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5th grade Back to School social studies independent work packets

Preview of End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review

End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review

Looking for an End of Year Craft Activity to Review Map Skills? Want a Last Week of School Writing Project? This Me on the Map flip book and summer writing pages are perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students!This Maps and Globes activities pack has 8600+ POSITIVE REVIEWS and is the original & most highly-rated Me on the Map Project Activity Bundle on TpT. Teach map skills with crafts, printable worksheets, flip books & a nesting circle craftivity for the book by Joan Sweeney.It wil
Preview of 4th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

4th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

4th Grade Summer Math Packet ~ Summer Prep Packet for Incoming 5th Grade Math Students ~ 4th Grade End of Year Review ~ 4th Grade Distance Learning Updated 4/23/20 to accommodate distance learning: This download now includes a self-checking Google Forms version of the packet, as well as the original printable PDF version!Looking for a good way to review 4th grade math concepts with your students? This math review packet covers many of the major topics taught in 4th grade math. This review pac
Preview of Maps & Globes Continents Oceans Map Skills Worksheet World Map Activity Landform

Maps & Globes Continents Oceans Map Skills Worksheet World Map Activity Landform

Created by
Shelly Rees
Interactive Notebooks are a wonderful tool for providing hands-on experiences for learners. This Maps, Continents, and Landforms Interactive Notebook is no exception! The packet is easy to use for both student and teacher. ✅ Click HERE to SAVE 20% on this resource with the Maps, Continents, and Landforms unit and poster bundle!✅ Click HERE to SAVE even more by buying ALL 15 Social Studies Interactive Notebooks and Mini Units in one Year-Long Bundle.Click on the PREVIEW button above to see all t
Preview of 5th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

5th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

5th Grade Summer Math Packet ~ Summer Prep Packet for Incoming 6th Grade Math Students ~ 5th Grade End of Year Review ~ 5th Grade Distance LearningUpdated 5/19/20 to accommodate distance learning: This download now includes a self-checking Google Forms version of the packet, as well as the original printable PDF version!Looking for a good way to review core 5th grade math concepts with your students? This math review packet covers some of the major topics taught in 5th grade math. It covers:- m
Preview of 4th Grade Morning Work Daily Math ELA Digital Resources Reading Comprehension

4th Grade Morning Work Daily Math ELA Digital Resources Reading Comprehension

Created by
Kristine Nannini
To master any skill, students need constant reinforcement. With these Daily Math and ELA Spiral Reviews, you have standards-aligned math and ELA content right at your fingertips! Whether you use this resource as 4th grade morning work, quizzes, or daily homework, your 4th graders will constantly return back to foundational math and reading skills as they build their academic toolbox. You don’t need to spend hours mapping skills to standards and digging for materials to keep old skills sharp - it
Preview of 4th Grade Math Spiral Review Morning Work Worksheets, Homework, Math Test Prep

4th Grade Math Spiral Review Morning Work Worksheets, Homework, Math Test Prep

This fourth grade morning work bundle includes everything you need for the entire year! Begin the year by reviewing third grade math standards. Move on to daily fourth grade math and grammar practice. Finally, end the year by previewing fifth grade math standards. Click here to try a FREE sample.Click here to view the auto-grading Google Forms version.INCLUDED:Week 1: Back to School ActivitiesWeeks 2-5: 3rd Grade Math ReviewWeeks 6-30: 4th Grade Math Preview & Review + grammar & cursive
Preview of End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 4th Grade Review Coloring Activities

End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 4th Grade Review Coloring Activities

Created by
Live Laugh Math
Need something fun to review fourth grade math and prevent the summer slide? Rising fifth graders will enjoy these coloring activities to review the fourth grade math concepts kids will need to succeed in fifth grade. These work well to review at the end of the year, over the summer, or at the beginning of fifth grade.Many of the color by numbers are self-checking. If the answer is not in the picture, you will know you did something wrong.10 Math Coloring Activities Included:• Place Value (20 qu
Preview of End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 5th Grade Review Coloring Worksheets

End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 5th Grade Review Coloring Worksheets

Created by
Live Laugh Math
Prevent the summer slide with engaging fifth grade math review for rising sixth graders. These coloring activity worksheets are a fun and easy way to review the fifth grade math concepts kids will need to succeed in sixth grade. They work well to review at the end of the year, over the summer, or as a back to school activity at the beginning of sixth grade.Many of the coloring pages are self-checking. If students can't find the answer in the picture, they will know they did something wrong. 10 M
Preview of 4th / 5th Grade Social Studies: Full-Year Curriculum BUNDLE.  No-Prep!

4th / 5th Grade Social Studies: Full-Year Curriculum BUNDLE. No-Prep!

