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3rd grade social studies graphic organizers $5-10
Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government
This no-prep civics and government social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use with your lessons. It offers an introduction to civics and the U.S. government, rules and laws, branches of government, and rights and responsibilities. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and cut-and-glue activities.What's Included in this Civics & Government Worksheet set?reading passageswriting pagesfact writing activitiescut-and-glue sorts worksheetsTopics covered: Introduc
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2nd - 3rd
Biography Research Project Graphic Organizer, Templates, Rubrics, Report Writing
Biography Report templates that can be used as a graphic organizer, lap book, or template for a biography project, such as writing a biography research report or summary on any historical person. It's a great resource for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and to make a wax museum project for second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade.Students use graphic organizers, activities, and various report options for a biography report presentation or to complete a genre study of
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2nd - 5th
Ellis Island and Immigration | US History Curriculum
Integrate Social Studies into your ELA block with these informational texts about Ellis Island and the history of U.S. immigration. Students will learn facts about Ellis island, the steps in the immigration process, and what happened to those who were allowed into the United States and those who were not. Whether you print and go or assign this digitally, you can easily integrate Social Studies with Reading. This resource includes 6 pages of text about Ellis Island followed by 5 pages of compr
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: United States Social Studies for 5th Grade | American history
Election Day & Electoral Process | Presidential Elections 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #1 ALL-TIME BEST-SELLING ELECTIONS-VOTING RESOURCE ON TPT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This unit includes 32 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about elections and the election process in an unbiased way. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for kids!This resource does not include
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3rd - 6th
Geography and Map Skills Interactive Notebook | Print and Digital
Teaching geography and map skills doesn't have to be boring! This is a great way to teach geography and map skills. Students remain engaged through the hands-on portion of the interactive notebook. In addition to the hands-on activities, students produce a product that is useful to develop good study habits. This resource includes both the print and digital ready versions all in one. You have access to both in case you find yourself in need of one or the other throughout the school year. Templat
Grades:
3rd - 6th
GREEK MYTHOLOGY Research Report Projects | Ancient Greece Gods Activity
This bundle of (25) two-sided tri-fold biography brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about the Greek mythology characters. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY Greek mythology figure that is not included with this resource.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Greek Mythology Activity Bundle!An interactive notebook pocket has been provided for each figure, however, these brochures can be created as a stand-alone project as well.Have the whole class w
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3rd - 7th
Wax Museum & Biography Writing Project
This item is a great tool to help students learn about researching, biographies, taking notes, and writing a multi-paragraph paper.You'll find everything you need to put on a wax museum as well! Items include:*a student tracking sheet to help you keep track of historians, assignments, and due dates*note-taking and rough draft pages for 5 paragraphs (these paragraphs include an introduction, early life, contributions, later life, and conclusion*final copy paper that includes a place for students
Grades:
1st - 4th
Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd
This no-prep economics social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use when teaching goods and services, needs and wants, and other economic topics. It offers an introduction to economics and then focuses on various aspects of economics. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, cut and glue activities, and answer keys. There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in Google Slides. The resources have been digitally converted so that you can use the pap
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2nd - 3rd
Flat Stanley Project
This Flat Stanley project is an engaging integrated unit for your students! This unit has everything you need to mail your own Flat Stanley projects around the world. Your students will love getting mail (and won't even know they are learning)!This Common Core aligned resource also includes Flat Stanley comprehension questions, vocabulary words and graphic organizers to help students understand the novel.This makes for a great activity for students! Students will create their own Flat Stanley p
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2nd - 4th
Branches of Government LINKtivity® (Legislative, Judicial, Executive)
Transform your students into government experts with this engaging and interactive digital resource! The 3 Branches of Government LINKtivity is the perfect way to introduce your upper elementary students to the unique features of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.With just a single link, your students will be able to access a kid-friendly digital learning guide that includes video, audio, fun graphics, and more, making their learning experience enjoyable and unforgettable. The LI
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3rd - 5th
Pioneers Life along the Oregon Trail Westward Expansion Unit Projects Activities
Learn all about pioneer life, the Oregon Trail, and Westward movement with this complete Pioneer Interactive Notebook! These pioneer activities contain reading passages and comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and foldables. These pioneer worksheets are perfect for Pioneer Days and would be a great addition to a unit on Pioneer Cat or Little House in the Big Woods unit!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for a detailed description and images of exactly what is included in th
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2nd - 5th
FAMOUS MUSIC COMPOSERS Research Projects | Biography Report Activity
This set of (25) two-sided tri-fold research brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about famous composers. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY composer that is not included with this resource. Makes a great addition to your music history unit studies throughout the year. Keep these in your early finisher folder or your sub-folder for no-prep fun.CLICK HERE to save 25% on this resource in the Famous Composers Bundle!An interactive notebook pocket has been provi
