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Social studies Common Core W.4.1 independent work packets
100th Day of School Activities NO PREP Writing Math Craft Certificate & More!
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in your classroom with these engaging math, writing, movement, craft, history and other fun activities! With 15 activities to choose from you won't have a problem filling your lesson plans with everything to celebrate 100 Days of School. And we aren't talking fluff activities. Use the 100th Day to get your students reading, writing, working math problems, and so much more! In my classroom, students were so excited to do all things 100 that they ended up doing
Grades:
K - 5th
Country Research 3rd 4th Grade Math Geography Enrichment Project 7 Continents
This is a cross-curricular learning project that integrates social studies, math, geography, research, and writing. It is a great activity for the end of the year or enrichment any time!To complete this project, students travel to different continents as they take a world tour of six different countries. Through their travels, they will learn the location of these countries along with important facts about the culture. The countries students will visit and learn about include:AustraliaBrazilChin
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3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Travel Project Bundle Country Research PBL STEM Challenges
Friday the 13th NO PREP Passage & Activities
Provide students with a background of Friday the 13th including vocabulary such as FOLKLORE and SUPERSTITION. Highlight important Friday the 13th concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. A word search, crossword and parts-of-speech fill-in reinforces Friday the 13th vocabulary, while a writing reflection and scrapbook page take the lesson deeper. Suggested activities of Habitual Reflection, Relax in Real Life and a STEAM project idea can turn a brief
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in:Â NO PREP First Semester Holidays BUNDLE
Digital Veterans Day Activities for Google Slidesâ„¢ AND Printable
Distance Learning! This resource contains BOTH Google Slidesâ„¢ for your Google Classroomâ„¢ AND the PRINTABLE versions for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades! Whether teaching in-person, online, or hybrid you will help your students know why we celebrate Veterans Day. This resource is designed to provide basic information about how Veterans Day came to be, what it stands for, and why we celebrate. This is Common Core packed with reading, writing, and vocabulary. Informational text is included with easy-to-us
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3rd - 5th
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NO PREP Second Semester Holidays BUNDLE
Provide students with a background of twenty different holidays, festivals, events and feasts. Each packet includes important holiday vocabulary such as HOAX and POISSON D'AVRIL for April Fool's or JEDI and DROID for May the Fourth (Star Wars Day). Highlight important concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. Word searches, crossword puzzles and parts-of-speech fill-ins reinforce vocabulary, while writing reflections and scrapbook pages take each lesson d
Grades:
4th - 9th
NO PREP First Semester Holidays BUNDLE
Provide students with a background of thirteen different holidays, festivals, events and feasts. Each packet includes important holiday vocabulary such as CRECHE and PROPHECY for Christmas or CULTIVATE and MATRILINEAL for Indigenous Peoples Day. Highlight important concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. Word searches, crossword puzzles and parts-of-speech fill-ins reinforce vocabulary, while writing reflections and scrapbook pages take each lesson d
Grades:
4th - 9th
Pledge of Allegiance Activities | Worksheets | Digital AND Printable
This Pledge of Allegiance resource includes both Google Slidesâ„¢ for your Google Classroomâ„¢ and also the PRINTABLE version for your in-person teaching! Students read about the History of the Pledge of Allegiance and complete engaging activities. Perfect for your 4th and 5th graders, #distance learning, and at-home learning fun!Save more than 30% with this bundle!The resource is great to use during back to school or any other patriotic holiday! Labor Day, Flag Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day,
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NO PREP Holidays BUNDLE
Provide students with a background of thirty different holidays, festivals, events and feasts. Each packet includes important holiday vocabulary such as HOAX and POISSON D'AVRIL for April Fool's or CULTIVATE and MATRILINEAL for Indigenous Peoples Day. Highlight important concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. Word searches, crossword puzzles and parts-of-speech fill-ins reinforce vocabulary, while writing reflections and scrapbook pages take each le
Grades:
4th - 9th
Digital Thanksgiving The Truth for Google Slidesâ„¢ AND Printable
Distance Learning or on-line learning. This DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Thanksgiving activities resource contains BOTH Google Slidesâ„¢ for your Google Classroomâ„¢ AND the PRINTABLE versions for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades (and even some 3rd grades.) Whether teaching in-person, online, or hybrid, teach the real facts about Thanksgiving. The informational book (slides for digital) with several interactive activities not only teaches the real facts about Thanksgiving but also gives students practice with skil
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4th - 6th
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AAPI RACE Strategy - National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6th grade reading level for independent work,lesson planshomework,substitute,test prep and review stations.
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4th - 6th
ERANDI'S BRAIDS - by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal - READING & ACTIVITIES UNIT
Erandi's Braids by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal is a captivating story that transports readers into the world of a young indigenous girl named Erandi. Set in a rural Mexican village, the tale beautifully explores themes of tradition, courage, and self-expression. Erandi's braids hold a special significance, representing her cultural identity and ancestral heritage. Through engaging activities, this reading unit invites students to delve into Erandi's journey, fostering their understanding of diver
Grades:
1st - 4th
4th Grade Social Studies MC3 Unit 6 : Taking A Stand - How to Pass a Bill
Need an engaging way to discuss rights and responsibilities with students that is applicable and connects to their everyday lives? Then this might be the product for you!Students will begin be identifying issues effecting their communities and narrowing down a new "rule" or "law" that they'd like to see get enacted. Students will have to analyze their issue and interview individuals that are effected by the issue, organizing reasons "for" and "against" the new bill. The activity culminates in st
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Alice Ball Reading Passages & Activities for K-5th
Alice Ball was a chemist who developed a treatment for leprosy in the early 20th century. However, because she did not receive proper credit for her work, she is still largely unknown today. These activities will introduce K-5th grade students to Alice Ball and how she made life better for others. Assignments included: Alice Ball Reading Passage (410-600L) & Multiple Choice QuestionsVocabulary Matching & Writing PracticeAlice Ball Statue Opinion PaperMemory GameAlice Ball Reading Passage
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Dia de los Muertos Bundle: Vocab, Video quest., Expository Reading, choice board
A Complete Unit with Vocabulary, Video Questions, Expository Reading, and Choice BoardA Comprehensive Resource for Teaching and Learning Engaging and Informative Activities for All LearnersA Fun and Festive Way to Learn About Mexican Culture Everything You Need to Teach Your Students About This Important HolidayThis is a complete and engaging unit that includes everything they need to teach their students about this important Mexican holiday. The product includes vocabulary, video questions, exp
Grades:
4th - 9th
Leap Year ELA and Math Activities
This mini packet is a great resource to use on Leap Day. Students will have fun deciphering jokes, thinking about their future as 29 year olds and complete some fun activities like counting coins, calendar work and figuring what the next 4 leap year dates will be. This resource also has pages translated in Spanish to help all students in the classroom feel included in the fun.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
'Design a 3-D Community' Project Based Learning PBL
With Design your own Community PBL, students will have the chance to apply their math skills in a real world context while also reviewing civics and important community values. They'll be able to use their creativity to design their own town, while learning about perimeter, area, and volume. This is a great product for building teamwork and problem solving skills!
Minecraft for Education Oregon Trail Adventure Worksheet Packet
Have your students utilize this six page work packet that offers over 20 questions for students to complete as they enter the engaging Minecraft for Education: Oregon Trail Adventure simulation. This helpful packet allows for students to pace and guide themselves along the "trail" within the game. Feel free to edit it to fit your needs!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
TEACHING NON-FICTION WITH BIOGRAPHY: UNITS OF STUDY BUNDLE
The "Teaching Non-Fiction with Biography: Units of Study Bundle" is a comprehensive teaching guide that provides educators with a range of resources to effectively teach non-fiction texts through the use of biographical works. The bundle includes multiple units of study, each focused on a different aspect of non-fiction writing, including research, analysis, and synthesis.These guides include a variety of teaching strategies and activities, such as close reading exercises, note-taking templates,
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2nd - 5th
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Analyzing Her Words
38 printable or digital pages analyzing the words of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Borders and the Wall, Immigrants, Health Care, Education, Housing, Money in Politics, the Media’s Focus, Change, Fixing the Broken System, Courage, Economic Dignity, the Power of the Rich, Challenging Those in Power, Creating a Moral Society, Being Imperfect, Class and Race, Protecting Those without a Voice, Opening Doors for Those who Follow, Eliminating Poverty, Saving our Planet, Cynicism, Honesty, Capitalism, So
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6th - 12th
STREGA NONA STORIES By Tomie DePaola: INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT OF STUDY
Strega Nona Stories by Tomie DePaola is an interdisciplinary unit of study that incorporates various subjects and skills into the exploration of the popular children's book series. The guide is designed to help teachers and educators engage students in reading, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving activities, while also introducing them to elements of Italian culture and language.The unit of study includes an overview of the series, an exploration of the characters, an analysis of th
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â TOMIE dePAOLA: AUTHOR BUNDLE WITH AUTHOR STUDY & 7 BOOKS FEATURED
Labor Day NO PREP Passage & Activities
Provide students with a background of Labor Day including fun vocabulary such as MINIMUM WAGE and PROFESSION. Highlight important Labor Day concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. A word search, crossword and parts-of-speech fill-in reinforces Labor Day vocabulary, while a writing reflection and scrapbook page take the lesson deeper. Suggested activities of My Future, Labor Thank-Yous and a STEAM project idea can turn a brief introduction into a larg
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in:Â NO PREP First Semester Holidays BUNDLE
Mardi Gras No-fuss Flipbook
No plan, no prep resource to get you and your students into the Mardi Gras spirit. Perfect for STEM based learning. Meet ELA, Social Studies, and Art standards! This independent activity leads to great discussions requiring students to use critical thinking skills. Students will: Market selling their own king cakeDesign sustainable throws that are Earth friendly Marvel at epic floats and the Krewes that rideUnderstand Mardi Gras historyFlipbook is double sided; therefore, students can see p
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Manhattan Real Estate Deal
Manhattan Island, an amazing real estate deal or a misunderstanding. Learn about the history of Manhattan Island purchase from the Lenape Indians. Practice reading the sight words, and phrases before reading the passage. Answer an opinion essay based on the story.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Central America - Writing Prompts
26 fun and personal writing prompts for kids. Each page has a butterfly, sloth, Mayan temple, tree frog, gecko, quetzal, parrot, sea turtle, palm tree, flower, cruise ship, and more from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Fun writing prompts like: What if you could fly?Do you like the day or night?Is it okay to be silly?What is patriotism?What bothers you?Are you bossy?How can we protect wildlife?Are you friendly?How do you use your feet?Why do people tak
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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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.
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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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