Created by
Tony the Tourist
The Social Studies, Year-Long Bundle provides a complete curriculum for upper-elementary classrooms with a focus on literacy development, reading comprehension, and active learning. 21st Century skills are emphasized with annotation and reading skills development, interactive hands-on activities, research, and more. Student workbooks include informational reading passages, meaning no textbook is needed! In addition, student workbooks and PowerPoints are Google compatible, which allows for digit
Preview of The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google

The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google

This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
Preview of Math Review Packets BUNDLE - 3rd Grade through Algebra I -  End of Year Math

Math Review Packets BUNDLE - 3rd Grade through Algebra I - End of Year Math

Summer Math PacketsLooking for a good way to review math concepts with your students? These math review packets cover many of the major topics taught in upper elementary and middle school math (3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade (Pre-Algebra), & Algebra I)!Each packet contains around 100 questions for the students to solve, as well as detailed descriptions and worked-out examples for each of the various topics covered in the packet. Answer keys are also provided
Preview of K - 4th Grade Guided Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions: Levels A - T

K - 4th Grade Guided Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions: Levels A - T

Kindergarten - Fourth Grade Reading Passages & Questions for Guided Reading Levels A-T: Also Available Separately! This bundle, which includes 500 reading passages with questions, is designed to help students develop strong comprehension skills.To provide flexibility, for use in distance learning and/or a classroom setting, the following options are offered:1) A link to each document in Google Slides2) Ready for use with Easel by TpT™ (the new TpT digital tool)3) Printable, as a traditional
Preview of NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities

NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities

This bundle of 30 national park brochure projects is a fantastic way for your students to explore a huge variety of landscapes across North America. Each no-prep activity can be completed in a few different ways. You can provide your students with the information to fill out their brochures, or have them find the information through Internet research. If your students are inexperienced with Internet research, guide them through the process by projecting a search that you lead. NPS.gov and Britta
Preview of Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)

Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)

Your students will love reviewing map and globe skills with this engaging, no prep worksheet packet! It's great to use during the back-to-school weeks. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: 12 worksheets & answer keysCardinal and intermediate directionslatitude and longitudegrid maps: reading & creatingphysical maps: reading & drawing conclusionsgraphic scales: to determine distancesmap keys: to acquire informationAn
Preview of Volcanoes Complete Pack - Printables, Editable PowerPoint, Interactive Notebooks

Volcanoes Complete Pack - Printables, Editable PowerPoint, Interactive Notebooks

This Volcano Unit is exploding with a variety of printables, Diagrams, Interactive notebooks, and a 100% editable PowerPoint.*Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included in the pack: (Answer keys are included.) • PowerPoint Review Sheet• Volcanoes Reading Comprehension• Label the parts of a volcano • Volcano Labeled Diagram • 3 Stages of a Volcano Poster (8.5” x 11”) – Active, Dormant, and Extinct• Cinder Cone, Composite, and Shield Volcanoes Posters (1 of each)• Types of Volc
Preview of Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biographies Research Poster

Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biographies Research Poster

Black History Month Activities made simple! Celebrate Black History Month with biography close reading passages your students will love to read! Grab these close-reading articles to help your students learn about important African Americans while they reflect on their lives with critical thinking reader reflection tasks.These activities are perfect to tie together important history and nonfiction reading.This pack has 4 biographies to help you teach about African Americans and includes critical
Preview of Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans (Grade 5 Social Studies)

Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans (Grade 5 Social Studies)

This workbook covers the Grade 5 Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, in What Would Eventually Become Canada unit in the current 2018 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to Canada's history before 1713 and the early interactions between Indigenous communities and European explorers. They will explore the different Indigenous communities such as the Anishinaabe, Cree, Haudenosaunee,
Preview of Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google

Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about North America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of the United States, Canada, and Mexico u
Preview of Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Europe by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
Preview of Handwriting Practice Print Morning Work Gross Facts Growth Mindset Math Puzzles

Handwriting Practice Print Morning Work Gross Facts Growth Mindset Math Puzzles

This is a year long bundle of print handwriting practice that varies between a pack of Gross Facts for students to practice print handwriting, double digit addition, and single digit multiplication and a pack of Growth Mindset Quotes and daily goal setting. Individual letter practice is also included! It is an engaging bundle perfect for bell work, fast finishers, math or writing centers, homework, enrichment or review. Guaranteed to keep your kids asking for another sheet! Download the preview
Preview of World Religions Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

World Religions Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

This bundle contains reading comprehension worksheets for Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Each product has an overview of each religion and comprehension questions. The individual listing outlines the details and gives previews. I've included a color and BW version of each, as well as a key. INCLUDES:JudaismChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhism*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Africa by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
Preview of World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!

World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!

Created by
Mad Historian
This World War II Map Activity includes two map activities that include blank maps, student direction sheets, follow-up map tasks, and completed sample maps to use as reference. One map activity focuses on Axis Expansion in EUROPE and one on Axis Expansion in ASIA (The Pacific). They can be used with many different age groups, learning styles, and independently- great addition to your WWII unit!**Note: These maps focus on the peak of Axis power/control during WWII. Please see the completed ma
Preview of Map Skills | Project Based Learning | Geometry | Printable & Digital | Google

Map Skills | Project Based Learning | Geometry | Printable & Digital | Google

Created by
The Owl Teacher
Have your students demonstrate their understanding of many different math concepts while designing a map of their own town! This hands-on math activity is a project that will definitely engage your students.Check out the preview for more details!Objective: To demonstrate an understanding of geometric terms and measurement. Students will be designing and drawing a map that will incorporate many mathematical concepts.The following concepts will be covered through this project-based learning activi
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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.

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.