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Social studies Common Core L.3.5b resources
The First Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Activities - Reading Comprehension
Teach the real facts about The First Thanksgiving with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource! Perfect for 4th grade and 5th graders as well as some 6th grade classes. The informational book with several interactive activities not only teach the real facts about Thanksgiving but also give students practice with skills and higher-level thinking. Use in your Language Arts or Social Studies/US History classes. There is a digital version of this resource available. Click HERE.Higher-Leve
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: American History Activities - US History BUNDLE
BOOK ACTIVITIES and EXTENSIONS Legend of Indian Paintbrush Thematic Unit
BOOK ACTIVITIES and EXTENSIONS to accompany The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush is a thematic unit based on Tomie dePaola's wonderful book. Included in this product are activities for literacy, speaking and listening, math, writing, and visual arts. There are materials for 2 literacy centers and 2 math centers. These extension activities relate to Native American culture, cover a broad range of subjects, and include differentiation ideas. [social studies, craftivities, ELA, math, writing, sp
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Indigenous People's Day Lesson | Social Studies | Local Land Exploration
This editable lesson is designed to introduce students to Indigenous People's Day and provide information about its history and ongoing adoption process in the United States. Students will also use a map database to learn of local Indigenous lands.✏️ Lesson organization:Background knowledge: What have you heard? What do you know?Information about the term "Indigenous" versus "Indian"Information about Columbus Day and colonizationHistory on the name change from Columbus Day to Indigenous People's
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4th - 9th
Texas & USA
Texas & US History Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade).Over 200 Texas and US history worksheets and images for upper elementary social studies. Preview is typical of Download, or follow links for full previews. You get the following:Texas Overview (17)USA - Map OutlineUSA - 2-letter AbbreviationsPhysical MapState Seal Coloring PageFlag Coloring PageMap - CountiesMap - Bodies of WaterMap - Cities and RoadsMap - Federal LandMap - General MapMap - Major CitiesMap OutlineOverview WorksheetGeograp
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Texas & USA
Digital Thanksgiving The Truth for Google Slides™ AND Printable
Distance Learning or on-line learning. This DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Thanksgiving activities resource contains BOTH Google Slides™ for your Google Classroom™ AND the PRINTABLE versions for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades (and even some 3rd grades.) Whether teaching in-person, online, or hybrid, teach the real facts about Thanksgiving. The informational book (slides for digital) with several interactive activities not only teaches the real facts about Thanksgiving but also gives students practice with skil
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4th - 6th
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3rd Grade September Reading Adventure- National Video Games Day Mystery
The History Hacker has hacked a retro video game console, claiming he created it!! But the Learning League knows this isn’t true and is on a mission to prove it! It’s up to your class and the League to solve the clues by solving reading problems and narrow down which video game console has been hacked. This Reading Adventure will keep your classroom explorers engaged and working hard on reading skills, while learning some science!Also available for 4th and 5th grade.FOLLOW ME for more adventures
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: 3rd Grade September Learning League Adventures- READING BUNDLE
Digital Thanksgiving Activities for Google Slides™ Google Classroom | US History
This digital Thanksgiving activities for Google Slides™ resource will teach your students the real facts about Thanksgiving. This is a comprehensive resource that is perfect for 4th grade, 5th grade, and even 6th grade Google Classroom™! There is an informational book (slides) with several interactive activities that not only teach the real facts about Thanksgiving but also give students practice with skills and higher-level thinking. To see the PRINTABLE VERSION, go HERE! To save money and rec
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Digital Thanksgiving The Truth for Google Slides™ AND Printable
Texas Social Studies
Texas Social Studies Activities (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade)Fifteen Texas social studies famous people worksheets, using Wikipedia or Google. Preview same as Download. You get the following 15 worksheets:Audie Murphy - WWII heroBarbara Jordan - lawmakerDavy Crockett - frontiersmanDwight D. Eisenhower - PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush - PresidentGeorge W. Bush - PresidentHoward Hughes - industrialistLyndon B. Johnson - PresidentMary Kay Ash - businesswomanRed Adair - firefighterSam Houston - President of
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Texas
3rd Grade Autumn READING Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' reading skills!! These reading problems have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you want to foc
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2nd - 3rd
Texas Social Studies
Texas Social Studies Worksheets "Overview" (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade).Eighteen Texas social studies worksheets and images for upper elementary.Preview same as Download. You get the following 18 items:Overview:USA - map outlineUSA - 2-letter abbreviationsphysical mapstate seal coloring pageflag coloring pagemap - countiesmap - bodies of watermap - cities and roadsmap - federal landmap - general mapmap - major citiesmap outlineoverview worksheetgeography internet research fast facts internet resea
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Texas
3rd Grade September Learning League Adventures- READING BUNDLE
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' reading skills!! These reading questions have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the month of September, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social stu
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2nd - 3rd
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Australian Cities - Geography Comprehension Guided Reading Year 3 Year 4
Australian Cities - Geography Comprehension Guided Reading Year 3 Year 4.Comprehension texts with text and answers included. Focused on Australian Georgraphy, capital cities and Australian locations. Suitable for Year 3 and Year 4.Use the resource for English, Literacy, or Geography lessons.
