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Preview of Biography Research Report Project Template, Google Slides, Digital, Any Figure

Biography Research Report Project Template, Google Slides, Digital, Any Figure

Created by
Teacher Trap
Students LOVE this digital biography research project! A ready-to-go biography report template that works with any historical figure or hero (research links included). Low prep and engaging! Students research their figure and use the biography template slides to create a unique Google Slides (or PPT) presentation (with an optional written report). Great for individual or group biography research projects!❤️❤️❤️ SAVE BIG with the Digital Research Projects BUNDLE!⭐️ PERFECT FOR >>>2nd - 5
Preview of Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research

Country Research Projects Study Report Countries Around the World Research

Country Research Projects: This newly revised (July 2023) country study worksheet packet will help your 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade social studies students conduct a country study research project for countries around the world. It not only includes country research graphic organizers and templates and for gathering information and conducting country research, but also guidance and skills for country report writing and giving a presentation. Grading rubrics, answer keys, differentiated a
Preview of Biography Research Project Graphic Organizer, Templates, Rubrics, Report Writing

Biography Research Project Graphic Organizer, Templates, Rubrics, Report Writing

Biography Report templates that can be used as a graphic organizer, lap book, or template for a biography project, such as writing a biography research report or summary on any historical person. It's a great resource for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and to make a wax museum project for second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade.Students use graphic organizers, activities, and various report options for a biography report presentation or to complete a genre study of
Preview of Social Emotional Learning Journal - Elementary SEL Skills Workbook & Activities

Social Emotional Learning Journal - Elementary SEL Skills Workbook & Activities

Use this journal to teach SEL skills throughout the whole year! Skills targeted include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and decision-making. Every day contains one prompt, so there are five prompts per week for a period of 35 weeks. This allows for 175 daily prompts for the entire year. DIGITAL VersionUpdated to include a digital-friendly version for Google Slides. Note that this version has some wording changed to allow students to type instead of drawing. Of c
Preview of Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project

Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project

Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
Preview of Biography Research Project Digital Flipbook Template Report Graphic Organizers

Biography Research Project Digital Flipbook Template Report Graphic Organizers

Created by
Sherri Miller
If you are researching famous people for Biography reports, your students will love creating these digital interactive Google Slides Flipbooks using graphic organizers! Students click and type in the digital slides, making it easy to create a biography project presentation with interactive linked tabs. Flipbooks can also be printed for a cute tabbed booklet. It's a perfect writing activity! ➡️ Click the PREVIEW above to see more! ⬅️ ✅ 7 Tabs/Slides include:Cover pageTable of ContentsFamilyEducat
Preview of The Writing Process {Special Education} Bundle - Posters - Anchor Chart

The Writing Process {Special Education} Bundle - Posters - Anchor Chart

Created by
Totally Autism
Do you need help teaching the writing process to your learners who access the general ed curriculum and those who access the adapted curriculum simultaneously? Then, this special education writing curriculum is for you! Let's take the writing process and break it down so that all students can succeed.Each unit includes two levels- level 1 includes cut/paste activities for students who struggle with writing. Level 2 is for students who can write.Each unit also includes mini-lessons! Pick and c
Preview of Size of the Problem Activities | Back to School Behavior

Size of the Problem Activities | Back to School Behavior

The resources included in this product are designed to assist you in teaching the students the size of their everyday problems and appropriate reactions through hands on experiences, visuals, scenarios, group activities, self reflection, and independent practice!INCLUDED:★ Ideas for use★ Size of the problem posters & visuals ★ Size of the problem desk display★ Headers and scenario cards for sorting by problem size★ Headers and scenario cards for sorting by reaction size★ Adapted Book - What
Preview of Veterans Day Activities Reading Comprehension Writing November

Veterans Day Activities Reading Comprehension Writing November

Looking for Veterans Day activities that are engaging about Veterans and the 6 Armed Forces? This no-prep, high-interest Veterans Day pack includes nonfiction reading passages, reflective activities, writing, math, a word search, and so much more to engage your students this November about his important American holiday.Save time planning with these high-interest Language Arts, Math, and Writing activities! Plus bonus activities like Thank You Letters to Veterans!Informational reading passages a
Preview of 47 Differentiated Writing Prompts, Sentence Starters (Great for EL and Sped)

47 Differentiated Writing Prompts, Sentence Starters (Great for EL and Sped)

Created by
Heavens to Betsy
Updated May 2021!I created these prompts to support the writing process in my classroom that is 50% english language learners. Currently there are 47 writing prompts provided in this file (informational/narrative/opinion). Preview it with this 2 prompt freebie!BrainstormThe brainstorm sheet provides the prompt, 6 pictures/words, and 5-6 questions to help the student come up with ideas to write about that go along with the prompt. OrganizerThe organizer provides a topic/conclusion sentence along
Preview of Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides

Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides

Are you looking for engaging activities for writing a country research project? These country research graphic organizer worksheets are perfect for your literacy and social studies lessons about countries. They are ideal for research projects and report writing. They are also great for reading lessons with informational texts.These informational essay graphic organizers are offered as no prep printables, as well as in digital formats (TPT Easel and Google Slides). Here's the thing. You want your
Preview of Thanksgiving Writing Lesson - Digital & Printable Writing Activity

Thanksgiving Writing Lesson - Digital & Printable Writing Activity

Created by
Laura Candler
If you're looking for a fun and engaging Thanksgiving writing activity, this is it! The Thankful Writing lesson plan includes digital and printable resources for teaching students to write a simple 5-paragraph essay about the things they are thankful for. You'll find directions for introducing this easy expository format, suggestions for leading a brainstorming session, and tips for working with students as they complete their Thanksgiving essays. The best part is that they can glue their essays
Preview of Native American Heritage Month Reading Writing Activity Indigenous Peoples Day

