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Preview of Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

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
Preview of Spanish Speaking Countries BUNDLE Project Maps Flip Book Quizzes + DIGITAL

Spanish Speaking Countries BUNDLE Project Maps Flip Book Quizzes + DIGITAL

Created by
Sra Cruz
This money-saving bundle has everything you need to teach the Spanish-speaking countries, their locations, and capitals! Includes maps, quizzes, project, activities, and more! Save over 30% on this bundle of the following items:Spanish-Speaking Countries Flip BookNo cut, no waste, 6 page / 3 pieces of paper printable flip bookDigital flip book in Google Slides for paperless or distance learningWestern Europe map to label SpainWest Africa map to label Equatorial GuineaCentral America / North Am
Preview of Problem Solving Scenarios | Social Skills Activities for Teens

Problem Solving Scenarios | Social Skills Activities for Teens

This is an activity pack of 42 problem solving task cards providing difficult social scenarios that students can work through. Practice using and applying problem solving skills to determine what to do in an everyday problem scenario. This activity can be used for therapy sessions, social skills online groups, teachers, special education teachers and home-schooling parents. This resource will help students work through the ability to put themselves in a situation, identify (and justify) an appr
Preview of Inferencing and Perspective-Taking Task Cards w/ Real Photos for Speech Therapy

Inferencing and Perspective-Taking Task Cards w/ Real Photos for Speech Therapy

Help students practice the skills of inferencing and perspective-taking using real, functional photos! These two motivating sets of 55+ cards (113 total) target the following areas:Identify feelings and emotions through facial expressions and body gesturesEvaluate background clues to determine the settingPredict what may happen in the futurePredict what may have happened prior to the photograph being takenUse critical thinking to answer WH questionsProblem solve through various scenariosApply in
Preview of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) 105 Question Stem Cards MATH EDITION

Depth of Knowledge (DOK) 105 Question Stem Cards MATH EDITION

Created by
2fulbrighthugs
***************************************************************************** With the new assessments coming into play, students will be expected to answer more complex questions. Are your students answering higher-order questions properly and regularly? If not, use these questioning stems to get kids thinking more deeply about their learning. This set of DOK Level 1-4 cards, makes it easy to scroll through and select various levels of questions before, during, and after instruction. They are
Preview of Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle

Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle

Created by
Beakers and Ink
Reading topographic maps is an easy skill to teach with this complete topographic map bundle. You will save hours of planning time with all of the no-prep resources in this digital and print lesson and topographic map activity. The resources included in this bundle of topographic map activities will teach your students to read contour lines, determine contour intervals, and identify elevation. The digital version can easily be shared in Google Classroom.Included in this topographic map activit
Preview of Adolescent Counseling Tool: What Are Things I Can Control & I Can't Control

Adolescent Counseling Tool: What Are Things I Can Control & I Can't Control

This counseling tool teaches adolescents how to identify things that are within their control or that are outside of their control. This can help students with anxiety, self-control, anger, and issues with accepting personal responsibility. This packet of posters, a worksheet, and task cards will provide for great discussion for small groups or can be used individually. Updated on 02/19/2018 to include white backgrounds on the posters as well as the black chalkboard backgrounds per customer req
Preview of Problem-Solving in the Community for High School Speech and Language Therapy

Problem-Solving in the Community for High School Speech and Language Therapy

Help your students navigate through a variety of problematic scenarios that may be encountered in the community with the help of a graphic organizer and task cards! This resource includes 52 hypothetical situations for problem-solving: one 26-card set with 'What Would You Do?' scenarios, and another 26-card set with 'Should You or Shouldn't You?' scenarios.Also included is a graphic organizer, which allows students to:state the problemidentify up to three possible solutionsweigh the pros and con
Preview of Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print

Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print

This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has seven stations detailing the (GRAPES) geography, achievements, social classes, leadership (government and laws), economy, and religion of Ancient Rome. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. An answer key is included! Teacher instructions and 5 different activity ideas for the same Common Core readings are
Preview of Black Death or Bubonic Plague History, Science & Math Lesson Activity Set

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
Preview of BUNDLED September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes- Unit 1 Government

BUNDLED September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes- Unit 1 Government

Created by
Michelle Breaux
**Save 40%** Need extra independent tasks to pair with Unique Learning System (ULS) lessons? I’ve got you covered! These interactive independent task boxes & work stations use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) September Unit 1--Government Rules & Laws. **monthly digital versions coming soon!**This file includes:* addition task cards (1-10) with worksheet* subtraction task cards (1-10) with worksheet * tens frames 1-10* tens frames to 1-20* tens frames
Preview of Social Problem Solving Scenarios - Activities for Teens

