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3rd grade social studies graphic organizers for Google Apps

Preview of Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government

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
Preview of Ellis Island and Immigration | US History Curriculum

Ellis Island and Immigration | US History Curriculum

Created by
White's Workshop
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
Preview of Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd

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
Preview of Types of Communities and Community Helpers Unit - Suburban Urban Rural

Types of Communities and Community Helpers Unit - Suburban Urban Rural

Looking for a communities unit that covers types of communities, community helpers, and urban, suburban, and rural? This communities social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use for your 2nd and 3rd grade lessons. It offers an introduction into what communities are and then focuses on 10 different aspects of communities. 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
Preview of Branches of Government LINKtivity® (Legislative, Judicial, Executive)

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
Preview of Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides

Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides

Are you looking for engaging activities for writing a country research project? These country research graphic organizer worksheets are perfect for your literacy and social studies lessons about countries. They are ideal for research projects and report writing. They are also great for reading lessons with informational texts.These informational essay graphic organizers are offered as no prep printables, as well as in digital formats (TPT Easel and Google Slides). Here's the thing. You want your
Preview of Map Skills and Types of Maps Unit, Social Studies Worksheets for 2nd & 3rd Grade

Map Skills and Types of Maps Unit, Social Studies Worksheets for 2nd & 3rd Grade

This map skills and types of maps worksheet set is a perfect set for 2nd and 3rd graders. It offers reading passages and worksheets for map skills and then focuses on seven different types of maps. 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. They have been digitally converted so that you can use the paper version or digital conversion in your unit. The links
Preview of Then and Now Social Studies Unit - Technology, Transportation, Past and Present

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
Preview of Geography Unit, US & World Geography Worksheets and Passages, Social Studies

Geography Unit, US & World Geography Worksheets and Passages, Social Studies

This no-prep world geography social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use for your lessons. It offers an introduction to geography and large geographical designations and then focuses on each of the seven continents. 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. They have been digitally converted so that you can use the paper version or digital conve
Preview of Checks and Balances Chart and Activities

Checks and Balances Chart and Activities

Checks and Balances – Graphic Organizers and handoutsDigital version now included!This lesson covers the system of checks and balances. Checks and Balances is an important concept to understating how American government works. Included in this resource:You can decide how much practice your students need or which style of activities fit the learning styles of the group you have. • Checks and Balances graphic organizer: Explain how to read the graphic organizer and explain how each branch checks t
Preview of Biography Unit, Graphic Organizer, Reading Passages, Plus 16 Influential People

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
Preview of Women’s History Month Biography Reading Passages Graphic Organizers Famous Women

Women’s History Month Biography Reading Passages Graphic Organizers Famous Women

Learning about famous women in history is a breeze with this NO PREP, PRINT AND GO resource. This Women's History Month bundle contains biography reading passages, posters (both photo and clip art options and either color or b/w), and 12 reading response activities and graphic organizers for each of the 47 outstanding American Women highlighted. Everything is available in both printable and digital formats.These biography reading passages about famous American women and the accompanying activ
Preview of Solar System and Planets Research Project Activities Outer Space Bulletin Board

Solar System and Planets Research Project Activities Outer Space Bulletin Board

You will love using these unique Solar System & Planets Window Teach-Go Pennants™ in print and digital to teach your students. These templates are perfect for your students to gather their research on the planets and to be displayed after their research!CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OVER 200 TEACH-GO PENNANTS™INCLUDED:Print and digital options included (see page 3 for digital link)Color and bw optionsRubric included for gradingMercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, optional
Preview of American History Digital Unit-Printable Lapbooks Bundled #1 | Distance Learning

American History Digital Unit-Printable Lapbooks Bundled #1 | Distance Learning

Created by
Gay Miller
This bundled set includes the Explorers, Colonies, Revolutionary War, and Constitution / US Government Digital Units + Printable Lapbooks.Digital Articles in Google Docs Organizers created with Google Slides Quizzes created with Google FormsPrintable Lapbooks These graphic organizers may be glued onto a file folder to form a lap book, added to interactive notebooks, or used individually. In many cases three versions of each organizer is included. The first has lines for students to write their o
Preview of California Gold Rush

California Gold Rush

**This product now contains a digital format in addition to a printable (PDF format), perfect for distance learning or paperless classrooms. This packet will give you and your students everything they need to research and learn about the California Gold Rush. Use this packet with the Internet, your social studies textbook, or trade books - it can be used with any curriculum! This resource will help your students enhance their research skills and encourage them to take ownership of their learni
Preview of Founding Fathers Presentation Posters & Doodle Notes

Founding Fathers Presentation Posters & Doodle Notes

Created by
SunnyDaze
Many people helped to shape the United States. This resource focuses on seven influential people who helped to write the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights and to lead the nation as its first presidents.The 7 Founding Fathers included are Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.This resource is a zipped file containing a PowerPoint, Link to Google Slides and a PDF. It includes:★ PowerPoint / G
Preview of American Revolution (BUNDLE)

American Revolution (BUNDLE)

Created by
SunnyDaze
This American Revolutionary War unit bundles seven resources together covering the French & Indian War, Causes of the Revolution, American Revolution battles, important events, and people, tradespeople plus the Founding Fathers of the new nation.This bundle saves you over 20% off individual prices!Resources Included (PowerPoints/Google Slides & PDFs):★★★ FRENCH & INDIAN WAR ★★★ (Updated with Google Slides)★ FRENCH & INDIAN WAR POWERPOINT: This 15 slide PowerPoint presentation giv
Preview of Florida Everglades Reading Passages and Comprehension Activities

Florida Everglades Reading Passages and Comprehension Activities

Created by
White's Workshop
This Florida Everglades Reading Comprehension Resource is a fun, simple way to integrate Social Studies into your ELA/Reading block. Students will learn about the Everglades ecosystem, habitats within that ecosystem, invasive species, animals, people, and problems facing the Everglades. Follow White's Workshop for more great products! ❤️⭐️ printable and digital ⭐️ This resource includes:Informational packet - Cover Page - K, W (Know, Want to Know) graphic organizer
Preview of 3 Branches of Government Worksheets, Activities, Passages & Test Digital & Print

3 Branches of Government Worksheets, Activities, Passages & Test Digital & Print

Created by
Amber from TGIF
Prepping for teaching the Branches of Government in a Google Drive format AND paper printable option is a breeze with all of the components of this COMPLETE DIGITAL and PAPER resource. Your students will enjoy the interactive aspects of Google Slides or paper printables and get a true understanding of the Branches of the US Government as they dig deep into the close reading activities of this complex topic. Teachers will love the 7 Google Forms Quizzes/Tests that will be automatically graded!W
Preview of 13 Colonies Digital Unit | Colonial America Digital + Printable Unit

13 Colonies Digital Unit | Colonial America Digital + Printable Unit

Created by
Gay Miller
Colonies contains digital resources created with Google Apps and interactive organizers which may be glued onto a file folder to form a lap book, added to interactive notebooks, or used individually. Digital ResourcesArticles created with Google DocsOrganizers created with Google SlidesQuizzes created with Google FormsLesson 1 – Why did the English come to America?Lesson 2 - JamestownLesson 3 – The Pilgrims (Massachusetts Bay Colony)Lesson 4 – The PuritansLesson 5 – The Middle ColoniesLesson 6 –
Preview of Country Research Project - Google Slides - Distance Learning

Country Research Project - Google Slides - Distance Learning

Best selling resource now available for Distance Learning! Google Slides scaffolded printable flip book that can be used for ANY country research project! This resource is now available as a bundle with the matching printable version! Click here to view and save $$$. Perfect for hybrid teaching.This digital flip book template can be used to scaffold the research process for any country research project! This comprehensive flip book is divided into sections to support your students as they cond
Preview of Social Studies Editable Digital Interactive Notebook Templates - Google Slides

Social Studies Editable Digital Interactive Notebook Templates - Google Slides

Created by
StudentSavvy
This resource provides EDITABLE Digital Interactive Notebook Templates that you can create for your students! Designed for Google Classroom and Google Slides. **UPDATE - Now includes additional two-sided template and How-To Guide!Designed for Social Studies and ALL Grade Levels! EDITABLE Page Tabs, Table of Contents Template, Mapping Template, Influential Individuals Template, Vocabulary Template, Timeline Template, Graphic Organizers, and more! Easy for teachers to edit and students to write i
Preview of Biomes Ecosystems Research Templates Activity Project Science Bulletin Board

Biomes Ecosystems Research Templates Activity Project Science Bulletin Board

You will love using these Biomes Research Teach- Go Pennants®. These Research pennant templates are perfect for studying and researching Biomes! Your students will love seeing these displayed as they learn.CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OVER 200 TEACH-GO PENNANTS™INCLUDED:Print & digital options included, see page 3 for digital info.Color and BW options availableThese are research templates- actual research is not included.Grading Rubric included15 BIOME POSTERS:CityMountainAquatic -Tropical, Ocean
Preview of National Parks Research Graphic Organizers Monuments Memorials Historic Sites

National Parks Research Graphic Organizers Monuments Memorials Historic Sites

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
These National Park Site research organizers are the perfect tool to help your students organize their research for our AMAZING National Parks, Monuments, Memorials, Historic Sites, or National Historical Park project or report. Research organizers on MORE THAN 300 WONDROUS SITES THAT ARE SERVICED BY OUR NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM will help students organize a variety of information about their park/monument/memorial/historic place including history, plants, animals found in the area, geographical f
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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.

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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.