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Preview of Editable Brochure Templates | Rubric Included | Projects | Book Reports

Editable Brochure Templates | Rubric Included | Projects | Book Reports

Build your own trifold brochure! Editable brochure templates, student directions, and brochure rubric are included! Customize your own brochure using 54 different mix and match panels. The brochure templates will work for all subjects and grade levels. Design your own brochure in minutes! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE STEP-BY-STEP BROCHURE CREATION VIDEOINCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:• Editable Student Directions: An editable page for creating brochure directions is included. Simply add your own text
Preview of Branches of Government PowerPoint and Craftivity: Constitution Day Activity Set

Branches of Government PowerPoint and Craftivity: Constitution Day Activity Set

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you looking for an engaging reading activity to do on Constitution Day (September 17th)? This is one of those days that tend to sneak up on a teacher, and I am almost always scrambling to find an activity that I can quickly add to my already-packed day. That's why I decided to create my own PowerPoint and matching craftivity! Although I originally designed this as a Constitution Day activity, it really could be used at any time of the year if you are teaching your students about the three b
Preview of Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle

Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle

Created by
Nouvelle ELA
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects.  In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
Preview of Native American Craft:  Family Totem Pole Project

Native American Craft: Family Totem Pole Project

Created by
Teaching To Go
Family Totem Pole Social Studies Project:This family totem pole project is a great way for students to understand that totem poles are monuments created by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest to represent and commemorate ancestry, history, people, or events. Project steps:1. Students read about the totem pole symbols used by the Pacific Northwest Native Americans.2. The students choose totem pole symbols from the list provided that represent their family members. Please note that this is not
Preview of Economics Unit and Entrepreneurship - Project Based Learning Open a Business

Economics Unit and Entrepreneurship - Project Based Learning Open a Business

Prepare your future entrepreneurs with this Project Based Learning Entrepreneurship, Economics unit for upper elementary students. Students learn about local businesses and how they can build their own small businesses with a business plan and marketing. This Open and Run a Business PBL unit includes differentiation, problem-solving, collaborative learning, technology, research, and 21st-century learning skills. This comprehensive economics and entrepreneurship unit focuses on grades 3-5. (Sixt
Preview of Teach Students How To Research

Teach Students How To Research

Created by
Daniel Spada
*************************************************************************************************************There is an updated version of this presentation that includes teaching your students how to use AI. Please purchase that one instead: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teach-Students-How-To-Use-AI-Research-2023-2024-Grandma-Series-10015038*************************************************************************************************************An up to date guide for helping
Preview of Economics Unit PBL - Market Day, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services Activities

Economics Unit PBL - Market Day, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services Activities

Looking for an authentic learning experience for teaching economics to your primary students? This bundle includes engaging activities for goods and services along with needs and wants. This bundle also includes a large product that includes everything needed for a Market Day PBL. A Market Day project is a wonderful way to end the economics unit in your classroom! Check out my video ALL about Market Day! Click Here.Save 20% with this Bundle!Products Included:Related Products► Market Day PBL - ED
Preview of 13 Colonies Project

13 Colonies Project

Students will pretend they are a travel agent working for the Thirteen English Colonies. They will create a travel brochure promoting each region (New England, Middle, and Southern). I have included kid-friendly websites for research. The project will take 2-3 class periods to complete. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric for grading. *Engaging and fun project! *Editable document*The project does not require the use of a textbook. *The document can be uploaded t
Preview of APUSH Period 4 Full Unit Scrapbook Project Based Learning - Digital + Print

APUSH Period 4 Full Unit Scrapbook Project Based Learning - Digital + Print

Whether you are a new APUSH teacher or a veteran looking to shake things up, this unit project will get your students thinking critically and creatively about history. Mix up your AP United States History class with this 10 part Unit-Long Project covering all Key Concepts from the College Board Course Description. This unit is designed to supplement all the major APUSH Textbooks. Includes links to online sources for researching each topic. This Unit Project gives students a creative and personal
Preview of Sociology Serial Killer Notes and Project

Sociology Serial Killer Notes and Project

Created by
Leah Cleary
This editable resource introduces your sociology students to general characteristics of serial killers and specific serial killers. Students will take notes over a brief PowerPoint presentation about serial killers. Then with a partner, they will research a specific serial killer to share with the class. During presentations, students will take notes on the provided sheet, and finally, take an open-note quiz over presentations.You Get:☑ Serial Killers PowerPoint Presentation (Editable)☑ Serial K
Preview of Playing Card Designs Middle or High School Art Project: Unity & Balance Lesson

Playing Card Designs Middle or High School Art Project: Unity & Balance Lesson

The Principles of Design and tying in cross-curricular material is something we all do as art teachers. But with the amount of time we have with our students, it can be hard to fit in anything else other than art-making. In this art project, students learn about the history of playing cards and use the Principles of Unity and Balance to create their own version of a face card. Why students will love it:Designing your own playing card is fun and students will love learning the artistic process, f
Preview of Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad

Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad

Created by
Debra Bays
This power point presentation by Debra Bays tells the story of the role of quilt blocks in the journey north along the Underground Railroad. Often times, slaves were prepared for their journey North by using a quilt sampler to instruct about what tools to accompany them on the journey; crossroads and which path to take; maps and what clues to look for when seeking the right route to take; and which homes or churches were friends and could provide food, shelter and clothing. This presentation is
Preview of Human Rights Violations Research Project (Presentation or Infographic)

Human Rights Violations Research Project (Presentation or Infographic)

Created by
Teacher Bistro
In this project, students will review the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to research a country's specific human rights violation. Students will conduct research using Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to create a presentation or an infographic that reviews:Location of where the violation is occurringThe specific violationThe role of the United NationsWhy is this occurringThe significanceSolutions➡️The presentation is designed to be a group project. However, it c
Preview of Four Types of Fossils Project ~ Hands-On Activity with Fossils!

