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Preview of State Travel Brochure: State Project for Any U.S. State!

State Travel Brochure: State Project for Any U.S. State!

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to help your students learn about the 50 U.S. States? If so, look no further. These resources will help your students become experts about them. This unit includes the following:-Visual flash cards of all 50 states. The front of each card has a map of the United States with a highlighted state so they can see where it is on the map. The back, has the state name, capital, and outline of the state shape. These are great to help students study and memorize
Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities

Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities

Students will sort photos by Needs and Wants into categories. Vocabulary words are written on each flash card. A lesson plan is included. I love to complete the large photo Needs vs. Wants flash card photo sort as a whole group, then have students complete independent Needs vs. Wants sort worksheet in a center. After sorting, students can complete the writing extension pages. Both primary and lined pages are included to differentiate for different levels. Included in this resource:- Lesson Plan-
Preview of Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the ocean 3-part cards and sorting activities. Here's what's included:Layers of the ocean poster and animal cards for sorting and matching. The set features watercolor images. There are two sets included with three ( the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone and Midnight Zone) and five layers (the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, Midnight Zone, Abyss and The Trenches).Layers of the ocean 3-part cards, information cards and blackline master (cursive/print tracing and pages for independent writing)A
Preview of Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes 124 word wall cards to use with your social studies units and lessons about history, civics, map skills and economics. They were designed to fit on a large word wall or in a standard-sized pocket chart. They´re a great reference tool that can help students internalize the words and use them on their own during independent centers or stations, guided reading and writers workshop. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FE
Preview of NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE

NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE

Created by
Savy Activities
Learn about eight types of dwellings used by Native Americans for shelter. Each dwelling type includes a 3D paper model, including step-by-step instructions on how to complete. In addition, each dwelling includes an info card with what tribes used this structure, types of materials used, geographical location and a general description. Great for learning about Native America and indigenous populations. This bundle includes the following structures: -Wigwam -Longhouse -Tipi -Adobe
Preview of Jamestown: The First Lasting English Settlement in America

Jamestown: The First Lasting English Settlement in America

This packet includes a fact sheet about the settlement of Jamestown, biographies of John Smith and Pocahontas, interactive notebook pages and a trading activity to teach students about early trade between settlers and Native American tribes.Page 1 - CoverPage 2 - ContentsPages 3-4 - Interactive Notebook Cover PagesPage 5 - Jamestown Settlement Fact SheetPages 6-7 - Jamestown Settlement Review Sheet & Answer KeyPage 8 - Jamestown Fort Drawing PagePages 9-12 - John Smith Biography, Review Shee
Preview of Continents, Oceans, & 2nd grade Map Skills BOOM™ Cards BUNDLE!

Continents, Oceans, & 2nd grade Map Skills BOOM™ Cards BUNDLE!

Review what you know about the continents, oceans, and map skills with fun BOOM™ cards! Two different sets of Boom cards are included: continents and oceans & map skills vocabulary. Boom cards work great in learning centers, for early finishers, for extra practice, or as a whole group activity!MAP SKILLS BOOM™ DECK:This deck includes 39 cards practicing the following terms: Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, symbol, scale, legend, ocean, continent, cartographer, map, globe, North Pole,
Preview of Climate Zones Maps Vocabulary Cards and Posters

Climate Zones Maps Vocabulary Cards and Posters

These climate vocabulary cards and posters will help your students to understand what the major climate zones in the world are. They came with 4 options: vocabulary cards for your word wall (with image and definition), large poster with image, large poster with real photograph and large poster you can turn into either a student workbook piece or colour and decorate for the classroom wall.Note: if you are looking for the simplified Australian climate zones please look at this resource Climate Zon
Preview of Noongar Vocabulary Bundle | Aboriginal Language Resource

Noongar Vocabulary Bundle | Aboriginal Language Resource

✏️ Noongar vocabulary bundle | Aboriginal Indigenous language flashcards. This resource can be used to incorporate Noongar language into maths and numeracy lessons as well as be used to teach during NAIDOC week and Reconciliation Week.What's Included?Animal name flashcardsColour name flashcardsNumbers to 10 flashcardsNoongar Seasons CalendarThe Noongar word translations in this resource are from the Noongar Dictionary by Rose Whitehurst. This is available on the Noongar Culture website: www.noon
Preview of 2020 Presidential Election | Voting | Electoral Process

