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1st grade social studies study guides for Easel Activities and for homeschool
Westward Expansion Worksheets
Westward Expansion Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the Westward Expansion? The settlement of the West, as well as the devastating impact this expansion had on Native Americans is included in this unit. The 47-page worksheet packet will provide your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. The Westward Expansion packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Bundle
World War I Worksheets
World War I Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the compelling and complicated saga of World War I? This 34-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhance your own lessons,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Bundle
Spanish American War and American Imperialism Worksheets
Spanish American War and American Imperialism Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the dynamic turn-of-the-century age of American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War? This 32-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visua
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Worksheet Mega Bundle
Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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4th - 6th
Immigration and Urbanization Worksheets
Immigration and Urbanization Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching late 19th and early 20th century immigration to the United States? How about the explosive urban growth in the U.S. during that era? This 20-page Immigration and Urbanization Worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory materi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Immigration and Urbanization Bundle
Progressive Movement Worksheets
Progressive Movement Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the amazing changes to American society from 1890 to 1920? This 25-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enha
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Progressive Movement Bundle
World War II Worksheets
World War II Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the titanic global struggle between the forces of fascism and freedom? This 46-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history.This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhan
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Bundle
Great Depression Worksheets
Great Depression Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the desperation felt throughout American society as well as the government recovery programs implemented during the years of the Great Depression? This 22-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Great Depression Bundle
Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.Key Features:Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to rein
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Roaring Twenties Worksheets
Roaring Twenties Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the wild and expressive 1920s? This 38-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history.This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhance your own lessons, textbook, and c
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Roaring Twenties Bundle
Reconstruction Worksheets
Reconstruction Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching Reconstruction, Black Codes, Jim Crow, and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments? This 20-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reconstruction Bundle
Industrialization Worksheets
Industrialization Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the dramatic rise of business and industry in America? This 18-page Industrialization Worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Industrialization Bundle
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hiding Place Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Book. The Hiding Place relates the true story of a woman who lived her faith -- despite tremendous costs. The mini-guide contains ten sections that include:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: idiom, suspense, viewpoints, alliteration, metaphor, personification, critical thinking, theme, compare/contrastlife applications/Biblerelated activitiesweb linksa crossword puzzlean an
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6th - 12th
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Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Cold War Worksheets
Cold War Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the tense and troubling era in which the nuclear superpowers went eye to eye? This 26-page worksheet package (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history.This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and e
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Cold War Bundle
GSE SS8H7 New South Era in Georgia: Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive ALL digital guided lesson for New South Era in Georgia aligned to the GSE for SS8H7a-d: Evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia during the New South Era. The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about Georgia during the New South Era. Students will gather information from videos & hyperlinked sites. They will answer questions and sort tiles using the information gathered.Slides
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8th
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Also included in: GSE SS8H1-12 Historic Understandings Interactives for Google Slides
GSE SS8H11 Civil Rights Movement: Georgia Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive ALL digital guided lesson for the role of Georgia in the Civil Rights Movement. Aligned to the GSE for SS8H11a-c.The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about Georgia during the Civil Rights Movement. Students will gather information from videos & hyperlinked sites. They will answer questions and sort tiles using the information gathered.Slides include...♦ Overview of Civil Rights Movement♦ Brown v. Board of Educat
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8th
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Also included in: GSE SS8H1-12 Historic Understandings Interactives for Google Slides
5 Regions of the United States Map | Pennants Banners |
Grab this gorgeous, welcoming, and instructive decoration for your classroom or hallways! Feast your eyes on the Preview to see all the goodies you get!People who have purchased this product have said ..."My students loved decorating these and they made for a great decoration for our hallway!""Cannot say enough positive things about this resource. These flags are the most beautiful addition to our classroom, the kids had so much fun decorating them, and they are constantly referring to them when
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4th - 5th
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Workbook
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
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GSE SS8H4 Westward Expansion in Georgia: Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive ALL digital guided lesson for Westward Expansion in Georgia aligned to the GSE for SS8H4a-e: Explain significant factors that affected westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840. The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about Georgia during the Westward Expansion. Students will gather information from videos & hyperlinked sites. They will answer questions and sort tiles using the information gathered.Slides
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8th
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Also included in: GSE SS8H1-12 Historic Understandings Interactives for Google Slides
GSE SS8H5 Impact of Civil War in Georgia: Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive ALL digital guided lesson for the Impact of the Civil War in Georgia aligned to the GSE for SS8H5a-b: Analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia. The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about Georgia during the Civil War. Students will gather information from videos & hyperlinked sites. They will answer questions and sort tiles using the information gathered.Slides include...♦ Events that Led to War→ Slavery→ S
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8th
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Also included in: GSE SS8H1-12 Historic Understandings Interactives for Google Slides
GSE SS8H2 Colonial Georgia Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive ALL digital guided lesson for Colonial Georgia aligned to the GSE for SS8H2a-e: Analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history. The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about the establishment of the Colony of Georgia. Students will answer questions, create a promotional advertisement for the Colony of Georgia, and sort tiles using the information gathered.Slides include...♦ Charter of 1732→ Reasons for Establishing
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8th
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Also included in: GSE SS8H1-12 Historic Understandings Interactives for Google Slides
V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005)
V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005) challenges students to fully digest this powerful movie of political and social consequence. Discuss and dissect many of the seemingly cryptic quotes that V says throughout the film. Finally, explore the dangerous ideas that people may be tempted to take away from viewing this film.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-lev
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10th - 12th
Manifest Destiny Map Review Activity
This super fun, engaging Manifest Destiny Map Review Activity will have your students moving around the room in a cooperative learning atmosphere! Your students' aim: reviewing details and locations of the Manifest Destiny territories. Included in this resource:• Cover Page• 8 Manifest Destiny territory stations• 6 sets of questions for 6 groups• Answer Key for Teachers DIRECTIONS FOR ACTIVITY:With their group, students travel from territory to territory answering the questions. When they answ
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
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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.
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