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5th grade social studies resources for staff and administrators in English (UK)

Preview of All about me Social Media Character profiles

All about me Social Media Character profiles

Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
Preview of Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning

Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning

Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning This product will be useful in helping you find ways to reach out to your community and help in doing for others. I know that it is a goal of many schools to reach out to their local community and see how they can help others. These acts of kindness can make such a difference in the life of another. Please use these pages to help get you started. Let me know if you have any other ideas and I will add them if possible. Here is a look at th
Preview of KIDS Disability Awareness & Acceptance 17 POSTERS | Neurodiversity

KIDS Disability Awareness & Acceptance 17 POSTERS | Neurodiversity

Help spread disability acceptance and awareness in your Elementary or Middle School with this set of posters meant for kids ages 6-12! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 17 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the high school / staff versio
Preview of Australian Democracy Features Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Government Civics

Australian Democracy Features Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Government Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore types of government, democracy and voting in Australia with this Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. This Australian government resource includes three democracy and voting units,assessment tasks and a word wall and poster set. This is the perfect resource for teaching the importance of democracy and government in Australia.✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫This bundle contains:Types of Government Mini UnitThis resource includes:✫ Teacher Notes✫ Cover Page✫ Brainstorming Activity✫ 2 General Note Taking S
Preview of Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on

Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on

Created by
Ziggle Learning
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Egypt history full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and six hands-on art and craft projects!Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while
Preview of Matariki {Let's celebrate Māori New Year!}

Matariki {Let's celebrate Māori New Year!}

Created by
Green Grubs
Did you know that the Matariki constellation is called ‘Subaru’ in Japan? Or that although we can normally only see 6-7 stars with the naked eye, there are actually over 400 included in the Matariki cluster?This 56 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about Matariki. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of your class! *Also inclu
Preview of Waitangi Day {An activity booklet about the Treaty for Kiwi kids}

Waitangi Day {An activity booklet about the Treaty for Kiwi kids}

Created by
Green Grubs
Did you know that there are actually 9 copies of the Treaty of Waitangi? They travelled the country after the initial signing in Waitangi on the 6th February 1840 collecting more than 500 signatures!This 48 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about the Treaty of Waitangi. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children in New Zealand – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of you
Preview of Weather Report Unit

Weather Report Unit

Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
Preview of ADHD Awareness Month Lesson, Video & Activity | Editable | Neurodiversity

ADHD Awareness Month Lesson, Video & Activity | Editable | Neurodiversity

This is an editable, digital no prep 60+ page lesson reviewing updated information on ADHD, neurodiversity & ADHD Awareness Month, with 3 differentiated mini quizzes for students to take at the end. One custom video with checking for understanding questions included.This activity could be used with elementary school students or special education students of varying ages and abilities. The whole lesson is left EDITABLE in case you need to adapt it to meet your individual needs!Each slide uses
Preview of United kingdom country and city report- King Charles III coronation

United kingdom country and city report- King Charles III coronation

Created by
Ideas Clase abc
This resource is designed to help students explore the geography and cultural aspects of different cities and countries in the United Kingdom. With the Coronation of King Charles taking place this month, this resource is an excellent way to bring English geography and culture into the classroom.This resource includes:A foldable suitcase that students can use to research any city or country in the United Kingdom. The report on the chosen city or country will be presented inside the suitcase, maki
Preview of Mardi Gras in New Orleans Social Studies Unit

Mardi Gras in New Orleans Social Studies Unit

Mardi Gras in New Orleans Social Studies Unit Price: 77 pages X .10 = $7.70 This social studies unit delves into the unique holiday of Mardi Gras as experienced by a New Orleans native. It is a largely secular celebration with a religious history, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The unit contains a plethora of activities, so you can decide how much time you would like to spend on it or tailor it to the time you have available. Below is the Table of Contents for the unit: Special Teacher Dire
Preview of Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Due to difficulty of identifying social skills and the need for social skill training for an individual. An analysis of eight assessment tools were used to create a social skill screening tool for children. Furthermore, this project was used to (1) analyze and identify commonality of social skill targets for children (ages 2-18) through the use of a variety of assessment tools, (2) create a user friendly social skill screening tool, and (3) develop a user friendly interpretation of results. Thus
Preview of Australian Government Basics Bundle

Australian Government Basics Bundle

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore Government in Australia in your classroom with this complete bundle of teaching resources. Engage your students with the mini-unit covering Australian government structure, voting rights and citizenship. Then reinforce learning with the word wall, vocabulary games and poster set.This bundle includes a range of resources which are also available individually. Find individual links belowAustralian Government Basics Mini UnitThis resource includes:✫ Teaching Notes✫ Cover Page for Work Bookl
Preview of Coloring Sympathy Cards

Coloring Sympathy Cards

Have your child cut, color and write inside these sympathy cards for a classmate/ classmate's family who has experienced loss.
Preview of New York State Symbols Clip Art Download