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3rd - 4th
3rd Grade September MEGA Bundle- Math & Reading Adventures
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math problems have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the month of September, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social studies th
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2nd - 3rd
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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT guessing game for ESL students
Teach Crime and Punishment Vocabulary with Engaging Taboo Cards and Quizlet Set!Calling all English as a Second Language (ESL) educators! Elevate your classroom experience and help your intermediate-level students expand their crime and punishment vocabulary with this dynamic set of taboo cards. This resource is also ideal for creating a fun and interactive learning environment.Key Advantages of Crime and Punishment Taboo Cards:Boost Confidence: Build your students' confidence in using crime and
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Digital Social Studies: Living and Working In Ontario Board Game - Grade 3
Living and Working In Ontario Board Game was designed for Grade 3 students. This board game was designed to be a fun review game for the Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum "Living and Working In Ontario". This download will give you access to a Google Slides activity that can easily be applied to your Google Classroom. This is a fantastic activity for your Grade 3 Distanced Learning Program, reviewing the Living and Working In Ontario unit, or for Independent Learning. In this activity, s
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3rd
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Classroom Constitution Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan bundle includes engaging, fun activities for all learners! Your students will learn the basics of the U.S Constitution, vocabulary, and how government is ran. Turn your classroom into a government meeting- the students will write their own Classroom Constitution with each other! This lesson plan meets many standards and builds important skills- Critical thinking, communication skills, motor skills, spelling, etc. Includes:- Lesson Plan Overview: Use this for planning the lesson-
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2nd - 5th
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The Enchanted Black Pot & the Three Sisters Soup
Even if a teacher just uses a large pot, cans of beans, etc., I believe that children will enjoy my story and interactive soup-making project when they are studying about Native Americans.I was inspired by the book Stone Soup by Marcia Brown to write this story about four Native American warriors in northeastern United States and their village. (Another real Native American, who read my story, really liked it.)I created the soup, and placed photos on a couple of pages in the story. Please leave
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PreK - 3rd
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Third Grade Homeschooling Curricula
Download features:This is an outline, or pace calendar, where learning coaches will align their resources to meet Third Grade expectations. These are not worksheets, but guides for each subject, from what student(s) will learn in each unit, how many weeks need to be spend per unit, what type of knowledge and skills must be transmitted to the student to gain experience and pass third grade without sacrificing educational value. Easy to use and integrate on any calendar with any resource. Resource
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3rd
Texas Revolution Activities
Texas Revolution Activity: "Sam Houston", (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade).One free Texas Revolution internet activity worksheet for upper elementary.Sam HoustonMore from the store...Weekly Magazine packages:Grades K-6 -- $14.99 (100 issues, 1100 pages)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages)Grades K-1 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages) Grades 1-2 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 3-4 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 5-6 -- $6.99 (25 issu
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Texas
Australian Animal Profile: DINGO
This Australian Animal Profile on DINGOS is part of a collection of Information Reports on Australian Animals.These Information Reports were created to fill a gap in up-to-date Australian animal reading resources for primary school students.The more children know and understand about native species, the more appreciation they will have for them. The future of our planet is in their hands and the time to educate them on the animals who share their environment is NOW!The information presented is a
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K - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-PS3-1
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Wisdom of the Ages Copywork, Volume I Bundle Ancient History
**BUNDLE and SAVE**Both manuscript and cursive versions in a money-saving bundle!This set of 45 quotes from ancient history spans from about 4,000 B.C. to the first century. Two sets of the quotes are provided in each resource. One is a dotted font with arrows to help students who are still working on correct letter formation. The second set has the dotted font but no arrows for those students who are consistently forming their letters correctly. Both sets provide lines for students to re-copy t
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Not Grade Specific
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin: His Famous Adages & Quotes Worksheet (or Test) Analysis
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." This need not be the case if instructors use this handout of 20 famous adages with their students. Students will asked to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze Ben Franklin's words of wisdom and then discuss their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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3rd - 5th
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Teaching Vocabulary with Paolo Emperor of Rome by Mac Barnett
Your students will love the story of Paolo and his journey to freedom with a few obstacles along the way. Mac Barnett seamlessly alludes to Roman mythology and history throughout the text which would make this lesson an excellent add on to any Roman history unit. The Vocabulary Worksheet provided could be used repeatedly with any books that the students might be reading. This is a 45-60 minute lesson that requires very little preparation, and would work in any reading workshop setting, as a s
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3rd - 6th
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Third Grade Report Card
Third grade report grade that includes every standard in ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science.
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3rd
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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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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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