Native American Heritage Month Reading Writing Activity Indigenous Peoples Day

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November and Indigenous Peoples Day and honor and learn about Indigenous Peoples. This easy-to-use research project is broken down step by step to help your students write a research essay and complete a project independently.This writing pack will help your students complete a research project about the Indigenous People who once lived in the area you now live in OR select any Native American group of interest.Link included with an interactive map t
Preview of Career Day Research Project, Career Explorations, Community Helpers

Career Day Research Project, Career Explorations, Community Helpers

Looking for a way to spice up your ELA/Social Studies career exploration units? This Career Day Research Project is a perfect and easy way to provide your learners with a deeper understanding of the professions in their communities. You will just need to print and go!This pack includes:~3 parent/guardian letter options explaining the project~Rubrics linked to 2nd and 3rd grade ELA CCSS~Research organizer~Suggested websites~Interview questions for asking community experts~28 career options prin
Preview of Biography Research Historical Figures using QR Codes Videos & Websites Template

Biography Research Historical Figures using QR Codes Videos & Websites Template

Are your students struggling to find information on famous historical figures for their biography reports? Do you have technology in your classroom to help in their research, but aren't sure if they will find the right websites? The QR Codes for Biography Research Reports are what you need. No longer will students struggle with finding enough information, or writing their biography report, on their chosen historical figure.Included in this Biography Research Resource:► 25 colorful pages of his
Preview of Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Preview of Holidays Around The World | Christmas In Germany | Comprehension, Crafts & More!

Holidays Around The World | Christmas In Germany | Comprehension, Crafts & More!

Created by
Tweet Resources
We are thrilled to introduce our Germany in Christmas Resource Packet from our best selling "Holidays Around the World" series, designed to bring the magic of Christmas in Germany into your classroom. This no prep holidays printables package is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.Understanding and appreciating celebrations from different cultures is not only educational but also incredibly enriching. I
Preview of Continents and Oceans Activities | Teaching the 7 Continents and 5 Oceans

Continents and Oceans Activities | Teaching the 7 Continents and 5 Oceans

Your students will love learning about continents and oceans with these hands-on activities. Bring geography to life as you teach your students about the 7 continents and 5 oceans. The easy to follow lesson plans will help you create engaging social studies lessons that your students will look forward to. Everything you need to introduce important vocabulary, teach about continents and oceans, guide students through meaningful and age appropriate note-taking activities, activities to help stu
Preview of No Prep Writing Curriculum - Digital & Print

No Prep Writing Curriculum - Digital & Print

No time to plan your writing lessons? I've got you covered. I have everything you need to teach grammar, sentence writing, expository writing, narrative writing, persuasive writing, and research writing. **Updated March 2020 to include a digital version of each student page. This is a Google Slides presentation.****** Highlights ****-No-Prep (Print and DIgital versions included)-Materials look age-appropriate -No babyish drawings/clip-art -Grade levels are not posted-Targets standards -Rigoro
Preview of 13 Colonies Unit

13 Colonies Unit

Created by
Spivey Sparks
Studying Colonial American and the 3 colonial regions, students learn of colonial life in New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. A 13 colonies map, informational leveled 13 colonies reading passages, and Colonial American writing prompts are included! ☝ PREVIEW this 13 Colonies Unit with a FREE SAMPLE! ☝☝ CLICK HERE FOR 13 COLONIES UNIT BUNDLE- with STEAM & STEM CHALLENGE! ☝The 13 Colonies Unit Includes:★ 3 Leveled Reading Passages: Students will read a passage about each of the colonia
Preview of Biography Templates | Famous Person Report | Research Project Graphic Organizers

Biography Templates | Famous Person Report | Research Project Graphic Organizers

✅ ✍ Are you ready to teach report writing to your students? Teaching kids how to research is a life skill and writing a biography is the perfect research project for kids. Use these no-prep differentiated biography templates and biography rubric to get your kids writing about famous scientists, famous artists, and MORE. ✅The materials in the biography report package help make the report writing process easy for your students and the planning process easy for you. Your kids will enjoy writing fam
Preview of Social Skills Journal - Worksheets for the Year for Empathy, Emotions, & More

Social Skills Journal - Worksheets for the Year for Empathy, Emotions, & More

Do your students need a boost with learning positive social skills? Use this Social Skills Journal to integrate writing while you teach important social skills for the whole year! Social-emotional skills targeted include empathy, manners, greetings, emotions, following directions, working with others, friendships, perspective-taking, communication, problem-solving, and much more. Every day contains one prompt, so there are five prompts per week for a period of 40 weeks. This allows for 200 daily
Preview of Memorial Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passages Writing Word Search May

Memorial Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passages Writing Word Search May

Looking for engaging Memorial Day activities that go beyond a craft to help your students understand this American holiday in meaningful ways? This print and go set is the perfect way to tie together reading and social studies this May and keep your students engaged!Help your students differentiate between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, with content-rich reading and writing activities, including nonfiction articles about this important American holiday, perfect to help your students practice clo
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr Activities 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage MLK Coloring Page

Martin Luther King Jr Activities 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage MLK Coloring Page

Looking for Martin Luther King, Jr activities and reading passages to teach your students about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.? These high-interest reading passages and activities are just what you need this January to engage and motivate your students! This pack is an easy-to-use mix of nonfiction reading, writing, and math problem-solving activities. Tasks require students to draw conclusions, encourage critical thinking, and think about how they can make a difference in the
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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.

Teaching with social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

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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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.