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3rd grade social studies guided reading books for Microsoft PowerPoint

Preview of Ohlone Tribe California Native Americans Informational Text

Ohlone Tribe California Native Americans Informational Text

Created by
Thank a Teacher
Everything your students need to know about the Ohlone Tribe of California. This series of short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use! Ink-friendly version included. Text, photos and comprehension questions are included.Check out our companion California Native American units, games, reviews, and
Preview of Terry Fox - French Literacy Book And Activities

Terry Fox - French Literacy Book And Activities

L'histoire de Terry Fox (en Français) - Livre, présentation et activités de littératieLivre en couleur, Présentation, petit livre à imprimer, livret à compléter, activités, pages d'écriture, page couverture pour un livre collaboratif, mots de vocabulaire (couleur et noir et blanc)This easy to use resource is a great way to introduce Terry Fox in French to your classroom. Use it in whole group instruction, practice vocabulary, use for guided reading, post in your Google Classroom or put on your
Preview of Bonjour Canada ! Lectures, Cahiers, Activités, Casses-Têtes FRENCH CANADA BUNDLE

Bonjour Canada ! Lectures, Cahiers, Activités, Casses-Têtes FRENCH CANADA BUNDLE

This comprehensive Mega Bundle about Canada contains :PART 1: o A presentation about each province and territory through pictures and words inspired by Good Night Canada by Adam Gamble (I loved the colourful language in the English version, then was disappointed by the translation which did not contain beautiful descriptions of each location, so I created my own)o Symbols, flags and emblems of each province and territoryo Reading booklets to create for each student (choice of format)PART 2:o A w
Preview of Hero Two Doors Down Novel Study

Hero Two Doors Down Novel Study

Created by
Sarah Pezzulich
Slides created for the book, The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon RobinsonIncludes literary elements, background on historical figure Jackie Robinson, and vocabulary lists up to chapter 10. Originally used with 4th graders before reading the book together.
Preview of Diversity Project | Inclusive Biography Research | Famous Hispanic Leaders

Diversity Project | Inclusive Biography Research | Famous Hispanic Leaders

"Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena" People We Need to Know! - Inclusive Biography Book SeriesONE BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS PURCHASE.This books series was designed to highlight lesser know historical figures. Written at a primary level, the book is best used digitally through PowerPoint and sent to students using a digital platform. There are also 2-sided and single-sided printable books included. The digital book features audio support for readers who need help decoding. It also includes embedded audio an
Preview of President's Day Bundle

President's Day Bundle

Created by
Fabulous Figs
Want to upgrade?If you purchased one of these files individually and want to upgrade to this bundle, the process is very easy to do. Just purchase this bundle and then contact TpT via the contact form below. TpT will refund the individual resources so that you don't have duplicate purchases. Click below for the contact form: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ContactLooking for a quick way to teach about President's Day? My fold and go booklets require just one sheet of paper that you can fold
Preview of Money Talk: Buying and Selling in December- Reading Comprehension

Money Talk: Buying and Selling in December- Reading Comprehension

This reading passage is about buying and selling in December and uses basic economic vocabulary such as consumer, producer, goods, services, budget, economy, etc. This includes several check in activities throughout the reading for various ability levels which include drag and drop, open response, fill in the blanks and multiple choice activities.
Preview of Diversity Project | Inclusive Biography Research | Famous Black African Leaders

Diversity Project | Inclusive Biography Research | Famous Black African Leaders

"Mansa Musa"People We Need to Know! - Inclusive Biography Book SeriesONE BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS PURCHASE.This books series was designed to highlight lesser know historical figures. Written at a primary level, the book is best used digitally through PowerPoint and sent to students using a digital platform. There are also 2-sided and single-sided printable books included. The digital book features audio support for readers who need help decoding. It also includes an embedded video and hyperlink as
Preview of Roman Mosaics Information Text - Whole Class Reading Session!

Roman Mosaics Information Text - Whole Class Reading Session!

Created by
TandLGuru
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s reading comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of Roman Mosaics.The resource pack includes the full text (adapted from an internet information article for kids) and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, predicti
Preview of Ancient Rome Highlighted Power Point with Matching Fill in the Blank Worksheets

Ancient Rome Highlighted Power Point with Matching Fill in the Blank Worksheets

Perfect for 3rd and 4th grade classrooms, this bundle also gives middle and high school special education students the background knowledge needed about the Roman city of Pompeii and ancient Rome in general. This bundle includes:-A highlighted power point that can be used for direct, whole group, or individual instruction.-5 follow along worksheets that are differentiated to 5 levels. -The power point can be printed in book form as well, so each student can have their own copy. I use this in my
Preview of Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Created by
Fabulous Figs
Have your students learn all about Barack Obama using my fold and go booklet. My booklets require just one sheet of paper that you can fold into mini booklets for your students to read everything there is to know about Barack Obama.I took this idea a step further and created a second page that can be copied on the back of the first page, so you can flip it over and refold, to find a booklet filled with activities to complete based on the text that was read. All your kids have to do after reading
Preview of Bonjour Canada ! PART 3 Capital Cities, Villes Capitales and 13 Puzzles FRENCH

