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7th grade social studies printables for Microsoft Word

Preview of Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE

Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE

Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go!Please see preview for Bundle detailsBundle includes several products that aren't available in my store. For those available in my store, specific descriptions can be found below:Immigration and Urbanization Reading Passage with Response WorksheetImmigration and Urbanization Stations ActivityImmigration and Urbaniz
Preview of Selma - Movie Guide

Selma - Movie Guide

Created by
Steve Pasche
This seven page download includes 45 thought provoking questions, which are intended to help your students stay focused as they view the 2014 film "Selma," starring David Oyelowo. This is a great fit for a unit on the Civil Rights, or the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. An answer key was added 7/24/2015.
Preview of Spanish-American War - America Becomes a World Power Unit BUNDLE

Spanish-American War - America Becomes a World Power Unit BUNDLE

Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go! Specific product descriptions can be found at the links below:Spanish-American War Reading Passage with Response WorksheetAmerica Becomes a World Power Reading Passage with Response WorksheetSpanish-American War/American Imperialism PowerPoint with Guided Notes OutlineSpanish-American War Stations ActivitySpanish-
Preview of Social Studies Achievement Certificate

Social Studies Achievement Certificate

Created by
Jodi's Jewels
*** EDITABLE!!! *** >>> view preview for best image>EDITING IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MAC<Acknowledge your social studies students' success with this cute achievement certificate! Great for grades 3-7.
Preview of Vietnam War Worksheet- 6 parts

Vietnam War Worksheet- 6 parts

Created by
Ms History
This is a 4-page assignment (2 pages if you do front and back) with 6 parts. I have used this with high school students and it seemed to work well with their level. You could use this with Middle School, though they may have a bit of difficulty with the readings (it would work well for kids who can read on grade level). Here are the parts to the assignment: Part A: Read a short passage about the Vietnam War and answer 3 questions. Part B: Look at 2 pictures form the Vietnam War Era and ans
Preview of Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)

Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)

Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy, and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! The resources are available in PDF and Google Docs formats! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms or for distance learning. Just print and go or use the digital format to reach your learners virtually!
Preview of The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities

The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities

Created by
M Walsh
This literacy module, anchored by a 600 word outline of The Holocaust, consists of a number of activities designed to improve reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary, in addition to research and writing skills. It provides a useful introduction to texts set during this time, e.g. The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Once; and films Life is Beautiful, The Zookeeper's Wife, Jojo Rabbit etc... The pack consists of:1. The Holocaust - a factual reading text. 600 words detailing Hi
Preview of Cold War Map Activity

Cold War Map Activity

Created by
Smart Apple
Cold War Map of 1950s Europe and activity. Students are asked to label countries, answer a few questions, and asked to describe how countries fell to communism in the boxes. Students can look up the information in a textbook, online, or use the provided information sheet.Recently added: A second world map to show aligned and non-aligned counties and five questions.All items are editable and answer keys are included.Also available bundled together along with:Hitler's Rise to PowerThe Monuments
Preview of Progressive Era: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair reading and questions

Progressive Era: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair reading and questions

This is a short reading with a brief synopsis on Upton Sinclair and excerpts from his book the Jungle about the meatpacking industry in the US during the Progressive Era. There are also questions that follow.
Preview of Travel Agency Brochure Project worksheet - 5 Themes of Geography

Travel Agency Brochure Project worksheet - 5 Themes of Geography

Created by
AMY MILLER
Students create a travel brochure for an assigned or chosen country using the 5 themes of geography to generate content for their brochure. Rubric included.
Preview of #10 AMERICA: THE STORY OF US - WORLD WAR II - VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE WITH KEY

#10 AMERICA: THE STORY OF US - WORLD WAR II - VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE WITH KEY

This video guide contains 30 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled World War II. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for American involvement in WWII. Some topics covered include the attack on Pearl Harbor, the role of women in the war, bombing of civilians, D-Day, Atomic weaponry, and the end of the war. My name is Julie Rzemien and I will be posting more items. Please add m
Preview of Cornell Notes Templates Note-taking + Interactive Notebook Foldables

Cornell Notes Templates Note-taking + Interactive Notebook Foldables

Created by
James Whitaker
Cornell Notes Templates (Fully Editable with MS Office) + 2 Interactive Notebook Foldables Product/Materials Preface (Grades 4-12): Provided are 6 Styles of Cornell Notes with and without Headings—12 Forms in Total! I have also included 2 Interactive Notebook Foldables. Use these unique foldables in a variety of creative ways and with all subjects! Lastly there are 2 four-page mini -books—1 large and 1 small. Please feel free to ask any questions— I will definitely respond to all inquiries
Preview of Social Studies Do Now Activites

Social Studies Do Now Activites

Created by
Christina D
This packet contains 16 pages with 32 printable short assignments. They are great to use in the start or end of class. They will help students develop their social studies skill. The assignment include activities on reading maps, charts, quote, and reading comprehension.
Preview of U.S. History Complete Course Mega Bundle (Colonization-2000s) w/ video

