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Social studies game videos
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Transform Classroom Management with Gamification
Have you heard great things about gamification, but you’re not quite sure where to begin? Do you want to learn how to easily and effectively gamify your classroom? Then this video and accompanying materials are for you!Learn how to make classroom management fun through gamification. This resource includes:-33 minutes of practical video instruction-A 26-page accompanying handbook including: - An overview of the gamification process to use as a reference - 6 note and planning pages t
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7th - 10th
Economics Unit
This economics unit includes
33 goods vs. service cards for sorting and high engagement games
9 vocabulary cards
technology resources
6 student response sheets covering the concepts of goods/services, opportunity cost, and consumers/producers.
11 page early reader "What is... Economics?" for students introducing economic vocabulary and concepts covered in the unit.
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1st - 3rd
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American Civil War - Instructional Game, Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea
This instructional game is designed for students of grades 8-12 to complete individually, in small groups, or in a walk through with the teacher facilitating. It can be used to introduce or assess student knowledge.
1. The design of the game is intended for students to become aware of how the State of Georgia was affected during the American Civil War in 1864. During the first half of the game students will be allowed to click on incorrect answers and will be taken to another slide which will o
Grades:
8th - 12th
World Religions
This power-point presentation includes background notes on each page, games and embedded links with video content to support the unit. Teachers can add to the power-point presentations and adjust them to use with their classes.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Philosophy
These power-point presentations include background notes on each page, games and embedded links with video content to support each unit. Teachers can add to the power-point presentations and adjust them to use with their classes.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Twitter Permission Form
Have you started a classroom Twitter page? Don't forget to receive permission for posting your photos! This is a simple, but eye-appealing parent permission form that will work for any subject and any grade. You will receive a zip file with permission forms in JPEG form and PDF form.
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Not Grade Specific
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Deep Time Australia Audio File
This is an audio file that guides students through a spatial representation of relationships of deep time. Students are told that each of their steps represent 1000 years, and they walk out periods of time and mark key points, according to the audio instructions. Students will gain an understanding of the scale of 65,000 years of continuing First Nations culture in comparison with the occupation of Australia by Europeans. It should be an elucidating and immersive activity, designed to improve co
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7th
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Veterans Day Trivia Quiz Game (Grades 5-12)
Use this Veterans Day themed trivia activity (videos + answer sheets) as a brain break, Trivia Tuesday or Fun Friday activity with either in person or virtual classrooms. Or, use it to build historical background knowledge! Create comradery in your classroom as teams compete to see who knows the most facts about this special military holiday. Questions cover everything from wars to presidents, historical dates and more. A perfect way to honor service members and learn at the same time. Included
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5th - 8th
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sources on information | primary vs. secondary sources
Here is a lesson on how to read historical documents and sources on information. It also works on comparing primary vs. secondary sources of information.
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3rd - 12th
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Fourth Great Lesson - Invention of Language Game Video Tutorial
Introduction: The fourth Great Lesson is the Invention of Language. This game will demonstrate how much more effective and efficient humans are when they use language to work together. Before language, one would think that early humans primarily relied on non-verbal communication like pointing. However, as simple words were created, likely, it didn't take long for an explosion of language to come soon after. Languages, as well as math, are the cornerstones on which civilizations were built. I
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Not Grade Specific
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Studies of Religion- Just War Theory
This power-point presentation includes background notes on each page, games and embedded links with video content to support the unit. Teachers can add to the power-point presentations and adjust them to use with their classes.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teaching with Chess
Teaching with Chess is one of the most unique ways to teach feudalism in medieval Europe. Combined with the fun of learning one of the oldest, most played games in the world, students will learn about how the history influenced the game and be able to relate the material in a fun feudalism simulation. The video is available for you, the teacher, to watch until you feel confident teaching the unit on your own but it was also created with students in mind and is absolutely student friendly. The v
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Teaching with Bundle
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Facts Pack Six
This pack includes four fact videos on the following topics:1. Elephants 2. Cheetahs3. Sharks4. GiraffesFacts offer a fun way to learn while also changing up the rhythm of your slides. Your kids will look forward to learning a new fun fact every day. Extensions: 1) At the end of the week quiz your students on the Facts videos they watched. Can they they recall every single fact they learned? 2) Have the students perform their own research on the subject from the video. The next day, have them pr
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Facts! Mega Bundle
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Facts Pack Five
This pack includes four fact videos on the following topics:1. Alaska 2. German Chocolate Cake3. Mississippi River4. Sesame StreetFacts offer a fun way to learn while also changing up the rhythm of your slides. Your kids will look forward to learning a new fun fact every day. Extensions: 1) At the end of the week quiz your students on the Facts videos they watched. Can they they recall every single fact they learned? 2) Have the students perform their own research on the subject from the video.
