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Social studies Common Core L.5.3a resources
This Day in History Full Year Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events for morning work. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day of the year as daily reading warm ups. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about th
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History October Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in October. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readin
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5th - 7th
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American Revolution Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (4-6)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your American Revolution Unit! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or Volu
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4th - 6th
This Day in History Mega Bundle | Calendar | Digital Calendar | Bell Ringers
Help your middle school students learn about important events in history, while also honing their reading, grammar, punctuation, and more with nonfiction language arts morning work / bell ringer activities. This listing is a mega-bundle of all of my This Day in History Products. Each is listed below. If you teach middle school or upper elementary, this is for you. Save yourself time by having your yearly calendar and morning work prepared for you while also teaching about history and language ar
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History January Bell Ringers | Morning Work | Daily Language
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in January. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readin
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5th - 7th
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Westward Expansion Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (4-6)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your Westward Expansion Unit! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or Volum
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4th - 6th
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Earths Four Systems | Full Guided Science Lesson Bundle
What are Earth's four systems, and how do they interact? Here you will learn about the four systems that interact to keep Earth 'going,' the water cycle, and more by answering this Big Question: What Are Earth's Four Systems? While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, this may be perfect if you are teaching about any of Earth's systems in general!❤ This product is included in a UNIT BUNDLE marked down 30% off with FIVE total lessons and over 1,000 pages of materials for TWO
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
This Day in History May Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in May. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from reading co
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History December Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in December. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readi
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5th - 7th
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This Day in History November Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in November. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from readi
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5th - 7th
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Titanic Disaster Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Titanic disaster of 1912. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational textA crossword puzzle and wordsear
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5th - 6th
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Morning Work Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th Grade)
Morning Work Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th Grade) - 532 Worksheets & Printables. A morning work bundle for upper elementary. Use the many art illustrations as a springboard into writing prompts.• Worksheets travel nicely between grade levels. • Meets 65-82% of Common Core Writing Literacy Standards for grades 3-7. Click links for full previews. You get the following:1. Editing - 12 Printable Prompts• Labor Day• Haunted House• Winter Solstice• Sled Racing• White House Easter Egg Roll• Valentine's Day
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4th - 7th
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Anne Frank Escape Room Activity
An Anne Frank Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new World War II or Holocaust topic, team-building activities or for an engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for the
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Anne Frank Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital & Print Versions
This Day in History April Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in April. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from reading
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5th - 7th
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History Bell Ringers & Warm Ups | March Morning Work | Daily Language & Reading
Are you looking for a way for your middle school students to gain knowledge of important events in history while practicing comprehension skills, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and more? These March History warm ups and bell ringers are the perfect NO PREP tool to get your students engaged and learning as soon as they walk in the door. Each March morning work bell ringer is a one page nonfiction passage based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. After reading
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5th - 7th
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Black History Research BUNDLE - Lapbook + Worksheets - Common Core Grades 3-5
Biography Research Reports Made Easy!African American LeadersThe BUNDLED Edition is perfect for hands-on research about historical Black leaders that will engage ALL learners! It includes BOTH the original printable worksheets AND the hands-on lapbook edition for 25% OFF. Your students will love the differentiated supports for writing, and you will love the success they experience when a resource is truly differentiated to meet a range of needs. This bundle will give you the most flexibility f
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Holocaust Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about World War 2 that looks into the Holocaust, where six million Jewish people were murdered. The bundle focuses on key facts about the Holocaust, from the rise of Nazi Germany to the eventual liberation of the camps in 1945. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWr
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5th - 7th
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Ancient History Mega Bundle of Timeline Display and Sorting Activities
Eight great timeline, display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events the following ancient civilizations:Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient Persia The Ancient Hebrews. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the eight individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The timeline
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3rd - 7th
Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading passage where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
Grades:
5th - 6th
Science Bell Ringers Mega Bundle | Calendar | Digital Calendar | Bell Ringers
Help your middle school students learn about important events in science history, while also honing their reading, grammar, punctuation, and more with nonfiction language arts morning work / bell ringer activities. This listing is a mega-bundle of all of my This Day in Science Products. Each is listed below. If you teach middle school or upper elementary, this is for you. Save yourself time by having your yearly calendar and morning work prepared for you while also teaching about science and lan
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest Ancient Egyptian leader: Cleopatra, Tutankhamun or Ramesses II. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leaders A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conc
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This Day in History June Bell Ringers | Daily Language | Morning Work
Teach middle school? Save time in your day by having students practice comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and more all while also reading nonfiction historical events. This Day in History Bell Ringers is one page for students to complete every day in June. Students read the nonfiction passage that is based on a historical event that happened that same day in history. Then they answer 2-4 questions (depending on the day) about the passage. These questions range from reading c
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5th - 7th
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The Holocaust & Anne Frank Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Twelve complete lessons about the Holocaust of World War II and the famous Jewish diarist, Anne Frank. The NO PREP activities are ideal for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about the Holocaust and World War 2.Included in this bundle:Anne Frank Timeline Display and Sorting Activity (1 or 2 lessons)Anne Frank Biography Writing Unit (4 lessons)Anne Frank BOOM Cards™ Comprehension Activity (1 lesson)Holocaust Informational Writing Unit (3 lessons)Anne Frank Close Reading Activity (1 l
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5th - 6th
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This Day in History Elementary Mega Bundle | Calendar | Bell Ringers
Help your upper elementary students learn about important events in history, while also honing their reading, grammar, punctuation, and more with nonfiction language arts morning work / bell ringer activities. This listing is a mega-bundle of all of my This Day in History Elementary products. Each is listed below. If you teach upper elementary, this is for you. Save yourself time by having your yearly calendar and morning work prepared for you while also teaching about history and language arts.
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3rd - 6th
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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.
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