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Preview of 50 States and Capitals Map Activities Print & Digital Resource

50 States and Capitals Map Activities Print & Digital Resource

Help your students learn and remember the 50 United States and Capitals. This product breaks the 50 states into five regions to make learning easier to manage and teach. United States maps are included with printable assessments, self correcting digital assessment and digital practice worksheets.Update! Easel Digital Version is Included (updated 7/2022)Self Correcting Assessments and Easy to Assign!Save $$$ when you buy as a bundle:The United States and Capitals Geography Review Activities and A
Preview of The American Revolution Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading

The American Revolution Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading

Your students will learn about the American Revolution while also practicing several strategies to build reading comprehension. This set of NO PREP paired passages includes one nonfiction text and one fictional webpage style passage. This packet would be a great supplement to review concepts about the American Revolution including battles such as the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the Battles of Saratoga, and the Battle of Yorktown. With nine different close reading and text dependent activit
Preview of Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link

Ancient Greece Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts Includes Google Drive™ Link

Created by
Free to Teach
A link to Google Slides™ is included within the PDF For google Classrooms and distance learning. Ancient Greece {Activities, Worksheets, & Handouts} 22 pages for a packet!Answer Key included! What's Included:-Packet Cover-An Introduction to Ancient Greece-Greek City-States Reading Passage & Questions-The Greek City States Cloze Reading Activity-Athens Democracy Cloze Reading Activity-Getting to Know Greek Geography-Athens vs Sparta Reading Passage & Venn Diagram-Athens Vs. Sparta Bro
Preview of World Map: World Map Quiz (Test) and Map Worksheet | 7 Continents and 5 Oceans

World Map: World Map Quiz (Test) and Map Worksheet | 7 Continents and 5 Oceans

Map of the World Test: Easy-to-read World Map Quiz requires students to locate 7 Continents and 5 Oceans. This resource also includes a world map printable for kids to practice learning the map of the world. Students must label continents and oceans: 7 Continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Australia & Europe) and 5 Oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic & Southern). This is an ideal continents and oceans activities for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th
Preview of September 11 Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions for 911 Patriot Day

September 11 Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions for 911 Patriot Day

In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the attacks on September 11, 2001. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. 4 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: M-Q-W$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grad
Preview of Westward Expansion: Oregon Trail {Differentiated Close Reading Passages}

Westward Expansion: Oregon Trail {Differentiated Close Reading Passages}

In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about Westward Expansion, the Oregon Trail and the pioneer hardships along the journey from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate American History content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: O-R-USacagewa Differentiated Reading PassagesThomas Jefferson Differentiated Reading PassagesLewis & Clark
Preview of Medieval Europe Map Activity and Quiz | Google Version Included

Medieval Europe Map Activity and Quiz | Google Version Included

A great intro lesson and assessment for your Medieval Europe unit! The included map lesson and quiz focus on the geography and empires of Europe in the Middle Ages. A digital version is included for use in your Google Classroom. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:Medieval Europe
Preview of September 11th Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading Activities

September 11th Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading Activities

Looking for print and go September 11th reading comprehension passages? This set of paired passages includes a nonfiction text and a fictional newspaper passage that both focus on the events of September 11th. With eight different close reading and text dependent activities, this reading comprehension packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homework! Your Purchase Will Include:- 1 non
Preview of Create-Your-Own Civilization Project | NO PREP | Digital | Student-Paced | Fun

Create-Your-Own Civilization Project | NO PREP | Digital | Student-Paced | Fun

Looking for a civilization project idea?This is a Social Studies or History unit project that involves each student (or student pairs) creating their own civilization using their knowledge of the parts of an organized civilization. It is totally creative, student-paced, fun and at the same time rigorous.WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT IT? Best part? It requires no prep! This file provides an outline-style packet that allows students to be as creative as they want to be, but all the while using their knowle
Preview of The California Gold Rush Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading

The California Gold Rush Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading

Your students will learn about the California Gold Rush while also practicing several strategies to build reading comprehension. This set of NO PREP paired passages includes nine different close reading and text dependent activities to accompany one nonfiction text and one fictional newspaper style passage. This packet would be a great supplement to review concepts about the gold rush of 1849. This engaging reading packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities
Preview of Regions of the United States: Midwest, Study Guide (5 Regions)

Regions of the United States: Midwest, Study Guide (5 Regions)

Created by
Jill Russ
This is a 2-page study guide. It includes one page to help your students learn to label the Midwest states on a map. Also includes a page to help learn the state capitals and the state abbreviations.This is an activity that goes along with my resource, Regions of the United States: Midwest, Complete Unit (5 Regions)"The Midwest Region" is a 6-page packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the five regions of the United States. In the Regions of the United States: Midw
Preview of Civil War Reconstruction Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading

Civil War Reconstruction Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading

Looking for print and go social studies reading comprehension passages focused on the Reconstruction period after the American Civil War? This set of paired passages includes one nonfiction passage and one fictional webpage style text. The passages give a brief overview of why reconstruction was needed, the Freedmen’s Bureau, sharecropping, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and Jim Crow laws. With eight different close reading and text dependent activities, this engaging reading packet has eno
Preview of Country Research Project: Google

Country Research Project: Google

Need a fun project for researching a country ? Need a creative Distance learning activity?Country Research Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. This activity includes a wide range of topics for students to research such as, government, economy, traditional dance, population, traditional clothing, cuisine, current event, and more! These comprehensive activities provide rigorous instruction allowing students to research and understand the country of their or the teacher
Preview of Liberty's Kids Quizzes, Tests, AND Reflection Questions (Episodes 1-10)

