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High school social studies task cards for GATE
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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Spanish Speaking Countries BUNDLE Project Maps Flip Book Quizzes + DIGITAL
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
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6th - 12th
Topographic Map Activity and Topographic Map Worksheets Bundle
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
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4th - 9th
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4-ESS2-2
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
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4th - 10th
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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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Articles of Confederation Simulation
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the Articles of Confederation? Need a engaging way for students to practice the knowledge they just learned? Have the students participate in the Congress of Confederation and work with other states to get task done for the United States.I conduct this simulation in my own classroom and the students love it! They really get into the role of the states and debate!Students walk away with a better understand of not just the weaknesses, but WHY the Articles o
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7th - 10th
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BUNDLED September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes- Unit 1 Government
**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
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PreK - 12th
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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
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6th - 11th
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English Reading & Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips Pack Vol 1
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
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
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,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
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3rd - 12th
YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
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3rd - 12th
World War I Project Menu- No prep, share and go!
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
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5th - 9th
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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
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7th - 10th
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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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Student Quizzes Learning Style Inventory Right or Left Brain Activity
Right or Left Brain Dominant Quiz, Learning Style Inventory, and Introvert vs. Extrovert QuizThese three quizzes will help students learn more about themselves, their learning style and their preferences. Each of the three quizzes comes with summary pages that describe characteristics of their results. Left or Right Brained Dominant Color by Number Brain Students will answer 27 questions in which they will decide which answer describes them best. After answering the questions, the students will
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3rd - 9th
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GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies
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
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5th - 12th
Also included in: GRAPES History Resource Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Task Cards - World, US, and Canadian Capital Cities
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
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Latitude and Longitude Bundle - Activities, Task Cards, & Posters
American Revolution Major Battles Activity
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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5th - 10th
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Historical Thinking Task Cards Posters for Social Studies Primary Sources BUNDLE
The bundle includes my Historical Thinking task cards and my Historical Thinking posters!The 75 Task Cards are made to encourage Historical Thinking skills and Critical Thinking skills in your classroom. These task cards work with five historical thinking or reasoning skills - Sourcing, Point-of-View, Purpose, Context and Intended Audience. There are 15 cards for each skill, and they are differentiated into three levels. Therefore, the Level "A" cards can be used with middle school students, and
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7th - 12th
Thinking like a Historian Task Cards Social Studies Primary Secondary Sources
Save by buying the bundle! ⇨ Historical Thinking Task Cards and PostersThese are 75 Task Cards to encourage Historical Thinking skills and Critical Thinking skills in your classroom. These task cards work with five historical thinking or reasoning skills - Sourcing, Point-of-View, Purpose, Context and Intended Audience. There are 15 cards for each skill, and they are differentiated into three levels. Therefore, the Level "A" cards can be used with middle school students, and the Level "B" and "C
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies
Students will engage in trivia, history analysis, scavenger hunts, and get-to-know-you activities in a variety of ways with this 7-resource bundle. Enjoy this Icebreakers Bundle to get all SEVEN of these amazing resources at a reduced price. This bundle is phenomenal for back-to-school or to end the school year!⭐ Back to School Game | Can you spot the 10 historical TRUTHS or LIES?⭐ Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!⭐ Who Studied History? Students lear
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4th - 9th
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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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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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