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Free 4th grade social studies worksheets
FREE Seven Continents & Oceans Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Help your kiddos learn the names of the continents and oceans with this fun (and FREE) puzzle worksheet. Puzzlers must find the twelve words in the word search grid and then place them correctly on the world map. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.The 12 hidden vocabulary words are: Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, As
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3rd - 6th
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Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving
This passage describes the Plymouth Colony. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Thanksgiving
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4th - 7th
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World Map Activity and Assessment | Free | Printable & Digital
World Map Lesson and Assessment! This printable and digital World Map Lesson and Assessment focuses on continents, oceans, and the Equator. A color reference map and assessment answer key are also included! **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:♥ This is EXACTLY wh
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4th - 7th
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1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text
This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
Mapping Skills Worksheets Cardinal Directions Compass Use Easel Activity
Help your students learn more about how to use a map in this free resource. Each page has a specific map that students will need to answer questions about. Students will show understanding of cardinal directions, how to use a compass, locating a landmark, and determining population of specific towns. Teacher keys are provided for easy grading and review with students on a document camera. Each of the maps can be used as a bell ringer, guided practice, or independent class work. This free resourc
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3rd - 4th
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Geography Packet: Continents, Oceans, & Hemispheres
GEOGRAPHY PACKET: Choose from eight OCEANS and CONTINENTS practice sheets - all ready made for you. NOTE: The packet is updated to include the FIVE main oceans: Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Southern), and an ANSWER KEY to the Geography Packet (excluding the poetry pages). Currently the GEOGRAPHY PACKET Consists of:* the seven continents* the five main oceans * directions - N, S, E, W* hemispheres - northern, southern, eastern, western * labeling maps* answer keys (excludes two poetry page
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2nd - 4th
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Continents and Oceans Mini Book
This is a Mini Book to help review or introduce the 7 continents and 5 oceans. There are several different world maps here to show as well as a separate page for each student to identify the shape of each continent. This is also a fill in the blank book where students have to write in the names of each continent.
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1st - 4th
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Freebie to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this free unit. Inside you will find writing activities and links to videos. Click the following links to see other current units.Click here to see the January Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see the February Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see my Chinese New Year Close Reading and Text Evidence unit.Click here to see my Winter Main Idea Task Cards.Click here to see the Martin Luther King Jr March on Washing
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1st - 5th
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Spending and Saving Money
Personal finance can be a hard concept for students, this free resource has a few intro activities that would be great to help get your unit started!-This could be used as a wrap up to your lesson or a completion worksheet. -Students will read the scenario and decide if the person needs to save or spend their money based on the situation. -Free draw for students to show what they would save their money for and why saving is important!-Helps students to understand the concept of saving/spending t
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Financial Literacy| Personal Finance Bundle
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FREEBIE: Famous African Americans Word Search
Introduce your students to 25 famous African Americans with this engaging word search puzzle worksheet. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 25 hidden names are: Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin Banneker, Ruby Bridges, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Frederick Douglass, Ella Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Micha
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3rd - 6th
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Blank Timeline Template | Printable and Digital | Free
Focus on sequence of events with this FREE printable and digital timeline template! Use this illustrated timeline template for all content areas and grade levels. Students place six events on the timeline in chronological order. The timeline includes space for an event picture and short description. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teac
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4th - 7th
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Label the Continents and Oceans Social Studies SOL 3.5
Students will need to correctly label the 7 continents and 5 oceans. This could be used as a quiz or homework.
Social Studies SOL 3.5 Aligned
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2nd - 4th
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FREE US Northeast Region States & Capitals Maps
UPDATED 2/16/2014! Now includes 3 different maps & 3 different sets of flashcards. Each set of flashcards could also be used as a matching game.
This FREE product contains 3 maps of the Northeast Region of the United States.
• Study guide map labeled with the states and capitals (which can also be used as an answer key)
• Blank map with a word bank of the states and capitals
• Blank map without word bank
Also included are 3 different versions of flashcards to study states and/or capitals
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3rd - 5th
Can You Follow Instructions? - Fun First Day of School Activity!