Liberty's Kids Quizzes, Tests, AND Reflection Questions (Episodes 1-10)

Quiz, Questions, Tests-One quiz per episode (episodes 1-10) Basic 10 question quiz including multiple choice, T/F, fill in the blank-Answer key for each quiz-3 thinking questions for each episode (paragraph writing)-Episode 1-5 test -Episodes 6-10 testLooking for GOOGLE FORMS QUIZZES? AND Slides activities? See THIS listing. Great for digital learning and easy computer graded quizzes. This product covers episodes 1-10. This is a print PDF resource but we have linked in our Google Doc so that you
Preview of State Capitals | 4 Worksheets & 2 Quiz (Tests) USA States and Capitals Practice

State Capitals | 4 Worksheets & 2 Quiz (Tests) USA States and Capitals Practice

United States Capitals Worksheets and Quiz: 4 Leveled & Differentiated State Capitals Worksheets and 2 US State Capitals Quiz Options with Answer Key. Students can complete each worksheet in order or assign different sheets for different students based on ability. What a great way to easily differentiate! Two quiz options are available to best suit students’ needs.USA State Capitals Leveled Worksheets & Quizzes:Level A: First and last letter of capital city is given to guide students Wor
Preview of Map Skills Package

Map Skills Package

This package contains a variety of handouts, worksheets, a lesson idea, and an activity to help teach students map skills such as scale, cardinal and intermediate directions, types of maps (planimetric, thematic, topographic), and basic map elements (legend, title etc.) Contents Welcome Teaching Guide (3 pages) Latitude, Longitude, and Directions: The Orange Lesson Latitude Labeling Worksheet Option 1 (label) Latitude Labeling Worksheet Option 2 (trace) Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Han
Preview of 13 Colonies Activity

13 Colonies Activity

Created by
Teaching Muse
This thirteen colonies activity allows students to review the 13 colonies in an engaging, collaborative way. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies' climate, geography, government, location, and education. Students then need to explain their thinking in a short response using supporting evidence and their knowledge of the 13 colonies. This is a fun cooperating activity for students and a great way for you to assess their learning. Like this
Preview of Map Skills and Cardinal Directions Task Cards

Map Skills and Cardinal Directions Task Cards

Cardinal Directions Task Cards are used to reinforce the skills students need to know for reading maps, using cardinal directions, and learning geography skills. This task card set uses the cardinal directions north, south, east, and west. Students will use the map ‘Bentley Community Map’ to answer the 20 task cards. There is a recording sheet and an answer key provided. Task Cards are great to use in the classroom for:• Independent Practice• Scoot• Test Prep• Collaborative Pairs• Whole-Group As
Preview of American Revolution Study Guide and Test

American Revolution Study Guide and Test

This study guide and test covers the major causes, battles, important people, and the Declaration of Independence of the American Revolution. An answer key is included!This study guide and test covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.a. Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Libe
Preview of Three Branches of Government Study Guide & Quiz Test PRINT AND DIGITAL

Three Branches of Government Study Guide & Quiz Test PRINT AND DIGITAL

This Three Branches of Government Study Guide and Quiz resource is the perfect no-prep solution for your classroom. All you need to do is print OR assign the digital version and your students are ready to go! This resource includes review of the following terms: Executive BranchLegislative BranchJudicial BranchCongressSenateHouse of RepresentativesPresident's CabinetCommander in ChiefThis no-prep resource has 3 components: Print & Digital Versions: Whether you are in the classroom or teachin
Preview of Supply and Demand Informational Text Study

Supply and Demand Informational Text Study

Supply and Demand Nonfiction Passages This non-fiction text packet contains everything your 5th-8th grade students need to understand supply and demand. Your students will learn this social studies concept while close reading non-fiction text. This resource includes 7 pages of non-fiction text, one comprehension test, two writing prompts and a glossary.Page 1: Cover PagePage 2: Table of ContentsPage 3: What are Consumers?Page 4: All About Goods Page 5: All About ServicesPage 6: What are Produ
Preview of Editable Exit Ticket Templates | All Subjects | Reading & Math Exit Slips

Editable Exit Ticket Templates | All Subjects | Reading & Math Exit Slips

Quickly and easily assess your students using exit tickets! Create your own or use one of the eighteen different exit ticket templates included with this resource. Exit tickets are great way to connect with your students and gain valuable feedback in a short amount of time. **This time-saving resource is part of the Printable & Digital Exit Ticket Bundle. It includes 15 different exit ticket prompts in 3 different formats at a 30% discount price!! Click here to take advantage of the savi
Preview of US Southeast Region States & Capitals Maps

US Southeast Region States & Capitals Maps

Created by
MrsLeFave
This product contains 3 maps of the Southeast Region of the United States. Check out the FREE Northeast region set of maps. Save $3 if you buy all 5 regions at once in this packet! • Study guide map labeled with the states and capitals (which can also be used as an answer key) • Blank map with a word bank of the states and capitals • Blank map without word bank Also included are 3 different versions of flashcards to study states and/or capitals. Each set of flashcards could also be used as a
Preview of Islam Map Worksheet | Google Classroom | Printable & Digital

Islam Map Worksheet | Google Classroom | Printable & Digital

This map lesson and assessment focuses on the rise and spread of Islam between 632CE and 750CE. Students will analyze how geography and trade played an important role in the spread of the Islamic Empire. A digital version is included for use in your Google Classroom. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.INCL
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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.

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.