2,900+ results
2nd grade critical thinking social studies flash cards
Thought Bubble Social Inferences and Problem Solving Scenarios Speech Therapy
Are you looking for engaging problem solving scenarios speech therapy resources? Give these social emotional learning activities for speech therapy a try! Work on making social inferences, problem-solving, identifying emotions, feelings, empathy, what you should think versus say, and conversational skills.These problem solving scenarios speech therapy activity can be open-ended or structured if used with the supports.This activity is perfect for kids whose joint attention or reading comprehensio
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Food Chains Sorting Activity Game about Producers, Consumers, Decomposer CCSS
A fun sorting activity for students to practice, reinforce, and show what they have learned about Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers in a food chain! Great way to assess students!
Sorting Cards were created with ELL students and higher level thinking in mind. All pictures include a label. Descriptions cards make students think about what it truly means to be classified as a producer, consumer, and decomposer. Question Cards help students think about each sorting card they pick up.
Game
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
American Symbols USA Poster Pack featuring Realistic Photos
American Symbols Poster Pack includes iconic symbols and landmarks that represent the United States of America. Your students will love learning all about American Symbols with these vivid and informative posters! There are 9 American Symbols/Landmarks featured in this packet: American FlagThe Bald EagleThe White HouseStatue of LibertyLiberty BellUnited States Capitol BuildingMount RushmoreLincoln MemorialWashington MemorialWhat's included?Full sized posters featuring one American Symbol/ Landma
Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
Constellation Flash Cards
These Flash Cards work great with a space themed unit! They are wonderful for constellation explanations, or for giving examples while the children make their own constellations! ! They can be used for morning work boxes, art centers, science centers, and independent and partner activities!
This download includes 24 constellation cards, 12 in square, and 12 in half sheet size!
Big Dipper
Andromeda
Canis Major
Little Dipper
Cassiopeia
Orion
Aries
Leo
Taurus
Gemini
Virgo
Cancer
Instructions: Jus
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Types:
What's Missing Tacts Labels Autism ABA Therapy ABLLS-R G28
What's Missing?! This resource is designed to provide you with materials to assist in teaching your students to identify a missing item in a picture, such as in the ABLLS-R G-28 (note: this resource only addresses missing items, not incorrect items). 36 -2”x 2” picture cards are included that depict a common item with something missing, as well as those same 36 pictures with the missing item included that you may use if desired for teaching/prompting.Recently updated to include all of the pictur
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: What's Missing What's Wrong Bundle Autism ABA Therapy ABLLS-R G28
Carnival Social Skills Activities & Games - Problem Solving Scenarios
Are you searching for social skills games and problem-solving activities? This activity targets social interactions and awareness of oneself and others. Teach identifying emotions, perspective-taking, asking questions, and more using these 36 social scenarios. This is perfect for social skills groups or speech therapy sessions. The carnival theme keeps kids engaged and learning. Use the black and white versions as a print-friendly option, to send home for homework or as coloring/stamping pages.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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-
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Label Continents and Oceans BOOM™ Cards | Continents and Oceans Activity
Your students will have a blast with these label the continents and oceans boom cards! This self-checking, engaging continents and oceans activity provides students with immediate feedback. Use cards as a review, in a learning center, as a quiz, or as a reteaching tool. BOOM cards can be used on interactive white boards, desktops, chrome books, laptops, iPads, iPhones, Kindle Fire, and more! BOOM card are perfect for center work, students needing extra practice (RTI groups), students who need mo
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Also included in: 7 Continents Printables | 5 Oceans | Ocean and Continent Quiz Boom Cards
Mindful Cup Stacking Challenge STEM Activity Cards Great for Circle Time
Cup stacking is a fun and affordable STEM activity that I wish I would have discovered years ago. My students absolutely love practicing stacking the cups and ask to use these cards almost every day!This product includes a zipped folder with 100 full-page cards, 50 half-page cards, and 25 quarter-page cards.This resource is great for:⭐ Mindful Moments⭐ Brain Breaks⭐ Circle Time Activities⭐ Transitions⭐ Morning Group Time⭐ Rainy Day Activities⭐ Calm-Down Time⭐ Small Group TimeEmotional & Ment
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Land Water Air Transportation Sorting Activity Cards
Pictures of different modes of transportation are all labeled with the initial letter in red to help early readers. Real life photos can be sorted by land, water, and air.Created to supplement the NYC DOE Pre-K Explore Curriculum - Unit 5: Transportation.See other sorting activities for young learners:- Plants We Eat & Don't Eat Sort- Baby Materials Sort- Land, Air, Water Sort- Pet vs. Wild Animal Sort- What Makes Light? Sort- Light vs. Dark Sort- Alphabet Sorting Cards- Healthy vs. Unhealth
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Creative Curriculum Wheels Resources
Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish
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
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
Also included in: Academic Vocabulary Word Wall Bundle + FREE Spanish
NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE
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
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Landforms and Bodies of Water - Interactive pages, posters, and more.