2020 Presidential Election | Voting | Electoral Process

This all about ELECTIONS and VOTING unit has everything you need to prepare your students for the PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. This more than 100-page interactive resource will expose your students to the HISTORY OF VOTING, THE ELECTION PROCESS and help them understand the ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE in a fun and kid-friendly way!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE:*** NEW digital activities have been included for
Preview of Deciduous Forest Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations

Deciduous Forest Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations

The Deciduous Forest Biome is a learning set containing 3-part cards, description cards, information posters, and research worksheets for students to learn about the temperate deciduous biome.  Students will learn about the main characteristics of this ecosystem, animal and plant adaptations.    The printable features photographic images.  The Deciduous Forest Biome printable includes:Information cards:  The deciduous forest; Where in the world are the temperate deciduous forests located (map);
Preview of Map Skills Trading Card Activities and Word Wall Posters

Map Skills Trading Card Activities and Word Wall Posters

Created by
Mr Elementary
Map Skills Vocabulary Trading Cards + Posters! These are a FUN, EFFECTIVE way to study map skills whether whole group, in centers or individually. I’ve included a blank set of the Map Skills Trading Cards for students to draw their own map skills pictures and come up with their own definitions and examples of the map skills vocabulary. Product Languages: English + Spanish (A Spanish Map Skills version is now included for FREE) This Map Skills Vocabulary Set Includes: • 24 Map Skills Trading
Preview of All Across the 50 States Flashcards with Capitals and Abbreviations

All Across the 50 States Flashcards with Capitals and Abbreviations

Created by
Soumara Siddiqui
All Across the 50 States Flashcards with Capitals and AbbreviationsFun and informative flashcards for ALL 50 states. Each flashcard includes:Name of the stateOutline of stateState abbreviationState capitalState flagStudents will feel their practice more engaging and fun with these flashcards as they try to memorize and review state capitals, abbreviations, and flags.With the use of the index finger students can cover the name of each state capital as they quiz their peers on each state capital.A
Preview of Geography Vocabulary Words 3rd grade NYC Passport to Social Studies Unit 1

Geography Vocabulary Words 3rd grade NYC Passport to Social Studies Unit 1

Created by
Jonesy Jo
This product comes with the 33 vocabulary from the NYC Passport to Social Studies Geography unit for 3rd grade. It can be used with any curriculum.Words included (with definitions and pictures):geographygeographermap globeanthropologist adaptcompass rosecontinentculture conserveflood zonehuman settlementlatitudelongitudelegend lowlandlake oceanpeak political maprelief map rivervalley wetlandelevationhemisphereclimate coordinatesmap keycardinal directionsgeographic featuresnatural resourcesterrai
Preview of Tundra Biome - Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations Montessori

Tundra Biome - Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations Montessori

The Tundra Biome is a learning set containing 3-part cards, description cards, information posters, student booklets for coloring and practicing handwriting and research worksheets for students to learn about the tundra biome.  Students will learn about the main characteristics of this ecosystem, animal, plant and human adaptations.  The printable features photographic images and clipart (as a part of student worksheets and posters). The Tundra Biome Printable includes:Information cards on The T
Preview of Kosher vs. Non-Kosher Animals of the Bible Interactive Activities

Kosher vs. Non-Kosher Animals of the Bible Interactive Activities

Get 10 different interactive activities and use as either a whole class activity or small group activity. 100 teachers have purchased this activity pack.Need a quick time filler, a substitute lesson, or an activity on kosher food that involves student participation, discussion, and fun, instead of just a slide presentation or packet that students watch passively?Whether you need one lesson or a whole unit on kosher animals, whether you teach young or older students, you will find several interac
Preview of Spanish Geography Vocabulary Bundle

