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Free 4th grade social studies resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Pledge of Allegiance Classroom Poster FREEBIE!!
***UPDATED font, background, and frame!***
Perfect for displaying in your classroom or to use as a part of America-themed units (American symbols, Veterans' Day, Flag Day, etc.)!
I created this poster to use in a "Proud to be an American" thematic unit with my third graders. I displayed this poster on the board using an Elmo document camera and we discussed the meaning of the pledge. Also, I looked up some interesting facts about the Pledge of Allegiance and shared them with the class. The
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K - 5th
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Constitution Activity | FREE Worksheet | Printable & Digital | Constitution Day
This printable and digital US Constitution true or false worksheet and class discussion works well as an introductory activity for your Constitution unit. It's also perfect for Constitution Day! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here to preview the lessons and take ad
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Editable Voting Activity
This activity is the perfect addition to your Election Day lessons! I had my students vote on Oreo flavor, but the ballots in this pack are editable so you are able to add your own options!Included:-Voting booth sign-Vote signs with arrows-4 different editable ballots- I voted stickers (print on sticker paper or full sheet labels)See other Election Day Activities here!Election Day
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1st - 5th
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FREE Blank Timeline for World History, US History, United States History
Free Timeline Worksheet.Give students a list of events to include on their timeline. Have them include the name of the event, the date, and a brief description. I tell my students that they get bonus points for illustrating, but not required as some students are not confident in their artistic abilities. Although I've had some awesome stick figure illustrations! How will this help me and my students?Save yourself time by purchasing this ready-made high-quality resourceEngage students with easy t
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Mega APUSH Growing Bundle AP US History
Retro Themed Agenda Slides
Open up class with these trendy and fun agenda slides! These retro themed slides were can be used with any age group and any subject. Did I mention they were completely editable?! This resource includes :6 Retro Themed SlidesAll fonts and Clip art is available to edit. If you enjoy this FREE resource, please consider leaving a 5 star review :)
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: Retro Back to School Bundle (Edit-able)
Hispanic Heritage Month Slideshow ** FREEBIE **
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 - October 15! I created this slideshow to help teachers share Hispanic Heritage Month with their students.Please take a moment to leave me your feedback by rating the quality of my creation. I would appreciate a 5-star rating. If you see any improvements need to be made to this product, please leave me a question or comment in the Q & A section. I ❤️ Followers! Take a moment to become my newest TPT follower by clicking here o
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2nd - 6th
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Black History Month-Celebrating Black Excellence
Daily celebrations of Black History is the perfect way to celebrate & acknowledge the countless people who have & are continuing to have a major impact on our world. These daily celebrations are a great way to introduce to children many black voices that they may have never heard of before. It is so important to teach students Black History beyond slavery & the Civil Rights Movement.This resource includes:-28 days of celebrating Black excellence-Read Aloud's-Videos-Historical PhotosT
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PreK - 8th
Indigenous Peoples' Day
A collection of resources in a 5 slide Google Slides for Indigenous Peoples' Day- 1. A video about what "Indigenous" means-2. A Map of California pre-European contact with a link to a map of the USA pre-contact-3. A video of indigenous children sharing why this day is important to them.-4. Link to Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
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K - 8th
American Symbols Power Point
This power point highlights our most "symbolic" American symbols. Just click on an action button and it will reveal the facts. Clicking on the home button will return you to the symbols page.
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K - 4th
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States and Capitals Jeopardy
States and Capitals Jeopardy is an excellent tool for a review game for the 50 states and their capitals. Students can be broken into teams to compete against each other or they can keep track of their scored individually. The students love it and really get into it!
Powerpoint is able to be edited to allow for new review games with the Jeopardy template.
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4th - 8th
Constitution Day Power Point and Lesson
Updated September 2014! Hyperlinks checked for accuracy in this month, too!
Did you know that September 17th is Constitution Day?? Looking for an activity or lesson with your students? Look no further!
I created this Power Point to teach my students about the Constitution after I had trouble narrowing down what I wanted to specifically teach on this day and finding an "all in one" resource! I hope that this resource will be just what you were looking for, too!
This can be supplemented with
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2nd - 5th
Good Citizenship PowerPoint Presentation
This PowerPoint presentation will give your students a basic understanding of what it means to be a good citizen. Discussion opportunities are embedded within to facilitate a deeper understanding of how even the youngest among us can display good citizenship. With graphics and animation, your students will be captivated and engaged! Also included, a link to a short movie that will help students to further understand their rights and responsibilities.
