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Free 8th grade social studies games
Back to School Activities - Fun, Fast Personality Test
Fun, fast activities that can be used in every classroom! This personality test is a fun, silly activity perfect for a beginning of the year ice-breaker or when you end up with 5-10 minutes at the end of a lesson and need an activity to take up some time.
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• comprehensive teacher's guide
• printable student worksheets
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• This is such a fun thing to do with k
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6th - 12th
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FREEBIE - No-Prep Review Game - Fact Swap - for Any Subject
Sometimes called Get One, Give One, this review game can be used with your whole class to review almost any unit you have been studying.To begin, each student writes three facts about the subject in the top three boxes. Then students walk around the classroom swapping facts. A student must give a fact in order to get one. At the end, each student should have 9 different facts!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Review Game Worksheet - LinedReview Game Worksheet - UnlinedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, o
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3rd - 8th
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Free Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Task Cards
This is a free set of 48 Spanish task cards over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will identify the Spanish-speaking countries on a map and match the countries with their capital cities in Spanish. This is a great activity to get students up and moving while interacting with one another in the target language.Includes:1. Instructions for Use2. Map of Spanish-Speaking Countries (In color and black and white)3. List of Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals (In color and b
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities Bundle
The Road to Revolution Word Find - U.S. History - American Revolution
American Revolution Word Search. I teach 8th Grade U.S. History and use this word find after the students take their Chapter 6 Quiz to help them from distracting others in class who are finishing their quiz. The will find words such as:BOSTON MASSACREBOSTON TEA PARTYBOYCOTTCOMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCECRISPUS ATTUCKSDECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEENGLANDETHAN ALLENFIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESSGEORGE WASHINGTONINTOLERABLE ACTSJOHN ADAMSJOHN HANCOCKKING GEORGE IIILEXINGTONLOYALISTPARLIAMENTPATRICK HENRYP
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Revolution Bundle - 8 Different Activities!
FREE Word Sneak Vocabulary Game Template to Use with ANY Subject!
Have you seen Jimmy Fallon play Word Sneak on The Tonight Show? If not, look it up and laugh at how hilarious such a simple word game can be!If you want to bring a little of this fun into your classroom, use this Word Sneak template to add your own vocabulary words and play along! ✌ If you and your students enjoy this freebie, your positive 5 star feedback is greatly appreciated!You may also like: Root Word SneakFollow me for more creative lessons by clicking the green star on my store! Thank yo
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5th - 12th
World War 1 Word Search (Difficult)
A large (40x40) word search with 32 terms related to World War 1.
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7th - 12th
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Life on Minimum Wage - Personal Finance Game for Students
The purpose of Life on Minimum Wage is for students to recognize how difficult it is to save money when your only job(s) pay minimum wage without benefits. To win at Life on Minimum Wage the students have to reach five financial goals that they select. To earn money the students have to complete the tasks of their assigned jobs. The students then have to pay required bills before using money for their selected financial goals. As the game progresses students will be issued "surprise" cards which
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5th - 10th
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Would You Rather FREEBIE Travel the World - Middle and High School
Would You Rather Travel the World Freebie for middle school and high school! This Google slideshow includes 5 Would You Rather questions and one slide with additional conversation questions. Perfect for a beginning-of-class icebreaker, brain breaks, those last days before a break, or any time you want to get your students engaged and talking!Purchase the full Would You Rather Travel the World slideshow with 40 additional prompts here. Enjoy!You might also enjoy: 50 States Would You Rather Would
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5th - 12th, Staff
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First day of High School or Middle School Activity
Power point with an activity that moves around the room. You will provide music to go with the activity. Students choose a genre of movie which will place them in their initial group. This activity will help them feel safe in sharing and getting to know one another. I used this last year and it was great to see them talking to each other in an educational way and learning how to do this from day 1. You can change the questions after the groups are formed, for any subject! Enjoy!
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8th - 11th
Lewis and Clark Expedition FREE: Interactive decision making Simulation/game
Make history comes alive with this free demo of interactive simulation on Lewis and Clark's epic Corps of Discovery expedition! Full version includes 16 rounds and 85 slides comprised of realistic scenarios, reading comprehension activities, dice rolling options, a decipher activity, and more - your students will live through the adventure of Lewis and Clark's famous expedition right at their fingertips! With no preparation needed, this will be highlight of your chapter as your students learn ab
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
Greek Mythology
This is an I Have, Who has game for the mythical creatures that often appear in Greek Mythology. Included in the pack are the Minotaur, the Sirens, and Hydra among others. This would be a great way for students to learn the basic characteristics of each creature. You could also print out multiple copies of each card and have students play a Go Fish game or a memory/concentration game until they learned the various creatures and their attributes. This is a great way to hook students into the
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3rd - 8th
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FREE Ice Breaker BINGO for the Beginning of the Year | Back to School
Ice breaker BINGO cards ready to print and use for any middle or high school class! Perfect as a back to school activity. Have students get up and get to know each other with this easy game on the first day of school. Join in and play with your students so they can get to know you, too!You may also be interested in:Free Three Weeks of August Bell Work for 6th Grade ELA
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6th - 12th
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Choose an Adventure: The French and Indian War
This product is perfect for any middle or high school class, but is geared specifically toward history teachers looking for an engaging and immersive history experience. The "Choose an Adventure" lessons are a great way to replace a traditional lecture for a day and do a lesson that will stick with students for a lifetime. Based on a 100% true story, students will take the perspective of a young colonial American surveyor as he attempts to negotiate with the French over the Ohio River Valley. Th
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8th - 12th
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US States and Capitals Study Resources for Quizlet and Kahoot
This Google Doc contains Kahoot and Quizlet review games for the 50 States, Capitals, and their abbreviations. There are 4 different Kahoots the states by region:NortheasternSoutheasternMidwestWest and SouthwestAdditionally, there is a comprehensive Quizlet that goes over all matching all 50 states.With the links, you can duplicate the study set to individualize the set for your needs. Perfect for independent work time in your classroom or to share with families for your students to share at hom
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3rd - 11th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Stone Age Sort - Ancient Civilizations
This Ancient Mesopotamia digital and printable sorting activity is a fun way to review ancient civilizations! It can be used to review what your students learned through the Google Slides™ and guided notes which have everything you need to teach about old stone age to new stone age living in the first civilization of Mesopotamia.Sorting Activity Includes:12 boxes mixed with text and pictures to sort, match, compare and contrast!Answer Key includedCheck out the completed BUNDLES here:Mesopotamia
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia The Stone Age Lesson Bundle - Ancient Civilizations
Template for Avery Label 5260 - Card Organization Stickers (FREE)
This is an editable MS Word document set to print on Avery Label 5260 (30 labels per sheet in 3 columns x 10 rows). One label fits perfectly on the back of any task or activity card larger than a standard business card.Text on document is ready and set for printing. Document can be edited so you can include the name of the card set AND set number/letter as well as card count. OR you can hand write in once labels are printed. Thank you for taking time to leave feedback on this free activity. I v
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6th - 9th
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Longitude and Latitude Scoot
Have your students get more experience learning Longitude and Latitude through scoot! MAPS ARE NOT INCLUDED Aligned with maps from A History of the World Textbook. How to Play Scoot 1) Each child needs a scoot recording sheet, and a pencil 2) Put each numbered card at student desks. Cards should be distributed clockwise for easy recording 3) Students will work on the card in front of them, when ready teacher will say "scoot!" 4) Everyone shifts to the desk with the next number. 5) Continue until
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4th - 12th
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World War II - SmartBoard Game & Introduction
8 SmartBoard Pages/Slides
Slide 1 - World Map with pictures of the Leaders of the Countries involved in World War II to assist discussion of this time period.
Slide 2 - Spinner Game with 10 categories (can be adapted to other wars or concepts) and the kids LOVE it. You can use it as a preview or a review. My class uses their textbook to search for the answers....very active involvement.
Slide 3 - Basic Notes (causes, Axis, Allies, dates, etc.)
Slide 4 - Targeted Groups
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5th - 8th
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Landform Geography Jeopardy Game
This is a jeopardy game about geography landform terms, such as archipelago, lake, river, bay, mountain, sea, canal, mountain range, valley, desert, ocean, volcano, harbor, peninsula, waterfall, hill, plain, island, and plateau.
This can be used as a pre-assessment tool for students (and teachers) to get an idea of what the students already know. It can then be used again at the end of the landforms unit as a post-assessment and review tool prior to an individual summative assessment.
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Word Wall Connection Cards Game
Make your Word Walls interactive with this fun game! You can use these connection cards with any content and almost any grade level. Just print and have fun!These connection cards work great with my Word Wall terms for the year. You can find them for US History and Texas History.• US History Word Wall Terms for the Entire Year• TEXAS HISTORY ERAS WORD WALL for 4th and 7th Grade*****************************************************************************Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Social Studies Literacy Strategies Bundle
The Play-Doh Getting to Know You Activity for ALL AGES First Day, Enriching, Fun
No matter your age, Play-doh can be a blast. While sculpting an animal you own or your favorite meal might be hilarious, sculpting a day you would want to relive or your greatest fear may lead you down a more intimate road with students in your first moments together. Great for any classroom on any day that you would like to know your students a bit better.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Therapy Board Game: Emotional Regulation & Social Skills Development
This board game is a fun, interactive tool to use with your kiddos to help improve their emotional regulation and social skills! The included materials and rules for playing the game are described in more detail in the attached files/documents.I have had great success using this game with my kiddos, and I hope that by sharing this, you will as well! :)
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PreK - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt corresponds to the second Industrial Revolution in the United States. This allows students to be aware of the world around them and how the Second Industrial Revolution had a tremendous impact that lasts to this day.
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7th - 8th
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Presidents of the United States Facts Game
Presidents of the United States Facts Game is a deck of 70 question cards. The questions on these cards cover all the presidents of the United States from George Washington to Donald Trump.
Each president appears on at least one card; some appear on several. Each card has an image of a President of the United States, two questions, and one answer. The answer to both questions is the name of the president whose picture is shown on the card.
The 5-point questions cover topics ranging from th
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4th - 8th
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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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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.
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