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Substitute Binder - Editable Sub Plan Templates
Sub plans have never been so organized or cute! Making substitute plans can be an overwhelming and daunting task. This product helps teachers create sub plans that are perfect for being prepared for emergencies or even planned absences. Simply insert text boxes on the premade substitute plan templates and print! Many school districts require sub plans to be prepared at the beginning of each school year. Use this resource to keep your sub plans organized, easy to follow and easy to change year
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans BUNDLE - Sub Binder - Substitute Plans Template
Portfolio Template | EDITABLE
This EDITABLE portfolio template is the perfect way to stand out at your next interview!WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE A FULL LOOK AT THIS TEMPLATE IN ACTION!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:PLEASE NOTE | All templates are US Letter Size: 8.5" x 11"■ Editable portfolio cover pages■ Pre-made and editable divider cover pages■ Pre-made and editable divider tabs■ Editable table of contents pages (editable title, numbers, and text)■ Various editable text pages (6 different layouts available)■ Various editable image pa
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL
Engage your new students from day one with these 11 back-to-school activities that are ideal for the first day and first week of school! This Back-to-School Activities Packet is ideal for middle and high school students, and it is filled with beginning-of-the-year ice breakers and activities you and your students will love!You and your students will get to know each other and start the school year on the right foot with these beginning-of-the-year activities. These 11 first-week-of-school activi
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6th - 9th
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Greek Gods, Greek Mythology Body Biography for Print and Digital Learning Bundle
This Greek Mythology Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote amazing Greek Gods and Goddesses and their myths. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. For the first time you'll experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Greek mythology, research, and the body biography project! ***Now it includes the digital learning version.***This project can be used any time of the year. The project bundle includes 22 Greek Gods and God
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4th - 12th
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Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF
Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Maternity Leave & Extended Leave Binder, Editable in PowerPoint
Planning your maternity or extended leave will be a breeze with this binder of resources that is editable in PowerPoint. All you have to do is decide between customizing a blank template or quick-editing an already filled-in version. No need to recreate the wheel! Plan to succeed!Check out my series of blog post about this binder by clicking HERE!Version 1: OriginalVersion 2: FloralVersion 3: Printer FriendlyVersion 4: House PlantsFONTS NEEDED:KG Manhattan ScriptKG Blank Space SolidKG Beneath Yo
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PreK - 12th
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Escape Room - Team Building - Any Content
Escape room style team building activity - perfect for back to school! This escape room will help students learn to work together at the beginning of the year. This interactive escape room requires technology. Students will need to access a Google Form, so any technology that allows them to access and complete a Google Form will work! The Google Form is pre-coded, which automates the entire breakout experience! Other than printing and minimal cutting, this Escape Room is ready for you to use! No
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: All 4 Team Building Escape Rooms - BUNDLE - ANY Content
Growth Mindset Poster, Setting Goals, Collaborative Poster
This Growth Mindset collaborative poster is triple the fun with the combination of coloring, creativity, and growth mindset poster group work! All inspired by promoting a Growth Mindset and setting goals in your classroom. The collaborative poster features a goal setting writing prompt and brain friendly fun. Students will collaborate to assemble the poster for your classroom wall, bulletin board, classroom door, hallway, lobby, or library. Great for back to school, test prep and to get your stu
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4th - 10th, Staff
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Activities Bundle for Back to School Fun
World War II (World War 2) Map & Geography Activity for Europe & the Pacific
These World War II in Europe and World War 2 in the Pacific maps will help students become more familiar with the nations of Europe and those in the Pacific during World War II by identifying which countries belonged to the Allies, which ones joined the Axis, which ones were controlled by the Axis Powers, and which ones remained neutral. On the World War II in Europe map, students will also label the Maginot Line, the Battle of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battl
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6th - 11th
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World War I Map Activity Lesson (1914 & 1918 Europe Maps)Print &Digital Resource
These 1914 and 1918 Europe Map worksheets will help students understand the effects of World War I on the European map. They will also help students become more familiar with the nations of Europe during World War 1 by identifying which European countries belonged to the Allies, which ones joined the Central Powers, and which ones remained neutral. Additionally, students will be able to identify the new nations that were created after World War I and which nations lost territory after the war.Wh
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6th - 10th
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Sub Plan Templates | EDITABLE
These EDITABLE sub plan templates are perfect for typing sub plans within minutes![ PLEASE SEE THE PREVIEW OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A CLOSER LOOK! ]THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Editable PowerPoint templates■ Editable Google Slides templates■ 8 clipart options■ Add your own clipart option■ Clipart free option■ Video tutorial for editing the templatesPLEASE NOTE: This product does NOT include any pre-written sub plans! This product includes the templates only._______________________________________________
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Sub Plan Templates and Substitute Binder BUNDLE
Back to School Beginning of the Year Activities - First Week Middle High School
Looking for some great back to school and beginning of the year activities to kick the year off right? Get to know your middle school and high school students, their skills and their learning needs in this mega-pack of 20+ fun-filled and practical back to school activities for secondary students! The First Week Survival Kit includes 35 pages of getting to know you icebreakers, games, activities, learning inventories and more to help you start the year off on a high note from the first day. Pro
