301 results
Social studies research on sale
Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 - court simulation for middle school
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteCasesTemplate for the Prosecutio
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Mock Trial Scenarios 2 - a court simulation
Mock Trial Scenarios 2 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCasesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteExhibitsJudge InstructionsJ
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Biography Research Project
The perfect project to start your students on the path to great researching! You and your students will love this fun research project! It’s the perfect fit with any type of resource. This is an easy elementary lesson. It can be used any time of the year to research ANYONE—use it to introduce biographies, celebrate black history month, highlight individuals in American history, spotlight famous scientists or inventors…the possibilities are endless! Included in your purchase: -Graphic Organizer
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: Beginning Researcher: A Growing Bundle
Interview a Veteran for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, DISTANCE LEARNING
Want your students to understand the importance of showing our veterans the appreciation and respect that they so greatly deserve? Interviewing a veteran about his/her experiences in military service is one of the best ways to cultivate within our students this sense of appreciation and respect for our veterans. Included in this interview form are twenty questions, as well as a page of helpful tips to consider when conducting an interview with a veteran.Your students may use this interview for
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
American Revolution Facebook Profile Project {4th & 5th Grade}
American Revolution Facebook Profile ProjectTHIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:Student Research PageFacebook Profile Project InstructionsFinal Facebook ProfileGrading Rubric**This product is meant to be printed and completed, NOT to be completed digitally**Common Core Aligned!Standards Addressed:SS4H4.d*****************************************************************************My Newest Products2nd Grade Spring Math Pack {Print and Go}Declaration of Independence Reading Passage & Questions - 4th & 5
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
Create Your Own Public Policy: Addressing Societal Issues Through Policy
Get your students ready for college-level research projects and engage them with a student-driven project which garners a personal application for each individual student. Graphic organizer included! Class implementation ready! Perfect for United States Government, Economics, Public Policy, and United States History classes! Accessible Google Drive link provided on the initial instruction page. Make a copy and edit to fit your student learner needs!This product is a public policy research projec
Subjects:
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
(Grades 10 - College )Legal Studies Lesson Plans / Law Lesson Plans Bundle (Sub)
(7-10 days worth of activities) Law Lesson Plans Sub Day Bundle / American Government Lesson Plans Bundle (Judiciary Studies) is a collection of Law Lessons / Legal Studies Lesson Plans / American Government Lesson Plans and related activities ideal for sub days. A bundle for grades 7-9 can be found here.The bundled price is priced at 20% off individual lesson pricing. You will receive the following:1- Constitutional Law Lesson Plans focusing on First Amendment Protections (1-2 Day Activity) Lec
Subjects:
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"The Indian Act" Research Project
Students are to research Canada's Indian Act and the legacies of imperialism still felt in the country today, thanks to the laws and agreements the act enforced. Basic background included with some images, and mind maps to complete on the following specific laws within the Indian Act:* Denied First Nations the Right to Vote* Created and enforced attendance at residential schools* Created reserves* Denied Indigenous woman status* Prohibited Traditional Ceremonies and PotlatchesIn each category st
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Gods of Egypt Movie - Interactive Worksheet
***Note there is one brief bedroom scene in Gods of Egypt that I skip when I show this scene to middle schoolers.Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient Egypt at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
"Run a Campaign" - VIRTUAL Election Final Project (Works for Virtual/Hybrid too!
In this Project, students will decide upon an office, political party, and platform for which they will run a campaign to try to win. They will also have to write and deliver a campaign speech and come-up with some creative ways to advertise for themselves which they will also share! Students will be able to express their knowledge in various ways!This project gives students 4 specific tasks to complete, so it allows them to have the choice of what they prefer to work on and the pace at which th
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
FLIPBOOKS SET : José M. Hernández - Latino & Hispanic Heritage
This Flip books Set is to supplement your biography lessons, research reports, and unit studies into the important, interesting, and famous figures of history and the modern age! Great activity to add to your lessons or do as a project.José Moreno Hernández is an American engineer and former NASA astronaut. Hernández became the first hispanic in space when assigned to the crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-128. He also served as chief of the Materials and Processes branch of Johnson Space Center.
Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : Flip book - Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served for 24 years.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was she born?
Where did she grow up?
2. EDUCATION - Where did she go to school? Wha
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
9 Leadership Styles -- Research & Reflection
The purpose of this unit is for students to deconstruct 9 styles of leadership in an effort to discover what type of leader they hope to become. Located at the top of each worksheet are links for students to explore -- by clicking these links, students will have access to a slideshow (which includes relevant clips from film, television, and academia) and multiple informational articles. Finally, students will complete the charts to describe and reflect on the information presented.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Missing Nimama Lessons - MMIWG2S
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and High School Students Comprehension reading strategies used in this unit are: prediction, meaning, connection, visualization, question, and infer.Included in this unit are articles, videos, and links to the Highway of Tears, where students can examine and formulate questions to drive further inquiry.**Follow my blog, Infusing Indigenous Literature, to see how I integrate Indigenous literature in my curriculum throughout the
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Arctic Polar Animals Research project BUNDLE for Kindergarten 1st grade activity
Arctic, Antarctic, Polar Animal research BUNDLE project for Kindergarten and First Grade. This cross Curricular (literacy, writing, social studies and science) unit includes handouts, coloring pages, worksheets, graphic organizers, draft paper, final copy paper, animal mats, animal labeling and a sight word book featuring all 15 Arctic and Antarctic Animals! Includes 3 resources and 194 Pages!What's Included:-Arctic Animal Research ProjectAnimal visual handout for students to choose an animal to
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
Summer Road Trip -- A Reading & Math Research Project
Your students will absolutely love being able to plan a road trip with a destination of their choice! This project is exactly what you need to keep your students engaged during these last few weeks of school!Students will be required to plan a road trip with $5000. They will be visiting four different locations that they will choose and research! Students will spending finding out more about each city they stop at. They will need to look up restaurants, entertainment, gas prices, mileage, hotels
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Ben Hur, a movie of Ancient Rome 2016 version - Interactive Worksheet
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient Rome or the Roman Empire at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have to research to check the accuracy of portions of the video. This is a great way to have your
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : Laura Ingalls Wilder - flip book
Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American writer known for the beloved Little House on the Prairie series of children's novels based on her childhood in a settler family.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was she born?
Where did she grow up? When did she die?
2. EDUCATION - Where
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : William Shakespeare - Flip book
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and his writing is regarded as some of the greatest in the English language. Examples of his work include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello. His play company erected the Globe Theatre in London.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for pr
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
Huey P. Long Webquest - Louisiana History
In this lesson, students will research Huey P. Long and his impact on Louisiana and national politics. This is a Webquest activity that is best used in Google Classroom.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Answer Key● Webquest RubricThis lesson aligns with Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Human Geography Culture: Hip Hop & the Bronx New York
Hip Hop and the BronxThis short unit will provide a brief introduction to the socio-economic factors that led to the rise of a cultural phenomenon.This unit takes students through African, Latino, and Caribbean influences, acknowledges the impact they all had in the formation of this genre of music. Provides a handful of discussion questions along the way. Offers a deconstruction of one of the first Hip Hop songs, that can be played in class for a student driven discussion, followed by a researc
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Native American Heritage Month Bundle 2
The Native American Activities bundle offers a rich array of resources to enhance understanding and appreciation of Native American culture and history. Here's how you can effectively use this bundle:1. **Notable Posters and Quotes Mindfulness Coloring Posters:** - Decorate your classroom with these posters to create an immersive environment during Native American Heritage Month. Encourage discussions about the notable figures and their contributions.2. **Understanding Totems Activity:** - E
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 9th
Types:
Blank Timeline / Time Line Template - 5 Events
This learning resource supports elementary and high school students sequence information - Integrating information and visual graphics. This blank, five event timeline can be easily used in history, social studies, and language arts lessons and units. There are three timelines included: lined, interlined and blankAnytime sequencing is involved such as, "How To's" to important events, having the right graphic makes it easier for the designers to use and the reads to read.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Showing 1-24 of 301 results
Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands