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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 Natural Resources Around the World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

Natural Resources Around the World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Natural Resources Around the World: Use and Sustainability, unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about a wide range of topics related to natural resources and environmental sustainability. They'll start by understanding what resources are and then explore the classification of natural resources, including renewables like water and forests, as well as different logging methods. The workbook covers flow resources and examin
Preview of Physical Patterns in a Changing World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

Physical Patterns in a Changing World Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Geography)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Physical Patterns in a Changing World, unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will explore a diverse array of geography topics, encompassing geography's definition and significance, mapping terminology, landform types and classification, and topographic map reading. They will learn about physical patterns related to water sources with case studies, climate regions and graph analysis, and climate change and its causes (including greenh
Preview of Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations

Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations

This reading comprehension bundle provides several reading passages and questions about the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. A color and black and white version are included for all passages, as well as a key. A test on all three civilizations is also included. INCLUDES:MAYAS:-Government-Daily Life-ReligionAZTECS:-Daily Life-Religion-Aztec Warriors-Tenochtitlan-Spanish ConquestINCAS:-Daily Life-Government-Religion-Society-Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Spanish Conquest*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print

Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print

With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Medieval Japan lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome Medieval History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accountability with assessments at each step, so progress
Preview of Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)

Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)

This BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)New France and British North AmericaConflict and Challenges in Canada 1800-1850Physical Patterns in a Changing WorldNatural Resources Around the WorldGrade 8: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)Creating Canad
Preview of Emergency Sub Plans for Social Studies Bundle (5th, 6th, 7th Grade) *10 DAYS*

Emergency Sub Plans for Social Studies Bundle (5th, 6th, 7th Grade) *10 DAYS*

Don't worry about emergency sub plans anymore! Just print, copy, and store in your Emergency Sub Bin or Folder! This resource includes TEN DAYS of highly engaging plans for your social studies classroom. These activities integrate literacy skills, so you could even use this for and ELA classroom!Resource 1 Includes: 50 PagesTeacher Page: Detailed description and overview + copies neededSub Pages: Feedback Forms, Schedules/Procedures, and Detailed Directions for Activities {Editable Version in Go
Preview of New France and British North America, 1713-1800 Workbook (Grade 7 History)

New France and British North America, 1713-1800 Workbook (Grade 7 History)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 New France and British North America, 1713-1800 (New France & BNA) unit in the Ontario History curriculum. In this workbook, students will explore the history of Canada, focusing on the period before 1713 and the development of New France and British North America. They will learn about the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples, including the Mi’kmaq, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and Inuit, and delve into early interactions between Indigenous pe
Preview of Grade 7 & 8 History Bundle (includes Strand A & B) Google Classroom Ready

Grade 7 & 8 History Bundle (includes Strand A & B) Google Classroom Ready

Created by
LifeLongJourney
Grade 7 History: Strand A Overview:This unit is aligned with the expectations of the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum (Strand A: New France and British North America ~ 1713-1800).  This unit was designed for teachers who shifted from in-class learning environments to a Virtual Classroom.  All lessons are Google Classroom Ready.The 7 lessons in this unit were designed to be interactive.  There are five elements to many of the lessons in this unit  - Looking Back, Historical Significance, Cause a
Preview of Grade 7 Ontario History and Geography Workbooks

Grade 7 Ontario History and Geography Workbooks

This BUNDLE contains TWO Geography and TWO History workbooks for Grade 7 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7 Geography/History unit. All Grade 7 History and Geography units are included: New France and British North AmericaCanada, 1800-1850: Conflict and ChallengesPhysical Patterns in a Changing WorldNatural Resources Around the WorldTogether, the workbooks total up to 249 pages of student worksheets! Each workbook has a full answer key. To su
Preview of Middle School U.S. History "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments

Middle School U.S. History "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments

Created by
Mark Aaron
You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed U.S. History learning resource bundle, offering all the help you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder AND with independent assignments for your U.S. History students! Are you tired of the last-minute scramble to find meaningful and appealing work or engaging resources for your class? Do you need a quiet day where your students work harder than you do? Are you going to be absent and don't have the time to plan for a sub? Then elimi
Preview of Grade 7&8 Geography Bundle (includes Strand A&B) Google Classroom Ready

Grade 7&8 Geography Bundle (includes Strand A&B) Google Classroom Ready

Created by
LifeLongJourney
Strand A:In this bundle, I have added the Grade 7 Strand A: Physical Patterns in a Changing World and the Grade 8 Strand A: Patterns and Settlements Units. These lessons were made as a resource for my students who are learning virtually. Each lesson is was created with Ontario Social Studies- Geography curriculum in mind.Grade 7 Unit OverviewLesson Overview:Lesson # 1 ~ What is Geography?In this lesson, we will learn why geography is an important subject to study. We will explore the concepts of
Preview of Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases

Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases

This Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Bundle includes 10 cases, each with a 1-page handout providing the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Keys are Provided! Skills Addressed:Reading Historical DocumentsPrimary Source Analysis
Preview of Canada 1800-1850: Conflict and Challenges Workbook (Grade 7 History)