Landform and body of water activity pack:
BUT WAIT- I have this pack in a bundle with my weathering, erosion, types of rocks, and rock cycle - both for $6.00 - You'll save $1.50. Go to
LANDFORMS, BODIES OF WATER, WEATHERING, EROSION, ROCKS BUNDLE
This unit includes:
1) I Have Who Has game for with 18 cards - definition and pictures (2 cards are blank in case you want to add your own feature that is not included).
2) I Have Who Has game with only pictures that students have to be able to id
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards
Enhance your Montessori classroom or home with this engaging Timeline of the history of transportation printable cards set. Perfect for your Transport Unit and Inventions Unit, this set includes 38 control cards, 38 timeline cards, and 38 picture matching cards. These cards not only help students learn about the history of transportation but also improve their understanding of time and technological progress. Ideal for visual learners, these printable cards provide a hands-on approach to learnin
Grades:
1st - 2nd
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,
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Cause and Effect Matching Cards, Task Cards, and Boom Cards - Distance Learning
The cause and effect matching cards and task cards are an effective and flexible resource you can use to differentiate instruction for a variety of learners. That's 2 resources for the price of 1! The matching cards (12 cause, 12 effect) can be used to play memory match with a small group, used to match up random partners, or to create a visual display. The task cards are great to have on hand as an extension activity for early finishers, a remediation activity, and as a resource for multi-age a
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: ELA Task Cards Scoot Assessments Games Bundle
"Ricky Sticky Fingers" discussion cards about honesty vs. stealing
These discussion cards are a great resource for teaching students why stealing is wrong and why honesty is the best policy. Cards can be used to teach a class lesson, in stations, in a small group setting or in individual counseling.
After several teachers expressed frustration to me about students stealing in the classroom, I developed these fun discussion cards.
36 discussion cards:
~ 24 general questions related to honesty and stealing
~ 12 cards with questions about, "Ricky Sticky Fingers
Grades:
PreK - 4th
Types:
Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards
Honor the amazing men and women who have represented and fought for black rights. Included are 24 persons of color who have made an impact on black history, not only because of their achievements, but because of the incredible role they played in paving the way towards equality. Each poster includes an inspirational verb based on their contributions. The following persons are included:Usain Bolt (1986- )Serena Williams (1981- )Ben Carson (1951- )Booker T Washinton (1856-1915)Kamala Harris (19
Grades:
K - 8th
Technology - Then and Now
A Social Studies Unit on Technology!Included are:-flash cards of technology for sorting in a venn diagram (technology in the home, in the school, or both)-a game of technology then and now- worksheets on comparing technology at home and at school, a venn diagram for sorting pictures at home, at school or both, then and now technology and a writing on a technology that the student uses* added a printable for a journalNow available in Spanish!!
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Helping Our Community: Community Helpers Unit
This community helpers activity unit is perfect for teaching students about important members of their communities. Includes: High resolution photos and clipart to engage your students8 Community helpers (baker, teacher, doctor, farmer, garbage collector, veterinarian, fire fighter, crossing guardTrivia cards- match the descriptions to the community helpersDescription pages for each community helperAdditional activity pages included Customer Tips:How can I earn TPT credits to use on future purch
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Reflection Question Cards
Want to provide more opportunity for students to process new information and make personal connections in a short amount of time?
Make the evaluation and reflection component a favorite part of the learning without making it hard on YOU!
This packet provides the teacher with 120 themed high interest reflection questions to grab and use.
The prompts and stems provide a learning experience with intentional and age appropriate examination of newly learned information.
Your students will th
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 2,900+ results
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands