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Seasonal social studies graphic organizers
End of the Year Activities Memorial Day Summer Reading Comprehension Passages
Our 43 NO PREP reading comprehension passages and questions, center around main idea and supporting details. These activities are fantastic end of the year activities! This resource includes: May - Memorial Day pg. 39, Cesar Chavez pg.31, Summer pg. 40, and MORE ! (Refer to the list of holidays below, with most holidays offering one passage.)With appreciation for all that you do!Melissa (Peas in a Pod)✨ Save $$$ with the Reading Comprehension Bundle ✨❤️ Why you'll love this resource: ❤️Finding t
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2nd - 5th
Character Traits & Analysis Graphic Organizers Character Map & Development
Get ready for an amazing reading resource tailor-made for your 3rd, 4th or 5th-grade students: "Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers"! These awesome graphic organizers are designed with captivating layouts to grab your students' attention and take their understanding of characters in literature to the next level.This reading resource will help your students delve deep into the story's characters. Your readers will visually organize important traits and relationships, while also keepi
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Character Graphic Organizers Bundle: Printable and Digital Resouce
3rd Grade Summer Review Packet 3rd Grade End of Year Math & Reading Activities
It's almost time for a much-deserved summer break! Help your third grade students avoid that summer slide with this no-prep, printable Summer Packet! You can also use these fun, engaging printables for 3rd grade test prep review or to fill in gaps during those last, crazy weeks of school!Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer look at everything included!If you're like me, you have some parents ask you every year how they can help their child during the summer. I created this packet to make
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: End of the Year Activities Bundle for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
4th Grade Summer Review Packet 4th Grade End of Year Math & Reading Review
It's almost time for a much-deserved summer break! Help your fourth grade students avoid that summer slide with this no-prep, printable Summer Packet! You can also use these fun, engaging printables for 4th grade test prep review or to fill in gaps during those last, crazy weeks of school!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you're like me, you have some parents ask you every year how they can help their child during the summer. I created this packet to make it easi
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4th - 5th
Also included in: End of the Year Activities Bundle for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
Habitats Worksheets and Reading Passages, Animal Habitats - Desert, Ocean, More
This habitats unit comes with worksheets and reading passages for topics such as animal habitats, qualities, weather and climate, and more. Seven different habitats are covered. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Seven Habitats covered :Arctic DesertPondRainforestOceanGrasslandForestFor each habitat, you get these pages: KWL ChartHabitat PassageInf
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1st - 3rd
Back to School Activities | We DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES Craft and Activities
Looking for the perfect Back to School Read Aloud and activities for We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins? I love sharing this silly read-aloud to my kinders to open the conversation about how we should treat our classmates! *This resource was updated both July & Aug 2021 to offer more printable features*Included you’ll find: • Read Aloud Questions & Activities Overview• Penelope Craft and Response • Pocket Chart Sort: How to Treat a Classmate & Visual Cards• How to Treat
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K - 1st
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End of Year Memory Book 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Last Week of School Activities
Finish up your school year strong with an End of Year Memory Book! Included are engaging, fun templates for students to choose from to create their own unique memory books. Along with the templates are resources for students to free write their own memories (optional). This customizable memory book works great for students in Grades 1-5. Check out the preview to take a closer look!WHAT’S INCLUDED:1. Student Writing Templates (Use any or all)My Shining MomentsMy FamilyMy FriendsTeachersMy Favo
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1st - 5th
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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Last Day of School Activities | End of the Year Games and Printables Summer
State testing is done, those report cards are finalized, and you finally have some extra time to enjoy with your class - check out these End of the School Year Activities, Games, and Printables to celebrate the last weeks or last day of school in style. You might have a spare class period, a free day, or even an empty week to make final memories with your class. Your students will have a blast while you close out the year with outdoor games, no-prep printables for the end of the year, indoor act
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3rd - 6th
Daily Slides Morning Template Visual Schedule Editable Agenda Digital Resource
The Daily Schedule Templates in Google Slides can be used for a morning welcome message, scheduling tool, and much more! Templates are designed for ALL grade levels.Perfect for the DIGITAL Classroom during distance learning. “Digital Whiteboard” Google Slides for Monday through Friday EDITABLE TEXT! - Sample Schedule, How-To Guide, and Blank Templates Included!Designed for Google ClassroomWhat you can do in the Google Slides documents:add or delete slidesduplicate slidesadd linkslink to other
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3rd - 7th
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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
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
Sentence Building Summer Build a Scramble May End of Year Writing Prompts ESL
Unlock the Secret to Sentence Writing Success with this Writing Complete Sentences Bundle for Young Writers and ESL Students! ✏️ These kindergarten, 1st / 2nd grade, or ESL sentence building worksheets are a fun way for students to practice sentence writing during spring and throughout the year. >>>Perfect for English language learners!<<< ✏️ Teachers like you have said: ✏️⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Ann B. said, "This has been such an excellent resource to help students construct sentences! I
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K - 3rd
5th Grade Summer Review Packet 5th Grade End of Year Math & Reading UEMayDeals3
It's almost time for a much-deserved summer break! Help your fifth grade students avoid that summer slide with this no-prep, printable Summer Packet! You can also use these fun, engaging printables for 5th grade test prep review or to fill in gaps during those last, crazy weeks of school!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you're like me, you have some parents ask you every year how they can help their child during the summer. I created this packet to make it easie
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4th - 6th
Also included in: End of the Year Activities Bundle for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
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1st - 10th
Seasonal Slides Templates Bundle | Monthly and Holiday Themed for Google Slides
These Google Slides templates are perfect to welcome your class every morning and to use them all throughout the day to share information with your class! You can use this bundle all year long since the slides are themed to go with the month and holiday. This bundle includes my Back to School (regular and retro), Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Retro Winter, Winter, Valentine's Day, March, Spring and Summer Themed Google Slides Templates for Google Slides. Plus a BONUS FILE including m
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K - 5th
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Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Maps and Quiz
This is a map labeling activity and matching quiz over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will label and identify the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals in Spanish. This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals or Spanish geography. Makes a great coloring page. Answer keys are included.
Countries included:
España, México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Cuba, La República Dominicana, Puerto Rico, Ar
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Groundhog Day - Activities Video Groundhog's Day Kindergarten First Grade
This adorable unit is perfect for teaching your students all about Groundhog Day! Included are no prep activities and worksheets, crafts, a video and slideshow to build background information, a groundhog reading passage and scaffolding for writing a report, an experiment to study shadows, mini books plus so much more! These activities are geared for kindergarten and first grade students and are broken down into 14 lessons. However, you can use the materials and activities any way you prefer in
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PreK - 1st
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
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
Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
Introducing our leveled reading passages with comprehension questions for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! This resource includes 10 practice passages, answer keys, posters, graphic organizers, and more! Empower your students with a deeper understanding of nonfiction texts. Grab your summer reading comprehension packet now and witness the transformative impact on your classroom! This is designed for 3rd and 4th grade, but my own 2nd grader is advanced, and it would work well for him. I've also taught ti
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2nd - 5th
Three Branches of Government Tree Craft Activity + Flipbook
DaisyDoggy presents: "Three Branches of Government Tree Craft Activity + Flipbook."
This craft activity is a great way to introduce, teach, or assess student's understanding of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government.
Once all pieces of the tree are colored and cut out, the tree is easily assembled by gluing each set of "leaves" to its corresponding lined counterpart. This allows for students to lift up the leaves to reveal what they have learned about each branch. In a
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2nd - 5th
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
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3rd - 6th
Halloween Activity / Main Idea & Details Supporting Graphic Organizer Worksheets
Fun Halloween Activities for ELA perfect for October! Students often struggle with the CCSS RI 4.2 & RI 3.2 skill of “Finding Main Ideas and Supporting Details” from informational text. Graphic organizers and high-interest short passages are a great way to scaffold this difficult skill. These Halloween - themed passages and illustrated graphic organizers make practicing this skill fun and engaging. There are so many options on how to use this product.Check out our October ELA Reading &
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3rd - 5th
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
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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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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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