letter for the round. Included is a letter-choosing paper (students flip a coin and see where it lands!) plus 8 different lists geared toward History, Geography, Geology, and Social Studies themes! A condensed worksheet is also included to save space.Enjoy this fun way to spend the first few (or last few
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5th - 8th
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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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Types of Governments Straw Activity Simulation
An interactive simulation to introduce the types of governments to middle-schoolers. Students get to compete with each other in groups to see who can build the best straw tower with straws and tape, but there's a slight catch: each group must build the straw tower how their assigned government would build it. This is guaranteed to be a fun activity that students will love while simultaneously learning about different types of governments!This Types of Governments Straw Activity includes:♦ Instru
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5th - 8th
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Oregon Trail: Simulation Game
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
FIND THE MYSTERY STATE • A Fun Geography Game Using Map-Reading Skills
It’s geography, critical thinking, following directions, and map-reading skills rolled into one! Find the Mystery State is a set of 28 Task Cards that can be used for a fun, creative game to help your students review basic map skills and following directions. The Nelson family is headed to a new home somewhere in the United States. But what is their final destination? Your students play detective and try to find the location of the family’s new home by eliminating states one at a time using a m
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4th - 6th
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Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game | Geography Activity
This game is a twist on the traditional game of "Battleship!" Students will practice following Latitude and Longitude coordinates to sink their partner's ships. This product uses a world map to help reinforce essential geography skills. This game is a great addition to a geography/map-skills unit. It can be used to check student progress or as a fun, culminating activity! This product includes: 4 pre-plotted gameboardsBlank gameboards for students to plot their own shipsDetailed instructionsStu
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude ACTIVITY BUNDLE!
Movement Westward Full Class Game Oregon Trail, Gold Rush 49ers, Mormon Trail
You know how you students ask if "we're going to do anything fun today/" This is the day people! This game is hysterical, and students learn all about movement westward. It's a win win. With this game, students play as Oregon trail pioneers, Mormon pioneers, or 49ers. This game is played together as a full class. Students from each group stand in front of the class and read each card to the class. Some are simple and students may move forward or backward on the game board. Others involve fun phy
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5th - 8th
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White Board Review Game for Any Content
"This game was a lifesaver!" Your students are going to LOVE this exciting alternative to digital review games! Middle and high school students love this whole-class white board review game that keeps the whole class on their toes! Easy-to-follow rules and suspenseful cards create a classroom of excitement as students try to earn the most points and avoid shark bites! Included in this product:Point cards and special shark cardsDirectionsDry erase page to laminate or place in plastic sleeves f
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5th - 7th
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13 Colonies Activity
This thirteen colonies activity allows students to review the 13 colonies in an engaging, collaborative way. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies' climate, geography, government, location, and education. Students then need to explain their thinking in a short response using supporting evidence and their knowledge of the 13 colonies. This is a fun cooperating activity for students and a great way for you to assess their learning. Like this
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit
Constitution Day Activity Lesson Scavenger Hunt
In this Constitution scavenger hunt activity, students hunt down essential information as they explore the Constitution. Students can work individually as teams to compete before time runs out! Included is a 30-question worksheet and a teacher answer sheet! Students can use their textbook (as long as it includes the entire Constitution) to answer all questions! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle! This
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5th - 8th
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Geography Jeopardy - an interactive social studies game
Geography Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer geography trivia questions. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Where Am I?LandformsImaginary LinesKnown by Its ShapeGeography SuperlativesIslandsParts of a MapCountries Starting with "I"Colorful PlacesWater! Water! Water!ContinentsFamous LandmarksWhere in the World?*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF
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5th - 8th
First Day of School Activity for US History | United States History Icebreaker
This first day of school activity is one of the most fun and engaging ways to start your American History class! With this activity, students have the chance to connect with you and their classmates while completing prompts that pertain to United States History topics! To give you more flexibility, all of the prompts are editable in PowerPoint, and there is also an enrichment activity and digital version!To use this activity, students will receive a bingo-inspired grid, which they must try to fi
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5th - 9th
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Great Depression Simulation
Great Depression Simulation is a fun dice game that can be used to teach students about the difficulties Americans faced during the Great Depression. To take a closer look at the activity, see the video preview!How Does the Simulation Activity Work?During the activity, students will live through seven months of the Great Depression. They will roll a die to find out how much money they will earn at their job, pay monthly expenses, and draw cards with scenarios that will require them to pay more m
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Virginia Studies Lesson Plans and Activities - Entire Year Bundle!
First Day of School Activity for World Geography or World Cultures
This first day of school activity is one of the most fun and engaging ways to start your World Geography class! With this activity, students have the chance to connect with you and their classmates while completing prompts that pertain to world geography or world cultures topics! To give you more flexibility, all of the prompts are editable in PowerPoint, and there is also an enrichment activity and digital version!To use this activity, students will receive a bingo-inspired grid, which they mus
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5th - 9th
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Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Activity - Compass Rose
Replace your boring latitude and longitude worksheets with this fun and engaging Compass Rose themed practice puzzle 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 wil
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Review Activities Bundle
Canada - Provinces, Territories and Capital Cities Games and Activites
This is my favourite back to school Social Studies product! This Canada Games and Activities resource includes a variety of activities to help students learn or review the location of the provinces, territories and capital cities of Canada. I use this at the beginning of every school year in my fifth grade classroom (great for 4th and 6th too) and it would also be useful in third grade in learning the location of provinces, territories and capital cities in a fun and interactive way. See the
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Canada Bundle: Provinces and Territories
Ancient Rome Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Rome!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, or a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 20 vocabulary terms, each with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall heading included.Terms include: architecture, arch, Colosseum, aqueduct, representative democracy, elect, contribution, sculpture, mosaic, ship, road, civilization, Europe, gladiator,
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Counseling Termination Activities for Moving Away End of the Year Last Session
Are you a counselor looking for activities to have a smooth termination when your clients are ending counseling sessions? Whether you're leaving your position, your clients are graduating because they've met their goals, or moving on because it's the end of the school year, this termination activity set has everything you need to make your last sessions successful and fun!Bundle Includes: ✨The Moving On Digital and Print Counseling Termination Board Game 48 Question Prompt Cards for Discussion t
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K - 5th
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Social Studies Icebreakers for Back to School | 2 Social Studies Games
In this Social Studies and history icebreakers resource, you receive two icebreaker activities for the first or last days of school. These are ideal in any Social Studies, History, or Geography classroom. You can choose to use both, or choose the game that you feel best fits your kids!In the first history icebreaker, students travel through the alphabet and use each letter to solve a different problem. For example, on "B" students must find a "country that starts with a B." For "K," students
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4th - 11th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition: Game and Digital Simulation
Could your students survive the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Really get your students excited about the Lewis and Clark expedition by having them take part in a digital simulation where they get to see if they would have made the same decisions as Lewis and Clark! Included you will find:►An interactive game in PowerPoint and Google Slides►Full directions and lesson plans►Paper resources for the simulation►PDF printable of the game►Guided Reading Post Activity►Final reflection activityRelated Prod
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: American History Games and Digital Simulation Bundle
WORLD GEOGRAPHY SCAVENGER HUNT | WebQuest
This fun World Geography WebQuest (Scavenger Hunt) contains 60 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the Geography of the World and other fun facts and trivia questions, while enhancing their internet research skills. An ANSWER KEY and teacher directions are provided. The internet scavenger hunt can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote learning.This resource is not only google classroom friendly, but also i
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE | World WebQuest 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.
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