Bonjour Canada ! PART 3 Capital Cities, Villes Capitales and 13 Puzzles FRENCH

This is part 3. The complete unit is sold in 3 separate parts or as a BUNDLE, depending on your needs.PART 1: o A presentation about each province through pictures and words inspired by Good Night Canada by Adam Gambleo Symbols and flags of each provinceo Reading booklets to create for each student (choice of format)PART 2:o A workbook for each province o A reading page for each provinceo Items to cut and paste into the workbook for interactivityo A quiz for each provincePART 3: o A matching gam
Preview of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Created by
Fabulous Figs
Looking for a quick way to teach about Abraham Lincoln? My fold and go booklets require just one sheet of paper that you can fold into mini booklets for your students to read about President Lincoln. I took this idea a step further and created a second page that can be copied on the back of the first page, so you can flip it over and refold, to find a booklet filled with activities to complete based on the text that was read. All your kids have to do after reading the booklet is open it up flip
Preview of Oi, Cave Boy - Whole Class Reading Session!

Oi, Cave Boy - Whole Class Reading Session!

Created by
TandLGuru
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading an extract from the beginning of Oi, Cave Boy! (Iggy the Urk Book 1) by Alan MacDonald.The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.The
Preview of What Was The Gold Rush? Chapter work

What Was The Gold Rush? Chapter work

This is a digital resource for student and/or teacher use to support teaching and learning of the informational text What Was The Gold Rush? It includes activities and comprehension questions for each chapter. Use one resource or use them all! As a digital file, this is yours to download, edit, and utilize as you see fit. This resource can be used whole class, small group, or individually. Comprehension questions are tiered according to Bloom's Taxonomy with a variety of lower-level and higher-
Preview of Visiting New York City (Adapted Book) PPT

Visiting New York City (Adapted Book) PPT

Created by
Naturally Zen
Looking for an interactive activity to use during virtual field trips or to use to teach your students about Geography.  This fun adapted book shares facts about famous/important places in history or places found in our everyday lives: while using real life pictures.  Adapted books are perfect for your emergent readers, English Language Learners and are especially useful for student with autism and other special education needs.  For a free read aloud of this product, visit my Youtube channel: h
Preview of Perseus and Medusa Poem - Whole Class Reading Session!

Perseus and Medusa Poem - Whole Class Reading Session!

Created by
TandLGuru
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of a narrative poem version of ‘Perseus and Medusa’ (written by Paul Perro and aimed at children).The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising
Preview of History of Toys - Whole Class Reading Session!

History of Toys - Whole Class Reading Session!

Created by
TandLGuru
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of toys over time.It contains an original text and the step-by-step PowerPoint presentation leading teachers and learners through the post-reading activities.The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately
Preview of Georgia Historical Figures (1733-1828)

Georgia Historical Figures (1733-1828)

This is an informational book about James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, Tomochichi, and Sequoyah. There are pictures with labels and a "Think about it" section that asks the reader to think beyond the text content. A glossary is included in the back of the book that includes the word, pronunciation, part of speech, and definition. The "Think about it" could be used as a journal entry prompt for a history journal. Thank you for reviewing my products from LaTrease Williams store. This book addres
Preview of French: Reading: "Il y a un feu à l'école", lecture, PRIMARY

French: Reading: "Il y a un feu à l'école", lecture, PRIMARY

Have fun reading with your students about exiting the school during a fire in the library while reviewing the concept of members of the community and safety. Students will re-invest in essential vocabulary about your language and social studies unit! Highly visual! Use the text as a guided reading activity, shared reading activity or include it in one of your literacy centres. The story is non-fiction. The story has 10 visual slides. Included in the resource are 3 additional slides of studen
Preview of Ancient Greek Olympics - Whole-Class Reading Session!

Ancient Greek Olympics - Whole-Class Reading Session!

Created by
TandLGuru
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of a non-fiction information text about the Ancient Greek Olympics.The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. This is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary
Preview of Holiday Traditions (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas) Adapted Book

Holiday Traditions (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas) Adapted Book

Created by
Naturally Zen
•Looking for an interactive activity to teach your students about holidays and traditions. This fun adapted book shares facts about important events throughout history while using real life pictures. Adapted books are perfect for your emergent readers, English Language Learners and are especially useful for student with autism and other special education needs.•Interactive adapted books are a great addition to your guided, shared, or independent reading activities, can be used in your literacy c
Preview of Non-Chronological Report Guided Reading

Non-Chronological Report Guided Reading

Created by
Lucy Morton
There are three differentiated non-chronological reports about animals. Please look for the activities to match these in the files...I couldn't upload together and realised that sometimes people like to devise their own activities-even though the ones I've created are awesome!
Preview of Secrets of a Sun King - Whole Class Reading Session!

Secrets of a Sun King - Whole Class Reading Session!

Created by
TandLGuru
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening chapter of Emma Carroll’s ‘Secrets of a Sun King.’The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabu
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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.

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.