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5th grade social studies task cards $5-10
Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills
Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
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K - 12th
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Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
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4th - 8th
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Black Death or Bubonic Plague History, Science & Math Lesson Activity Set
This is a completely cross-curricular class lesson in history (Middle Ages or Feudal Europe), science, and math! This product is a collaboration of history, science, and math teachers! Here’s what’s included:⭐A fun introduction handshake-spread of disease simulation with lesson instructions, discussion questions and lesson introduction reading. Students simulate/experience how diseases spread exponentially!⭐A Science Behind the Bubonic Plague reading with a graphic organizer!⭐A History Behind th
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4th - 10th
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Declaration of Independence Activities for Third Grade
Need some fun and engaging activities to use while covering the Declaration of Independence!? Included in this pack are;task cards, center cards, organizers, craftivity book, texting activity, and a brochure craftivity! Please note that the craftivity, center cards, and task card products are listed in my store as individual items. However, they are offered at a HUGE discounted price in this bundle. Craftivity- Included in this pack is a mini book which reviews the purpose, sections, and why t
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3rd - 5th
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Map Skills & Five Themes of Geography Activity Bundle | Unit Activities
My Map Skills & 5 Themes of Geography Activity Bundle | Unit Activities includes four of my activities resources for your unit on map skills and the five themes of geography at a discounted rate.★ You may also want to check out my "Less Mess" Map Skills and Geography Interactive Notebook Activities as well. Included resources are:1. The Five Themes of Geography Posters with Mr. HelpSometimes all it takes is something comical, silly, or colorful for students to remember a concept. These poste
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4th - 7th
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Vocational Stocking Practice with Personal Care Products Work Task Box Activity
Vocational Skills are important! Making them functional, purposeful and relatable take it to the next level! Here is the complete vocational skills set-up to create a vocational stocking practice with a store front in your vocational classroom or any worked based classroom. Great for autism to other students working on their vocational goals! Contrary to Pinterest pictures, you don't have to create a complete store front wall to complete this task! Check out the pictures for other ideas on h
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Special Education Vocational Stocking Practice Work Tasks BUNDLE
Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - Bundle!
Once children learn about the Bill of Rights and Amendments 11 - 27, challenge them to see if they understand them! Students will be presented with:
58 contemporary problems and historical scenarios that can be solved using Amendments 1 - 27
58 Walk the Room placards that are bigger than a task card and can be displayed across the room or in the hallway
A handout that includes all the slides for absent students.
An answer key
This is a bundle of the following two items. Buy this bundle and you
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5th - 9th
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Revolutionary War Battles Scavenger Hunt - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension
The Revolutionary War Battles Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curriculum reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. The student recording sheet is broken down into different skills – ELA, Math, Context Clues, Drawing and Writing.Topics include: Battles of the American Revolution, Lexington and Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, Battle of Bunker Hill, Long Island, Trenton, Germantown, Saratoga, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse
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5th - 7th
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If You Lived in Colonial Times ELA/SS Centers for Upper Elementary
I created these centers to use with the book If You Lived in Colonial Times by Ann McGovern to get my kids up and moving while they learn. In order to use these centers, you will need to have at least one copy of the book, but a class set is ideal. Each center takes about 10-15 minutes.The five centers include:What Did the Colonists Eat? - sortingWhat Did the Colonists Wear? - multiple-choice task cards with a QR code optionWhat Was School Like? - matchingWhere Did the Colonists Live? - sortingO
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4th - 5th
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Civil War Battles Scavenger Hunt - Reading Comprehension Stations
The Civil War Battles Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curriculum reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. The student recording sheet is broken down into different skills – ELA, Math, Context Clues, Drawing and Writing.Topics include: Battles of the Civil War, Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Ironclads, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg and Spotsylvania.The task card scavenger hunt
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5th - 7th
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Abbreviations Worksheet: Rules, Task Cards, Anchor Chart, Assessments Activities
Abbreviations Activities: Rules, Task Cards, Worksheets Practice with US MapsAre you looking for abbreviations worksheets, practice pages, task cards, lists, abbreviation rules, and assessments? You've come to the right spot! This abbreviations activities product includes:One page of teacher's notesSeven reference/instructional pages, which include the abbreviations lists by category36 task cards with three distinct question typesAn answer sheetAn answer keyBlack-and-white study sheets for eas
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Kirsten's Kaboodle Multi-Level Storewide ELA Task Cards BUNDLE Digital
September 11th (9/11): First & Second Hand Account Perspectives (4th, 5th, 6th)
Students will distinguish between first and secondhand accounts as they explore and discuss 5 different perspectives surrounding the events occurring on September 11th (9/11). Written with regard to “kid friendly” understanding and sensitivity of the topic, students will collaborate in rich discussions as they participate in this group scoot activity. They will use inferencing skills and text evidence to determine from which point of view each account is written. The integration of both Lang
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4th - 6th
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Hispanic Heritage Biography Cards (Daily Routine)
Are you looking for a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Months or integrate Hispanic heritage into your classroom daily, even though it might not be in your curriculum? I was, so I created this product. WHAT OTHER HERITAGE MONTH CARDS ARE THERE?Black History Profile Cards (February)Women's History Profile Cards (March)Hispanic Heritage Profile Cards (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)Asian Pacific Heritage Profile Cards (May)Native American Heritage Profile Cards (November)Profile Card BUNDLELOOKING FOR A DIG
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Biography Card Bundle (Daily Routine)
Economics Game, Reading Passages with Questions, and Posters
This economics set includes reading passages with questions, vocabulary posters, and an engaging board game / scoot activity. Using this set, students will learn all about economics including supply and demand, needs and wants, bartering, opportunity cost, scarcity, resources, and more. Be sure to check out the preview to see all that is included in this set.
