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7th grade social studies handouts for Microsoft PowerPoint

Preview of (9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)

(9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)

THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO TEACH ON 9/11. WITH DIFFERENT SLIDE VERSIONS, MULTIPLE HANDOUTS INCLUDED, AND NO PREP NEEDED, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS TO DELIVER AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT AND SENSITIVE TOPIC.THE HIGHLY ENGAGING, FULLY EDITABLE 35-SLIDES ARE EASILY MODIFIED AND TRULY DESIGNED TO TEACH ABOUT 9/11 (PATRIOT DAY) TO ALL GRADE LEVELS.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and
Preview of Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Map Activity

Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Map Activity

This lesson teaches students about the three compromises relating to slavery before the Civil War. These compromises include the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. There are two versions of this product included. With the classroom version, I've included a visually appealing background information page, a blank map handout for students for coloring and labeling, and a presentation that brings everything together. The presentation includes a key. The digital
Preview of War of 1812 Stations Activity for Madison, Tecumseh, Key, Andrew Jackson

War of 1812 Stations Activity for Madison, Tecumseh, Key, Andrew Jackson

In this War of 1812 readings and stations activity, students learn through a guided background text where students learn the causes of the war, the role of Tecumseh, and the Battle of Tippecanoe, before navigating the key events of the War of 1812 through a variety of stations. Students learn the role of Dolley Madison, the Battle of Baltimore, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, Battle of New Orleans, and much more!Students will learn all about the causes and outcomes o
Preview of Rhetorical Triangle : Persuasive Techniques : Ethos , Pathos , Logos : Rhetoric

Rhetorical Triangle : Persuasive Techniques : Ethos , Pathos , Logos : Rhetoric

Teach rhetorical devices through movement and color-coding! This rhetorical appeal lesson will help students understand Aristotle's rhetorical triangle through a kinesthetic strategy and then will give students a highlighting technique to apply to any rhetorical analysis!No matter the rhetorical writing prompt, reading analysis, or propaganda scrutiny, this color-coding activity proves to be a great way to analyze rhetorical appeals. It works well with English, history, and speech classes. This
Preview of Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE

Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE

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FORENSIC SCIENCE PRINT & GO! The top-rated Wiseflamingo Forensic Case Studies in one place and for a discount! Each case study focuses on a different topic in which forensic techniques played a key role in bringing about justice. Students read the highly engaging text while answering questions, highlighting and underlining key ideas! These case studies have great ratings individually and I have gotten an overwhelmingly positive response from my students. My forensic students are constantly
Preview of Imperialism PowerPoint, Notes, & Video Lesson for World History

Imperialism PowerPoint, Notes, & Video Lesson for World History

This Imperialism lesson includes a visually engaging PowerPoint, Google Slides version, guided notes, graphic organizer, and flipped classroom video to cover everything your students need to know about the Age of Imperialism in World History! Each slide of the PowerPoint (and Google Slides version) includes great visuals to keep your students engaged as wells as (editable) notes on the essential content. There are teacher notes to provide background and simple students notes on the important poi
Preview of The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment (Animated Orbits!) (4.1)

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment (Animated Orbits!) (4.1)

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment (4.1) Thank you for considering this product. This awesome, editable 63 slide PowerPoint lesson (with student guided notes) is filled with many great pictures, explanations, and animations that are detailed and captivating. It will bring history alive for you and your students! This is far beyond the normal PowerPoints you're used to. I have also included some ‘check for understanding’ type questions and review. Please check out the preview and I'm
Preview of Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity

Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity

In this Ancient India Geography notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, students learn about the geography, climate, and monsoons of modern and ancient India. First, students complete a two-page guided note worksheet with the included 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. A map activity is also included in the guided notes for students to locate and identify locations as the notes are completed. Next, students complete a close-reading assignment about a ship-wrecked sailor that shows the ancient Ind
Preview of World War 2 (WW2) PowerPoint and Notes Resource PLUS Teacher Guide

World War 2 (WW2) PowerPoint and Notes Resource PLUS Teacher Guide

In this World War II PowerPoint and notes student activity, you receive a jam-packed 80+ page PowerPoint presentation and 8 pages of guided notes for instruction on every aspect of the entire scope of World War II. It doesn't get more complete than this. Students are instructed on the failures of the Treaty of Versailles (that ended World War I), the rise of fascism and the Nazi Party, the role of Adolf Hitler, Joseph, Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D Roosevelt, the Holocaust and the
Preview of Mesopotamia & Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and Notes PLUS Teacher Guide