Spanish Geography Vocabulary Bundle

Created by
Mr Elementary
This is a pack of Spanish map skills, landforms and states and capitals geography cards. I made them to look like the trading cards I always see my students playing with. I originally created them to help my ELL students learn all of the vocabulary that comes with teaching geography and soon found out that all of my students loved to use them!Save $5.00 by buying this Geography Vocabulary Bundle! Note: This product is also available in English! Find it here!Spanish Map Skills Vocabulary Cards
Preview of Greek Mythology Info & Trading Cards

Greek Mythology Info & Trading Cards

Teach about the characters from Greek Mythology with these info cards. Also, use them to make a Greek Mythology family tree! There are 23 Greek Mythology Trading cards in all.
Preview of "Community Helpers Bundle"/Flashcards/Sorting/Matching/Labeling for Autism

"Community Helpers Bundle"/Flashcards/Sorting/Matching/Labeling for Autism

This Bundle Includes the Community Helpers 1 & 2 Sorting Boards. Also a full page Version of eight Community Helpers "Who,What, Where Teaching Flashcards.(Chef, Policeman, Nurse, Doctor, Dentist, Fireman, Teacher, & Cashier). Also included are pages that can be used for matching picture of helper to the correct label. A page of Cut & Paste cartoon picture versions are provided for a possible cut & paste task. Also a page of smaller helpers that can be cut apart for a smaller set
Preview of Castles in Europe Parts of a Castle 3-Part Cards

Castles in Europe Parts of a Castle 3-Part Cards

Fascinating castles of Europe printable contains materials you need to complete your study of Europe with interesting facts about the most beautiful castles in the world. Parts of a castle printable follows as an additional study.The printable contains:European castles match up activity for PreK students 3-part cards with ten European castles (print control cards only or use the whole set as intended) Ten Castles of Europe - information cards Parts of a Castle - poster and fill in the blanks act
Preview of Flags of North America Countries 3 Part Cards Blackline Masters

Flags of North America Countries 3 Part Cards Blackline Masters

Three-part cards with North America flags. The corresponding cards include 1) the country’s map highlighted with red and the corresponding flag; 2) the country’s map outline and the corresponding flag.The Flags of North America Montessori 3 part cards are a great tool for promoting cultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding among children. These cards help children learn about the different countries, cultures, and communities in North America. They also teach children to recognize and
Preview of Asia Flags and Maps of Countries 3-Part Cards Blackline Masters

Asia Flags and Maps of Countries 3-Part Cards Blackline Masters

Three-part cards with Asia flags. The corresponding picture cards include 1) the country’s map highlighted with red and the corresponding flag; 2) the country’s map outline and the corresponding flag.Montessori 3-part cards with flags of Asia help children to classify and recognize the flags of different Asian countries, enhancing their knowledge of geography. The activity also builds visual and language skills, as it requires children to match the flags with their respective names and identify
Preview of GA Third Grade Social Studies Vocabulary Cards

GA Third Grade Social Studies Vocabulary Cards

Created by
Lisa Kocks
Use this on your Social Studies bulletin boards to encourage daily exposure to third grade social studies vocabulary. Also, can be used for standardized testing practice by allowing students to review the cards together (flash cards). The terms included in this set are: Mississippi River Ohio River Rio Grande River Colorado River Hudson River Appalachian Mountains Rocky Mountains architecture Parthenon U.S. Supreme Court Building law Olympic Games Athenians ancient Athens democracy direct democr
Preview of French: Les cartes géographiques et ses éléments, PR/JR, 86 slides

French: Les cartes géographiques et ses éléments, PR/JR, 86 slides

French Immersion, Sciences sociales: Primaire et JuniorAdapté au curriculum de la plupart des provinces et territoires canadiensTACHE CULMINANTE + GRILLE D'EVALUATION86 READY-MADE slides to support your work with your social studies unit about: Les cartes géographiques et ses éléments essentiels. Check out the PREVIEW FILE. EVERYTHING YOU NEED for this unit! Integrate this resource in your social studies unit about "Les cartes géographiques" with accurate information at the reading level of you
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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.

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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.

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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.