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Free 5th grade social studies videos
European Explorers Animated!
European Explorers Animated! ā 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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Constellations, Greek Myths, and Activities for Kids
The packet includes two separate packets that will help you teach astronomy, astrology, and the constellations (based on Greek myths) to kids. Etymology piece explains the difference between astronomy and astrology. Worksheets include review questions as they go along and read. Students can read about their own astrological sign and find similarities and differences about themselves. Star Gazer project included - kids need a Pringles can to make this.Lesson plan is detailed (see preview)
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2nd - 10th
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1:14
Veterans Day Activities: Heart Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan
Veteran's Day Activities for November don't all have to be coloring sheets. Why not infuse some Arts Integration and have your students engaged in your lessons with drawing and painting? Watch how easy it is to paint with markers and get your students interested in caring about our armed forces on Veteran's Day.PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A VETERAN'S DAY HEART GAME" HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great for one or two day art projects for art teachers and classroom teachers alike. Pair them with your
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1st - 8th
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Jamestown Movie Trailer - FREEBIE
Do you teach about Jamestown? Why not introduce it by showing a movie trailer to get your students excited about Jamestown? I made this movie trailer using the iMovie app on the iPad as a part of professional development training and thought I'd share it with those of you teach this topic.
I hope you and your students enjoy it!
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4th - 12th
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Boston Massacre Crime Scene Investigation
WONDER! WOW! BANG! BOOM! This is just a sample of the amazing student centered experiences and projects that my students love to do as a student in my class! Be Daring! Be Bold! Take your students on an adventure! No Student ever remembered that worksheet or work out of the back of the book. Get students moving, investigating, debating, discussing, and learning with engaging activities! *****************************************************************************How to get TPT credit to u
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4th - 12th
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1:13
Day of the Dead: Sugar Skull Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan Idea
Day of the Dead activities don't all have to be coloring sheets. Why not infuse some Arts Integration and have your students engaged in your lessons with drawing and painting? Watch how easy it is to paint with markers and get your students excited about Dia de los Muertos, sugar skulls, or whatever festive Mexican holiday fun you're teaching!PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A DAY OF THE DEAD SUGAR SKULL GAME" HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great for one or two day art projects for art teachers and class
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3rd - 8th
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2:36
Hispanic Heritage Month
This video shows the richness and diversity of the Hispanic-Latino heritage. The video is full of colorful images and music to engage students. A free cultural enrichment activity sheet is also provided.
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3rd - 12th
Women in History (Musical Video Slide Show)|Women's History Month|Women Leaders
Introduce your students to National Women's History Month with this inspirational and musical video slide show of 10 notable women in history. Women included are Bessie Coleman, Clara Barton, Ellen Ochoa, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'keeffe, Jane Goodall,Marian Anderson,Michelle Kwan, Wilma Rudolph,and Shirin Ebadi.
Note: The file size and resolution of preview file has been modified. The full version has a larger file size (bigger size slides) and sharp resolution.
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1st - 6th
THE 12 APOSTLES - ROLL CALL!
āYou picked 12 outsiders nobody wouldāve chosen and You changed the world.ā - From the song āNobodyā by Casting CrownsJust who were these 12 ānobodiesā that went from scaredy-cat failures to fearless saints???This is a SUPER FUN resource that your students are absolutely going to love! Through a catchy song (check out the lyrics below!) coupled with silly actions your students will...Be able to recite the names of the 12 apostles from memoryKnow the āsecretā symbols associated with each apostle
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2nd - 12th
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North America Geographic Regions Youtube Video Worksheet
This 5 question worksheet goes along with this video. Link. The video shows video footage of each of the 8 regions. This lesson would be best completed at the beginning of the unit before telling students what the characteristics of each of the regions are. These questions can be easily adapted to use in google forms, canvas, or some other learning management system used for virtual learning.
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4th - 12th
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Liberty's Kids: Boston Tea Party Video Questions - FREEBIE
Have students complete this 10 question quiz while watching the Boston Tea Party Video. Answer key included.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyxVKi_EYwY
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4th - 12th
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Red Ribbon Week Video Collection
This is a collection of Videos for Red Ribbon Week. Editable. Please watch the videos before you share them. Read notes. In my teacher opinion first 2 slides are ok for students K-12. The 3rd slide I believe should only be watched in 6th-12th grades.