Canada 1800-1850: Conflict and Challenges Workbook (Grade 7 History)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Canada, 1800-1850: Conflict and Challenges unit in the Ontario Geography curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn the causes and progression of the War of 1812, significant battles, and the Treaty of Ghent. It delves into the Great Migration, the extinction of the Beothuk people, the construction of the Rideau Canal, and life in the 1830s. The workbook also examines the Lower and Upper Canada Rebellions, their consequences as outlined in the Durham Report
Preview of World Map Practice Activities BUNDLE | 11 Continents and Regions | Google

World Map Practice Activities BUNDLE | 11 Continents and Regions | Google

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes will think critically with these engaging practice activities. First, they answer geography questions by analyzing various physical & political maps covering 11 different world regions. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. Each world region includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! Students create a map using only absolute & relative locat
Preview of Grade 7/8 FRENCH History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario)

Grade 7/8 FRENCH History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario)

This FRENCH BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)La Nouvelle-France et l’Amérique du Nord britannique (1713–1800)Conflits et défis au Canada 1800-1850Exploitation des ressources naturellesConstantes physiques dans un monde en changementGrade 8: (Current 2
Preview of Grade 7 Geography Bundle (Strand A and B)

Grade 7 Geography Bundle (Strand A and B)

Created by
LifeLongJourney
In this bundle, I have added the Grade 7 Strand A: Physical Patterns in a Changing World and Strand B: Natural Resources Around Units. These lessons were made as a resource for my students for the virtual learning environment. Each lesson is was created with Ontario Social Studies- Geography curriculum in mind.Strand A ~ Lesson Overview:Lesson # 1 ~ What is Geography?In this lesson, we will learn why geography is an important subject to study. We will explore the concepts of geographic thinking
Preview of ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin

ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin

Overview: This custom-made, ready-to-use packet is a PDF product designed for students in grades 5-8 as they read ECHO, Pam Munoz Ryan's 2016 Newbery Honor book and Kirkus Prize winner. The 40 student pages can be downloaded to create student booklets or exported as an Easel digital product and used on any device. The student pages divide the text into nine reading assignments with questions and tasks to go with each one. Included also is an answer key, a student bookmark for keeping track of
Preview of World Geography Create a Map BUNDLE | Absolute & Relative Location Clues WS

World Geography Create a Map BUNDLE | Absolute & Relative Location Clues WS

End the cycle of bored students copying from a book to label maps! This BUNDLE of Create-a-Map Worksheets takes labeling maps to the next level! Challenge your class to think critically by creating 11 maps of various world regions using only absolute & relative location clues. Easy-to-follow directions make these a fun way to integrate mapping in your classroom! Everything you need is included! Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDF11 "Where is it?" Clues Worksheets11 Printable Ma
Preview of United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day

United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day

This is the ULTIMATE U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Complete Bundle Set that will save you time and energy as you prepare your students to practice the valuable Social Studies skill. From the Civil War to Modern America, the bundle includes 84 pages of images, quotes, charts, graphs and so much more with guiding questions for better student understanding or review of the social, economic, and political changes for each major national era and the decades from 1860 to 2014. Topics begin wi
Preview of Novel Study The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich--includes DIGITAL file options

Novel Study The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich--includes DIGITAL file options

Now includes NEW RIGOROUS Final Exam (m/c) with some PARCC-style, Part A, Part B questions; some require students to select two answers.This is a 140 page Common Core aligned no prep novel study for The Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 40-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE
Preview of CALIFORNIA State History Research Project Activity | Social Studies Worksheets

CALIFORNIA State History Research Project Activity | Social Studies Worksheets

Save tons of prep time with this comprehensive CALIFORNIA state history research project that's perfectly suited for independent work. You'll find 8 organized modules with 86 differentiated student pages. This complete notebook unit is the perfect companion to your annual state studies. Your students will use the internet to research a variety of topics to include: economics, government, geography, politics, current events, higher education, weather, historical figures, Native Americans, state s
Preview of Grade 6/7 Social Studies Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)

Grade 6/7 Social Studies Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)

This BUNDLE contains SIX independent Social Studies workbooks for Grade 6/7 students and TWO Social Studies projects for Grade 6. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Social Studies unit. Grade 6 workbooks and projects have been updated for the NEW 2023 Social Studies curriculum. The Grade 7 curriculum remains the same (2018), as per the Ministry of Education. All Grade 6/7 Social Studies units are included: Grade 6: (NEW 2023 Social Studies curriculum)Communitie
Preview of Grade 7 History Bundle (Strand A and Strand B) Google Classroom Ready

Grade 7 History Bundle (Strand A and Strand B) Google Classroom Ready

Created by
LifeLongJourney
Strand A Overview: This unit is aligned with the expectations of the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum (Strand A: New France and British North America ~ 1713-1800).  This unit was designed for teachers who shifted from in-class learning environments to a Virtual Classroom.  All lessons are Google Classroom Ready.The 7 lessons in this unit were designed to be interactive.  There are five elements to many of the lessons in this unit  - Looking Back, Historical Significance, Cause and Effect, Histo
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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.