Social Problem Solving Scenarios - Activities for Teens

This is an activity pack of 42 problem solving scenario task cards providing difficult social scenarios that students can work through. Use a wide range of scenarios to use and apply problem solving skills to determine what to do in situations related to teens!This activity can be used for therapy sessions, social skills online groups, teachers, special education teachers and home-schooling parents. This activity will help children work through the complex steps in order to successfully negotiat
Preview of World War 2 Task Cards: Battles, People, & Events of WW2

World War 2 Task Cards: Battles, People, & Events of WW2

This fantastic set of task cards for World War II includes 40 activity cards to cover everything related to the war for a World or US History class. The download features 10 pages with 4 cards each to engage students. These can be cut up and placed around the room as stations, given to groups at a table, or gone through individually to cover all the different aspects of WW2.A recording sheet is included for students to write their answers on as well as an answer key for your convenience.These ma
Preview of English Reading & Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips Pack Vol 1

English Reading & Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips Pack Vol 1

Created by
Tracee Orman
Common Core Reading and Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips BUNDLE, Volume 1 This IS included in my growing bundle: ALL of My Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources. Do you need a collection of ready-to-print bell ringers/exit slips that you can use all year long? Try my bundle of 155 unique activities that can be used more than once throughout the year. *Newly updated to include back-to-school icebreaker activities AND signs to hang on your bulletin board or other display to showcase student work. I
Preview of Depth and Complexity  Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Created by
Teacher Thrive
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
Preview of Social Scripts: Tone of Voice

Social Scripts: Tone of Voice

Created by
MsJocelyn
“It’s not what you say but how you say it.” When working with children with pragmatic language skills, we spend a lot of time teaching them to say the “right,” things but we can’t forget that we also need to teach them how to say things in the right way. This resources includes: • 29 Tone of Voice Vocabulary Cards • Category Labels • 21 Social Script Cards (with and without color images) • 2 Assessments Enjoy! This work by www.msjocelynspeech.com is licensed under a Creative Commons Att
Preview of World War I Project Menu- No prep, share and go!

World War I Project Menu- No prep, share and go!

Created by
Class with Mrs B
This no prep, share or print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of World War I while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well as specific ins
Preview of Verbal Problem Solving 96 Scenarios in the Community for speech therapy

Verbal Problem Solving 96 Scenarios in the Community for speech therapy

Created by
Susan Berkowitz
Enhance social language skills with Verbal Problem Solving questions already written for you.Features:- 96 Game or Task Cards: Comprehensive set for practicing verbal problem-solving skills.- Versatility: Can be used as a game or discussion prompts for skill development.- Various Scenarios: Covers situations at home, mall, movies, grocery store, salon/barber, doctor's office, restaurant, work/school/Day Program, and parties.- Adaptable for All Ages: Beneficial for individuals with developmental
Preview of Primary Sources Activities - Primary vs. Secondary Sources Lessons Task Cards

Primary Sources Activities - Primary vs. Secondary Sources Lessons Task Cards

Identify primary sources and differentiate between primary sources vs. secondary sources with this engaging mini-unit! Primary sources activities include an introductory slide presentation or primary sources powerpoint, Primary vs. Secondary Sources Task Cards, and a Primary Source Analysis activity. Your students will benefit by improving their ability to select credible sources during research!Use these materials to introduce primary sources or to implement primary sources document analysis!Th
Preview of Vocational Stocking Practice with Personal Care Products Work Task Box Activity

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
Preview of Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - 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
Preview of GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies

GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies

Created by
Sassy in Middle
These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history! Check preview for details! All digital versions are Google Slides resources.INCLUDED:Presentation: Introductory GRAPES presentation with 25+ slides including definitions, examples, graphics, and key
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Task Cards - World, US, and Canadian Capital Cities

Latitude and Longitude Task Cards - World, US, and Canadian Capital Cities

Created by
Addie Williams
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE - Three sets of task cards to help students practice finding locations with a set of latitude and longitude coordinates. Using gnomes as a theme (thinking of gnomes who have traveled the world and sent home notes) each task card is written like a postcard. Set 1 - students are given a set of coordinates and must locate the world capital city. (12 cards)Set 2 - students are given a world capital city and must figure out the latitude and longitude of the city. (12 card
Preview of American Revolution Major Battles Activity

American Revolution Major Battles Activity

Created by
History Girl
Students get a brief look at ten of the major battles of the American Revolution including a map showing where the battles took place.1. Lexington & Concord2. Fort Ticonderoga3. Bunker Hill4. Trenton5. Brandywine Creek6. Saratoga7. Germantown8. Valley Forge9. Cowpens10. YorktownProduct includes:-22 PDF fact cards to print for student use-Student worksheet and map to complete-10 point quiz for an option to assess students' American Revolution battles knowledge-Teacher answer keysThe contents
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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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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.