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Kindergarten social studies research $5-10
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters
Looking for a Black History Month bulletin board display? These Black History posters are a great way to introduce students to some of the most influential people who have shaped African-American history. Perfect for classrooms and school hallways, these Black History Month Posters are designed to spark meaningful conversations that encourage further research into the lives of those featured.Each poster features the name, photo, and a brief biography. Celebrate Black History Month with these 20
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Families: A Research and Writing Project
Make learning about families fun with these engaging, language building activities! This research project includes 14 low-prep graphic organizers to discuss and learn about all types of families, homes, activities, and more! Lead your students to discover that families can be different but all families love each other while meeting social studies and literacy standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsGraphing activitiesWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book sugg
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle: FALL Research and Writing Curriculum
Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 26 different historical figures found on the Pebble Go research database. All 26 historical figures have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each person and primary writing lines. ****************
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2
Celebrate and educate with this Informational Black History Bulletin Board and Poster Set! Perfect for classrooms and hallways, this collection of 21 posters features inspiring figures who have shaped African-American history. Each poster contains a name, photo, and concise biography – giving teachers and students the perfect opportunity to explore these stories during Black History Month. From inventors to activists and artists to musicians - these posters will ignite meaningful conversations,
Grades:
PreK - 8th
U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 10 different American Symbols found on the Pebble Go research database. All 10 American Symbols have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each symbol and primary writing lines. ********************
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research
Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research
Reports that are a fully comprehensive that will get your students reading and writing amazing reports! Simply Kinder.
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Five dinosaurs including T-re
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K - 1st
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AAPI Heritage Month Bulletin Board Bundle | Quote Posters & Country Pennants
Celebrate diversity and inclusion into your classroom with 50 AAPI Influential Figures Quotes and 50 Asian Country Pennants! AAPI Influential Figures QuotesFeaturing inspiring quotes from Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders from various professions and ethnical backgrounds, these posters promote Asian visibility and challenge stereotypes. By incorporating Asian perspectives and experiences into your curriculum, you can create a more accurate and nuanced understanding of Asian cultures an
Grades:
K - 5th
Dinosaur Fossil Find! (Explore and Create: 6 Types of Fossil Formation)
***Now revised to include a NEW supplemental pack and my dinosaur-themed Bloom's Taxonomy posters! This 114 page best-seller is sure to be a favorite in your classroom!***
This resource is an excellent accompaniment to a study of dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, prehistory, etc. In "Dinosaur Fossil Find," information is provided for each of 6 types of fossil formation. Ideas for creating classroom models and photos of each are also included, as are extra classroom goodies in the appen
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K - 6th
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Famous Americans - Research and Biographies
This is a biographical unit on Americans that made a difference. It is designed to teach lower elementary students about famous American Icons. Here's what is included:23 Fact Cards and 2 Journal Pages for each person.A comprehension page for each person.3 Social Studies ReadersGraphic Organizers4 Flip Book VersionsFamous Americans Mini BookThe Famous Americans featured in this packet are:Rosa ParksMartin Luther King Jr.Harriet TubmanMary McLeod BethuneSusan B. AnthonyBetsy RossGeorge Washington
Grades:
K - 3rd
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Also included in: America BUNDLE
Hispanic Heritage Month: A Research and Writing Project
This Hispanic History Month research creation is designed so students can research and write about 13 different Hispanic heroes. Depending on your grade and students' abilities, the research can be done in whole groups, small groups, or individually. Learning can be recorded on class charts and in student research journals.The student pages can be completed separately or made into a Hispanic history research journal. You could also research each person separately and only select the ones you cho
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Research Project Bundle: FALL Research and Writing Curriculum
Needs, Wants, and Career Day Fun
This is a fun economics unit about needs, wants, and careers! Posters, activities, research project, and a fun book trade are all included!
I created this standards based economics unit to learn about careers because throughout the year my kiddos share what they want to be when they grow up when they are the "Star of the Week".
Here is a list of all the topics included:
(I have also included several teacher 'explanation pages' for the activities)
Careers
Goods and Services
Needs and Want
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K - 2nd
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American Symbols Report Writing
Students will love learning about American symbols and writing about their research in these nonfiction reports!Product includes report writing books for the White House, Bald Eagle, American Flag, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument.For each symbol report the following is included:-Graphic organizer-Title page-Table of contents-5 writing pages (with choice of regular lines or dotted lines for writing)Ready to print and go! Just add your own research.Check
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K - 2nd
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Five Pocket Person Biography Project
Do you study Famous Americans in your curriculum? Would you like your students to have a FRESH and ENGAGING Biography project to complete? You've come to the right place!
In this project, students select a Famous American they would like to learn more about and create a FIVE POCKET version of that person. This project turns out so nice, and the students really enjoy getting to learn about someone that they choose.
Be sure to look at the "PREVIEW" to see examples of the completed projects.
