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High school social studies professional document pdfs
End of Year Teacher Evaluation Survey for Students & Reflective Teachers
This download is a 2 page end-of-course survey for students to complete about the class to help you the teacher better understand how the year when and reflect on what to change for the next year.
The first page includes 12 statements about your class that students rate from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". Each of these statements is something that surely apply to any social studies class. Some examples are:
"The grading system was fair"
"In class assignments were useful and helped me
Grades:
5th - 12th
Close Reading: Teacher's Guide to Asking Text-Dependent Questions
This is a handy bookmark to help teachers generate text-dependent questions during a Close Reading lesson. This is not for students! It is simply a tool to help teachers during text-based discussions. Teachers can keep this bookmark/guide handy so that asking a text-based question is quick and easy!
Graphics by Melonheadz and fonts by KG Fonts
Grades:
K - 11th
Student Interest and Learning Style Survey for Social Studies
The Student Interest and Learning Style Survey for Social Studies is a great "get to know you" tool for the first day of school! This survey has students evaluate how they study, the type of learning environment most conducive for their learning, their class participation and the types of activities they find most beneficial. It also allows students to share other pertinent information with the teacher.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Curriculum Map Template {Middle & High School Humanities}
Having clearly mapped out units for the school year is critical in my practice, but I never quite found the right map to match my style and personality as a teacher. This curriculum map was designed by me, at the time, a 10-year veteran teacher, who decided to quit her comfortable job and take a new job closer to home. I created this map to help me navigate two brand new courses (English 1 and English 3) with the language, goals, and through processes that I felt comfortable with.
You may fin
Grades:
6th - 12th
WAIS-IV Report Template (WORD Doc) w/ 28 Page Cheat Sheet- Easy to Use!
With this premium 14 page WAIS-IV Report Template using WORD and 28 page cheat sheet (PDF) with over 200 research based interpretive statements, you'll effortlessly elevate your work to new heights, impressing clients and colleagues alike. After you purchase this product, you will find a link on the PDF to make your very own copy of the Word doc. It's very easy!Every index and subtest are accounted for as well as discrepancy comparisons, a comprehensive summary, and relevant recommendations. Dat
Grades:
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
How To Support Struggling Readers in Secondary Science and Social Studies
Use these strategies to support struggling readers without wasting the time of grade level or advanced readers. They can be used for whole group or small group instruction.
They can be used with any textbook or website. Ideas for differentiating are included.
These are strategies that I used in my own secondary science classroom for more than 20 years. I know they work. I’ve seen them work in my own classroom and also in the classrooms of my colleagues in middle school and high scho
Grades:
7th - 12th
Pacing Guide for US History / Social Studies - Scope and Sequence
This product is a treasure... a Pacing Guide for American History teachers, crafted by me, with CA Standards included. (Some school districts would call this pacing guide a "scope and sequence.") Also, I have just recently added the new California Framework Essential Questions to this document!Impress your principals, parents, and History Department with a carefully crafted, 36-week Pacing Guide. They will all think you are the most organized teacher! If you're a new teacher, this product is
Grades:
5th - 12th
Pearl Harbor Essay
A list of three critical essay questions sourced from strong historical sources to be answered by students. The question are both challenging and and require research skills to develop a strong essay response. Instructions are included.
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students
Are you a mainstream teacher looking for ways to better educate your EL students?
Are you an ELL teacher who is asked by mainstream teachers or your administration for input on how to better reach ELs?
This MPI (WIDA's version of a Learning Target/Objective) guide is an amazingly easy to use resource for both mainstream and ELL teachers. These sheets lead you through writing a learning target, MPI, or daily objective in a quick easy to implement manner that ensures you are doing everythin
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Acknowledgement of Country | 'Connections' | Aboriginal Art Classroom
Our Songlines Acknowledgement of Country poster is an essential part of any organisation. It is an opportunity for anyone or any organisation to show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.ArtistRussell Yilamara Brown is a proud Garawa and Mara man from South-East Arnhem Land, NT. Russell currently lives and works on Bundjalung Country, NSW. He is a skilled painter, sculptor and digital artist that has refined his
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: MEGA Decor Bundle | 'Connections' | Aboriginal Indigenous Decor
Social Studies - Reading Strategies
Are your students struggling with their textbook or other required reading? Are you looking for new ways to support content literacy in your secondary Social Studies classroom? This manual has pages full of ACTIVE reading strategies to support your students in the PreReading, During Reading, or After Reading process. Strategies include:-Book Bits-Carousel Brainstorming-Vocabulary Word Splash-Opinion Proof-Annolighting-Collaborative Annotation-RAFT-Alpha Boxes-Four Corner AnalogiesThese reading
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Senior Geography Unit Plan - Urban Places
NSW Education Standards Authority - Approved Senior Geography Unit Plan - Urban Places- NSW Syllabus outcomes- Planned formative assessment- Planned summative assessment- Suitable for Year 11 / 12 Senior Geography Elective - Scope and sequence / Unit Map- References- Weekly activities + resource inclusion- Skills, Concepts, Tools embedded into learning outcomes
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
MYP Individuals & Societies (Social Studies) Quick Reference Guide
Have you ever been working on your MYP unit, flipping back and forth through your subject guide, wishing there was an easier way? Well, there is! MYP Quick Reference Guides for the MYP Unit Planner- Inquiry Portion.These handy subject specific reference guides are only two pages, colorful, and straight to the point. Just print and laminate your guide and you are on your way to writing Your best unit ever! Each Subject Specific guide Includes:Subject specific Key and Related ConceptsGlobal Conte
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: MYP Quick Reference Guide Bundle
Common Core: Teaching Argumentative Essay Writing (Guidelines)
COMMON CORE BASIS:The Common Core Standards require students to write open-ended responses to a text passage or multiple text passages in which they develop a claim and support their claim with evidence beginning in 6th grade for both the Common Core ELA and Writing in History, Science, and Technology standards (W.6.1 and WHST.6-8.1). In informational writing, students are to make claims based on what they see in the text and support an analysis of what is there with evidence from the text. Fo
Grades:
6th - 9th
Influential Black History People Posters A-Z Alphabet Bulletin Board Wall Art
This set contains 25 influential famous black history individuals in alphabetical order A-Z to display in your classroom, hallway or anywhere at school. Perfect for elementary, middle and high school. Each colored poster has the a picture of the individual, a small biography and their lifespan as well as an artistic letter with the beginning of their name. All artwork and biographies are classroom appropriate. The full color posters can be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper and will become a great resour
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
High School World History Common Core I CAN Statements | Special Ed Standards
Modern World History Extended Standards "I Can" Posters go one step beyond Essential Elements (EE) and Alternative Standards - with 3 LEVELS of COMPLEXITY for EACH learning standard. The Extended Learning Standards (OLS-E) are aligned with the Common Core and can be used as access points to build skills, and with special education students to access the curriculum.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:High School Social Studies: Modern World "I CAN" Extended Standards Posters ✔ Modern World History (25 stand
Grades:
9th - 12th
AP Art History Course Audit Syllabus
This product is a College Board approved syllabus for the AP Art History course audit, submitted last for the 2023-2024 school year.
Subjects:
Grades:
10th - 12th
UNIT - 1 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEUR AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
No Prepping needed!Great unit for the beginning of the class.Includes the following:Unit PlanBusiness Terms ActivityProject- Research entrepreneur or businessThis unit plan is created to be a Intro for Entrepreneurship for grades 8-12. It reviews the basics of what an entrepreneur is along with what an entrepreneurship is. This unit is the perfect unit for your entrepreneurship class to have a full understanding of the basics.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Common Core Essential Questions
In order to promote authentic learning expected from 21st Century Learning and the Common Core, Essential Questions must be the driving force. Essential Questions hold true to frameworks; according to Grant Wiggins, they are “broad in scope and timeless by nature. They are perpetually arguable.” Essential Questions direct students to intellectual endeavors of inquiry “they point to the big ideas of the subject and to the technological frontiers of technical knowledge they are historically import
Grades:
K - 12th
Social Studies TEKS Checklist High School (6 Weeks Checks)
This TEKS checklist is perfect for the savvy Texas teacher! Keep track of the TEKS you have taught using the handy columns provided. Note dates TEKS were covered, keep data on individual students, or use as a quick reference throughout the year. Let this user friendly checklist save you time and energy so you can focus on what really matters… being the rockstar teacher you are!Included Social Studies TEKS: Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits, United
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Social Studies TEKS Checklist K-12 Bundle (6 Weeks Checks)
History/ Social Studies Standards Cheat Sheet- High School
I created this "cheat sheet" to help lesson planning go a little faster. In order to add the standard to my weekly lessons, I just take out the cheat sheet, find what we're working on, add the standard code in my lesson plans. Then, I submit them to the principal in record time. Easy-peasy.
This file is based on the California Social Studies Standards for 9th -12th grade ONLY (found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/) and the Common Core English Language Arts standards from grades 9-12 that s
Grades:
9th - 12th
Syllabus Template - EDITABLE
This is a fully editable Google Doc syllabus template for middle and/or secondary grades. Simply open it and type in the specific information for your class. There is also a completed example included that you are welcome to use when crafting your own syllabus.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School BUNDLE, including First Day of School Stations!
Environmental Internal Assessment: Air Pollution (Complete Investigation)
“During the twenty-first century, carbon dioxide became more common due to the fact that new technology was invented that produced more CO2”. The problems this gas creates for the environment are infinite, and this is the reason why people are taking serious action to make it stop. The direct effect of this problem is the penetration of Ultraviolet rays, which directly affects humans as a whole.Objective:In this internal assessment, my objective is to learn and take notice about how the amount o
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, 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
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.
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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 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.
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