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3rd - 6th
Then and Now Social Studies Unit - Technology, Transportation, Past and Present
Are you looking for a Then and Now social studies unit that covers topics such as technology, transportation, lighting, and more? This no-prep past and present resource is a perfect supplement to use for your lessons. It covers a variety of topics about the past, present-day, a comparison of the two, and then a study of 8 different aspects in each given time. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and answer keys. There is also a dig
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2nd - 3rd
3 Branches of Government Worksheets and Activities | U.S. Government Unit
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 3 branches of government. This U.S. Government Unit is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with
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3rd - 5th
Celebrate Freedom | Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights
{UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2023} Looking for a unit to use during Celebrate Freedom Week? Need rigorous text and FUN activities to teach the U.S. Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights)? Look no further! This comprehensive unit has everything you are looking for! From reading selections to hands-on materials to task cards, assessments, and crafts... You are all set! ⭐DIGITAL ASSESSMENT + TASK CARDS FROM BOOM™ LEARNING NOW INCLUDED!⭐Included in the resource:3 cute
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3rd - 6th
50 states Research Project : US: United States Research 4th 5th Grades
United States - all 50 states research posters: Enough "All About" research posters for every child to do their own state. Research basic information about each state, plus find other fun and interesting facts.I have marked these posters for grades 3-5, but please use your best judgment and click on the PREVIEW button above to get a better idea as to what you are purchasing. You may even find they are suitable for older kids.This pack is saved as a powerpoint file. Just click the slides you want
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Major US Landforms Yellowstone National Park Yosemite National Park Grand Canyon
Our Major US Landforms unit includes reading passages and activities about the Great Lakes, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, Yosemite, Great Plains, Death Valley & more! Reading passages come in 3 levels of difficulty.These geographical features are included:The Great BasinThe Gulf of MexicoThe Great LakesDeath ValleyThe Atlantic Coastal PlainThe Continental DivideThe Great PlainsArches National ParkGrand CanyonYellowstone National ParkYosemite National ParkA Digital Version
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3rd - 5th
Living Wax Museum Project
Have you heard of a Living Wax Museum, but it sounds complicated, time- consuming, and you are scared to try it? Well if so I have made this Bundle with step-by step easy directions.This my COMPLETE Living Wax Museum Bundle that has 8 different products included. Everything from the Lesson plans, handouts for the students, all the way to the rubric to help you grade. If you are just wanting a piece or two you can purchase them separately, but if you want everything the bundle is the cheapest way
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2nd - 5th
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Geography Activities Major Landforms and Bodies of Water Reading Passages Unit
This fun unit is perfect for the back to school season to introduce 12 major landforms and reinforce geography skills! It includes 12 major landforms with reading passages, organizers, vocabulary posters, flip book, and a unit test.This activity pack is perfect for introducing and reviewing geography skills through creative hands-on activities. Students will love creating this geography flip book in centers or social studies stations. All the activities in this pack will reinforce and expand the
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2nd - 5th
Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences Informational Text
Are you scouring through dozens of books to find examples of Making Inferences text, only to find maybe one good example of an inference? It seemed like there were very few for nonfiction! That's exactly why I created this resource with 3 built-in inferences in each little passage.These short, Non-fiction Passages about high interest, influential people of the past, will have your students showing growth with Making Inferences in no time! With 3 built-in inferences in each passage, your students
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Making Inferences 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Passages Inferencing
Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
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2nd - 5th
National Parks Research Report Project Informational Report Writing Reports
These National Parks Informational Writing Research Report Template Pennant Banners come with over 60 amazing pennants for displaying your National Park research project on any America's Beautiful National Parks. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your instruction as well as help your students organize their research!In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these National Park pennant banners are great to use for bull
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3rd - 6th
Biography Unit, Graphic Organizer, Reading Passages, Plus 16 Influential People
This biography set of reading passages and graphic organizers is a perfect supplement to use for your Biography unit. It covers a variety of topics about biographies, autobiographies, timelines, and then a study of 16 different influential people. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, writing pages, and cut and glue activities.There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in Google Slides. They have been digitally converted so that you can use the paper ve
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2nd - 3rd
13 Colonies Unit
Studying Colonial American and the 3 colonial regions, students learn of colonial life in New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. A 13 colonies map, informational leveled 13 colonies reading passages, and Colonial American writing prompts are included! ☝ PREVIEW this 13 Colonies Unit with a FREE SAMPLE! ☝☝ CLICK HERE FOR 13 COLONIES UNIT BUNDLE- with STEAM & STEM CHALLENGE! ☝The 13 Colonies Unit Includes:★ 3 Leveled Reading Passages: Students will read a passage about each of the colonia
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit Bundle
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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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