Mesopotamia & Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and Notes PLUS Teacher Guide

In this Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and notes activity lesson, you receive a 50-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on the Fertile Crescent, the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian Civilizations (and much more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle here!Students are instructed on the origins of life near the Tigris and Euphrates River, the development of Ancient Sumer, Hamm
Preview of World History II PowerPoint Bundle: 14 Guided Note Sets for Modern World History

World History II PowerPoint Bundle: 14 Guided Note Sets for Modern World History

World History II PowerPoint Bundle: 14 Guided Note Sets for Modern World History: Age of Absolutism and French Revolution through Cold War and Post-War Nationalism!In this jam-packed modern World History bundle, you receive 14 guided notes and PowerPoint sets to teach any modern World History class. Each set contains an authentic and engaging PowerPoint and guided notes set, complete with thorough content, video links, transitions, and teacher key!If are looking for ancient, medieval, Renaissan
Preview of 13 Colonies PowerPoint Notes Activity for Colonial America PLUS Teacher Guide

13 Colonies PowerPoint Notes Activity for Colonial America PLUS Teacher Guide

In this 13 Colonies and Colonial America guides notes and PowerPoint bundle, you receive a 60-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on colonialism of the New World and the 13 English Colonies! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my 13 Colonies Unit here!Students are instructed about the major European powers in North America, the "Lost Colony," settlement at Jamestown, the Pilgrim settlement of Plymouth, the Mayflower Compact, the diffe
Preview of Student Council Leadership Government End of the Year Awards Editable

Student Council Leadership Government End of the Year Awards Editable

Click here to see this product as a part of my Student Council resource BUNDLE!Use these cute student council editable awards to congratulate your student leaders on a job well done! This product contains 6 different editable awards, which allows you to select the color that fits your needs. Or save ink by using the black and white version! Simply edit your own text using PowerPoint, print, and use! Perfect year after year!Included in this set:- 6 Student Council Awards (Blue, red, pink, green,
Preview of WWI Propaganda Project

WWI Propaganda Project

WWI Propaganda ProjectThank you for considering this fully editable product.Propaganda posters played a big role in WWI. They were used to galvanize the nation in its support of the war and blame of the enemy. This product is perfect for helping students explore this critical aspect of the Great War. After viewing and analyzing 22 authentic WWI propaganda examples, your students will be ready to make a WWI-era propaganda example of their own. WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are three parts to this product
Preview of World History Daily Warmups and Bell Ringers | 365 Days On This Day in History!

World History Daily Warmups and Bell Ringers | 365 Days On This Day in History!

In this World History daily warmup, in this day in history trivia, and bell ringer product, you receive 365 daily warmups for your entire school year! Each short activity is designed to start class each day, and each warmup is focused on a historical event that happened on each day of the year! Use as bell ringers, warmups, team challenges, or class trivia!** Would you prefer unit-specific warmups and bellringers? Check my set for each of my World History Units here!Questions are focused mainl
Preview of Feudal Japan PowerPoint and Notes Activity for Medieval Japan

Feudal Japan PowerPoint and Notes Activity for Medieval Japan

In this Ancient and Medieval Japan PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a 30-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on Ancient and Medieval Japan, the Japanese feudal system, the role of the Samurai and ninja, Shintoism, Zen Buddhism, and the most popular elements of Japanese culture. This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Medieval Japan Unit Bundle here!Students are instructed on the geography of Japan, early Jomon an
Preview of Alexander Hamilton, the Financial Plan,  DC Compromise, and Whiskey Rebellion!

Alexander Hamilton, the Financial Plan, DC Compromise, and Whiskey Rebellion!