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• 13 posters/anchor charts for classroom display- posters cover 22 common vocabulary terms associated with economics
• 24
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2nd - 5th
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1920's Culture Digital Lesson and 4 Activities SS5H2b
1920’s Culture Digital Lessons and NotesNeed an engaging digital lesson that will anchor your students understanding of 1920’s culture? This product is a no prep, photo-filled digital lesson with notes companions your students will love! Perfect for ESOL Learners! This product contains:Digital PowerPoint lesson (26 slides)Eighteen website links that cover the standardsCloze notes companion to slideshowsDoodle Notes companion to slideshows (great for differentiation)Ticket out the door (a quick c
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4th - 8th
Economics (Task Cards Included)
This bundle is great for Georgia third grade teachers teaching Economics or any elementary teacher teaching economics. This bundle addresses the third grade Georgia social studies standards for economics SS3E1-SS3E4.Click Here to Save 30%!This bundle addresses the following economics topics:wants vs. needsresources-human, natural, capitalgoods vs. servicesmarket economysupply and demandproduct availability affecting costproducers and consumersinterdependencecurrencybudgettaxesIncluded in this bu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Georgia Third Grade Social Studies BIG Bundle (Meets New GSE's)
Main Idea Task Cards: WWI & The Roaring Twenties
These World War I and Roaring 20s Task Cards cover all your social standards while integrating practice for Main Idea. These task cards can be printed or assigned in Google.With simple & easy preparation, you can have task cards ready for your students that have already mastered the standard or those who need a little practice. All you have to do is print, laminate, cut, and get a few supplies together. With this resource, you get three options of presentation. You can use the smaller versio
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Main Idea Bundle of Resources
Revolutionary War Causes Scavenger Hunt - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension
The Revolutionary War Causes Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curriculum reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. The student recording sheet is broken down into different skills – ELA, Math, Context Clues, Drawing and Writing.Topics include: Causes of the American Revolution, Quartering Act, Sons of Liberty, Townshend Acts, Taxation without Representation, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable
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4th - 7th
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Columbian Exchange Task Cards and Activities Bundle (Age of Exploration Unit)
This bundle on the Columbian Exchange all of the products listed below.
Important: All these products sell for $13.10; as a bundle they are 35% off, for $8.51!
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Lapbook
4. Cut and Paste
5. Word Search
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5th - 10th
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If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution ELA/SS Centers
I created these centers to use with the book If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution by Kay Moore to get my kids up and moving while they learn. In order to use these centers, you will need to have at least one copy of the book, but a class set is ideal. Each center takes about 10-15 minutes.The five centers include:Who Am I? - matchingTake Sides - sortingRoad to War - multiple-choice task cardsI Declare! - multiple-choice task cards with QR code optionRandom Bits - short answerI hav
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4th - 5th
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases Scavenger Hunt - Reading Comprehension
The Landmark Supreme Court Cases Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curriculum reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. The student recording sheet is broken down into different skills – ELA, Math, Context Clues, Drawing and Writing.Topics include: Brown v. Board, Plessy v Ferguson, Miranda v Arizona, Bush v Gore, US v Nixon, Gideon v Wainwright, Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier, Tinker v Des Moines, DC v Heller, In re Gault,
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5th - 8th
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Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies Task Card Activity Bundle
These Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies task cards are a great way for students to learn about each colony.
These lessons sell individually for $9; as a bundle they are 35% off, for $5.85!
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♦ Roanoke
♦ Plymouth Colony
♦ Jamestown
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United States History: Get all 43 (3
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4th - 8th
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Constitution Day Activities and Reading Comprehension Task Cards Bill of Rights
This is a content heavy- one week 44 page unit on the Constitution geared towards 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. The following topics are covered in this lesson:What Is The Constitution?The PreambleArticle OneArticle TwoArticle ThreeThe Bill of RightsIncludes 48 Task Cards covering standards involving: Vocabulary, Making Inferences, Finding the Main Idea, Cause and Effect, Point of View, Author's Purpose, Comprehension and extra enrichment writing cards.This product is included in my super S
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4th - 7th
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Fun Facts: Through the Year {Self-Checking Task Cards}
Do your students LOVE learning fun facts during units of study? Do you LOVE having something handy for early-finishers? Our Fun Facts Series was created to meet both of these needs! This set is the perfect extension to have on hand all year long for those early-finishers or brain stretches!
You can download a FREE SAMPLE set HERE!
These 4x6 task cards are perfect for small hands and for storing in photo containers for easy transport to students' desks. A cover is also provided if you choose
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Fun Facts BUNDLE {Self-Checking Task Cards}
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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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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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