Four Types of Fossils Project ~ Hands-On Activity with Fossils!

Created by
Smart Chick
This project is a great way to teach students about the four different types of fossils:trace fossilsmold fossilscast fossilstrue form fossilsThere are direction sheets and picture samples for all four types of fossils as well as links to where to find all of the materials you need to create this project!
Preview of International Business Class Unit - Interactive File, Project, & Classroom Décor

International Business Class Unit - Interactive File, Project, & Classroom Décor

This International Business Unit has it all!There is an interactive student activity file as well as a teacher's key to that file.There is a project outlines for 2 options for project completion on a country of choice: Digital or Diorama optionsAs students present their project, students can report what they learned in their very own PASSPORT that is included in this file.This file also has 15 country banners included that students can populate with commodities, exports, and economic statistics
Preview of Food Truck Design, Logo, Slogan, and Menu Project

Food Truck Design, Logo, Slogan, and Menu Project

Created by
Business Girl
Food trucks are a hot trend in today’s business environment. You’ll see them hanging around downtown, driving around town, at food truck parks, and at your local events. This ready-to-use lesson will tie together the fun of food trucks with the business concepts of design, logos, slogans, and menus. This product includes 17 slides of notes on these business concepts, project instructions to get students creating their own truck designs, logos, slogans, and menus, as well as a grading rubric to a
Preview of MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project

MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project

Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Watch your students transform into lawyers pushing the envelope of persuasion, witnesses carefully building a case, or judge/jury to conduct it fairly and appropriately. Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching life? Then purchase this Word document - easily my most downloaded and highly rated product - and customize it for your students and the trial of your choice. There are role descriptions and customiz
Preview of US Constitution Project

US Constitution Project

Students will create an 11-page book explaining why the U.S. Constitution was created and the various parts within the document. On each page, students will include a title, summary, and an organizer or visual. I have included detailed student directions and websites for research. The project usually takes 2-3 class periods, and it does not require any teacher preparation or the use of a textbook. I have included a rubric for grading. Please message me if you have any questions.*Engaging and fun
Preview of Build a City Urban Planning and Community Development Project Based Learning

Build a City Urban Planning and Community Development Project Based Learning

BUILD A CITY! Box Town is an exciting Social Studies Urban Planning and Community Development PBL Unit that can be done as a collaborative activity with your Second, Third, or Fourth Graders. What better way to build ‘classroom community’ than by building a community in your classroom!WHY I CREATED THIS RESOURCE:Elementary students LOVE to explore and build. They are curious about cities, towns, maps, and geography. I have found that creating a 3D city is the perfect opportunity to nurture that
Preview of WWI Propaganda Project

WWI Propaganda Project

WWI Propaganda ProjectThank you for considering this fully editable product.Propaganda posters played a big role in WWI. They were used to galvanize the nation in its support of the war and blame of the enemy. This product is perfect for helping students explore this critical aspect of the Great War. After viewing and analyzing 22 authentic WWI propaganda examples, your students will be ready to make a WWI-era propaganda example of their own. WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are three parts to this product
Preview of Journalism Newspaper Article Project Digital  & Printable Templates

Journalism Newspaper Article Project Digital & Printable Templates

Created by
All in a Teacup
Journalism Newspaper Article Project Templates are Digital on Google Slides and/or Powerpoint. They are great for any subjects such as History Projects, ELA Informational Writing, Science Discoveries and much more. Also included is a pdf version. Included in this product are the following:3 different Digital Template layouts for newspaper articles2 Sample Templates for students to visualize how they can present their research, article and pictures or advertisement.A quick guideline for the  inv
Preview of Personal Timeline Project Editable

Personal Timeline Project Editable

This is an editable personal timeline project. Students create a timeline all about their life past to present. They can include pictures or draw pictures of themselves along with all the information about special events in their life. I like to hang these in my classroom or in the hall to showcase our students!**This is a PowerPoint file so you will need PowerPoint in order to edit the file.**Included in this resource:- 2 letters to parents (a prewritten one where you can sign your name and
Preview of Early Government and Constitution - Create-a-Country Activity

Early Government and Constitution - Create-a-Country Activity

Created by
History Depot
Personal Note: My students LOVED this project. I used it after teaching the American Revolution and before introducing the Articles of Confederation. There was a LOT of debating among the groups, even though I let them choose the groups! Be prepared for this activity to last several classes, as students will debate the issues for as long as you let them. It was a great introduction for the Constitutional Convention, as I reminded them of how difficult it was for their groups of 3-4 to form
Preview of Republic of Texas Bundle with Lesson Plans - Texas History Activities

Republic of Texas Bundle with Lesson Plans - Texas History Activities

The Republic of Texas may have been short-lived, but that doesn't mean you can breeze over it when teaching Texas History. Don't worry, this unit can do the heavy lifting for you!What is different about this resource?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly what is needed without adding to your workload with a ton of prep!Standards:4.3 History. The student understands the
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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.

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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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.