U.S. History Complete Course Mega Bundle (Colonization-2000s) w/ video

This is the complete course for a U.S. history or U.S. history honors class. Because of the size of the materials this is a GOOGLE DRIVE purchase. You might want to put all of the materials onto a portable hard drive because they are bigger files. The year is broken up over 10 units and includes warm-ups, power points loaded with pictures and video, guided notes that go along with these presentations (questions included at the bottom), quizzes, unit exams, homework/classwork assignments, videos,
Preview of The Story of Father Hidalgo (Mexican Revolution) Reading & Questions

The Story of Father Hidalgo (Mexican Revolution) Reading & Questions

This is a great reading about Father Hidalgo and the Mexican Revolution. There is an included answer key for the questions. This is a companion assignment for the 5.4 powerpoint that is available from my store, although the assignment works great as a standalone assignment as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Latin-American-Revolutions-Rise-of-British-Empire-Powerpoint-54-1198623 If you find this assignment useful, please leave a positive comment/review. Thanks you.
Preview of Economics Video Study Guide: Monsters, Inc.

Economics Video Study Guide: Monsters, Inc.

This video study guide contains 16 multiple-choice, economics-themed questions that can be used in conjunction with the 2001 film Monsters, Inc. (Rated G - 92 minutes) Following the AP Economics exams last spring, I agreed to allow my economics students to select a film to watch in class, on the condition that they would answer questions about the economic themes in the film. The result was this study guide, which we used to discuss the economic concepts demonstrated in the movie. Some of the
Preview of A League of Their Own - Movie Guide

A League of Their Own - Movie Guide

Created by
Steve Pasche
This download includes 25 questions which will help your students to better comprehend the film "A League of Their Own." This is an excellent tool for teaching about the Women's Movement and Word War II.
Preview of Gettysburg - Movie Guide

Gettysburg - Movie Guide

Created by
Steve Pasche
This download consists of 70 questions and eight pages of information, which will help your students to better understand what happened at the Battle of Gettysburg. The film is based on Michael Shaara's book "The Killer Angels," and stars Tom Berenger, Jeff Daniels and Martin Sheen. This product is perfect for anyone who teaches about the Civil War and perhaps its most important battle.
Preview of Manifest Destiny: Was the Louisiana Purchase good or bad? Documents and Essay

Manifest Destiny: Was the Louisiana Purchase good or bad? Documents and Essay

This product has 4 different primary resource documents....2 in support of the Louisiana Purchase and 2 against it. Students will analyze these documents then complete a graphic organizer before answering their thesis / central question of whether the Louisiana purchase was an excellent or a poor move for the US in an argumentative essay. Very common core!
Preview of American Civil War: Technology that Shaped the War: Ironclads, Telegraphs, More!

American Civil War: Technology that Shaped the War: Ironclads, Telegraphs, More!

Created by
Teach N Learn
This packet looks at the different technologies that shaped the American Civil War. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Ironclads, Submarines, and Balloon Technology worksheet with answer key 2. Gun and Bullet Technology worksheet with answer key 3. Railroads: Advantage The North worksheet with answer key 4. The Telegraph And Photography worksheet with answer key 5. Essay writing activity that is used with the 4 worksheets above on American Civil War Technology. It includes a how to write
Preview of Economics Personal Finance Minimum Wage Assignment - Poor Man's Budget

Economics Personal Finance Minimum Wage Assignment - Poor Man's Budget

Created by
Dr Sigler
This assignment is called the Poor Man's Budget. This assignment forces students to work 40 hours a week at minimum wage. They must calculate their gross pay, taxes, net pay, and all of their expenses. They must choose an actual place to live online, pay transportation, food costs, utilities, etc. They must determine whether they are in debt or not, make changes if needed, and summarize what they learn from the assignment. This Word Document sets up the assignment with students and makes it easy
Preview of Government Video Study Guide: The Hunger Games

Government Video Study Guide: The Hunger Games

This video study guide is designed to accompany the 2012 film The Hunger Games. It contains 27 multiple-choice questions, 4 ethical reasoning (short answer) questions, and 1 essay question. Answer key follows the student handout in the Microsoft Word file. Because of a modified schedule due to standardized testing, one of my freshman government classes recently had to suffer through a few extra hours of class with me. I've found that the (color, Americanized) film adaptation of Lord of the Flie
Preview of Mayflower Compact, FOC, and Virginia House of Burgesses Reading/ Activity

Mayflower Compact, FOC, and Virginia House of Burgesses Reading/ Activity

(FOC stands for Fundamental Orders of Connecticut) This is an excellent 45- minute activity for students to learn and practice the significance of the Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses. The following are included in this product:A reading about the documents significance and origins along with pictures.Comprehension questions to go along with the readingA Document Based- Question activity On the Document Based- Question activity there is a
Preview of The Kite Runner - Movie Guide

The Kite Runner - Movie Guide

Created by
Steve Pasche
This movie guide is made up of 45 questions which will help your students to stay focused and better comprehend the film "The Kite Runner." The film chronicles the history of Afghanistan from the invasion of the Soviets to contemporary times.
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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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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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