New York State Symbols Clip Art Download

Created by
DJ Inkers
Whether you know New York as the 'Big Apple' or the empire state... you're sure to enjoy DJ Inkers' big city clip art smiles. We've included the state name and slogan, the Statue of Liberty, a Broadway sign, theater masks, a rose, taxi cab and basic map of New York. Perfect for state reports and studies, travel and learning about the USA. Check-out Kid Doodles USA for images on all 50 states at an incredible value.All images are included in black & white and color, in high quality .png and
Preview of Europe geography- European Union- Unión Europea- country research report

Europe geography- European Union- Unión Europea- country research report

Created by
Ideas Clase abc
This resource is part of a BUNDLE!This resource includes:Foldable suitcase. With this suitcase, students will be able to research about the a country in Europe or the European UnionCountry reports. 47 reports are included and the reports for the Europen Union countries are gathered in one document. The students will be able to include the most important data of these countries. Each worksheet includes the skyline of the capital of each country. Ukraine country report.Bulletin board kit. It inclu
Preview of Australian Civics and Citizenship Government YEAR 5 HASS COMPLETE BUNDLE

Australian Civics and Citizenship Government YEAR 5 HASS COMPLETE BUNDLE

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore Australian democracy, the electoral system, Australian laws and community in Australia with this complete Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship government bundle. With information sheets, activities, assessment tasks and vocabulary resources, this comprehensive bundle allows students to gain a good understanding of how the Australian government works and how individuals can work together towards civic goals.These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Au
Preview of Washington DC USA Clip Art and map for the United States of America

Washington DC USA Clip Art and map for the United States of America

Created by
DJ Inkers
As the capital of our nation, we decided Washington D.C. needed it's own clip art collection! This patriotic download visits the White House, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol building. We've also included an American flag, the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, a passport and a 50 state map of the USA.Perfect for state reports and studies, travel and learning about the United States of America. Check-out Kid Doodles USA for images on ALL 50 states at an incredible value.All imag
Preview of CC Cycle 3 - What we've learned

CC Cycle 3 - What we've learned

Adorable digital overview of Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Foundations material. Add this PDF to your Parent Orientation, Yearbook, End of Year Celebration or any other CC related event you'd like!Please note: the CC logo will NOT be included in your download. Your licensed Director will have a copy of the logo that you can use. It's easy even in Microsoft Word or Pages to drag and drop the logo onto this file. Feel free to email us with any questions. Enjoy!
Preview of Memorial by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan: Book Study Reading Activities

Memorial by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan: Book Study Reading Activities

Created by
Galarious Goods
Perfect for an Anzac Day or Remembrance Day reading activity, this book study reading resource explores Memorial by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan. With comprehension activities, vocabulary, discussion and more, this book study explores Anzac Day, Australians at war, types of memorials and how we remember things. The ideal learning resource for any classroom exploring this fabulous picture book.This book study is also available as part of an Australian Picture Book Study Bundle To use this resource yo
Preview of Laws in Australia Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Australian Government and Civics

Laws in Australia Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Australian Government and Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore law in Australia with this Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. Covering laws, why we need laws and creating and enforcing laws, this Australian government bundle includes a range of learning materials including information sheets, activities, assessment tasks and vocabulary activities. Perfect for taking a closer look at the Australian legal system.These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Australian students. Most elements will work for oth
Preview of Australian Democracy Features | Year 5 HASS Australian Government and Civics

Australian Democracy Features | Year 5 HASS Australian Government and Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore the features of Australian democracy, the voting process, the role of elected representatives and the values of Australian Democracy with this Year 5 HASS Civics and Citizenship resource. This Australian government resource is an excellent introduction to democracy in Australia and includes information sheets, activities and an assessment task.The three mini-units are:✫ Types of Government✫ Features of Australian Democracy✫ Why is it Important to Vote?✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫This resource includes:✫
Preview of Anzac Day {An activity booklet for Kiwi & Aussie Kids}

Anzac Day {An activity booklet for Kiwi & Aussie Kids}

Created by
Green Grubs
Did you know that ‘Diggers’ often enjoy a ‘Gunfire Breakfast’ after early morning Dawn Parades? (A gunfire-breakfast is coffee and rum!) Immerse your class in the rich history of Anzac Day to support their understanding of this important annual commemoration…This 56 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about Anzac Day. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children – you can mix and match from the large selection of p
Preview of 5th Grade - Complete Curriculum

5th Grade - Complete Curriculum

Complete curriculum for 5th Grade Social Studies based on the Louisiana State Standards.These activities allow students to complete the following:Use sources regularly to learn content.Make connections among people, events, and ideas across time and place.Express informed opinions using evidence from sources and outside knowledge.This bundle is closely tied to the companion document released by the LDOE and allows students to gain the knowledge and skills to be successful for the 5th Grade LEAP
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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 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.