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1st - 5th
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13 Colonies Map Quiz
This mapping activity which addresses the original 13 colonies can be used either an initial introduction worksheet/organizer or as a quiz.
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4th - 9th
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Landforms and Bodies of Water
This presentation is an introduction to landforms and bodies of water. It uses real-world photographs.
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3rd - 4th
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European Explorers Animated!
European Explorers Animated! – Fully animated and interactive, this presentation consists of five fast-paced animated chapters, each with its own interactive Knowledge Check. It can be viewed as an introduction for the class or loaded onto individual laptops for personalized learning or for review sessions. (Allow 15 to 20 minutes for viewing time)
I am offering this interactive video/PowerPoint presentation to give you a taste of the quality of animation, writing and research that goes into al
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2nd - 6th
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Continents, Oceans, Equator, Lines of Latitude and Longitude
A full introduction to the 7 continents with facts and pictures. Also facts and pictures for each of the 5 oceans. The conclusion is based on explaining the equator, lines of latitude and longitude as well as a brief description of the prime meridian. Enjoy.
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2nd - 9th
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Urban, Suburban, and Rural PowerPoint Lesson with Graphic Organizer
Use this lesson to compare different types of communities.
Objective: The student understands how physical characteristics of places and regions affect people's activities and settlement patterns. The student is expected to: identify the characteristics of different communities, including urban, suburban, and rural, and how they affect activities and settlement patterns.
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K - 5th
Women's History Slides
This resource is a slideset that highlights women who display important character traits. The slideset was designed to teach those character traits for Social-Emotional Learning meetings & is being used in alignment with Women's History Month :)The graphics are all free posters from www.thebookwrangler.com & the fonts are Amy Groesbeck! Books are linked to each slide as read aloud options!The following women are highlighted in this slideset: Ida B. WellsAnne FrankJane GoodallWilma Mankil
Grades:
K - 12th
Economics: So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
This is a fun lesson to teach children about the exciting life of Entrepreneurship. It also describes the main ways entrepreneurs make money. There are exercises and a main class project that will encourage young minds to unleash their inner Entrepreneur.
This mini-course can be used as a stand alone lesson or as a supplement to an Economic or Business Curriculum. It can also be used with the following Lessons:
Economics for Fun and Profit
How Money Works
How People Make Money
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3rd - 12th
Westward Expansion! A PowerPoint Presentation
This PowerPoint presentation includes information about westward expansion in the U.S. including maps, graphics, and information related to Manifest Destiny, travel methods, dangers and hardships of traveling west, life on the prairie, reasons for moving west, and links to interactive websites related to the topic. Great visuals and information!
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4th - 6th
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Colorful Mexico - A Power Point of the Beautiful Colors of the Culture
This is a free Power Point Presentation highlighting the beautiful and bold colors of Mexico. Each slide is a burst of cultural color that will leave your students smiling and wanting more. The presentation is appropriate for all levels and grades K-12. The titles at the top of each slide are in Spanish.
spanish, mexico, culture, power point, powerpoint, social studies, foreign language, elementary, middle school, high school, cultural, heritage, diversity, multicultural, bilingual, colors,
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
National Hispanic Heritage Month PowerPoint & Arts Infused Activity
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy this PowerPoint that guides students through a lesson of comparing The Day of the Dead to Halloween! The students will first learn about CULTURE & TOLERANCE, then learn the history of both Halloween and The Day of the Dead through researching with a group (with a link to a video on YouTube), compare the two holidays using a graphic organizer, and then dive into an arts infused activity where they celebrate one of their own family members with th
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K - 5th
Coco - Movie Guide: Day of the Dead
Examine the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as represented in this amazing film. Perfect for 3rd graders studying cultures around the world as well as Halloween celebrations with some education mingled in. Students will look at the geography of the celebration, key literary traits, and write an opinion piece at the conclusion. Integrating media, ELA, SS, and student's interest in a meaningful way. It's not just putting on a movie... it's using a movie to teach.
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2nd - 5th
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Christmas Around the World
This power point presentation takes students on a trip around the world. Students will get the opportunity to visit France, Germany, Holland, and Mexico.
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PreK - 4th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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