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6th - 12th
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Pre-Algebra Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet
Are you in need of a Pre-Algebra or 8th Grade Summer math packet? This no-prep, print & go summer prep packet designed for incoming Algebra 1 students is an easy way to review many of the topics covered in pre-algebra. With detailed explanations & examples and ample practice problems, this packet is an excellent 8th Grade end of the year review.This math review packet covers many of the major topics taught in pre-algebra or 8th grade math:- All 4 Operations with Rational Numbers- Findi
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7th - 9th
Growth Mindset Escape Room Activity - reading comprehension, collaboration
Engage students in hands-on growth mindset activities and challenges with this fun and exciting escape room activity! This activity will help you facilitate conversations about perseverance, commitment, and achievement! ⭐️ 2023 Update: This resource now includes a Digital Growth Mindset Escape Room Activity!This download includes teacher directions, student directions, and all of the printable resources necessary to hold an escape activity in your classroom.BEFORE THE ESCAPEPrep your students an
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ultimate Growth Mindset Bundle for Secondary
The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to d
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Back to School Icebreakers and Activities for Middle School
Icebreakers and back to school activities for middle school! This resource contains 11 ice breaker activities which are perfect for the first week back to middle school. Create a positive classroom culture by working individually or as partners and groups. All are easy to prep and great for and middle school student! Nothing is subject specific, so you can use this for any class, including homeroom. What's included in the Back to School Activity Pack?1. 11 Icebreaker Activities for Middle Sch
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School Starter Pack for Middle School
Classroom Memes Posters Editable {Back to School, Class Rules}
Classroom Memes Posters, Teacher Memes: Your favorite teacher memes in higher-quality .png, .pdf, and .pptx files for printing and display. Editable and in letter (8.5 x 11), legal (8.5 x 14), and 10x14 sizes.NOW includes both an EDITABLE PDF and EDITABLE PPTX (Powerpoint) file, so you can customize them! This IS included in the following mega bundle: ALL of my BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.One of my favorite ways to connect with students is through memes. Whether they are sarcastic, w
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Editable Syllabus Templates and Infographic Syllabus Templates Back to School
This editable resource includes 5 different syllabus templates to use in your upper elementary, middle school, or high school classroom. Create eye-catching, visually appealing syllabi that your students will actually read. This resource is editable in PowerPoint. These templates WILL NOT work on Chromebooks and/or Google. THE DIGITAL GOOGLE VERSION IS FINALLY HERE. CLICK HERE!Please read all disclaimers before purchasing. Familiarity with PowerPoint, downloading fonts, and using PowerPoint temp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Editable Syllabus and Editable Meet the Teacher Infographic Templates
Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner | Editable Digital Teacher Planner
Use this cute and easy lesson planner, available to edit on Google Slides and PowerPoint, that is all set for the new school year to plan your daily activities for your classroom. Simply print and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! It comes with 8 different layout options to best fit your needs. Please note, this is a two page layout. The best part about this teacher binder is that it editable on PowerPoint AND Google Slides! You can either print and write in
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx
Hispanic Heritage Month Famous Faces® Collaboration Poster with quotes in English and Spanish. My art project is an excellent anticipatory activity meant as a supplement/complement to your Hispanic Heritage Month / Latinx Heritage Month units. Also works well for Cesar Chavez day!This fun, collaborative activity features portraits of:Selena QuintanillaCésar ChávezJuan HerreraRoberto ClementeSonia SotomayorDiego RiveraFrida KahloEllen Ochoa All poster pages are included in English and Spanish.Inc
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1st - 9th
Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills
Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
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K - 12th
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Classroom Expectations and Belief Subway Art: We Believe Bulletin Board Display
These belief statements can change an entire classroom culture. Rather than introducing or creating ‘class rules’, these basic tenants are ideals my class holds about our classroom, our work together, and the world. Short, sweet, and easy to remember, these phrases have tremendous power. Within the first few weeks of school, we discuss (as a class) the implications of these statements asking “How will my actions reflect these beliefs?” The statements included in this pack – WE BELIEVE… (header i
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3rd - 12th
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Abraham Lincoln Assassination Activity Civil War Reconstruction Era US History
In this Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI investigation, students investigate the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at the conclusion of the Civil War. Students become experts about Booth's conspiracy and learn about the role Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold, Geroge Azterodt, Samuel Mudd, and others had in their plan to overthrow the Union government following the Civil War. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Reconstr
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Reading Escape Room ELA Digital Breakout Nonfiction Escape Room
#Touchdown2024 NOW WITH A DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM OPTION FOR DISTANCE LEARNING.Get your readers ENGAGED with this ELA escape room in one of the things they often say they don't like... reading nonfiction. Great for STAAR prep and test prep! My students are begging for more, simply because the content is all related to the the ongoing trend of VIDEO GAMES! Every station is a nonfiction reading activity about video games in general. The high interest content not glorify video games in any way! You c
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6th - 9th
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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.
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