Are you looking for a fun first day of school activity? Well, here's one that all you have to do is give a copy to each student and tell them, "I'm starting out this year with a test for you to see how well you can follow instructions. All you have to do is follow what the steps tell you to do. You've got five minutes starting...NOW!"Table of Contents:Page 1: CoverPage 2: Five-Minute Timed TestThe first step says, "Read everything before doing anything." If they do that, they'll get to Step
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School Social Studies
Basic Economics Reading Passages with Text Structure Worksheets FREE
Engage your students with these nonfiction paragraphs about basic economics written in different text structures. Students read each reading passage and identify the text structure being used and fill in the graphic organizer. Works great for guided reading, whole class instruction, or homework. Did you know that understanding text structures can help improve reading comprehension of nonfiction text? If you LOVE this FREEBIE, SAVE 20% when you grab the science and social studies bundle and give
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science & Social Studies Reading Comprehension Text Structure Practice
Thanksgiving History: Passage - Distance Learning Compatible
Let's clear up a few Thanksgiving myths. The "first Thanksgiving" was not one big meal. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans probably did not sit around a long table giving thanks together. And don't start picturing turkeys and pumpkin pie either. The real "first Thanksgiving" was quite different from how it is pictured in many places today.With this resource, students will learn more about the real "first Thanksgiving" and why many people today picture turkey and pumpkin pie around the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest History Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Virtual Field Trip Reflection Worksheet
This free worksheet is designed as a closing activity for my virtual field trips!While my field trips are for K - 5, this worksheet is best suited for upper elementary students! :)PRINT PAGE 1 ONLY and make copies to have your students fill out during and after you go on a virtual field trip!Also included: Google Slides version with text boxes. Assign it in Google Classroom!✰ Please email me if you have any questions about this product! teachortravel1@gmail.com ✰ VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS TO PAIR WIT
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Free - Blank US Map
FREE - Blank US Map. A free, blank US map outline and a northeast-southeast region map. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And for one-stop shopping...SOCIAL STUDIESBundle - US History & US GeographyCalifornia & USA BundleFlorida & USA BundleNew York & USA BundleUS Presidents w/ 12 Graphic OrganizersState Report with Project and Speech - assignment sheetTexas & USA BundleUS States (50 internet
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Top Sellers on TpT
Goods and Services: Economics Skill Sheets
This updated download contains two (2) ready-to-use economics activities.
* Each includes teaching suggestions and a full-sized answer key. Just print and copy!
These fun and easy activities can be used to introduce, review, and/or assess understanding of GOODS and SERVICES. The lesson includes kid-friendly definitions of each term as well as clear, easy-to-understand directions, and graduated application.
* This lesson is included in the following product:
Economics Activity COMBO Pa
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3rd - 5th
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Regions of the United States Maps and Worksheets FREEBIE - Southeast Region
Looking for an easy way to use close reading strategies across the content areas and make time for Social Studies? This packet is the perfect introduction to the Southeast Region for 3rd and 4th graders and will leave them wanting to learn more!This free resource is part of a much larger Close Reading Packet for Regions of the United States. Click HERE to see the preview for the complete unit on this important Social Studies topic that includes activities for all five regions.This freebie includ
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3rd - 4th
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Kids Printable Passport Template
Didn’t you always desire to travel the world? Travel to distant locations to learn about diverse cultures and taste new foods?Keep track of the nations you learn about with this printable passport for kids. As you stamp their passport, make them feel as if they’re traveling to another country.You can use this printable as a part of your 'Airport Dramatic Play' or any of your social studies projects. While physically visiting those nations may be challenging, specifically a time like today with t
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PreK - 5th, Staff
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Boston Tea Party Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Boston Tea Party Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your American Revolution unit.Topics include: British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable ActsStudents read about the Boston Tea Party, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the pictur
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4th - 6th
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TIMELINE AND ACTIVITIES
FREEBIE! UPDATED 2019 This freebie has your students cutting the events of Dr. King's life and pasting them on a timeline. There are TWO versions of a timeline included in this resource. This freebie packet can be used alone but works best when it is used with our MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Power Point unit. This Power Point unit has a 15 slide power point presentation and 10 ELA activities to complete the unit. The power point is filled with facts and photos about this extraordinary man. It has
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2nd - 6th
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FREE Community Signs Matching Pages for Life Skills Special Education
Need a quick, ready-to-go Community Signs resource for when life gets crazy in your special education classroom? Grab this fantastic Community Signs Match and just go! This is a simple straight forwarded Community Signs Match! It is great for a file folder activity, morning binder, independent rotation, and more!Prep is quick and easy... Just print the Community Signs student pages, laminate for longevity, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!Enjoy this freebie from SPED Stitch! And c
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PreK - 5th
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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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