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Facts! Mega Bundle
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Facts Pack Three
This pack includes four fact videos on the following topics:1. Blue Whales 2. Googol3. Insects4. Polar BearsFacts offer a fun way to learn while also changing up the rhythm of your slides. Your kids will look forward to learning a new fun fact every day. Extensions: 1) At the end of the week quiz your students on the Facts videos they watched. Can they they recall every single fact they learned? 2) Have the students perform their own research on the subject from the video. The next day, have the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Facts! Mega Bundle
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Facts Pack One
This pack includes four fact videos on the following topics:1. Coffee Plants2. Bison3. Geckos4. US CurrencyFacts offer a fun way to learn while also changing up the rhythm of your slides. Your kids will look forward to learning a new fun fact every day. Extensions: 1) At the end of the week quiz your students on the Facts videos they watched. Can they they recall every single fact they learned? 2) Have the students perform their own research on the subject from the video. The next day, have them
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Facts! Mega Bundle
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Facts Pack Four
This pack includes four fact videos on the following topics:1. Ice Cream Cones 2. San Jacinto Monument3. The Sun4. UnicornsFacts offer a fun way to learn while also changing up the rhythm of your slides. Your kids will look forward to learning a new fun fact every day. Extensions: 1) At the end of the week quiz your students on the Facts videos they watched. Can they they recall every single fact they learned? 2) Have the students perform their own research on the subject from the video. The nex
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Facts! Mega Bundle
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Facts Pack Two
This pack includes four fact videos on the following topics:1. The Four Corners Monument 2. The Trans-Siberian Railroad 3. The Great Barrier Reef4. Vending MachinesFacts offer a fun way to learn while also changing up the rhythm of your slides. Your kids will look forward to learning a new fun fact every day. Extensions: 1) At the end of the week quiz your students on the Facts videos they watched. Can they they recall every single fact they learned? 2) Have the students perform their own resear
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Facts! Mega Bundle
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GAME / COMPETITION! Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World! (VIDEO)
LEARNING-BASED FUN! Introduction to all 20 of the Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World! How to play…First, watch this introductory video on the Spanish-Speaking countries of the world.Then, break your classroom up into table groups of 4-5 students each. (You can also make this an individual competition for smaller classes.)Give each table group a dry erase whiteboard or a piece of paper to record their answers. Have each group designate one person to record the answers.Start the video and pre
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World ~ GROWING BUNDLE!
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Four Corners Pack Twelve
This pack includes two trivia game videos on the following questions:What is the temperature of cooked chicken? How much does the Eiffel Tower weigh? Four corners is an engaging trivia game where students call out their answer before the time runs out. Extensions: Direct the students to find an away partner to compete against.If playing with teams: Have one representatives from each team come forward to compete. The first to ring the bell (or write their answer on a whiteboard) will earn the poi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Four Corners Trivia Bundle: Packs Seven - Twelve
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Four Corners Pack Six
This pack includes two trivia game videos on the following questions:Which movie was released first? How much of the earth's surface is covered in water? Four corners is an engaging trivia game where students call out their answer before the time runs out. Extensions: Direct the students to find an away partner to compete against.If playing with teams: Have one representatives from each team come forward to compete. The first to ring the bell (or write their answer on a whiteboard) will earn the
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Four Corners Trivia Bundle: Packs One - Six
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Four Corners Pack Five
This pack includes two trivia game videos on the following questions:What is Dora the Explorer's last name? Where is Mount Rushmore located? Four corners is an engaging trivia game where students call out their answer before the time runs out. Extensions: Direct the students to find an away partner to compete against.If playing with teams: Have one representatives from each team come forward to compete. The first to ring the bell (or write their answer on a whiteboard) will earn the point for th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Four Corners Trivia Bundle: Packs One - Six
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Four Corners Pack Four
This pack includes two trivia game videos on the following questions:Which was the official first state? Which of these is an official olympic sport? Four corners is an engaging trivia game where students call out their answer before the time runs out. Extensions: Direct the students to find an away partner to compete against.If playing with teams: Have one representatives from each team come forward to compete. The first to ring the bell (or write their answer on a whiteboard) will earn the po
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Four Corners Trivia Bundle: Packs One - Six
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Four Corners Pack Ten
This pack includes two trivia game videos on the following questions:Which is the real infinity stone from Avengers End Game?What is Frikadellar? Four corners is an engaging trivia game where students call out their answer before the time runs out. Extensions: Direct the students to find an away partner to compete against.If playing with teams: Have one representatives from each team come forward to compete. The first to ring the bell (or write their answer on a whiteboard) will earn the point
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Four Corners Trivia Bundle: Packs Seven - Twelve
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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.
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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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