Grades:
K - 8th
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Toy Shop STEM: Engineering Design Process K-5 Bundle | {Digital & Print}
Do you need the perfect STEM activity for the week(s) leading up to Winter Break or at any point in the year? This resource introduces the Engineering Design Process and walks students through it while designing a toy! Students will be following the steps of defining a problem (provided for you), researching, planning, developing, and testing the toy they created.There are two themed options available for your class: one including Santa & his workshop -OR- a local toy company needing additio
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Grades:
K - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Balloons Over Broadway UNIT PLAN Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Activities
This resource is a book companion and unit plan idea for the book Balloons Over Broadway. It is perfect for distance learning or in person, as it includes activities for both!This resource includes:A GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION INCLUDING:-1 passage that can be read before or after the book, or as a guided reading passage-2 YouTube videos of the balloons in the Macy's Day Parade-1 KWL chart for before and after reading the book-5 question quiz for after the book-1 main idea and details slide-1 mai
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: BUNDLE Balloons Over Broadway Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Activities
BUNDLE 2022 Winter Olympics Passage Activities and Craft Beijing Olympic Games
This resource bundle is perfect for a structured Winter Olympic Games research craft project, or to use for quick checks or sub plans!Included in EACH resource:-1 Passage-1 Main Idea and Details Sheet-1 KWL Chart to use before and after reading-1 Research Project Graphic Organizer-3 Craftivity Options (blank option for a poster project, lined option for a writing project, or graphic organizer for a research project)RESOURCE THEMES INCLUDED:-Winter Olympic Games Overview/History-Skiing-Snowboardi
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K - 4th
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Winter Holidays Around the World
Want to teach your students about Winter Holidays Around the World but just don't have the time? This product is the perfect way to go about doing that!
Included is a 5 day/1 week plan to teach your students about winter holidays.
Day 1: Travel to Israel to learn about Hanukkah. Included is a powerpoint slide about the holiday, a scrapbook page, and a drediel spinner game
Day 2: Travel to India to learn about Diwali. Included is a powerpoint slide about the holiday and a scrapbook page.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Me on the Map ...Spanish version
A fun and useful tool for teaching about maps....includes circle flip chart, a really nice flip book with many possibilities, an eight page mini-book, three different "build a map" pages, various worksheets, and all 50 states in outline form. Everything is here and ready to go. Just add a stapler, crayons, and colored pencils. Lots of room for your own personal adjustments to meet the needs of your students. Also available in an English version.
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K - 3rd
Country Pennant Bundle | 7 Continents | International Night, Multicultural Night
Celebrate all Heritage Months or teach your class about all the world's countries and territories with this simple online-research and coloring activity! Included are all countries (excluding North Korea) and most territories for colorful display in the classroom. Once students finish coloring, they can cut the triangle from the bottom and hang their display for other students to read, learn, and enjoy.Added to this bundle is Antarctica, a stand-alone continent without any countries!Fill-in-the-
Grades:
K - 5th
Christmas Around the World: Japan
Christmas Around the World: Japan is part of a Christmas Around the World series that is available on Music Educator Resources.This is not a lesson plan but an informational resource for students to learn from. It includes both a PowerPoint and narrated mp4 file.***Please note*** If you are interested in holding a Christmas music camp or group lesson that will include a lesson plan and musical activities, then check out the Christmas Around the World Camp Workshop Bundle. This bundle includes a
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Christmas Around the World | Holiday Music Camp or Workshop BUNDLE
American Symbols Research Projects
President's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, oh my! These mini-research project pages that mirror the information on PebbleGo are a perfect way to practice informative writing in the younger grades.This product includes 7 American symbols:- the American Flag- Bald Eagle- Statue of Liberty- The White House- The Liberty Bell- The Washington Monument- The U.S. Capital BuildingCHECK OUT THESE OTHER PEBBLEGO RESEARCH PAGES:American SymbolsOcean AnimalsFarm AnimalsInsectsJobs in Our CommunityFeel
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Non-Fiction Writing Prompts for Beginning Writers Vol. 2
Nonfiction Writing Prompts for kindergarten, first, and second-grade students. This resource is packed with over 70 writing prompts to cover all of your non-fiction reading and writing research topics. Includes planning pages to get students started too.Beginning writers have a word bank to help them build their writing project or report. With a built-in thematic word bank already listed, your budding writers will have an easy time thinking of sentences to write. ⭐The following pages are inc
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten Nonfiction Journal Writing Prompts Bundle
Communities: A Research and Writing Project
This communities research project lets students research and write about communities. Students will learn about their own community, different types of communities, what makes a community, and how communities change.Includes:Essential QuestionsBook SuggestionsCommunities Research Journal PagesKWL Charts and LabelsSchema Charts and LabelsTypes of Communities Charts and LabelsTypes of Communities SortMy Community Chart and LabelPeople/Places/Activities in our CommunityCity vs. Country Venn Diagram
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle: FALL Research and Writing Curriculum
U.S. History for Special Education
U.S. History for Special Education - American History Images. These classic U.S. history clip art images support U.S. history for special education throughout the year. Teach American history and U.S. states with pictures and integrate into your activities and lessons.• Keep search time efficient and productive. • Images travel nicely across grade levels. • Use for PowerPoints, reports, projects or creative writing. About the images:Format is 8.5" x 11" in resizable png. Images sold "as is". Pro
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Grades:
K - 7th
Also included in: Special Education 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.
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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.
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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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