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2nd - 12th
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0:50
Community Helper Worksheets
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Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - CHEF
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Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - FIREFIGHTER
Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - DENTIST
Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - POSTAL WORKER
Community Helpers Kindergarten
Labor Day Worksh
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PreK - 5th
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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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Liberty's Kids: We The People Video Questions - FREEBIE
Have students complete this 10 question quiz while watching the Valley Forge video. Answer key included.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceb1wkSamG4
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4th - 12th
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2:11
Presidents Day Video Freebie: Activities & Worksheets Available in Description
A link to the extended version of this video is below. Help us keep these holiday videos free by purchasing a fun activity set that goes along with the video.Click to Explore Extended Video & Activitiesā²Ā“*ć.āĀØĀÆ`*ā²ćāć*ćĀØĀÆ`*ā² ā²Ā“*ć.āĀØĀÆ`*ā²ćāć*ćĀØĀÆ`*ā²Happy Presidents DayFrom the two of us at NUMBEROCKā²Ā“*ć.āĀØĀÆ`*ā²ćāć*ćĀØĀÆ`*ā² ā²Ā“*ć.āĀØĀÆ`*ā²ćāć*ćĀØĀÆ`*ā²This Presidents of the USA song for kids Starts from George Washington and goes all the way to Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. With some bluegras
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1st - 6th
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The Story of Halloween
A PowerPoint presentation that covers a brief history of Halloween including some fun facts and short video link.
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1st - 7th
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"The Gettysburg Address" (music video)
Memorize one of the greatest speeches in United States history as you sing along with this beautiful melody. Hear Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as you've never heard it before and unlock new levels of understanding. None of the words have been changed or left out in order to retain the purity of the message. Abraham Lincoln would be proud of this creative rendition of his work.
This one of a kind creation is excellent for President's Day and/or Veteran's Day. Use it for education or entertainmen
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5th - 7th
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John Adams "Harry Potter Magical Portrait" Powerpoint
A free sample of inserting a "Harry Potter" style "magical portrait" into your notes to create an amazing surprise that will enthrall your students. My students go crazy for these and all gasped when they first saw them in my powerpoints. They're eyes stay glued to the front screen and I have seen a definite improvement in their visual cognition since using these in my classroom.Make your lectures come alive with more of these amazing visuals!This video and slide is also available as part of a
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4th - 12th
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5:16
Me on the Map: Teaching Map Skills in Elementary School
Working with maps and globes takes children far beyond mapping skills. This quick geography video explains why you should be teaching your students about maps and offers some easy ideas on how you can implement it with your busy schedule.This video will also show you how I use the book Me on the Map to effectively help students understand the concept of their place in the world and map skills in general.Teaching about world geography is also a great start to a Holidays Around the World Unit.RELA
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2nd - 5th
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5 Themes of Geography Video & Quiz
This is a 9:45 minute YouTube video that covers the 5 themes of geography definitions and provides examples of each. There is a short 10 question quiz that goes with the video that is attached. URL to video is on word document.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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1:15
Sombrero Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan Idea
Art activities don't all have to be coloring sheets. Why not infuse some Arts Integration and have your students engaged in your lessons with drawing and painting? Watch how easy it is to paint with markers and get your students excited about Spanish culture, If You Give a Papa a PiƱata, or whatever festive holiday fun you're teaching!PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A SOMBRERO GAME" HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great for one or two day art projects for art teachers and classroom teachers alike. Pair t
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2nd - 6th
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Ancient Egypt - Building a Pyramid, Making a Mummy Videos
Simple guiding questions for students to learn more how Ancient Egyptians built pyramids and how they made mummies. Videos are cartoons adapted to G6 students (age 11-12) and available at youtube:1) how to build a pyramid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtJW-8ZvNE82) how to make a mummy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gD0K7oH92UThis quick worksheet is best used along presentation "Ancient Egypt - Kingdoms, Pharaohs, Religion, Afterlife" in my store, available also as a bundle.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Ā Ancient Egypt Bundle for Middle School
Liberty's Kids: Valley Forge Party Video Questions - FREEBIE
Have students complete this 10 question quiz while watching the Valley Forge video. Answer key included.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM-e8KUOXU0
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4th - 12th
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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 studentās 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 youāre 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 youāre teaching students about Americaās democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, weāve 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.
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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 youāre teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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