In this Alexander Hamilton, the Bank Plan, and the deal that created the Washington D.C. capital resource, students complete guided notes in a graphic-organizer type format from the included teacher PowerPoint! Students are guided through Alexander Hamilton's signature financial plan to pull the nation out of debt from the Revolutionary War, the debate over the national bank, the compromise that moved our nation's capital to Washington D.C., and President Washington's role in the Whiskey Rebelli
Preview of Cold War: Causes of the Cold War Digital Lesson and Notes SS5H5a

Cold War: Causes of the Cold War Digital Lesson and Notes SS5H5a

Causes of the Cold War: Digital Lesson and NotesNeed an engaging digital lesson that will anchor your students understanding of what caused the Cold War? This product is a no prep, photo-filled digital lesson with notes companions your students will love! Perfect for ESOL Learners! This product contains:One PowerPoint lesson (15 slides)Two website links that cover the standardCloze notes companion to slideshowDoodle Notes companion to slideshow (great for differentiation)Ticket out the door (a q
Preview of Islam Golden Age Achievements!  Guided Notes for 10 Islamic Achievements!

Islam Golden Age Achievements! Guided Notes for 10 Islamic Achievements!

In this Islam Golden Age notes and PowerPoint resource, you receive a 22-slide PowerPoint and engaging guided notes to teach 10 of the major accomplishments of Islamic caliphates during the Islamic Golden Age. Students walk away knowing more about the creation of the Arabic numeral system, the Astrolabe, the game of Chess, the role of Islamic banking, plus many, many more! A 22-slide PowerPoint, guided notes, mini-picture project, and full key are included!This resource is included in my Islam
Preview of Age of Absolutism PowerPoint and Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide

Age of Absolutism PowerPoint and Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide

In this Age of Absolutism notes and PowerPoint student activity, you receive a jam-packed 42-page PowerPoint presentation and just over 5 pages of guided notes for instruction on the Age of Absolute Monarchies, Queen Elizabeth I, the Spanish Armada, King Louis XIV, the English Civil War, the English Bill of Rights, the Restoration, the War of Spanish Succession, Peter the Great, and much more. Now includes a teacher guide to sync with the resources in my Age of Absolutism Unit bundle!Students a
Preview of Mesoamerica and Native Americans PowerPoint + Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide

Mesoamerica and Native Americans PowerPoint + Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide

In this Mesoamerica and Native American tribes PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a jam-packed 23-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on the native people of North, Central, and South America (including the Iroquois, Algonquin, Mound Builders, Olmec, Inca, Aztec, Maya, and more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Native American bundle and my Mesoamerica bundle here!Students are instructed on the origin, hi
Preview of Reconstruction Assess the Plans for Reconstruction 13th, 14th, 15th amendments

Reconstruction Assess the Plans for Reconstruction 13th, 14th, 15th amendments

This lesson provides a clear overview of the major plans related to Reconstruction. Students will compare Lincoln and Johnson's plans, along with Republican Reconstruction and Radical Reconstruction. Students assess the impact of those plans through an exit ticket. This lesson uses clear explanatory language to make sure that students can annotate and understand the text. Included in this resource:A handout for students - Google Slides version (editable), PowerPoint (editable), and a PDF version
Preview of Modern America Unit Plan Bundle | Watergate, Iran, Ronald Reagan, 9/11

Modern America Unit Plan Bundle | Watergate, Iran, Ronald Reagan, 9/11

Modern America Unit: Watergate, Iranian Hostage, Reagan, Persian Gulf War, 9/11!This Modern America Unit Bundle is included in the much larger American History Super Unit, Version 6/6, located here:----The 13 resources included in the Modern America Unit are listed here:✔ 1.) Watergate Scandal: Guided Notes to Teach Watergate, Fall of Nixon, Rise of Ford!✔ 2.) Watergate and the Media: How was the Watergate Scandal represented in the media?✔ 3.) Iranian Hostage Crisis & Jimmy Carter: Students
Preview of Renaissance Unit PowerPoint & Guided Notes Set - 80+ Renaissance Slides!

Renaissance Unit PowerPoint & Guided Notes Set - 80+ Renaissance Slides!

Renaissance Unit Guided Notes! 80+ Page PowerPoint & Notes to Teach Renaissance!In this highly-engaging Renaissance lesson, you receive an 83 page PowerPoint presentation, 7 pages of guided notes, and two included video clips to teach the European Renaissance! This lesson can be used as an entire unit instruction or to supplement what you already do. The Renaissance PowerPoint is divided into 7 sections, each that focuses on how life is changing for people living in that time period. Enjo
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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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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.

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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.